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Wireless distribution system

Ok kiddo, so let's pretend you have a big bag of candy that you want to share with your friends who are standing in different parts of your house. But instead of walking around to give them candy one by one, you could use something called a wireless distribution system to do it all at once!

A wireless distribution system is a way to connect different Wi-Fi routers in your home so that they can work together like a team. This means that all your devices can receive a strong signal, no matter where you are in the house. So, if you're watching your favorite cartoon on your tablet in your room and your mommy is using her laptop in the kitchen, both of your devices can connect to the internet without any problems.

Just like how you need to put your candy in separate bags for each of your friends, the wireless distribution system splits the Wi-Fi signal into different channels or bands to ensure strong coverage. This way, the different devices in your home won't compete with each other for Wi-Fi signal and they’ll all receive the right amount of signal they need.

In summary, a wireless distribution system helps keep everyone in your home connected to the internet by working together to make sure everyone gets a strong signal.
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