Costco Members: 3-Pk TP-Link Deco M9 Plus Tri-Band Wi-Fi System w/ Smart Hub

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10-12-2021 at 12:31 AM #136

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How does this compare to the more expensive Netgear Orbi?

I went with Costco Orbi RBK 753 and extremely satisfied, no speed loss at wireless satellites. No reboot needed for almost two years. Just ask yourself why the Orbi is almost doubled the price but Costco still offers them?

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10-12-2021 at 12:32 AM #137

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Blows it away in terms of value to performance.

Price: yes, 50% cheaper
Performance: not so sure

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10-12-2021 at 06:58 AM #138

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I have this one on office but the app says I have latest fw but it's dated 2019. Any idea?

Yes, the app isn't very good. Grab the latest version of FW from the site directly: https://www.tp-link.com/us/suppor.../#Firmware

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10-12-2021 at 07:11 AM #139

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I think I'm one of the ones with a bad system. My M9s will lose connection at random times. I've tried switching which one is the base and it was the same issue. Modem still working fine and internet on computer connected by ethernet still working. Someone had to get a bad batch

What does that mean, M9 will lose connection? Using wifi backhaul and a remote M9 disappears or drops or specific wifi devices drop? If the later, did you try disabling "fast roaming"?

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10-12-2021 at 10:31 AM #140

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How does this compare to the NETGEAR - Nighthawk MK63 AX1800 WiFi 6 Mesh System includes Router and Two Satellite Extenders for $170 and is available in store?

https://www.costco.com/netgear---...36361.html

I bought the nighthawk and I hated it. It dropped signal a lot and I wasn't able to separate 2.4 and 5ghz signal. Ended up buying the x90 TP-Link decos and it's worked great. I was able to set up a 2.4ghz guest network for my smart home devices. I probably would have picked up the ones on this thread if it was on sale then.

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10-12-2021 at 11:52 AM #141

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It's not really "worth" it to buy a single. They do sell single m9s but you might as well splurge just a little and get a couple more

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tp-l...Id=6359111

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...em-(1-pack)

https://www.walmart.com/ip/TP-Lin.../886702132

thanks, that's what i found as well...which makes my point really!

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10-12-2021 at 01:27 PM #142

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It's not really "worth" it to buy a single. They do sell single m9s but you might as well splurge just a little and get a couple more

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tp-l...Id=6359111

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...em-(1-pack)

https://www.walmart.com/ip/TP-Lin.../886702132

thanks, that's what i found as well...which makes my point really!

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10-12-2021 at 08:17 PM #143

The link takes me to "product not found" page and it does not come up searching for TP Link or "mesh." Am I missing something or is the deal dead?

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10-12-2021 at 09:28 PM #144

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The link takes me to "product not found" page and it does not come up searching for TP Link or "mesh." Am I missing something or is the deal dead?

Costco pulls item pages when they go out of stock.

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10-12-2021 at 11:11 PM #145

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Not really the best if you upgraded it to something better…

Hehe! It is the best mesh router!! Now I upgraded to TP-Link EAP-660HD (3 of them ceiling mounted) and a Omada OC100 controller, a Firewalla router with IDS and a Netgear POE switch! I no longer have mesh "router" :p In fact my router is not recognized my most people here as "router" and most people probably doesnt even know about APs. So, technically that is the BEST mesh "router" I have ever owned!

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10-13-2021 at 04:56 PM #146

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What does that mean, M9 will lose connection? Using wifi backhaul and a remote M9 disappears or drops or specific wifi devices drop? If the later, did you try disabling "fast roaming"?

I'll have devices say there's no internet connection. That's when I started to look at the modem but the computer connected by ethernet cable is still online so the modem is in the clear. I tried disabling fast roaming. I can't say if I saw any real change with that or not. It is too intermittent and variable that I haven't been able to pin down a reason. And like I said, I tried changing the pucks around in case one was glitchy. I tried adding another one into the system wondering if there was some magic blackhole zone but that didn't do anything. I tried to remove one of the three wondering if it was too congested. Basically nothing made a difference. It works for the most part and is up most of the time. It's when it just stops that it doesn't make sense. It's also not for that long, maybe a few minutes and it goes back to normal. I've always thought there were gremlins in this house for other things. Maybe they're messing with my wifi when I'm not looking.

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10-13-2021 at 08:56 PM #147

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Price: yes, 50% cheaper
Performance: not so sure

4500 sq ft home 400 mbps throughput to all corners.
40 wireless clients including cams.
Confirmed @ my parents.

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10-14-2021 at 10:09 AM #148

Will this work as a mech system if I have a Asus gaming router ? Trying to find 2 mesh access points and it seems the asus mesh units don't have good ratings.

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