The bottom line: What is the best mesh Wi-Fi system?Īccording to our research and testing, the best mesh Wi-Fi system currently available is the Netgrar Orbi AC1200 thanks to its robust system and user-friendly set-up. While we mostly enjoyed the stripped-back nature of the settings, there are some security features (such as being able to whitelist MAC addresses and hide the network name) that appear to have been overlooked. Make sure to look into some of the more technical details of the mesh setup's security, though, if you're so inclined.
There's not the same wealth of QoS and parental settings as you'll find with more expensive options, but there's still enough, we think, to satisfy most basic users looking to make tweaks to help maximise speed and performance. We found the coverage was more than enough to blanket our home without suffering from severe drop-offs as we strayed away from the access points. For those who need a relatively affordable solution that can tackle big homes, TP-Link's Deco S4 is definitely worth considering.
