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Mesh network versus a simple Wi-Fi extender

In anyone’s experience, does implementing a pricier Mesh network yield any sonic advantages to just using a good Wi-Fi extender and running a good Ethernet cable from that?  From people who have very good streamer setups it seems like using a simple but good Wi-Fi extender from TP-Link etc. is more than fine.  Thoughts?

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@jperry

Thanks for your reply. I guess the only way to find out is try one of these newer routers/extenders if they make any improvements over my long discontinued Apple Extreme router. I have narrowed down my choices to Netgear Orbi Pro AX6000, Amplifi Alien and eero 6+.

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@jperry 

Did you hear improvements in SQ when you switched to Eero? 

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“I live in the foothills about a mile outside of Angeles National Forest.”

The price you pay for living in wilderness. I knew a friend who lives away from city and the only way he can get internet is through a satellite provider.

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