What is Mesh Wifi (& Why You Should Absolutely Get One)

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @alexmaclean1
    @alexmaclean1 9 місяців тому +97

    Never knew about mesh till last week. Set up a 5 piece eero 6e pro system.
    I have 4 in the house and one in the garage and now I've got insane speed anywhere on my property. It took about an hour to set everybody up and its been wonderful.

    • @benhartson
      @benhartson 6 місяців тому +2

      which one did you end up going with ?

    • @alexmaclean1
      @alexmaclean1 6 місяців тому +6

      @@benhartson I went with the Eero 6e pro. Initially I set up 5 units as my house was fiarly large and I wanted garage coverage too, but I found out that the range these have is pretty good and I've sent 2 back. I actually had too many and it was causing occasional issues with not knowing which hub to connect me to. 1 on each floor and one on the garage and I have excellent coverage.

    • @WarFighter
      @WarFighter 2 місяці тому

      Hey, do each eero require a Ethernet cord or is it just one that requires the Ethernet cord and the others won’t require it ?

    • @alexmaclean1
      @alexmaclean1 2 місяці тому

      @@WarFighter so just the one nearest your modem needs an ethernet cable, the other ones in the mesh just require a USB charger which each unit comes with.

  • @michelwong1
    @michelwong1 Рік тому +17

    I only decided to get TP Link Deco X60 / AX5400 3-pack MESH wifi 6 system recently after all these years of internet .
    Very good coverage even only with ONE mesh is switched on.
    .
    I am happy with the installation............................. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @alexchatigny5369
    @alexchatigny5369 Рік тому +36

    Just ordered an extender today because been having lots of dropped service lately. After watching this though I think I'm just going to return it and go for a mesh now that I better understand the difference between the two. Thanks for the informative video!

    • @QuestForGood
      @QuestForGood 10 місяців тому +6

      An extender is terrible!!!

    • @giovannip8600
      @giovannip8600 4 місяці тому +2

      Can it be used with the main router or do you need to change it as well?

  • @mijailova
    @mijailova 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for explaining this in an understandable way for us who were born too early for all this tech talk. We are always struggling with our wifi, provided by Xfinity, which really stinks. We have tried extenders but we still can't even watch 30 mins of tv without it having to buffer. Thank you again. we will looking into this Mesh wifi!

  • @phbrinsden
    @phbrinsden Рік тому +24

    When we finally got a gigabit fiber network in our neighborhood I decided to rethink everything so purchased an eero 6+ mesh wifi system with 3 boxes. It’s awesome. Never any issues. Very even coverage even out into the yard.

    • @nicholast593
      @nicholast593 22 дні тому

      I might also get this

    • @phbrinsden
      @phbrinsden 22 дні тому

      Just added a fourth box way at back of property to ensure a strong connection to my new Generac generator which has WiFi connectivity. That way I can monitor it on my iPad.

  • @gurshair
    @gurshair Рік тому +34

    Thanks for the awesome videos. These explain concepts so well, especially for those who are not technically oriented

  • @nomoinutah
    @nomoinutah Рік тому +11

    Thank you for this video, I learned a lot! I had no idea I needed mesh wifi, now I can't live without it. We are just getting Google Fiber, so I'm really excited to see the difference in streaming, my daughter's gaming, etc. I will subscribe because you made a dull subject (for this biology nerd) easy to learn... oooh, squirrel... shiny thing!

  • @Chockster612
    @Chockster612 Рік тому +8

    Thanks for this! I have a new mesh system and now I understand how it works.

  • @Rain_Gauge
    @Rain_Gauge 2 місяці тому +7

    @0:12 Bro came in like he was going to tell me about the birds and the bees. 😂

  • @timothyt.82
    @timothyt.82 Рік тому +3

    I have a google mesh network for home automation and improved WiFi. Funny thing is, i was surprised when the router i plugged in to use as an ethernet only connection automatically surrendered control to the mesh network, which tells me that if I wanted to, I could theoretically use any WiFi device to extend my network. That would make things very interesting if that is the case.

