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Range Extender/Repeater:
A range extender ane repeater are the same thing.
They usually broadcast a new network name.
You can configure them to use the same name, but performance may depend on the connecting device. Your laptop, tablet or phone may have to be configured to select the access point with the strongest signal.
See How to set up my Wireless Extender to use the same SSID as my router | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Mesh networks:
Multiple identical devices
Same network name.
Mesh Network Systems Are More Seamless, Efficient, and Quick to Update
mesh Wi-Fi networks combine both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies into a single network, so there is no 2.4 GHz network to connect to. Some home monitoring devices like baby monitors, some thermostats and security cameras, etc. require 2.4 GHz so won't work.
Links:
Wi-Fi Range Extender vs. Mesh Network: What's the Difference? | PCMag
How to set up my Wireless Extender to use the same SSID as my router | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Working from home? Here's how to make sure your Wi-Fi is up to speed - CNET
Why some smart home devices won't connect to your Wi-Fi (and what you can do about it) - Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis
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