Early Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems could cause serious damage to your wallet so, understandably, most people opted for a cheaper alternative to cover their dead zones – a Wi-Fi range extender. These devices might seem more affordable but what you save in cash you end up paying back with the time and effort it takes to set them up and troubleshoot the inevitable problems.

Then there’s the issue of introducing an entirely separate device that almost never integrates well with an existing setup. If you’ve ever seen ‘Home Wi-Fi’ and ‘Home Wi-Fi extender’ signals, you’ll know what an issue it can be as you beg your device to switch or have to manually change hotspots for a better signal.

Wrap yourself in a Xiaomi mesh blanket

The Xiaomi AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System erases all of those problems. It creates a uniform blanket of reliable Wi-Fi coverage that supports up to 254 concurrent devices and allows the system to intelligently manage which node your devices connect to. It also leverages the increased bandwidth (up to 2,976 Mbps) and advanced networking technologies that Wi-Fi 6 offers to cater for the increasing amount of connected devices. It’s no good having a smart home if half of the devices can’t connect or are crippled by a slow connection.

When it comes to setting up the Xiaomi AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System, all you need is the Xiaomi Home app. The intuitive interface and straightforward installation process will have your devices connected in no time – and that’s not even the best part.

While some people enjoy tinkering and optimising their network, the Xiaomi AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System makes these optimisations accessible to everyone through features that do it for you. Automatic Wi-Fi optimisation will find and use the least congested channels and frequencies to enhance wireless range and performance.

Through the Xiaomi Home app, you’re able to easily set the bandwidth per frequency band, which results in lower power consumption and means you’ll have internet for longer when Eskom sheds your load and you’re running on backup power. You can also find per-device parental controls in the Xiaomi Home app, which allows you to disable access to specific websites or to the internet entirely during specific times of the day to manage sleep schedules.

If your wallet is crying, you can tell it to hush. Xiaomi has somehow managed to fit all these easy-to-use features into an affordable package, available as a single unit or a pack of two with recommended retail prices of R1,499 and R2,899 respectively.

Upgrade your home or small business network today with the Xiaomi AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System, available from Incredible, Makro, or Takealot.

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We were initially surprised to find two more routers in the box until we saw the ‘Extendable router’ sticker on each.

Extending Wi-Fi the not-so-smart way

‘But why do you need two routers?’ we hear you ask. Well, technically, you don’t. If your standard ISP-issue router reaches all the places you require coverage, then great. Also, what’s living in a shoebox like?

If it doesn’t cover every corner, as many can probably attest, then you have a few options. You could keep your ‘free’ barebones ISP router and add one (but usually more) Wi-Fi range extenders to cover the dead zones.

What you may not know is that those sorts of devices generally suck. They’re usually the cheapest option but there’s a reason for that. All they do is catch an existing Wi-Fi signal from your main router and rebroadcast it to out-of-range devices.

Usually, that existing signal is already a little weak, depending on where you’ve put your range extender, so you’re unlikely to see any speed improvements. And even if your extender isn’t garbage and you carefully place it for optimal signal rebroadcasting, there could be other drawbacks to this setup, like poor roaming functionality. That’s not to mention how easy it is to buy a mismatched extender for your existing network.

Another option is to ditch the ISP router and splash out on a whole-home mesh system. If you can afford one of those, they’re often the best way to go. But that convenience is usually quite expensive. That’s where these Asus extendable routers come in.

We have AiMesh at home

If you’ve picked up an Asus router in the last couple of years and ventured into the settings, you might have come across a feature called ‘AiMesh’. This feature, now present in every new Asus router, allows you to combine two or more supported units (those that bear the ‘Extendable router’ sticker) into a single mesh network.

While this might sound like a clear win over the often expensive pre-packaged mesh kits – the two extendable units we received are just over half the price of the XT9 kit – it’s a little more complicated than a simple price comparison. It involves more work on your part, mostly in the setup phase, but there’s a chance you may need to spend some time tinkering with settings and node placement to get the most out of your network.

But before we get to that, here’s a brief look at the two units that made up our AiMesh network.

The outgoing RT-AX58U

The Asus RT-AX58U lands somewhere in the middle of Asus’ crop of ‘budget’ Wi-Fi 6 routers. It might not look as slick as other routers these days, bearing four unsightly external antennae, but its low-profile black body isn’t as garish or intimidating as some of the company’s other routers.