  • @chriswalter4171
    @chriswalter4171 9 місяців тому +2

    i absolutely loved this video and loved the transitions from room to room.

  • @smaug9833
    @smaug9833 7 місяців тому +1

    Just buy standard routers and connect in Access Point mode, they are usually cheaper than mesh satellite devices, and you can also set them up with the same SSID - your devices will auto switch to whichever access point is nearest.

  • @MichaelFeighery
    @MichaelFeighery Рік тому +19

    Great video. Very clear and with a bit of humour to cheer up a fairly dry subject. Well done and thanks. Michael

  • @stephenfewson7188
    @stephenfewson7188 Рік тому +3

    Leaving a comment to boost the interaction. Great explanation mate, thankyou

  • @johnwatson8192
    @johnwatson8192 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the introduction to this topic. A couple of questions if I may:
    1) Each nodes must be plugged into the mains for power but does it transmit any signals on the mains wiring? The reason I ask this is because HiFi critics often say that they have measurements to show that wifi extenders introduce noise into the system which has a detrimental effects the performance of Hi Fi components.
    2) Do you have to run an ethernet patch cable between the base and the other nodes?

    • @viljosavolainen2286
      @viljosavolainen2286 Рік тому

      They dont need bash cable, but i believe they can utilize one if present. I dont know if they can balance the load between fired and fireless backbone though.

    • @coukamlung
      @coukamlung Рік тому

      Thanks for asking those questions that were left out in the video

  • @topchic7475
    @topchic7475 5 місяців тому

    Perfect, concise explanation, no waffle, entertaining and full of all the info we need to make a decision! Thanks 🙏🏻

  • @kevinwells4986
    @kevinwells4986 Рік тому +1

    I wil be purchasing very soon the new Macbook M2 Ultra capable of using WiFi 6. I am fortunate enough to live in a house already wired for it by my son-in-law. I can't wait to witness the performance first hand as I begin to use the new system. Thanks for showing me what to expect. I moved here from the mountains in California (because of fire), and find myself reunited with family - and technology is my background thing so I watch all of your videos with anticipation. Thank you.

    • @TheUnlockr
      @TheUnlockr  Рік тому

      That's great, enjoy it and glad video this helped! Thanks for watching!

  • @joeg6385
    @joeg6385 Рік тому +6

    Thanks for the deep explanation on why to go this route. Gained a subscriber

  • @lazdow9229
    @lazdow9229 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely a fantastic video with tons of useful information. Many, many thanks!

  • @danf321
    @danf321 Рік тому +11

    My Cable tech recommended a Mesh Router to extend my WiFi range, but do I totally replace my current cable company supplied WiFi router or does a Mesh Router plug into my existing? And if it totally replaces my current WiFi router, will my cable company give me the standard excuse of “It’s not compatible with our system” as seems to always happen?

    • @sicsempertyrannis4613
      @sicsempertyrannis4613 Місяць тому

      Modems are more picky about which ISP you use
      I always replace my ISP router/modem as they give you ones in bad shape

  • @Pomegrante-b1m
    @Pomegrante-b1m Рік тому +3

    Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the great explanation!

  • @RenatoG1848
    @RenatoG1848 Рік тому +6

    We have the Google mesh in our house and we love it, no issues whatsoever

    • @darkkforest
      @darkkforest Рік тому

      Is it the Pro ?

    • @RenatoG1848
      @RenatoG1848 Рік тому

      @@darkkforest just the regular one, I've had it for a few years now

  • @ErikOdinsvej
    @ErikOdinsvej Рік тому +3

    Question: how to start with a mesh system ? I have a normal router (with wifi) and 4 output ports, that I currently use - If I replace my router with one of the mesh system then I have a limit of ethernet ports so do i first have a switch from my modem and then use one output to the mesh system or ???

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 Рік тому

    This taught me mesh is best over extenders or whatever.
    Although even better would be not needing it, I think.
    Hopefully Bell can move my modem to the first floor...

