Slow Wi-Fi? Add houseplants to the list of suspects
Houseplants' moist soil and dense foliage can mildly absorb or deflect Wi‑Fi signals and, if router placement is poor, may measurably reduce broadband speeds.
Here's the Truth About Mesh Systems Compared to Wi-Fi Routers
For most modern, modestly sized homes, a single well-placed router provides fast, stable Wi-Fi cost-effectively; mesh systems suit larger homes with range issues.