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Like a wifi extender, a mesh system is a way to deal with a weak internet signal. Instead of a single router, mesh wifi uses access points for better coverage.

A Beginner's Guide to Mesh Wi-Fi

What is Mesh Wi-Fi? A Beginner&#8217;s Guide

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What's the difference between 5G vs. Wi-Fi? Is 5G as good as Wi-Fi? The fact is: both are wireless technologies, but they serve different purposes. Read on.

The Difference Between 5G And Wi-Fi

The Difference Between 5G and Wi-Fi

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If you’ve ever been stuck looking at those two little black boxes and wondering which is which, here's how to tell the difference between a modem vs. router.

The Difference Between Modems and Routers | Router vs Modem

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How to Tell the Difference Between Your Modem vs. Router

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