The impact of COVID-19 will continue to influence the way we conduct our lives for years to come. Social distancing and shelter-in-place mandates have forced most companies to rethink the way they accomplish their business goals, resulting in an overwhelming number of people working and attending school from home. Even today, as many individuals shop for Minneapolis homes for sale, they're having to consider if there is adequate space for their family members to work and learn from home full-time — and if their current WiFi system is up to the task.

Whether you're staying in your home for years to come or searching our Saint Paul homes for sale for a house with room for a dedicated office, you'll need a strong and reliable WiFi connection. Unfortunately, many students and professionals are discovering that their home WiFi systems aren't delivering the consistent speed, strength, and coverage that their family needs to accomplish their professional, academic, and personal goals simultaneously. With so many people requiring WiFi at the same time, the latest tech is an absolute necessity in the home today.

Enhancing Whole-House WiFi Coverage

How much do you know about your home WiFi system? Most homeowners know that they have WiFi, and many are aware that they're paying for a certain tier level that impacts speed, but how much do you truly understand how your home WiFi system functions — and more importantly, how it's limiting your usage?

As technology continues to advance, the existing tech that you currently use may not have the capabilities to deliver the speed, strength, or coverage you need. For instance, the latest upgrade to WiFi networking includes WiFi 6, which was introduced in 2019 as the next generation of standard WiFi technology. It immediately gained popularity, particularly in business contexts. While WiFi 6 routers are relatively new in the marketplace, many professionals should consider upgrading to this network to rise to the WiFi standard their employers will likely adopt within the coming months.

Upgrade Your Router

While we're on the subject of routers, most homeowners likely have a standard router that they've used for years. The newest piece of WiFi tech that upgrades the standard router is the mesh router system. Also known as a whole-home WiFi system, mesh WiFi uses a primary router and a series of secondary routers to send the WiFi signal around the house consistently. For instance, although your main router is located on the West side of your home, the router module or node connected to the same network on the East side of your home acts as an additional WiFi streaming source. Regardless of which side of the home you're in, you'll receive the full strength and speed of the WiFi signal as if you were hardwired directly into the main router. The Google Nest WiFi Router, for example, is a mesh router that can have other Google WiFi Routers or mesh points added to increase whole-home coverage.

Do you need a mesh routing system or WiFi 6? The answer for many homeowners is yes. You can perform a speed test through your browser which will tell you the download/upload speed on your network. If your speed is slow, consider upgrading your router to WiFi 5 or 6. Regarding the inclusion of a mesh routing system, your entire family should be able to access strong and fast WiFi signals in every part of the home. If some areas away from the main router are not receiving a consistent signal, you may consider incorporating a whole-home router system into your house.

Now more than ever, it's important that you outfit your home with the latest tech to ensure that your family has the best WiFi access possible. By integrating mesh router systems and WiFi 6 networking into your home, you'll achieve the whole-home network coverage, speed, and strength your entire family needs. To explore homes in the Twin Cities virtually or with a private showing, call today.