Don't rush out to replace your mesh system just yet -- a few thoughtful moves can give you a significant speed boost.

Unlike its predecessors, the next iteration of Wi-Fi prioritizes reliability and consistent performance over pure speed, aiming to redefine how our devices connect to the wireless network as a whole.

In addition to the speed boost, the tech improves coverage and capacity too. There are two kinds of 5G network: there's 5G Standalone, aka 5G SA, and there's 5G Not Standalone, or 5G NSA for short.