![]() When considering both features and our test results, we looked for “ the best for the most for the least.” Right now, paying around $300 buys you excellent performance and features that offer real benefits. ![]() But we don’t consider the cheapest or the fastest to be the best. Price: You can buy a mesh kit for $80 you can also spend over $1,000.The things we like to see that justify spending more for a mesh kit include speedier connections (like 2.5-gigabit ports and 802.11AX/Wi-Fi 6), built-in security (like WPA3), extra Ethernet and USB ports, VPN connections, malware protection, and parental filtering. Nice-to-have extras: Fast, reliable Wi-Fi is what matters the most in a mesh kit, but more expensive optional features bring other benefits, too.Not all manufacturers disclose the CPU and memory inside of their routers, but when we find outstanding specs, we do consider them when deciding what to test. The slow processors found in most cheap routers can still drag things down, no matter how good the radios that broadcast the Wi-Fi are. A fast processor and RAM: A router with a speedy multi-core processor and extra RAM can handle more connected devices and provide improved performance.Expandability: You should be able to add more nodes later to extend and improve coverage even farther, if you discover dead spots or move into a larger house. ![]() Ethernet ports on the satellites or nodes also let you extend the network with wires, using wired backhaul. ![]()
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