  • @ragingdusty9571
    @ragingdusty9571 Рік тому

    I have the Google Nest Wifi Pro and its great (yes i know its capped at 1 gig by 1 gig but we cant get those speeds here) it has fixed all of our wifi coverage issues in our home

  • @cristiangeorgescus
    @cristiangeorgescus Рік тому +7

    awesome explanation! One quick question. Just bought a 2 mesh. What happens to the router wifi i had before? will i have 2 wifis or is going to be unified?

  • @kevincarothers7486
    @kevincarothers7486 Рік тому +1

    WELLL...
    Yes it's stupid-easy to set up, but there are glitches with old wifi devices, like WEP printers and such... At least it's an issue with the Eero mesh; YMMV. Before jumping in to installing the mesh, it would be nice to mention this...
    ALSO, some relatively new, but older smartphones (like older Samsungs in my case) do not host the mesh well... the app gets clunky...
    AND... some of us less-fortunate folks out there got some work-mandated equipment (usually older, but tell THEM that...) and aps that don't fly well if there are multiple network entry point in the home - which some of us gotta do...
    But this video is awesome.

  • @johnmartinez4602
    @johnmartinez4602 11 місяців тому

    Thank you. A simple, clear and concise walkthrough on a Mesh set up. Sold!

  • @misutaylor1941
    @misutaylor1941 5 місяців тому +1

    Sending you gratitude & appreciation for an explanation that provided enough info & detail to grasp what mesh wifi accomplishes without the discouraging fog of incomprehension a sooo NOT techie can feel. 🙏👍

  • @javezkeith2537
    @javezkeith2537 Рік тому

    I liked the details of making coffee in your apartment. Coffee is your signature style. Great explainer video 👍

  • @LaughlinGroup
    @LaughlinGroup 6 місяців тому

    Great video! Thorough and understandable for the less savvy.

  • @ricdonato4328
    @ricdonato4328 11 місяців тому

    Thank you. Using a mesh network, we would like to connect a USB printer to the Mesh thus creating a Wi-Fi printer. On your screen shots I do not see any USB Type A ports. We could just purchase a new inexpensive Wi-Fi printer and be done with it, however we do not like disposing of a perfectly good USB printer.

  • @The23845
    @The23845 2 місяці тому +1

    Your video looks great! Can I ask what type of camera you're using for the screen-facing segments?

  • @kelemvor3333
    @kelemvor3333 4 місяці тому

    Awesome! I can finally put my NAS next to my bed where I've always wanted it. ;)

    • @TheUnlockr
      @TheUnlockr  4 місяці тому

      To sleep to the lullaby hum of its fans

  • @SWells679
    @SWells679 7 місяців тому

    Good video, Dude. I dig your channel's aesthetic.

  • @maiveau
    @maiveau 6 місяців тому

    I have learned soooo much today. Thank for an expertly crafted and informative video!

  • @paulnatale-v8v
    @paulnatale-v8v Місяць тому

    Highly informative!

  • @joeyn.9135
    @joeyn.9135 Рік тому +1

    i've been using a wifi6 mesh network for about 4 years now. so stressful having to deal with the dumb connection between the nodes literally daily when the 5GHz channels start dropping for some reason. 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @huf67
    @huf67 6 місяців тому +53

    Why does everyone have to show a 15 step process making a cup of coffee ?? 🤦 It's almost like they think their video will be better by doing so....🙄

    • @Iloveyoutube11
      @Iloveyoutube11 5 місяців тому +8

      Look at his haircut. There's your answer.

    • @comgeturs
      @comgeturs 5 місяців тому

      Bald man mad ​@@Iloveyoutube11

    • @ItzASecretBoi
      @ItzASecretBoi 2 місяці тому +3

      It's called b roll footage lol. It could be anything, but in a home environment, the most common could be the little coffee montage.

    • @felipealvarez2682
      @felipealvarez2682 2 місяці тому

      Bro my question same lol

    • @rapo1868
      @rapo1868 Місяць тому +1

      It’s pretty annoying to skip too

  • @chuckp1098
    @chuckp1098 Рік тому +3

    It looks like the strength and quality of the slave node depends on the Wi-Fi connection it gets from the master node. What’s the best way to maximize the slave node's source signal?

