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Setting up or establishing a home network seems like it would be fairly straightforward. You or the service technicians just hook up the modem, connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), and then place the router to distribute the wireless network — your Wi-Fi. If you have a mesh router system, you'll have to place not only the base unit but also the surrounding nodes or satellites. When the network is up and running, you can start connecting your devices and smart home tech. However, a lot of this also assumes you have a basic, single-floor layout. Things get a little more complicated when you have multiple stories to cover, whether in a townhouse or a multilevel home. So, what is the best way to set this all up in one of those scenarios?

For large, open areas or multistory homes, you really need to consider installing a mesh router system instead of a simple, standalone traditional router.…