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The Google Wifi is the best way to extend your home network

Looking for an easy and sure way to bring fast internet to every corner of your home without breaking your bank? The Google Wifi is the answer.

Dong Ngo
CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He now manages CNET San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D printers, networking/storage devices, and also writes about other topics from online security to new gadgets and how technology impacts the life of people around the world.
Dong Ngo
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The Google Wifi is the latest networking product from Google and is made by Google entirely.

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It includes three idential units.

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Each unit has one Gigabit LAN port (for a wired client) and one Gigiabit WAN port to connect to an internet source, such as a broadband modem.

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It uses USB-C as a power connector.

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The three units can work together to form a home mesh network that delivers Wi-Fi to some 5,000 square feet.

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Each unit is small and well-designed to blend in with the environemnt, making it easy to find a place for it in the house.

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There's a reset button on the side of each unit.

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The Google Wifi is available now, costing $299 (£235, AU$400) for a set of three units. You can also get just a single unit for $129 (£100, AU$170).

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