Well that is disappointing, kind of makes Ethernet backhaul less useful.
Yup, would have kept it as a backup (paid more from Walmart earlier in the year) but ended up returning it once I found out the Ethernet ports were capped at 100mbps. But as the OP said I think for $2X.XX if anyone can find it at that price, it's decent and pretty stable. Overly simplified UI/App which worked fine.
These are made for your average use household yep you want speeds at 100 Mbps and under or else your not getting your moneys worth from your ISP's. This would be something perfect for elderly parents or just your movie watchers and email readers.
Clearance prices are for in store (and walk in) purchases only and stores will not match the .com price, and the .com will not match store prices. The stores will also not price match other stores. An associate told me from what she understands the retail stores and the .com are 2 different legally registered and independent companies.
I was just at HD and I remember seeing the Ryobi inflator so went to grab it but the price was $30 instead of $20. Brought it to customer service and they said no price match. Ordered online for pickup, order came through and walked out with the product.
My girlfriend and I have some dead spots in our house. She bought, I believe, a Motorola/Arris all-in-one modem/router against my advisement. Would these work by pairing to the router portion of our modem/router and act as extenders in the areas we have dead spots? Is it as simple as pairing to the router and them plugging into outlets in those areas with dead spots? Would I be able to keep the same SSID as I'm currently using from my modem/router? Looking for something I don't have to hardwire back to the modem/router and trying to avoid having to have all our tech log into a new SSID. If I have to do either of those that I'll just find a better permanent solution.
I am looking for a short term solution before we upgrade to something better. She is a student and does a lot of online work but nothing that demands the highest speed. Just need a reliable connection to the WiFi
My girlfriend and I have some dead spots in our house. She bought, I believe, a Motorola/Arris all-in-one modem/router against my advisement. Would these work by pairing to the router portion of our modem/router and act as extenders in the areas we have dead spots? Is it as simple as pairing to the router and them plugging into outlets in those areas with dead spots? Would I be able to keep the same SSID as I'm currently using from my modem/router? Looking for something I don't have to hardwire back to the modem/router and trying to avoid having to have all our tech log into a new SSID. If I have to do either of those that I'll just find a better permanent solution.
I am looking for a short term solution before we upgrade to something better. She is a student and does a lot of online work but nothing that demands the highest speed. Just need a reliable connection to the WiFi
Yes ā¦just have to plug on of them in that modem/router and follow app on phone and plug second on in area where u want fix the dead spot...
A rare occasion when brickseek was accurate - followed the lead and was able to find a set in the clearance section for $25.
SO, I have a question similar to the poster above - I followed the instructions, set up both units, got connected, updated firmware, completed all steps using Deco app. Switched to "access point", though the app kinda sidestepped this part and didn't prompt it. What I was expecting to get was something of an extender, seamless strong wifi coverage from room to room. Instead I have two separate wifi's - the original internet provider modem and the TP-Link Mesh, the original is piss poor in rooms further away from the router, while TP-Link wifi signal is strong. So what is the solution? Do I need to switch from one wifi to another as I walk from room to room or floor to floor? That sucks. Do I need to rename the TP-Link wifi? I can't have 2 wifi points with the same name, meaning I need to rename the original wifi and then rename the TP-Link using the original name, so I don't have the reprogram and rescan all my current connected devices. Ugh.
A rare occasion when brickseek was accurate - followed the lead and was able to find a set in the clearance section for $25.
SO, I have a question similar to the poster above - I followed the instructions, set up both units, got connected, updated firmware, completed all steps using Deco app. Switched to "access point", though the app kinda sidestepped this part and didn't prompt it. What I was expecting to get was something of an extender, seamless strong wifi coverage from room to room. Instead I have two separate wifi's - the original internet provider modem and the TP-Link Mesh, the original is piss poor in rooms further away from the router, while TP-Link wifi signal is strong. So what is the solution? Do I need to switch from one wifi to another as I walk from room to room or floor to floor? That sucks. Do I need to rename the TP-Link wifi? I can't have 2 wifi points with the same name, meaning I need to rename the original wifi and then rename the TP-Link using the original name, so I don't have the reprogram and rescan all my current connected devices. Ugh.
theres supposed to be 3 operational modes: router, access point, and range extender. you want range extender. says its available with firmware update, but if you dont have it, you'd probably need to bridge the modem/router.
theres supposed to be 3 operational modes: router, access point, and range extender. you want range extender. says its available with firmware update, but if you dont have it, you'd probably need to bridge the modem/router.
