Why Don't You See External Antennas On Mesh Wi-Fi Systems?

Mesh systems tend to look like minimalist decor.

shine.graphics/Shutterstock

In just about any space larger than an apartment, it's hard to deny the value of mesh Wi-Fi routers. They do have drawbacks — primarily their price-to-performance ratio — yet top speed is meaningless if coverage isn't consistent. You might liken it to owning a Porsche 911 in a place like the West Texas desert, where gas stations are so far apart that you could conceivably run dry on a high-speed…