It’s a dual-band router rated for a max throughput of roughly 3,000Mbps – 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 2,402Mbps on the 5GHz band for Wi-Fi 6 devices. Wi-Fi 5 devices can enjoy a throughput of up to 1,733Mbps.

It features five Gigabit Ethernet ports, one for WAN and four LAN. There is also a USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port for connecting a network-attached storage (NAS) drive or a portable modem for an LTE failover.

It also supports many of Asus’ proprietary features like AiProtection Pro for added security, robust parental controls for protecting the little ones, and VPN client and server capabilities among others. While it is still currently available for R2,800 at the time of writing, it will soon be replaced by the second router.

The incoming RT-AX59U

The RT-AX59U will soon supplant the RT-AX58U. We doubt Asus sent them coincidentally. If folks are upgrading their router, and it happens to be an Asus extendable router, they are more likely to buy another Asus extendable router to take advantage of AiMesh than switch to a different brand. At least, that’s how Asus tells it.

The RT-AX59U is functionally the same as its predecessor. The only notable changes are the design and increased speed across the board. Instead of the traditional ‘flat box with external antennae sticking out the back’ aesthetic, Asus has moved the antennae inside, rounded the corners, and turned it on its side.

The internal processor gets another core, the antenna count increases by one, and the max throughput has increased to 4,200Mbps – 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 3,603Mbps on the 5GHz band for Wi-Fi 6 devices. Wi-Fi 5 throughput has also increased to 2,600Mbps.

The number of ethernet ports remains the same, as does their speed. Additionally, there’s a second USB-A port on the back but it uses the slower USB 2.0 standard. The RT-AX59U isn’t yet available for purchase, but we’re told it will be later this month with an expected market price of R2,500.

A few AiMesh notes

Before you decide you want to go the AiMesh route, there are a few things you should know. Firstly, this is Asus’ proprietary tech so it’s only going to work on Asus routers. Thankfully, you aren’t as limited to which Asus routers you use in your system. As long as they’ve got the ‘Extendable router’ sticker on the box, they should theoretically work. How well a given pair will work together is a different question and with a staggering number of possible combinations, it isn’t easily answered.

The next important consideration is how comfortable you are with fiddling in the settings page. A benefit of buying a mesh kit instead of doing it yourself is that they’re made with the express purpose of connecting to each other, with no tinkering required.

That isn’t to say the AiMesh setup process will always be a mission – we found it to be surprisingly easy – but that might not be true for everyone.

You’ll want to start by picking your best-performing device and setting that up as the primary node. In AiMesh networks, the primary node dictates the features of the rest of the network. For Asus routers, you can do that via the web interface or through the Asus router smartphone app. When you’re done, it’s time to connect your satellite nodes.

How’s your backhaul?

Before you do that, you’ll need to decide how they’re going to chat with each other, called the ‘backhaul’ connection. This can be a wired connection via a physical ethernet cable or wirelessly on one of the available Wi-Fi bands.

For most people, it’s probably best to leave it on ‘auto’ and let the system decide which of the available connections is best. If you’re after speed and stability, wired backhauling is best. On the other hand, a wireless connection offers an easier setup process and versatile node placements. But keep in mind, for wireless connections, the bandwidth of the chosen wireless band is halved to accommodate the backhaul traffic.

During our test of the ZenWiFi XT9 kit, we noted how fast our speed tests were, even with a wireless connection between nodes. That’s because the system offers three separate Wi-Fi bands with the option to dedicate one for backhaul traffic, allowing the other two to run at full speed. That price should start to make a little more sense now.

In our setup, we only had two Wi-Fi bands to work with. Since we weren’t going to get our landlord to install a new network cable just for this review, our nodes were connected wirelessly. We manually set the backhaul connection to use the 2.4GHz band lest we incur the ire of the rest of the office should the system automatically switch to, and slow down, the faster 5GHz band.

In doing that, we did notice a slight reduction in speed on devices connected to the satellite node’s 2.4GHz band when we ran our local speed tests. Although, that could be chalked up to us specifically looking for discrepancies and comparing speed test numbers. Depending on how your network is set up and the number of devices connected, and your tolerance of network speeds, you may not even notice a difference.