Thanks for responding. I double-checked and the app settings only have 2 modes: wireless router (which is default setting) and access point, nothing else. I did a firmware update and according to tp-link I have the latest and greatest version.
Thanks for responding. I double-checked and the app settings only have 2 modes: wireless router (which is default setting) and access point, nothing else. I did a firmware update and according to tp-link I have the latest and greatest version.
That's too bad. The info from the website says it has it, but that's probably just general info for the rest of the series then. I'd suggest copying the old router/wifi info to your new setup, and then disable / bridge the router portion of the combo unit then.
Anyone got this to work? The router always turn red after I connect to the router and create a new "wifi". Any help? I might have to get the google wifi instead for my parents.
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My girlfriend and I have some dead spots in our house. She bought, I believe, a Motorola/Arris all-in-one modem/router against my advisement. Would these work by pairing to the router portion of our modem/router and act as extenders in the areas we have dead spots? Is it as simple as pairing to the router and them plugging into outlets in those areas with dead spots? Would I be able to keep the same SSID as I'm currently using from my modem/router? Looking for something I don't have to hardwire back to the modem/router and trying to avoid having to have all our tech log into a new SSID. If I have to do either of those that I'll just find a better permanent solution.
I am looking for a short term solution before we upgrade to something better. She is a student and does a lot of online work but nothing that demands the highest speed. Just need a reliable connection to the WiFi
My girlfriend and I have some dead spots in our house. She bought, I believe, a Motorola/Arris all-in-one modem/router against my advisement. Would these work by pairing to the router portion of our modem/router and act as extenders in the areas we have dead spots? Is it as simple as pairing to the router and them plugging into outlets in those areas with dead spots? Would I be able to keep the same SSID as I'm currently using from my modem/router? Looking for something I don't have to hardwire back to the modem/router and trying to avoid having to have all our tech log into a new SSID. If I have to do either of those that I'll just find a better permanent solution.
I am looking for a short term solution before we upgrade to something better. She is a student and does a lot of online work but nothing that demands the highest speed. Just need a reliable connection to the WiFi
Hope that helps
SO, I have a question similar to the poster above - I followed the instructions, set up both units, got connected, updated firmware, completed all steps using Deco app. Switched to "access point", though the app kinda sidestepped this part and didn't prompt it. What I was expecting to get was something of an extender, seamless strong wifi coverage from room to room. Instead I have two separate wifi's - the original internet provider modem and the TP-Link Mesh, the original is piss poor in rooms further away from the router, while TP-Link wifi signal is strong. So what is the solution? Do I need to switch from one wifi to another as I walk from room to room or floor to floor? That sucks. Do I need to rename the TP-Link wifi? I can't have 2 wifi points with the same name, meaning I need to rename the original wifi and then rename the TP-Link using the original name, so I don't have the reprogram and rescan all my current connected devices. Ugh.
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Just FYI, it also had $75 sticker in store near me but when scanned, price came out $25. Hope that helps.
SO, I have a question similar to the poster above - I followed the instructions, set up both units, got connected, updated firmware, completed all steps using Deco app. Switched to "access point", though the app kinda sidestepped this part and didn't prompt it. What I was expecting to get was something of an extender, seamless strong wifi coverage from room to room. Instead I have two separate wifi's - the original internet provider modem and the TP-Link Mesh, the original is piss poor in rooms further away from the router, while TP-Link wifi signal is strong. So what is the solution? Do I need to switch from one wifi to another as I walk from room to room or floor to floor? That sucks. Do I need to rename the TP-Link wifi? I can't have 2 wifi points with the same name, meaning I need to rename the original wifi and then rename the TP-Link using the original name, so I don't have the reprogram and rescan all my current connected devices. Ugh.
That's too bad. The info from the website says it has it, but that's probably just general info for the rest of the series then. I'd suggest copying the old router/wifi info to your new setup, and then disable / bridge the router portion of the combo unit then.
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