{"id":6416,"date":"2021-07-08T19:04:28","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T19:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1359834"},"modified":"2021-07-08T19:04:28","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T19:04:28","slug":"vilos-mesh-wi-fi-router-is-dirt-cheap-20-and-stupidly-simple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=6416","title":{"rendered":"Vilo\u2019s mesh Wi-Fi router is dirt cheap ($20) and stupidly simple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Routers are pretty boring to write about, but every once in a while I\u2019ll make an exception, as is the case with the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viloliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Vilo mesh Wi-Fi<\/a> system.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because it\u2019s dirt cheap and stupidly simple to set up \u2014 and I mean that in the best way possible.<\/p>\n<p>Each access point costs $20 bucks ($28 with shipping), and each individual unit is rated for coverage up to 1,500 square feet. The company sells the units individually, or as a 3-pack of units ($69 with shipping) that are automatically paired with one another.&nbsp;Each unit is identical, so you don\u2019t have to worry about picking a \u2018main\u2019 unit to connect to your modem.<\/p>\n<p>With a disclaimer that I haven\u2019t put the system through extensive long-term testing yet, I can tell you the basics: it took me less than five minutes to go from unboxing to having a working wifi-network with three mesh units. The additional units automatically connected to my new network, even after I changed the network name. I have not had any network issues since.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zLFA2OhCxi4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t a full review, but honestly, that\u2019s all I really need from a router.&nbsp;I\u2019m not doing anything crazy on it, I just need an internet connection that supports 4K streaming and the occasional gaming experience without a hiccup. That was the case here.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the low price, it was the easiest setup process of any router system I\u2019ve used, including the far more expensive Google Nest Wifi (that includes a voice assistant, but for this price you could just get add a Google Home Mini to the Vilo system and still save money).<\/p>\n<p>I also appreciate that despite being fairly compact, each unit has three gigabit Ethernet ports ( though one is used to connect to your modem on the main unit), making it easy to have a \u2018semi-wired\u2019 connection should you want to connect your desktop via Ethernet or want an extra layer of reliability during an important meeting. Other features notable features accessible through the app include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parental controls<\/li>\n<li>Guest networks (which can be made temporary)<\/li>\n<li>New connection alerts<\/li>\n<li>Data usage reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They\u2019re all very simple to use and set up.<\/p>\n<p>Look, this isn\u2019t a mesh system you get if you want the latest and greatest technology or a laundry list of features. It\u2019s using Wi-Fi 5 (<span>802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac) as opposed to Wi-Fi 6 or 6E, (802.11ax), so you\u2019re limited to a \u2018measly\u2019 theoretical top speed of 867 Mbps (realistically more like half of that). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You might want a faster router if you\u2019re on Gigabit internet or additional futureproofing, but for the vast majority of people, the newer standard is overkill. Vilo is also<\/span>&nbsp;stuck on good old WPA2 security protocol instead of the fancier WPA3 protocol, but again, WPA2 is just fine for most people.<\/p>\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1359855 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6.jpg\" alt width=\"1640\" height=\"1640\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-135x135.jpg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-796x796.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-1592x1592.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-912x912.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-470x470.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1359855\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6.jpg\" alt width=\"1640\" height=\"1640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-135x135.jpg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-796x796.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-1592x1592.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-912x912.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-470x470.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/3-Pack-6-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>I suspect those limitations are far from dealbreakers for most people. Unless you have unique performance requirements \u2014 or something breaks during my extended testing \u2014 I\u2019m more than happy to recommend the Vilo system. It\u2019s cheap, and it just works. What else do you really need?<\/p>\n<p><i>Did you know we have a newsletter all about consumer tech? It\u2019s called Plugged In \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1tNyJLC_3RjuVWih9ygK_6A47gef\">and you can subscribe to it right here<\/a>. <\/i><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/vilos-mesh-wi-fi-router-cheap-and-simple\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Routers are pretty boring to write about, but every once in a while I\u2019ll make an exception, as is the case with the new Vilo mesh Wi-Fi system. Why? 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