For buyers in Edenvale, this covers what to choose and how Evetech gets it to you.
Quick Answer
A mesh router system blankets a large or double-storey home in seamless Wi-Fi, eliminating dead zones a single router leaves - kits run roughly R3,000-R9,000 for two or three nodes. If a single router can not cover your whole home, mesh is the fix; for a small flat, one good router is cheaper and enough.
Size the kit right
Size the kit to your floor area and layout. Two nodes cover most homes; three suit large or double-storey houses with thick walls. Look for Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 mesh, a dedicated backhaul band, and wired-backhaul support if you can run cable. Wired backhaul between nodes gives the best speed and stability; wireless backhaul is simpler but shares bandwidth. Match the node count to your dead zones, not the marketing.
Placing the nodes
Mesh shines in homes where one router leaves weak corners - upstairs bedrooms, a far study, or a thick-walled section. The system hands devices between nodes automatically so you stay connected as you move. For SA fibre homes, place the main node near the fibre router and spread the others to cover dead zones. Wire the nodes over Ethernet where possible for the most reliable backhaul.
Buying it in SA
Buy locally stocked so a multi-node kit carries a proper SA warranty and firmware support. Edenvale sits inside the main Gauteng courier zone, so in-stock orders usually land next business day; collection from the Roodepoort branch is the faster route if you can drive over.
FAQ
Do I need a mesh system or just a router?
If a single router leaves dead zones in your home, mesh fixes them with seamless roaming. For a small flat, one good router is cheaper and sufficient.
How many mesh nodes do I need?
Two cover most homes; three suit large or double-storey houses with thick walls. Match the count to your actual dead zones rather than over-buying.
Is wired or wireless backhaul better for mesh?
Wired backhaul between nodes gives the best speed and stability and is worth it if you can run cable. Wireless backhaul is simpler but shares bandwidth across the network.
Buyer tip
Match node count to your dead zones, place the main node by the fibre router, and wire the backhaul where you can for seamless whole-home coverage.