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ItвЂ™s also fully backward-compatible with previous-gen Google Wifi setups, which is a smart touch. The lack of Wi-Fi 6 support, but the Nest Wifi does include support for modern features like WPA3 security, device grouping and prioritization and 4Г—4 MU-MIMO connections that offer faster aggregate speeds for devices like the that can use multiple Wi-Fi antennas at once. It also aced our mesh tests, never once dropping my connection as I moved about my home running speed tests, and I never caught it routing my connection through the extender when connecting directly to the router was faster, either. Plus, the two-piece setup offered enough signal strength to provide sufficient coverage at the 5,800-square-foot. On average, the Nest Wifi notched the fastest top speeds that I saw in my tests from any Wi-Fi 5 mesh router (and faster speeds than some of the Wi-Fi 6 systems IвЂ™ve tested, too).

ThatвЂ™s less of a good deal now than it was when the system first launched, but thereвЂ™s still plenty of reason to consider the Nest Wifi if you catch it on sale - and sure enough, GoogleвЂ™s currently offering two-piece Nest Wifi systems for $189, or $80 off. The price is a little lower this time around, too - $269 for the two-piece setup above, with roughly the same area of Wi-Fi coverage as a three-piece, $300 Google Wifi setup from years back.

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Now, thereвЂ™s the Nest Wifi, a second-gen follow-up that adds in faster internet speeds and a better-looking design, plus Google Assistant smart speakers built into each satellite extender. Several years ago, became a breakout hit thanks to its easy setup and its ability to spread a fast, reliable Wi-Fi connection throughout your home for all of your connected devices. With three mesh devices for $299 and range of up to 4,500 square feet, itвЂ™s an excellent pick for large homes, where that additional extender will really come in handy. Its upload speeds were strong, too, and it works great with previous-gen, Wi-Fi 5 client devices, too - thatвЂ™s important, because gadgets like those still comprise the majority of Wi-Fi devices in our homes.

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In my at-home tests, the Eero 6 Plus returned average download speeds that were in the top 10 of the 30 or so mesh routers IвЂ™ve reviewed here - and none of the systems that outperformed it offer as good a value. Best of all, with a faster AX3000 design (up from AX1800 with the Eero 6) and support for full-width, 160MHz channels (up from 80MHz), the performance is significantly improved. With a list price of $299 for a three-pack, it offers the same strong pitch as the Eero 6 - a relatively affordable and easy-to-use three-piece Wi-Fi 6 mesh setup, complete with a built-in Zigbee radio for connecting things like lights and locks with your network. Flash forward to 2022, and the release of the Eero 6 Plus.

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I liked the Eero Pro 6 as an upgrade pick, but the standard Eero 6 wasnвЂ™t quite strong enough for me to recommend it. Then, in 2020, we got two new versions of the Eero mesh router: the and, both of which add in support for - you guessed it - Wi-Fi 6. Given that range extension is already baked into the system, the mesh router will automatically route your connection accordingly within a single, unified network.Д®ero was an early pioneer of the mesh networking approach, and in 2019, it got. Better yet, you wonвЂ™t have to juggle your connection between your main network and a separate extension network like you will with a lot of. With the right system quarterbacking your connection, you could enjoy total wireless coverage and fast speeds throughout the majority of your home, if not the entirety of it. And there are lots of new, next-gen options on the market, so itвЂ™s a prime time to make the switch. With multiple devices spread throughout your home, a mesh router is like a team of routers that can relay your wireless traffic back to the modem better than a traditional router, especially when youвЂ™re connecting at range. One of the best moves most households can make is to upgrade from a traditional router to a mesh system.

Now, over two years later, it doesnвЂ™t look like these new habits will be going away anytime soon - and that means itвЂ™s more important than ever to have a strong internet connection at home. The start of the pandemic saw a huge, with millions of Americans transitioning to and, not to mention the increased number of people, with friends and with loved ones.

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