While our experience was mostly trouble-free, it isn’t hard to imagine how the opposite could be true in different setups. For example, you might have a few IoT devices in your home (usually limited to the 2.4GHz band). In that case, first prize is to make sure your mesh nodes support tri-band Wi-Fi. But as we said, those are usually expensive. So second prize is a wired connection between nodes.

Asus extendable router verdict

Summing up Asus’ AiMesh technology is a little tricky. While we had a pretty good time during setup, management, and day-to-day use with these two extendable routers, your mileage may vary. Especially if you’re expecting a plug-and-play solution. If you’re the type to call the IT guy when the Wi-Fi drops, you might need to make friends with your smartphone’s internet search feature during your AiMesh setup. Or just get your IT guy to do it.

We still think AiMesh is worth exploring if you’re looking for ways to improve your home network, no matter how little you may think you know about networking. Asus tries to make it as easy as possible through its smartphone router app. Just keep in mind that you don’t get the same convenience as a pre-packaged kit.

If you aren’t intimidated by network terminology, already have an Asus extendable router, and need to expand your Wi-Fi coverage, AiMesh is an answer. As far as expanding your Wi-Fi coverage, it’s a well-placed middle ground between dealing with cheap Wi-Fi extenders and forking out eye-watering sums of cash for high-end mesh kits.

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That “free” ISP-issued router is probably fine for most folks. Especially for those a) with a set-and-forget approach to their home network, b) who don’t need much coverage, or c) are content with using old Wi-Fi technologies (Wi-Fi 4 or 5).

If you opt for a high-speed fibre package (or receive a free upgrade) that offers speeds of 100Mbps (Megabits per second) or faster, you’ll need to make sure your router (and any extenders or repeaters in your network) can support those speeds. Networks, much like teams, are only as fast as their slowest member.

Upgrading your network doesn’t have to suck

The folks upgrading that don’t just want the cheapest option should first consider how much money, time, and effort they’re willing to spend on their home network. If you don’t want to crawl through your ceiling pulling network cable, a mesh network like the Asus ZenWiFi XT9 system we recently had in for review will be a simpler and better option for covering large homes.

The ZenWiFi XT9 mesh system certainly won’t be for everyone and not just because it comes with a rather high price tag of R6,000, or R10,000 for a pack of two. The 530m² coverage that a pair provides, plus all the features Asus has packed in will be overkill for those with simpler network needs. But if you can afford it, this mesh system is one of the best we’ve tested.

Before you can experience blazing-fast Wi-Fi speeds, you’ll have to take it out of the box and set it up. In the box, you’ll find the two units, two DC power adapters, and the standard far-too-short network cable.

Asus has chosen an understated design for the XT9. The nodes are compact, well-built, and look like premium devices. They don’t have obnoxious antennae sticking out at all angles or any RGB lights so you won’t need to go out of your way to hide them. They also have a bit of heft to them which we found reassuring.

One unit of the pair will feature a sticker telling you to start with him as he’s the main unit. Flip him over and you’ll find the DC power port, a 2.5Gbps (Gigabits per second) WAN port, three 1Gbps LAN ports, and a single USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port. On the bottom, embedded in the rubber foot, are the WPS and reset buttons.

A quick note about powering these. They are probably more thirsty than your current router, needing 30W of power to operate. When we swapped out our router for one of these, we found our network UPS couldn’t provide enough juice for the XT9. Something else to consider if you’re upgrading.

One of the draws of mesh systems like this is they’re supposed to be relatively easy to set up and use. While that appears to be the case with the XT9, according to the setup guide anyway, our review unit (which was an early engineering sample) didn’t want to work with the Asus Router app. We had to set it up manually by plugging in a PC and using the web interface. Thankfully, the auxiliary node paired up automatically when we powered it up.

It was still a pain-free process after Vox finally gave up our own router login info. You probably won’t face the same app setup problem if you buy yours from a store, but if you’re with Vox you might need to sign a form or two before they let you log in to your router to swap it out.

What’s in the sauce

The ZenWifi XT9 offers Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) connectivity, meaning it supports OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies. You don’t really need to know what those are, just that they make everything better.

