How a Cudy Wi-Fi mesh system improves your home’s connectivity
Wi-Fi dead zones are a major problem for many larger South African homes, and Cudy Mesh Wi-Fi mesh systems are the ideal solution.
These deadzones even happen with fast fibre connections, where users experience noticeable buffering and lag when moving farther from their routers.
This is especially true in homes with second stories or thick walls, as most routers struggle to reach upstairs, pierce double-brick walls, and extend into longer corridors.
These difficulties are consistent regardless of your connection speed or type, or how much you’re paying for data.
A common solution to this is to install a range extender; however, this comes with its own issues.
Typically, each range extender creates its own network, splitting your connection into multiple smaller networks of lower speeds that devices must switch between as you move around your home.
A Wi-Fi mesh system, which uses several units working in unison throughout the house, does not have this issue.
Cudy Mesh is the best way to leverage the benefits of a Wi-Fi mesh system thanks to its diverse portfolio of solutions and packages.
These range from high-end systems for large homes with multi-gigabit connections and heavy data loads to smaller homes with up to 100Mbps lines.
We outline some of Cudy Mesh’s top Wi-Fi Mesh system offerings below.
BE11000 2.5G Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System – M11000
The BE11000 2.5G Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 – M11000 System is the flagship of Cudy Mesh’s Wi-Fi Mesh systems and boasts impressive system capabilities.
This includes offering Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and four 2.5Gbps ports that enable super-fast wired connectivity for your devices, including TVs, PCs, gaming consoles, and NAS units.
Wi-Fi 7 offers improved responsiveness for online activities with faster speeds and reduced latency.
This makes it great for streaming in 4K and 8K as well as video calls and lag-free online gaming, where a poor connection can have a major impact on the experience.
Thanks to using Wi-Fi 7, the M11000 can also offer speeds of up to 10.7 Gbps, as the brand-new 60Hz band unlocks next-level performance.
These features make the M11000 a great choice for speed-hungry, large-scale homes and South Africans who need lightning-fast connectivity for many devices.
The M11000 is available in multiple pack sizes, allowing you to purchase the one best suited to your needs, including:
- M11000 1PACK – Home lab or NAS owner who needs 2.5G wired ports and tri-band Wi-Fi 7.
- M11000 2PACK – Tech enthusiast with multi-gig fibre, a 2.5G network, and 6 GHz-capable devices.
The BE11000 2.5G Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System – M11000 is available from R3,327.
BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System M6500
The BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System M6500 is an ideal choice for larger homes with heavy data usage.
This is thanks to an impressive 2GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7 CPU and support for over 200 simultaneous connections.
Four 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports complement this functionality, enabling ultra-fast connectivity for devices such as Smart TVs, consoles, and PCs.
Additionally, the M6500 has a built-in VPN Server and Client that protects every connected device on the network without requiring individual setup.
This is essential for professionals working from home on sensitive data.
Along with this, eliminating dead zones, combined with the M6500’s data security, allows professionals to work wherever they like, rather than being confined to a single room with a consistent, strong connection.
The M6500 is available in multiple pack sizes, including:
- M6500 1PACK – Large apartment or add-on for an M6500 system.
- M6500 2PACK – Home lab or NAS owner who needs 2.5G wired ports and tri-band Wi-Fi 7.
The BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System M6500 is available for an RRP of R2,645.
BE3600 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi System M3600
The BE3600 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi System M3600 is a top choice for homes with a gigabit connection.
It is powered by a 2GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7 CPU, and each unit comes equipped with three Gigabit ports, offering robust connectivity options for smart TVs, consoles, and PCs.
This allows for excellent flexibility in use, as a single unit can provide ultra-fast connectivity for your entertainment area without needing to move your router.
Additionally, for families with small children, the M3600 comes with Parental Control features that allow you to block inappropriate content and schedule periods where the Wi-Fi won’t be accessible to specific users.
The M3600 is available in multiple pack sizes, including:
- M3600 1PACK – Apartment or small home on Gigabit fibre.
- M3600 2PACK – Three-to-four-bedroom home (200 square metres).
- M3600 3PACK – Large or multi-storey home (270 square metres).
The BE3600 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi System M3600 is priced from R1,307.
AX3000 2.5G Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System M3000
The AX3000 2.5G Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System M3000 is great for homes with connection speeds ranging from 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
This is thanks to a 1.3 GHz dual-core CPU powering five internal antennas and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port.
The M3000 also boasts 160MHz bandwidth and Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO), which allows the AX3000 to communicate with multiple devices easily.
This lets it connect to hundreds of devices simultaneously without issue and makes the M3000 an ideal choice for maintaining connectivity speeds for larger households with heavy data usage.
The AX3000 2.5G Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System M3000 is available in multiple pack sizes, including:
- M3000W 1PACK – Apartment, or add-on unit for an existing system.
- M3000W 2PACK – Three-to-four-bedroom home (200 square metres).
- M3000W 3PACK – Double-storey or long single-storey home (270 square metres).
The AX3000 2.5G Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System M3000 is priced from R1,045.
AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi System M1200
The AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi System M1200 is an ideal entry-level option to test out a Wi-Fi mesh system for households with up to 100 Mbps fibre or LTE.
It also uses MU-MIMO to maximise the number of devices it can connect to simultaneously and supports speeds of up to 2.4GHz (300 Mbps) and 5GHz (867 Mbps).
This is complemented by two 100Mbps Ethernet ports that ensure consistent speeds for music, video streaming, video calls, and gaming.
Its slender form factor also makes it easy to position in your home, meaning you won’t need to rearrange furniture to set up your Wi-Fi mesh system.
The AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi System M1200 is available in multiple pack sizes, including:
- M1200 1PACK-2 – Add-on unit, or a router upgrade for a small flat or townhouse.
- M1200 2PACK-2 – Two-to-three-bedroom single-storey house.
- M1200 3PACK-2 – Larger or double-storey home.
The AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi System M1200 is priced from R404.
The right number of units
For South Africans new to Wi-Fi mesh systems, it is a challenge to determine the right number of units to purchase for your home.
However, there are a few consistent guidelines that can be used to gauge the number and placement of each unit.
The table below outlines this:
| Home | Units | Placement advice |
| Flat, small townhouse or single open-plan area. | 1 | Use as the main router in a central spot, not in a cupboard. |
| Two-to-three-bedroom single-storey house. | 2 | Place the second unit roughly halfway between the router and the dead zone. |
| Four or more bedrooms, double-storey or long L-shaped plan. | 3 | One unit per floor or wing, each in line of sight of a hallway. |
| Home with a garden cottage, granny flat or detached office. | 2-3, wired backhaul if possible | Run Ethernet to the outbuilding where you can. |
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