Get your home network right with our range of networking devices
A fast, reliable home network helps you stream 4K movies in the lounge, take crystal-clear video calls in the home office, and enjoy a smooth online gaming experience in the bedroom without having to deal with constant buffering, dropouts or Wi-Fi zones that don’t reach the far corners of your house. Upgrade your networking gear today.
Types of Network Devices: Choose the right setup for your space
Every home is shaped differently, and the right ear depends entirely on your layout and how many devices you need to connect:
- Wi-Fi routers: Modern Wi-Fi 6/6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers are built to handle dozens of smart devices simultaneously, ensuring your smartphones, laptops, smart TV, and any smart home devices aren’t competing for bandwidth.
- Mesh Wi-Fi systems: If you live in a multi-story house or an older home with thick walls, a mesh router system is often the best solution. By placing multiple nodes around the house, they work together to create a single, seamless network that blankets your entire property without any drop-offs.
- Network switches & ethernet cables: For devices that demand zero latency, like gaming consoles, desktop PCs, or media servers, a hardwired connection is preferable. Adding a network switch lets you plug multiple devices directly into your network for maximum speed and stability.
- Range extender & powerline adapters: perfect for quick fixes to boost your existing signal into a specific spare room, garage or sleepout without running long cables.
Need the perfect fit?
Visit your local Harvey Norman store and speak with one of our in-store tech specialists; they’ll help you find the right network devices tailored to your home layout and specific needs.
What is a portable internet device?
A portable internet device (also known as a mobile hotspot, pocket Wi‑Fi, or portable router) is a compact device that lets you create your own private Wi‑Fi network wherever you go. Take it with you when you travel, use it for remote work, or as a reliable backup connection at home.
- Uses a 4G or 5G SIM card to create a local Wi‑Fi network for your devices.
- Insert a local SIM and share one connection with the whole family. Great for travel.
- Enjoy a secure, private connection instead of relying on public Wi-Fi in airports, hotels, and cafés.
- A dedicated device means you don't have to use your phone's hotspot. Which would otherwise drain the battery and heat your smartphone.
You can find
4G and 5G mobile hotspot devices from D-Link at Harvey Norman.
What is the difference between a traditional Wi-Fi router and a mesh system?
Wi-Fi router
- A traditional router broadcasts the internet from a single, fixed point.
- It’s perfect for apartments, smaller spaces, or a single-story house where the signal doesn't have to travel far.
- A quick fix for rooms or areas with a weak Wi-Fi signal would be to use an Extender.
- But this would require you to hop between different Wi-Fi names.
- You could also use a Network Switch, which lets you connect your PCs, gaming consoles, and smart TV to your local network by providing additional Ethernet ports.
Mesh Wi-Fi system
- A mesh Wi-Fi system uses a main router paired with multiple smaller nodes placed around your house.
- They work together to create a single, continuous Wi-Fi network.
- The best choice for multi-story homes, large properties, or places with thick walls.
- A mesh network uses only one network name and password. So there’s no hopping like with a router and an extender.
- You can add more nodes if you move to a larger house or add an external office/living space. Simply pair the satellite node to the existing network.
Should I get an extender or upgrade to a mesh system?
If you’re only experiencing weak Wi-Fi in a single room or isolated corner, a
range extender is a simple, cost-effective solution to boost your existing signal. Keep in mind, though, that extenders usually create a separate network name, so you’ll need to switch networks when moving between areas. For small coverage gaps, this is often a minor inconvenience.
If your household has multiple devices, such as TVs, laptops, tablets, and smart home tech like cameras, bulbs, and speakers, a Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 mesh system is a better choice. Mesh networks handle many connections at once and maintain fast, reliable speeds throughout your home, even in larger or multi-story spaces.
