The first step in building your own home network is choosing a suitable, ideally wireless router. It handles all network traffic. The cheapest models can be purchased for a few hundred, but they usually can do nothing but internet distribution.
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More expensive versions, whose price tags are in the order of several thousand crowns, on the other hand, offer more advanced setting options and usually also have a better range of the wireless signal. They also excel in the number of premium features offered.
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The best wireless routers currently attract to Wi-Fi 6, the latest speed standard technically known as Wi-Fi 802.11ax. This will bring users a faster connection thanks to higher data throughput and minimal delay, ie the lowest possible latency. This will also save you from wrinkles in situations where you definitely do not want the image or sound to fall out and you lose contact, even if only for a while. And it doesn’t matter if we are talking about a video conference with a boss or a teacher from school.
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Easy operation
Most routers today have graphical wizards that allow even a less experienced user to handle the configuration. Nevertheless, if you are not sure about the specific settings of the network element, it is advisable to entrust the installation to a specialist. Poor configuration can allow uninvited visitors to our computers and data.
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This is also the case with the Archer AX50 model from TP-Link, which offers transfer speeds of up to 3000 Mb / s thanks to Wi-Fi 6 support. These are higher values than can be achieved with the fastest Internet connections. However, higher transmission speeds can be used in practice when two connected devices communicate with each other, for example when sending data from a computer to a mobile phone or television.
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“Thanks to OFDMA technology, the connection capacity of the Archer AX50 is fourfold, allowing simultaneous seamless transmission to even more end devices. It is video chats and conferences that will also be facilitated by the extremely low response and Beamforming technology, “said Aleš Šafář, product manager of TP-Link. The mentioned Beamforming technology allows to achieve better wireless coverage thanks to signal routing.
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When the router is not enough
In large apartments, however, even the best routers may not be enough for sufficient coverage. The same applies to classic prefabricated flats, in which the signal from other units is disturbed. In this case, it pays to invest in a mesh system. It is actually a system of wireless boxes that are distributed in individual rooms to spread the wireless signal evenly wherever it is needed.
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All units communicate with each other and pass on connected clients as needed. So if you’re moving from one room to another, you don’t have to set up or connect to another network. “With mesh systems, you will have your entire household covered by one Wi-Fi network with one network name, so you can switch between rooms with a smartphone in hand, for example, to make calls over the Internet or download data. All Deco models can be easily set up and controlled by the mobile application, which is available in Czech and Slovak, “stated Šafář.
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Of course, mesh systems also support the latest WiFi 6. “Standing among these mesh systems is the Deco M5 with three units, which covers an area of up to 510 m2 with a Wi-Fi signal, and with two units it can cover 350 m2. The Deco M5 model provides a fast and stable connection with a speed of up to 1267 Mb / s and works with any internet connection provider, ”concluded Šafář.
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TP-Link Archer AX50: One of the most advanced routers on the market. It is currently worth noting thanks to its attractive price tag, because before Christmas it fell by half. Price: 2699 CZK
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Tenda N301: Currently the cheapest router on the market is the Tenda N301. However, potential applicants must take into account limited transmission speeds. Price: 299 CZK
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ASUS RT-AX55: In addition to its futuristic look, the advanced model from Asus excels with support for Wi-Fi 6 and high transfer speeds of almost 1800 Mb / s – 574 Mb / s in the 2.4 GHz band and 1201 Mb / s in the 5 GHz band. Price: 2999 CZK
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Strong 4G LTE Wi-Fi Router 300: As the name suggests, the specialty of this model is the ability to spread 4G Internet. So if you have an unlimited connection from a mobile operator, you can easily use the Internet on all devices in the home. Price: 1949 CZK
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Mercusys Halo S12: It is currently the cheapest mesh system on the market, consisting of two cube-shaped units. Price: 1399 CZK
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Huawei WiFi Q2 Pro: The Chinese company Huawei does not only focus on network elements for large companies and mobile operators, it also offers its own mesh system for ordinary households. Price: 5799 CZK
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D-Link Covr Dual-band Whole Home System AC1200: New from D-Link relies on compact dimensions and unobtrusive appearance, while this robust mesh system is able to cover up to 464 m². Price: 3199 CZK
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TP-Link Deco M5: Of all the mesh systems on offer, this model offers the most popular look. At the same time, the small unit with the floor plan of the CD carrier offers a whole range of advanced functions as well as easy management via a mobile phone. Price: 4499 CZK
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