Computer hardware and recorded software for setting up and configuring wide area networks sold as a unit; Computer network adapters, switches, routers and hubs; Downloadable cloud-computing software for use in analyzing mesh network connection data, managing radio sources, connecting to captive portals, managing and detecting guest access to a wireless network, analyzing wireless network connection data, tracking a user's location, troubleshooting problems with wireless routers and allowing users to roam on wireless networks; Downloadable cloud-computing software for use in facilitating the downloading of mesh network software applications, setting parental controls on wireless routers and networks, troubleshooting problems with wireless routers and for managing and controlling the operation of smart home heating, lighting, and security devices; Downloadable communication software for providing access to the Internet; Downloadable computer firmware for use in configuring mesh wireless routers, mesh wireless networks, and universal cloud managed mesh networks; Downloadable computer software and firmware for operating system programs; Downloadable computer software for wireless content delivery; Electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points; Network routers; Telecommunications hardware and recorded software for monitoring and alerting remote sensor status via the Internet sold as a unit; Wide area network (WAN) routers; Wireless routers