expiredTooturntt3 posted Nov 08, 2021 07:10 PM
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expiredTooturntt3 posted Nov 08, 2021 07:10 PM
TP-Link Networking: AX1800 WiFi Router $75, 3-Pack Deco AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi System
& More + Free S&H$110
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I have used TP-Link products for a long time and have never had a single issue. Their Kasa line of smart switches and plugs is fantastic IMO, especially factoring in the price component. Their routers are also solid, although admittedly not as feature rich historically as some other brands like ASUS or Netgear. On the other hand, my Netgear routers all had connectivity issues and died after a few years due to unstable firmware updates. My TP-Link mesh system has been running without a problem for over a year.
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Edit: Looks like Amazon currently has a coupon code to make an x68 2-pack $220, which is the same unit cost as the Costco 3-pack for $330. I need/want 3, so this doesn't help me, but it's a good price if you only need 2.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z492RK9
BTW, how important is a backhaul, if we aren't doing any streaming?
Also I wonder if getting a dual-band 3-pack (and not using a backhaul) would actually work better than a tri-band 2-pack, for a long ranch style house.
I used TP-Link before switching to Orbi, never had real issues. The Orbi has been really solid just not as high of speeds as anticipated throughout the whole house. Sometimes it didn't feel like an improvement over the archer c7. I like Orbi because I could still do the browser login to do settings. But these tp-link meshes seem priced right.
I've had a few quirks pop up, but that's not a surprise because my network is fairly complicated. I didn't like the unreliability of the wifi backbone so I have a wired network through MoCA -- using a couple GoCoax MoCA adapters and an old Fios router. I also have two network switches, plus the fios router serving as a switch along with its MoCA bridge role. The only time I have issues is when we have power outages. Even then, rebooting usually solves the problem. Sometimes I only have to reboot one deco, sometimes I have to do all, and sometimes I have to do all in a particular sequence.
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I did call TP Link and they told there is no difference between X60 and W6000. W6000 is sold only in Walmart. I ended up getting W6000 from eBay for 90$, waiting for shipment
Search ebay for something like this:
"tp-link deco w3600"
They generally go for less than $100 for a 2 pack, in comparison to $199 3-pack or $150 2-pack (on amazon). I purchased a 2-pack early this year for ~$95 and love it/them. Super easy to set up and covers my three story house just fine (~4500sq ft).
Any idea how bumps the speed or change it different systems?
Also I wonder if getting a dual-band 3-pack (and not using a backhaul) would actually work better than a tri-band 2-pack, for a long range style house.
I stream video but nothing too intensive, and I haven't bothered to run ethernet cables since moving into my current house and setting up mesh wifi last December. I intended to, and probably still will, but it hasn't been a problem. Just a 2-unit dual-band system here for a 2000 sq. foot ranch and full basement, though I will add a third or upgrade to a 3-unit system before next summer to better cover the back porch and yard.
I don't mind if the 2.4GHz isn't mesh, but I do need a separate ssid for the 2.4GHz.
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