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

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11-24-2020 at 12:11 AM #3

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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11-24-2020 at 12:14 AM #4

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.

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11-24-2020 at 12:20 AM #5

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I've had no problem with mine, though my model is old and no longer updated.

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11-24-2020 at 05:38 AM #6

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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11-24-2020 at 06:48 AM #7

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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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11-24-2020 at 07:28 AM #8

Quote from jo55jo :

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

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11-24-2020 at 09:05 AM #9

Just buy Asus and thank me later.

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11-24-2020 at 09:08 AM #10

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

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11-24-2020 at 09:11 AM #11

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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11-24-2020 at 09:15 AM #12

Quote from jo55jo :

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/

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.

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11-24-2020 at 09:15 AM #13

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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11-24-2020 at 09:16 AM #14

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

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11-24-2020 at 09:18 AM #15

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.

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