HOT 267: Wireless Access Points vs. Mesh - Home Network Setup Advice

About this episode

This episode discusses whether to use a mesh router system or multiple wired access points for home networking.

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, George asks Mikah whether he should set up a mesh router system or install multiple wired access points throughout his multi-floor home as he prepares to run ethernet cables. Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord . Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

People in this episode

Host: Mikah Sargent

Topics covered

• wireless access points
• mesh routers
• home network setup
• ethernet cables
• technology advice

Keywords

• wireless access points
• mesh routers
• home network
• ethernet
• network setup

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Organizations: TWiT

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