Best Home WIFI Mesh Network

R.O.S.S.I · 4 Oct 2022 at 15:45

Hi guys, my parents have just bought a new house which is a pretty large barn conversion, we don't have the internet setup there yet but i'm anticipating it have poor Wifi coverage from one point and as such, whilst they are in the process of some light renovation before they move in I wouldn't mind getting a better Wifi network set up.

Am I right in thinking a mesh network will be the best for them to use whereby they can walk around the house and stay connected to one singular wifi network?

I would think maybe 1 or 2 APs/nodes are required if the router is situated in the centre of the house. At their current house the Wifi reception is terrible if you're just one room along from the router so anything to help give them a better experience in their new place is what i'm looking for!

What are the best/easiest to use and set up, and also that won't break the bank?

R.O.S.S.I · 4 Oct 2022 at 15:46

I should add that i'm not sure whether they are going to go for any kind of superfast fibre BB which is available to them or just opt for a 100-150mb product.

R.O.S.S.I · 5 Oct 2022 at 09:01

Yeh running cables anywhere isn't going to be viable as they arent doing that extensive a renovation.
I'm not sure what the WIFI signal is like at the new place yet so maybe i'll just wait and then assess once they are in and we know how bad it is!

R.O.S.S.I · 5 Oct 2022 at 12:19

Not to hand no, I haven't actually been up there yet either so not sure on how the barn is built. I imagine its solid wall construction inside though but could well be wrong.
I also don't know where the landline/fibre will come into the property yet either. Gonna go up this weekend and have a nosey around.

R.O.S.S.I · 5 Oct 2022 at 12:20

Also just seen that Sky do a Wifi guarantee and provide extenders too if the Wifi they provide isn't great, so may see what system they use as it can be included with their Sky package.

R.O.S.S.I · 5 Oct 2022 at 12:54

Parents have Sky TV at the moment and I will likely get them a TV and BB bundle for their new place. Obviously if other ISP's are cheaper for the same product then i'll go with them but with Sky F&F discount the TV and BB packages are pretty competitive.