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Slow Wi-Fi can be more frustrating than no Wi-Fi at all. Investing in the right gear is one of those small upgrades that can make an outsized impact on your day-to-day.

Here’s how to decide which Wi-Fi-boosting solution is better for you:

• If you’re seeing problems with range or speed and your router is more than a couple years old: It’s time for a replacement. Our top-pick Wi-Fi routers easily outperform older routers. And they’re likely to save you money in the long run if you’re currently renting a basic router from your internet service provider. These routers are a good fit for apartments or small houses with three or four people on the network.
• If you have more household members or a particularly large house:  Upgrade to a mesh-networking kit. Mesh-networking systems take the weight off just one router, instead spreading multiple access points around your house to improve the range and performance of your Wi-Fi.

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