mesh network

7 synonyms and 3 antonyms for mesh network, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A network in which several devices each relay traffic for the others, so that data can travel between any two points by more than one route rather than passing through a single central device.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

mesh

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

mesh topology self-healing network multi-hop network mesh Wi-Fi whole-home Wi-Fi mesh system

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A network in which several devices each relay traffic for the others, so that data can travel between any two points by more than one route rather than passing through a single central device.

“The building runs on a mesh network, so losing one node does not take the whole floor offline.”

mesh mesh topology self-healing network multi-hop network

Opposites

star network point-to-point network

2. noun

In home networking, a set of two or more Wi-Fi units placed around a property that work together as one named network, so a device moves between them without having to reconnect.

“We put in a mesh network because the signal never reached the back bedroom.”

mesh Wi-Fi whole-home Wi-Fi mesh system

Opposites

single-router setup

How to use mesh network

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

mesh Wi-Fi network mesh node set up a mesh network self-healing mesh network

Originally a technical networking term, now common in consumer Wi-Fi marketing. Written as two words.

Etymology

From mesh, a net of interlaced strands, describing the many interconnecting links between the devices.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a mesh network and a Wi-Fi extender?

An extender repeats the signal from one router and usually creates a second network that a device has to join separately. A mesh system uses units designed to work together as one network under a single name, and devices move between them without reconnecting.

Is a mesh network faster than a normal router?

Not inherently. A mesh system mainly improves coverage, so parts of a building that previously had a weak signal get a usable one. Speed in a spot that already had a strong signal is not necessarily improved.

What does self-healing mean in a mesh network?

It means that if one node fails or a link is lost, traffic can be routed along a different path between the remaining nodes, so the network keeps working rather than breaking entirely.

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