Mesh Wi-Fi Vs. Hardwired: Which Home Network Is Right for You?
Discover the Best Local Area Network for Your Smart Home
If you’ve entered the smart home terrain, the pressure on your home network has substantially increased. What was once a handful of connected devices may now range from 20 to 200 and more. If you haven’t upgraded your local area network since beginning your automated journey in Hartford, CT, you’ve undoubtedly experienced home network congestion.
Like the traffic that builds up on the highway during rush hour, the congestion manifests as bandwidth issues or too many devices connected at the same time. And this creates latency issues, the slowing down of your network as it brakes to make sure it doesn’t hit the car or, in this case, the data packet in front of it.
Some of the main bandwidth hogs inherent in today’s luxury smart homes are 4K and 8K HDR TVs and streaming services. Video conferencing calls also use significant bandwidth. Online gaming and security systems with smart cameras take up more than their share of the internet highway.
Fortunately, there are solutions that ensure fast, reliable, and secure home networks. Two of the common solutions are a mesh Wi-Fi system and hardwiring. Here, we’ll explore the benefits of each one.
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The Benefits of a Mesh Wi-Fi System
These wireless networks use a Wi-Fi router and mesh satellites to expand the coverage. For large homes, mesh Wi-Fi is one of the best ways to provide optimal coverage and prevent dead spots.
In contrast to extenders, mesh routers and satellites form a single network. These systems seamlessly forward data, automatically configuring themselves and providing speeds up to ten times faster than traditional routers.
This speed is due to the even distribution of data across all nodes instead of centralized to a single wireless router. If one experiences a weak signal, another nearby node takes over. These systems are also scalable, enabling our team to add more nodes and extend coverage as your smart home devices increase.
The Benefits of a Hardwired System
A hardwired connection is considered the most reliable and fastest internet connection available. It’s also more difficult to hack into a signal traveling over a cable, making it more secure. The downside is that it requires running Ethernet cables, which can be difficult and costly in an existing home. The required connection also limits mobility.
Hardwired or Mesh Wi-Fi
So, the answer to which system is the best for your internet needs is that it depends. In many instances, a mixture of the two provides the best solution. Our internet experts at C&T Systems optimize your system based on current and future needs, creating an expansive home network that’s fast and reliable while reaching your entire property.
To learn more about the best local area network for your smart home’s needs, contact C&T Systems today.
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