The best place is not always where the technician ... be sure to check out CNET's picks for best routers. For homes with children, make sure to explore the parental controls of your router.

Remember, just like your phone or laptop, your mesh extenders need to connect wirelessly with the main router in your setup.

This hassle-free router will upgrade your home network to Wi-Fi 6 -- and it's faster than the competition, too.