There are six omnidirectional internal antennas in each unit and you can have up to three separate Wi-Fi ‘networks’. The standard 2.4GHz frequency band will do up to 574Mbps over Wi-Fi 6, the first 5GHz band (5GHz-1) can do 2,402Mbps and the second 5GHz band (5GHz-2) supports a throughput of 4,804Mbps for a total throughput of around 7,800Mbps. The XT9 does support the older Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) with Wi-Fi 5 devices supported for up to 4,333Mbps of throughput.

If you’re after the most stable speeds possible, the 2.5Gbps and 1Gbps LAN ports on each node should be fast enough for most people. And if you aren’t using all the ports, the XT9 nodes also support LAN link aggregation if you’re into that.

If you’re the type to skip over numbers, these are all really, really good. Promise.

How fast is ‘really fast’?

To properly evaluate the ZenWiFi XT9 system, we ran through several scenarios designed to test how the XT9 mesh system performs in different network setups and at different ranges.

This system, like all mesh systems, needs a way for the nodes to communicate. This is called ‘backhaul’ traffic. With the XT9, Asus allows you to choose between a wired or wireless connection. Using a wired connection will limit the second node to Gigabit speeds and the wireless option uses the 5GHz-2 band, leaving you with the 2.4GHz and one other 5GHz band for your wireless devices.

We ran tests using wired devices, wireless devices, and a combination of both. We also ran our tests using a wired backhaul connection and again with a wireless connection to see if either made a noticeable difference.

For the actual tests, we set up a local speed test server on our network to eliminate as many external variables as possible, like being limited by our symmetrical 200Mbps fibre line from Vox, for example. We also ran the tests three times for each scenario to get an ‘average’ speed.

Unsurprisingly for the price, the Asus ZenWiFi XT9 mesh system boasted blazing speeds in pretty much all of our tests. What did somewhat surprise us was how well the wireless backhaul connection worked. More often than not it resulted in faster speeds than a wired connection but it does limit you to only one 5GHz band.

Never be bored on the toilet again

We were also slightly surprised by the range that the XT9 was able to provide decent speeds before dropping off. Having said that, you should take our results with a pinch of salt as yours will vary depending on the layout of your space (how many walls the signal needs to penetrate), the building materials used (lots of steel is no bueno), and how many other devices are broadcasting interfering signals nearby.

If you’re within five metres of a node, you might as well be plugged in like The Matrix. Your speeds will be maxed according to whatever the slowest thing allows — usually your fibre connection speed. At fifteen metres away we did notice a drop-off in speeds but they were still decent enough to watch a 1080p Netflix stream with little-to-no hitches.

We were able to keep the stream going problem-free until about 35 metres away. When we ran the speed tests again at 40 metres from the nearest node, the results were roughly a tenth of what they were at one metre. So a pair of XT9s on a property with six or more rooms should provide enough coverage with fairly decent speeds, especially if some of those rooms are stacked on top of each other.

Chock-full of features

Asus hasn’t only focused on fast Wi-Fi speeds here. It has crammed a lot of its proprietary networking tech into this system. You get the commonly-seen features like guest network functionality, Quality of Service (QoS) settings, and a host of parental control features to keep the innocent, impressionable members of the family safe.

Asus’ AiMesh functionality is supported, allowing you to add other supported Asus routers to expand your mesh network. You get great personal security features (that other companies would charge extra for) through AiProtection Pro, and Asus Instant Guard adds VPN functionality to any network you join by creating an encrypted tunnel back to your home network.

Asus ZenWiFi XT9 verdict

Other than the staggering price and surprisingly high power requirement, we couldn’t find many other faults with the XT9. It would have been great if our review sample played nicely with the smartphone app. Hopefully, consumers don’t experience the same problem. They shouldn’t, but we just thought we’d mention.

If you’ve got a fat wad of cash burning a hole in your pocket, live on a small estate, and have a fibre connection that’ll benefit from a faster network setup, you should seriously consider the Asus ZenWiFi XT9 mesh system. If you don’t tick all three boxes, then your money will be better spent on something else.

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If it doesn’t move, plug it in

The convenience of removing the cable and going wireless for most things is difficult to argue against. But for your home network, you should reconsider. The general consensus is if your device doesn’t need to move around your home, plug it in with a physical cable wherever possible.

