Generally, most current WiFi 6 and 7 router/WiFi devices will cover 2000 sqft. easily as long as there are a minimal amount of obstructions that the WiFi signal has to pass through. When I talk about obstructions I mean, walls, doors, glass sliders, appliances such as refrigerators or laundry, etc.. that block and or reflect the signal. Also, if you have a stick built home vs a block or cement home, the WiFi signal will travel further because the building materials don't block as much of the WiFi signal as compared with other building materials. Genereally, the "ideal" spot for your main WiFi device is on the top of your kitchen cabinets since this is the highest and most central location of most homes here in the Villages and you will get the largest coverage when it's placed in this location. Again, there are exceptions.
Many feel a home that's 3,000 sqft and larger to be considered "large" but you need to look at your WiFi device's specifications to see what it's coverage is rated at. With current router technology they are all using newer antenna and beam-forming technology many also include power amplifiers that will adjust for the best coverage. Some like the Orbi and TP-link also have separate radio's dedicated to a wireless backhaul system so the mesh works optimally and doesn't interfere with the main WiFi connections. The more capable the WiFi device the more expensive it will be. Fortunately, WiFi standards are changing very slowly with WiFi 7 just now almost finalized. It will probably be several years until WiFi 8 is available and right now it's designed for more reliability and the speed throughput should be the same. The point is if you are going to invest in a new WiFi mesh system, purchasing a more expensive system will probably last you many years without any need to upgrade. At least that's what we expect according to all the news reports on the subject.
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