Wi-Fi mesh for apartments with thick walls
One router in the hall often leaves the bedroom with a weak signal.
When mesh helps
Thick walls and long layouts. Place nodes in line of sight where possible, roughly halfway between the router and the weak spot.
Rental tips
Label the router, keep the admin password safe, and consider a guest network separate from your own devices.
Our picks
We have not tested these products ourselves. The picks below come from published reviews and roundups, and some are written by sellers, so we treat them with care. Models and prices change, and many are sold mainly in North America: check the current version, price and compatibility where you live before you buy.
TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE63: the one model named
The testing site RTINGS calls it the best mesh system it has tested, for consistent coverage across a large space. The page we could read does not name its other picks, so we list only this one for now.
For thick walls, a wired link between the nodes usually works better than relying on the wireless link through the wall. Put nodes in line of sight where you can, and check your provider’s equipment before adding your own.