As well as being relatively inexpensive, a physical cable is often faster, more stable, and more reliable than a Wi-Fi connection. Your smart TV, streaming box or decoder, gaming PC or console, and printer will all greatly benefit from a wired connection. Plugging in those devices also frees up valuable wireless bandwidth which will make a difference if you have loads of wireless-capable devices or live in close proximity to other Wi-Fi networks.

If the router you have only has four network ports (as most do), a network switch can expand those. Network cables can be found in varying lengths or can be made to a length of your choice. But if it isn’t possible to run a cable across a large room, through your ceiling, or up a flight of stairs, you have another option.

There’s power in these walls

Power-line adapters use the electrical copper wiring in your house to transmit network data. You’ll want to start off with a pair of them. The adaptors, not the wires. The first goes into an available socket near your router with a network cable from the router to the adapter and the other is plugged into a socket near the device you want to connect to. A network cable from that end will complete the connection.

The first unit broadcasts an internet data signal through the electrical wiring and any other power-line adapters on your network will ‘catch’ the signal where they’re plugged in. Similar to how your smartphone ‘catches’ a Wi-Fi signal from the air.

The AC power in your walls operates at 50Hz here in South Africa (when we aren’t being load shed), while the power-line standard operates at between 2,000,000 – 86,000,000Hz meaning the two shouldn’t interfere with each other.

Speed shouldn’t be a problem for most folks either. The theoretical limit for power-line adapters is around 2Gbit/s although you can expect real-world speeds to be lower. Although, keep in mind that if your electrical wiring is old, if you have more than single-phase power, or if you intend to place them far apart your speed will be affected.

But the consistency and latency advantage over Wi-Fi could make this a better option for some people. We’d recommend buying a pair of adaptors from a store with a good return policy to try out first before outfitting your entire home.

It’s cosy under a Wi-Fi blanket

If you insist on ditching the wires then you might also consider a mesh Wi-Fi network. This is functionally the same as having multiple routers and extenders scattered around your house. The nodes all work together as one wireless network to distribute and route internet traffic where it needs to go. They are also much easier to set up and use.

If your house is more of an estate or you have very thick walls in your fallout shelter, this could be the way to go. But this solution tends to be more expensive. You’re less likely to face some of the drawbacks of a wireless connection, like stability issues and increased latency, if your devices support the latest Wi-Fi standards. Advanced users might also want more control over their network than some mesh systems provide.

Spaceship on your desk

Have a few thousand Rand to spare? Upgrade your router. This is especially for the folks that pay for a fast line and still use the router supplied by their ISP. Some items to look out for are the ports on the rear, the supported Wi-Fi standard, and other fancy-sounding technologies like beamforming, MIMO, and MU-MIMO.

For ports, you’ll want to find something that says 10/100/1000 or “Gigabit ports” at the very least. That means those ports will support up to 1,000MBit/s connections. That’s enough for most people — except the few with lines faster than 1GBit/s. They generally have people to set up the networks for them, anyway.

The current mainstream Wi-Fi standard is Wi-Fi 6, or 802.11ax if you’re feeling fancy. Wi-Fi 6E also exists which improves on Wi-Fi 6 slightly and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) is on its way. But don’t expect to see that before next year (2024). Wi-Fi 6 allows for greatly increased speed over Wi-Fi 5 while also being much more efficient at dealing with multiple users and multiple devices. Don’t worry about all that for now, though. Wi-Fi 6 will be here for a while yet.

The other features and technologies you get when upgrading your router will vary in their utility depending on your use case. Beamforming directs the signal in the direction where it’s needed, MIMO and MU-MIMO (multiple in multiple out, and multi-user MIMO) use the multiple antennae on your router to boost capacity and improve the signal-to-noise ratio.

The sign you’ve been waiting for

Unfortunately, if you and your family are all vying for their share of the limited internet bandwidth, there’s only so much extending you can do. The most effective way to improve your home internet is to phone up your ISP and upgrade your line to a faster speed.

Most people can safely go up to 100MBit/s with their existing gear without changing much. Opting for anything faster could mean you’ll need to upgrade your router as well to notice any benefits. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to upgrade, this is it. Life is too short to struggle with slow internet.

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The history of Wi-Fi

The term Wi-Fi was created by the Wi-Fi alliance back in April 2000. According to the alliance, more than twenty years later, over 15 billion Wi-Fi products are in use worldwide. Wi-Fi networks have evolved from pursuing connectivity and coverage to supporting high-capacity access to as many wireless clients as possible without interruptions or packet loss.

