TP-Link: Deco Mesh WiFi 6 System (3-Pack) $230, AC1900 WiFi Router

jo55jo

Nov 24, 2020 07:11 AM

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I've been using a TPLink AC1750 for years now and it has worked reliably.

But I am making this post to remind people that buying a router on price only is dangerous. The no/low-name brands can cause you much trouble as this article describes:
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Walmart-exclusive router and others sold on Amazon & eBay contain hidden backdoors to control devices
23 November 2020
https://cybernews.com/security/wa...l-devices/

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balloonpark

Nov 24, 2020 07:14 AM

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balloonparkNov 24, 2020 07:14 AM

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How is tp link firmware? I can no longer log into my linksys router, I get stuck on a waiting screen that is apparently a firmware bug according to forum posts.

jo55jo

Nov 24, 2020 07:20 AM

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jo55joNov 24, 2020 07:20 AM

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Quote from balloonpark

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How is tp link firmware? I can no longer log into my linksys router, I get stuck on a waiting screen that is apparently a firmware bug according to forum posts.

I've had no problem with mine, though my model is old and no longer updated.

mattzel

Nov 24, 2020 12:38 PM

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mattzelNov 24, 2020 12:38 PM

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Waiting for something on the deco x60 two pack. Does anyone know how the x60 dual band wifi 6 compares to the orbi rbk50 which is triband but wifi 5. The deco is $269. Orbi $299 give or take.

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unknown00

Nov 24, 2020 01:48 PM

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unknown00Nov 24, 2020 01:48 PM

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Quote from mattzel

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Waiting for something on the deco x60 two pack. Does anyone know how the x60 dual band wifi 6 compares to the orbi rbk50 which is triband but wifi 5. The deco is $269. Orbi $299 give or take.

Wondering same

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karthekean

Nov 24, 2020 02:28 PM

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karthekeanNov 24, 2020 02:28 PM

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Quote from jo55jo

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I've been using a TPLink AC1750 for years now and it has worked reliably.

But I am making this post to remind people that buying a router on price only is dangerous. The no/low-name brands can cause you much trouble as this article describes:
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Walmart-exclusive router and others sold on Amazon & eBay contain hidden backdoors to control devices
23 November 2020
https://cybernews.com/security/wa...l-devices/ [cybernews.com]

Does urlhasbeenblocked falls into same criteria

bchill

Nov 24, 2020 04:05 PM

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bchillNov 24, 2020 04:05 PM

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Just buy Asus and thank me later.

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rootbeer333

Nov 24, 2020 04:08 PM

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rootbeer333Nov 24, 2020 04:08 PM

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What kind of BF sales are these? 12-17% off and one at 23%.

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wolfsmane

Nov 24, 2020 04:11 PM

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wolfsmaneNov 24, 2020 04:11 PM

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I will be using T-Mobile home internet soon. What would be a good router to pair with it? I don't game, only stream and surf.

Also, these routers with the external antennas, can one antenna be removed and replaced with a yagi antenna mounted on the outside eave, pointing out towards my back yard to improve coverage there?

Thanks

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malboa

Nov 24, 2020 04:15 PM

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malboaNov 24, 2020 04:15 PM

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Quote from jo55jo

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I've been using a TPLink AC1750 for years now and it has worked reliably.

But I am making this post to remind people that buying a router on price only is dangerous. The no/low-name brands can cause you much trouble as this article describes:
-------------
Walmart-exclusive router and others sold on Amazon & eBay contain hidden backdoors to control devices
23 November 2020
https://cybernews.com/security/wa...l-devices/

How does AC1750 hold up? I've got a crappy old router and recently got fios 200mbps so looking for an upgrade. Not sure if I should look at wifi 6 options or something like what you mentioned or AC1900, etc.

swechsler

Nov 24, 2020 04:15 PM

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swechslerNov 24, 2020 04:15 PM

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So many choices for mesh WiFi. I'm just going to note that the Deco M5 system has only AC1300 while the Deco M9 currently on sale at Costco for $20 more is AC2200. Probably worth the extra $.

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mikelou26

Nov 24, 2020 04:16 PM

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mikelou26Nov 24, 2020 04:16 PM

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What's a good router that will reach basement and a house 2500sqf size tnx in advance

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HunterGatherer

Nov 24, 2020 04:18 PM

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HunterGathererNov 24, 2020 04:18 PM

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Just went from Linksys to TP-link about a month ago. AX-3000, around $125 from Target. Works well. Don't need the extenders to cover my home/office anymore. Buffers occasionally. Run a bit warm, at around 100°. Haven't had to reboot yet. Wifi 6 coming on all my new devices. Good product.

Was looking at the AX1800, too. $100 is a good price.

Last edited by HunterGatherer November 24, 2020 at 08:21 AM.

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doema

Nov 24, 2020 04:20 PM

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doemaNov 24, 2020 04:20 PM

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Quote from mikelou26

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What's a good router that will reach basement and a house 2500sqf size tnx in advance

U probably need a mesh router setup and ideally one that's triband if you're not running cable for back haul between main router and the satellites. Costco has the Tplink Deco M9 3pack ok sale for $169 now.

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couponhunter

Nov 24, 2020 04:22 PM

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couponhunterNov 24, 2020 04:22 PM

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Quote from mikelou26

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What's a good router that will reach basement and a house 2500sqf size tnx in advance

Asus RT-AX82U, RT-AX86U, or RT-AX88U
I just bought a Linksys AX6000 for $170 from Best Buy. But if I could spend $250, I would have bought an Asus RT-AX88U

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