How many Mesh extenders can I add to my Mesh router’s Wi-Fi network?

In any kind of network topology, we recommend adding a maximum of 3 Mesh extenders, with or without Ethernet cables, to ensure the best Wi-Fi performance. If your Mesh extenders are connected through the Wi-Fi backhaul connection, check how they are connected and how strong the connections are after adding your Mesh extenders in the network, although they will dynamically pick the best way to connect to its Mesh router. Using wired Ethernet backhaul connections or relocating weak Mesh extenders can optimize the Wi-Fi performance if there are three wireless hops in the network or your Wi-Fi experience isn’t good.

Note: A hop occurs when data packets are transferred from one Mesh node to another Mesh node in the network.

To see how your Mesh extenders are connected, please follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Launch the AQUILA PRO AI app and sign in with your account.

Step 2: Tap to choose the Location where the Mesh router is placed.

Step 3: Tap to choose the Mesh router you want to manage.

Sept 4: Tap the Extender icon and you will see how your Mesh extenders are connected and how strong the connections are. If you find multiple wireless hops or weak Wi-Fi signals, relocate the Mesh node or use an Ethernet cable as wired backhaul for better performance.

Notes: check the possible topologies below to better understand how your Mesh extenders can be connected through the wireless backhaul.

1. Star Topology
The Mesh router communicates and interoperates with each Mesh extender individually. Data packets are transferred efficiently as there is only one wireless hop in the network.

2. Daisy-Chain Topology
Mesh extenders dynamically pick the best way to connect to its router, either directly or through another Mesh extender. A daisy-chain topology can expand the coverage of your Mesh nodes, but data packets have to make multiple “hops” before they reach the Mesh router. We recommend no more than two wireless hops in the network.