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Google Wifi, which is hitting stores soon, is sold individually for $129 or as a three-pack set of $299. Google says a single unit can cover a 1,500-square-foot home, while a three-pack will span a 4,500-square-foot residence. Additional units can be added for coverage beyond that. I’ve spent the past week testing a three-pack of Google Wifi in my modest, two-story home. To put Google’s claims to the test, I compared it to other routers on the market. Though my home isn’t especially large, it presents challenges to traditional routers, thanks to older construction and lots of walls. It’s an...