WI-FI WORDS DECODED

Having a hard time getting your head around tech jargon? NETGEAR breaks them down

MESH NETWORK

While wi-fi is usually operated from a singular router, a mesh network uses additional satellites throughout the home to extend connectivity. A mesh network creates a single wi-fi network and is ideal for larger houses or those with granny flats to ensure every corner of your home is always connected.

ADSL (ASYMMETRIC DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE)

While it’s a mouthful, put simply this type of connection uses a standard phone line and provides direct access to the internet. Most Aussie households will be using ADSL if they are still waiting on NBN connection.

BANDWIDTH

Bandwidth describes how fast data is transferred from your router to your devices. Increased bandwidth makes data-rich activities like streaming movies quicker and easier. A must in this day and age!