Why is Wi-Fi important for your business?

Wi-Fi technology can mean the difference between growth and stagnation in increasingly competitive and hostile industries, especially for small and medium-sized businesses with tight budgets looking for a serious bang for their buck. Using the most recent Wi-Fi technology (Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6) as the primary connectivity method inside your business could increase productivity, satisfy employees, and delight customers. Over the years, Wi-Fi has boosted business mobility and efficiency and allowed companies to stay in touch with their customers for a seamless customer experience – at the office or home.

Five reasons why businesses should upgrade to Wi-Fi 6

• Stock Availability in 2022

Wi-Fi was in for the perfect storm when the pandemic broke out. Significant increases in demand for consumer electronics and record-breaking supply-chain disruptions have been a massive cause for concern throughout 2021 and well into 2022, with no clear indication of when supply will be fully restored. Global semiconductor manufacturers have shifted their resources toward manufacturing Wi-Fi 6 chipsets at the cost of reduced capacity for manufacturing Wi-Fi 5 chips. This shift in supply has caused a significant sellout of Wi-Fi 5 products, with predictions of WiFi 5 chip challenges lasting into 2023. Knowing how dire this situation could be for local businesses, MiRO has increased its inventory of Wi-Fi 6 products to support the growth of local businesses and fill the gaps left by the shortage of Wi-Fi 5 products.

• Connecting more users/devices

Wi-Fi compatible devices have seen tremendous growth over the years. Our workplaces stand to benefit from the influx of internet-ready appliances such as printers, scanners, air conditioners, and much more. With Voice-over-Wi-Fi finally moving past the bugs and jitters, VoIP and video for real-time communication have also increased exponentially. Our workforces are more mobile, bandwidth-demanding, and need high-speed Wi-Fi to empower their work further.

• Increased Wi-Fi speeds

With users requiring higher capacity levels, antenna design became the cornerstone for innovation in Wi-Fi’s development. For starters, Wi-Fi 6 uses a maximum configuration of 8×8:8. More antennas allow for more concurrent connections, improved speeds, and minimised wireless network congestion, enabling multiple users to “talk” on the network simultaneously (this feature is also known as Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output or MU-MIMO). The previous version, Wi-Fi 5, could enable speeds of up to 1.2Gbps, but with Wi-Fi 6, we have seen wireless networks with close to 10Gbps. Perfect for growing businesses looking to take advantage of the Internet to extend their reach and improve their operations – all without installing network points in all offices and Wi-Fi access points every couple of meters.

• Preparing for the Internet of Things (IoT)

Wi-Fi 6 has brought key technical enhancements for smart-home, office, and industrial applications. With previous Wi-Fi standards, wireless devices were connected, or they weren’t. By comparison, Wi-Fi 6 has protocols to negotiate wake-up times with Wi-Fi 6 access points when they’re not in use. This frees up bandwidth on the network, theoretically leading to longer battery life in sensors supporting Wi-Fi 6. Target wake time (TWT) is an innovation in Wi-Fi 6 technology that lets devices plan communication with the router, so they aren’t always connected. This extends the battery life on smartphones, tablets and Wi-Fi 6 compatible internet of things sensors, allowing for a cleaner, electric cable-free office or home IoT network.

• The standard is backwards compatible

You’re all covered if you want to upgrade or add Wi-Fi 6 devices to an existing network. Laptops, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi-capable devices running previous generations of Wi-Fi will all be able to connect to your brand new Wi-Fi 6 network without any trouble. And as you upgrade these user devices over time, your Wi-Fi 6 network will get faster and more responsive. However, it is crucial to keep in mind that to experience the power of Wi-Fi 6 fully, you need to use Wi-Fi 6 compatible devices to connect to the network. The best way to improve your wireless network’s performance, speed, coverage, and efficiency is to speak to the MiRO solution experts.

MiRO is a proud distributor of world-class Wi-Fi products . Whether you’re looking to build an enterprise network or simply upgrade a home network, MiRO has a solution for every environment. Browse through their diverse portfolio by heading through to their website, www.miro.co.za , or contact the sales team at sales@miro.co.za. Alternatively, you can call (or WhatsApp) them on 012 657 0960.

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