I moving my studio from the first floor to the second floor of my home. I currently have the router next to my computer and wired in (no wi-fi onboard). I get 460Mbps. On a wi-fi laptop, I get 430Mbps. On the second floor where the new studio will be, I get 140Mbps (on the floor) in the center of the room, However, where the computer will be place against a wall, the signal drops to around 80Mbps. These are 2.4Ghz measurements. The router also does 5Ghz (I know that's for short range).
If you drew a straight line from the routers position to where I want to place the computer then it's about 35 feet. So, it appears I will be at the end of the 2.4Ghz wi-fi coverage "dome" on the second floor. I picked up a PCE AX3000 wi-fi card for my computer but have not installed it yet. I also have a 4k TV (Roku) that will need wi-fi in the studio room. I would like to get at least 300Mbps. What is my best option for the studio move?
-Do I installed the wi-fi card and buy an extender?
-Do I need a mesh instead? (I don't really know the difference).
-Can I get a mesh and hard wire my computer to that and not use the PCE wi-fi card at all?
There is only one other location I can move the current wi-fi router to on the first floor that will not interfere with the other devices in the house. It may move it 10-15 feet closer but will introduce more walls in between.