If you have Ethernet or coax or even power line you can backhaul the mesh network. This means that the meshed WiFi boxes don’t need to coordinate over WiFi so

If you have Ethernet or coax or even power line you can backhaul the mesh network. This means that the meshed WiFi boxes don’t need to coordinate over WiFi so you get better throughout. The mesh part is important if you want multiple base stations with the same ssid.