However, mesh router B in-between can act as an intermediary. Each of those intermediary jumps is a mesh networking "hop" and there are advantages to minimizing their number.

A Wi-Fi mesh network is designed to eliminate dead spots in a wireless network through the use of multiple nodes that distribute the network over a larger area. This is in contrast to a ...

Not going the Wi-Fi signal strength you need at home? We’ve all been there. You need to get a mesh network.

Wi-Fi mesh networking is new in the consumer space, but the technology works essentially the same way. To boot, we’ve seen an explosion of consumer-friendly mesh networking kits.

Wi-Fi routers used to be so simple. Now it's time to learn what a mesh network is and how it can fill your house with reliable internet.

Mesh WiFi systems may also assign devices to the best radio bands and WiFi channels for you, streamlining internet traffic. Plus, if you need more nodes later on, you can always add them.

I’ve tested a lot of Wi-Fi mesh (aka whole-home coverage systems) products lately, but what if you already have a good Wi-Fi router and don’t want to do a rip-and-replace job? There’s a new ...

The Vilo Mesh Wi-Fi System is an impressive router for under $100. Photo: Florence Ion/Gizmodo I’m always wary of suggesting a mesh wifi solution to a friend or family member who needs better ...

With iOS 7, Apple snuck in a very interesting feature that has mostly gone unnoticed: Mesh networking for both WiFi and Bluetooth. It also seems that Google is working to add mesh networking to ...