    • @illegalopinions4082
      @illegalopinions4082 Рік тому

      Remove obstacles that obstruct a direct line between the two or put them closer

  • @deannadho4855
    @deannadho4855 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for a well done video that explains the mesh wifi well.

  • @edwardmessinger7572
    @edwardmessinger7572 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank You, very well done. Very helpful.

  • @BenjiFelizz
    @BenjiFelizz Рік тому +1

    I have mesh Wi-Fi at my home works well!

  • @andybaz89
    @andybaz89 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely fantastic explaination!

  • @kaseyjackson8237
    @kaseyjackson8237 Рік тому +2

    I see AT&T offering up to 5 GB. Which mesh supports to 2 -5 GB?

  • @A.K.Kopperud
    @A.K.Kopperud 5 місяців тому

    Many thanks for this video. Very helpful :)

  • @symomin6716
    @symomin6716 6 місяців тому

    Liked your video, just one thing it felt like you were in my face when you explained everything, best advice or tip I can give is lean back a little rather then lean forward in your video's, I hope I didn't offend you, keep making your content well explained for people that are dumb with tech.

  • @jobin_joy
    @jobin_joy 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey what about the ping in mesh router? Is it same or higher....extender usually has bad ping

  • @keithevans0407
    @keithevans0407 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for explaining this. Unfortunately, these are no longer available. Are there any others you'd recommend?

  • @Otterly_GR8
    @Otterly_GR8 9 місяців тому

    Great explanation, thanks

  • @rockstar6790
    @rockstar6790 Рік тому +11

    I have swap my Wifi extender to a Wifi Mesh router and it was a massive improvement. Thanks to your video, I understand the downsides of a Wifi extender and managed to make to jump to a Wifi Mesh system. Oh, regarding your NAS storage, is there a specific app you use to access your NAS storage?

    • @TheUnlockr
      @TheUnlockr  Рік тому +5

      So glad it helped and thanks for watching the video! And yeah, my NAS is made by Synology and they have their own Synology Drive app that I use.

    • @beenbricks
      @beenbricks Рік тому

      @@TheUnlockr can theses work for gaming consoles(ps5&xbox series s)and where get these

    • @Ed-yj1ux
      @Ed-yj1ux Рік тому

      Hello, do we need to have an ethernet wired connection in our home in order to use mesh wifi? or can we do it with a wireless router like for example t-mobile 5g home internet? my landlord told me there is no internet wires at my place and I called xfinity and it would by pricey for them to run wires because there is no towers close by to where I’m staying

    • @rockstar6790
      @rockstar6790 Рік тому

      @@Ed-yj1ux It doesn not matter if it's wired or wireless, so long as you can connect a mesh wifi router to your existing router (using a wired connection). Then, you can place one of the nodes (that came with the mesh router) anywhere in your home to expand the signal.

    • @jobin_joy
      @jobin_joy 11 місяців тому

      Hey what about the ping in mesh router? Is it same or higher....extender usually has bad ping

  • @Ruoall
    @Ruoall Рік тому +1

    Thanks Peter Mckinnon :)

  • @m.freedomlovingamerican2723
    @m.freedomlovingamerican2723 11 місяців тому

    Great explanation!

  • @gardscoin
    @gardscoin Рік тому

    Very nerdy :-) informative! Great vid! Thanks!

  • @jerryh2954
    @jerryh2954 11 місяців тому

    Perfect explanation. Thank you

    • @TheUnlockr
      @TheUnlockr  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @ever6
    @ever6 Рік тому +1

    Nice video now I'm trying to decide wifi 7 mesh or 6E since I'll probably have to give up my google fiber due to it not being avaialble at new location for Att Fiber and I like using my own equipment

  • @Bacardibombillo
    @Bacardibombillo Рік тому +1

    Can you connect Mesh to a Router and then distribute?

  • @Valantisa
    @Valantisa 5 місяців тому

    Excellent video !!thank you

  • @vicissitude24
    @vicissitude24 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this. Any chance you can discuss about the terminology in the wifi mesh configuration GUI? not the app.

