Where to put mesh Wi-Fi nodes in a multistory townhome

In his BGR guide, Briley Kenney advises placing the main mesh node near the modem and other nodes across floors, in open spots away from obstructions. He says mesh Wi-Fi can improve coverage without raising the connection’s maximum speed. Engadget recommends Ethernet backhaul to free up bandwidth for devices and claims faster speeds, though its post provides no performance test.