  • @zeroclockgaming
    @zeroclockgaming 6 місяців тому

    thanks man, solid video

  • @tonyl3461
    @tonyl3461 Рік тому

    Can I plug two satellites in to the main router? I have the CAT 5e cables going in two different directions and just need to extend my wireless.

  • @okidoke4822
    @okidoke4822 Місяць тому

    Thx. I only learned about these mesh systems today after my adult kids were complaining about the wifi to their phones, which I pay for lol

  • @mia_1969
    @mia_1969 Рік тому

    Great info. Luv'd the ending! LoL 😆

  • @CinematicOrchestra
    @CinematicOrchestra Рік тому

    Nice coffee setup!

  • @davidleduc2779
    @davidleduc2779 Рік тому +1

    does this replace the modem I currently have?

  • @derekhehn1321
    @derekhehn1321 День тому

    Does mesh work with any gateway/router? Or do you disable your ISP’s routing and the mesh system directs all traffic? If the latter wouldn’t there be double NAT concerns?

  • @ildefonsomares1792
    @ildefonsomares1792 Рік тому

    Great video very informative thanks!

  • @mikemorrison7774
    @mikemorrison7774 Рік тому

    Well, the q14 part of this didn't age well. turns out the q14 was a defective design that broke down and had to pulled from the shelf. I got a TPlink x75 and so far been happy.

  • @kayleencochran2282
    @kayleencochran2282 Рік тому +1

    Hi thanks that was so good to hear your video on mesh wifi . I have a very large fig tree between my studio and house the nbn is connected to the house and I am looking for a solution as there is no internet signal at the studio some 30-40 meters away from the house. Do you think the mesh will work for me . The house is double storey and the shed is metal mainly.
    Thanks for your help😄

  • @MrGallcion
    @MrGallcion Рік тому

    Thanks!!! Great info!!!

  • @willynilly2545
    @willynilly2545 Рік тому

    I have those same Le Creuset mugs

  • @TripleAAA11
    @TripleAAA11 11 місяців тому

    6e is amazing! What i dnt understand is why theyre still making 2.4 devices

  • @Princesssweetpotato
    @Princesssweetpotato Рік тому

    Thank you for this video! I need a wired connection for my work from home position and am looking for solutions. If I have the mesh routers wirelessly connected to the main router can I hardwire my laptop to one of the mesh routers? Thank you

  • @dmsorensen
    @dmsorensen Рік тому

    Super helpful! Thanks!

  • @BilgeSamet
    @BilgeSamet 6 місяців тому

    🏏 I’ve been all about the cricket betting. My brother's tips have been golden so far. Have you ventured into sports betting yet

  • @crash100
    @crash100 4 місяці тому

    Great video thanks 🙏

  • @HolyToledo
    @HolyToledo 9 місяців тому

    How about you come on over, we will have everything waiting for you to install👍🏻

  • @andrec.136
    @andrec.136 Рік тому

    I wish I knew about this before I bought my extender.

  • @limp6302
    @limp6302 Місяць тому

    So I can connect one to my wifi box then connect one to my pc thats upstairs and itll be the same as me connecting ethernet from my wifi to my pc?

  • @ikwed
    @ikwed 14 днів тому

    Do mesh systems work on thicker walls, ex. cement/brick walls?

  • @jimx1169
    @jimx1169 Рік тому

    Solid video. Thanks!

  • @roelandvanbergehenegouwen9045
    @roelandvanbergehenegouwen9045 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the explanation of things. It makes it much clearer, but with some challenges. If I want to move from the old conventional 2.4GHz Wifi to 5 or 6 GHz, how do I cover a space of 8000M2 with a lot of concrete (fortified) walls. I would need a lot of mesh wifi devices. Correct or is there a smarter way of doing that? Salamat

  • @-m4ndo-693
    @-m4ndo-693 9 місяців тому

    Thank you very much. Needed to educate myself on the difference between the new mesh 😎👌 much appreciated my bro. Keep them coming 💪😎👌

  • @connertheyeti
    @connertheyeti 10 місяців тому

    I’m really wanting to switch to a mesh system, but my home only has coax. Do I have to have Ethernet in order to use mesh?

  • @GdncHfjbdkf
    @GdncHfjbdkf 5 місяців тому

    I think since Bluetooth is about 30ft connection, would you think that maybe these mesh aps' are interconnexted that way and has an algorythm or auto adjustment amongst each oth interms of antenuation, obstructions, that during setup doesn't it ask you to place the access points one by one during setup? I think its seting that up accordingly with the aforementioned in mind, obstructions, antenuation, having its mimmo or algo qos in its code. Possibly during setup adjusting the Dbi as well during setup even things like wifi throttle, Dbi and range bluetooth, Channel interference.

  • @colterino
    @colterino 10 місяців тому

    Very clear...Thanks..

    • @TheUnlockr
      @TheUnlockr  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching

  • @roltol7539
    @roltol7539 6 годин тому

    I have a question, i have a router with internet but i want to extend wifi using LAN cable that i have across my house. Can i use mesh system somehow and connect it to lan port instead of wifi? So it would work outside my yard with max signal. Mainly i want mesh to pick up signal from lan and extend it via wifi

  • @judygreci4605
    @judygreci4605 Місяць тому

    So I have an AT&T modem can I use these mesh in place of my extenders?

  • @helenplanchak4691
    @helenplanchak4691 4 місяці тому

    Like you’re simple to the point style. Can you do one on WIFI 7 comparison?

  • @BigD1395
    @BigD1395 4 дні тому

    Thank you for clarifying the mesh setup, I've been messing around with computers since I was about 30 and am now 52 and still learning something new everyday. See what brought me to your channel is the I'm wanting to purchase Elon Musk's new SpaceX Starlink satellite system. Due mainly in part of being ripped off for super slow speeds from my ISP 1-3 Mbps DL and not even 1 Mbps UL(Winstream i.e. Kinetic) which I do not recommend. Just an awful company so far to deal with, not to mention their customer service could take some pointers for the business school of ethics, meaning the customers always correct. Sorry to rant your ear off. If you have any suggestions I'd love to hear them for sure.

  • @kalebmarshall1442
    @kalebmarshall1442 13 днів тому

    Why'd I have to watch you make coffee?

  • @hansdegroot652
    @hansdegroot652 7 місяців тому

    You for got the tight beam laser extender

  • @vickyvanderbilt875
    @vickyvanderbilt875 3 місяці тому

    Peter thank you for explaining the wi fi gor us.
    Question for you .
    I have wi fo in my house which covers my computer and Internet. When i tried yo hook up my cameras outside and to view them from inside my house my wi fi is weak and cannot see my car outside..which type of wi fi should i get in irder yo see my vehicle from inside my home on my phone.. thanks

  • @noatrope_yt
    @noatrope_yt Місяць тому

    Hi, question on this. If I need to install one of the nods in the basement, out of the range of any extender, can i do it with a wire? We have fiber connection downstairs, but I will like to have wiifi also. Thanks!

  • @SkillsofAesthetics
    @SkillsofAesthetics Місяць тому

    can you have just one and connect it wireless? or you have to have it on ethernet? why after creating your wifi you cant put it in the limits of the deadzone in order to extend the wifi signal?

  • @andrewdurhamenglish9977
    @andrewdurhamenglish9977 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot!

  • @Hisenormity
    @Hisenormity Рік тому

    When you swap out the router how does the new one know how to connect to your internet provider account?

  • @GdncHfjbdkf
    @GdncHfjbdkf 5 місяців тому

    I noticed the backbone on a mesh wifi, but what if you just use the same ssid wouldn't the devices utilize the strongest signal anyway and auto swtch amongst the repeater and the main router? Oh and change the repeater's ip as different ip however utilize the same subnet so its unified.

  • @Richardpasquinucci
    @Richardpasquinucci 4 місяці тому

    do I need a smart phone app for the network? Can it be done on my computer that is connected to the router?

  • @bucketmanreo
    @bucketmanreo Рік тому

    Any type of mesh for outside? Weatherproof?