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expiredPharmDao posted Jan 27, 2022 07:48 AM
Costco Members: 2-Pk TP-Link Deco AX5700 Tri-Band Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
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1. Setup was crazy easy, by far the easiest I have experienced among Mesh routers like Asus and Orbi. I was up and running in about 5-10 minutes. No false starts or restarting from scratch needed to get it working out of the box.
2. Speeds were not as fast I expected, but definitely among the fastest I have tested. Using my iPhone 13 Pro, I was able to get a top speed in the 600-700s right next to the router at first, but would usually average 400-500s. Was never able to achieve higher than that. Speeds were really inconsistent so I would sometimes get as low as 200-300s right next to the router or around the house as well. Hard to tell if it was the router or my ISP. The deco app did not have an option to test the internet connection from the modem to the router.
3. Similar issue with the satellite unit. I have a PC connected via ethernet to the satellite. When first started up, I would reach close to the 1gig speeds, But then for some reason, later I would only get half of that usually around 400-500s directly connected. Same for my wifi devices connected to the satellite, but sometimes even lower at 200s. Not sure if this is due to the dynamic backhaul switching bands possibly?
4. Dealbreaker for me was that my nest cameras would constantly disconnect. Similar problem I had with the XT8s.
I was looking forward to this system, but for my experience and purposes, it did not work out for me. I hooked up my Arris Surfboard mAX AX6600 (2 pack), and everything just works again and will probably keep it. I have more stable, consistent, higher speeds (close 600-700s; further 300-400s) than that of what I was able to get out of the Deco with wireless backhaul. I think the available reviews online (i.e. dong) tested it out when it first came out a year ago and it did not exactly wow anyone. But my guess is that firmware updates have improved it alot since, and from my experience, its working awesome and you get similar speeds from both the router and satellite.
If you want to check it out, here is the link. Its on sale for $299.99 and I think the sale ends today. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/arri...d=644377
I'm upgrading from an Orbi RBK53s which has been stable and reliable. Just wanted faster speeds.
I've tried the following using wireless backhaul:
1. Orbi 753: couldn't even to get it set up initially out of the box despite multiple restarts and factory resets; got frustrated and returned
2. Asus XT8 - I liked the speeds when it worked. Sometimes it would take multiple tries during setup for it to recognize the satellite. Big problem I had was with nest cameras constantly disconnecting. Tried factory resetting, binding IPs, turning off 160 mhz channel, separate guest network, but still had that problem.
3. Currently trying out the ARRIS SURFboard mAX Tri-band AX6600 2 pack (on sale at Bestbuy and Amazon). So far I have been pleasantly surprised. Nest cameras working as expected. Average speeds are higher and more consistent compared to my experience with the XT8. Negatives are that it comes with only 2 Ethernet ports and are placed under the unit so my cables are slightly bent (will probably get right angle cables). Also there is no web interface and no real customizations or tinkering that you can do. However, it just works right now and giving me faster and stable speeds.
The ax5700 is clearly the faster unit. However, the range did not work well in my house at all.
Switched to the 3 pack 3600 and the range is impeccable. However, the speeds are lower on paper but there is no noticeable difference in my daily activities (streaming 4k video, work etc).
connecting and naming devices is simple and easy on the deco app. great gui. i believe this model however, can have a lesser total number of devices connected (something to consider as seemingly everything is connected to the net these days). GL
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Anyone here know if the hardware on this has the potential to support OpenWrt? I think MediaTek and Qualcomm IPQ chipsets would be the best but I can't find the hardware info on these. Thanks
1. Setup was crazy easy, by far the easiest I have experienced among Mesh routers like Asus and Orbi. I was up and running in about 5-10 minutes. No false starts or restarting from scratch needed to get it working out of the box.
2. Speeds were not as fast I expected, but definitely among the fastest I have tested. Using my iPhone 13 Pro, I was able to get a top speed in the 600-700s right next to the router at first, but would usually average 400-500s. Was never able to achieve higher than that. Speeds were really inconsistent so I would sometimes get as low as 200-300s right next to the router or around the house as well. Hard to tell if it was the router or my ISP. The deco app did not have an option to test the internet connection from the modem to the router.
3. Similar issue with the satellite unit. I have a PC connected via ethernet to the satellite. When first started up, I would reach close to the 1gig speeds, But then for some reason, later I would only get half of that usually around 400-500s directly connected. Same for my wifi devices connected to the satellite, but sometimes even lower at 200s. Not sure if this is due to the dynamic backhaul switching bands possibly?
4. Dealbreaker for me was that my nest cameras would constantly disconnect. Similar problem I had with the XT8s.
I was looking forward to this system, but for my experience and purposes, it did not work out for me. I hooked up my Arris Surfboard mAX AX6600 (2 pack), and everything just works again and will probably keep it. I have more stable, consistent, higher speeds (close 600-700s; further 300-400s) than that of what I was able to get out of the Deco with wireless backhaul. I think the available reviews online (i.e. dong) tested it out when it first came out a year ago and it did not exactly wow anyone. But my guess is that firmware updates have improved it alot since, and from my experience, its working awesome and you get similar speeds from both the router and satellite.
If you want to check it out, here is the link. Its on sale for $299.99 and I think the sale ends today. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/arri...d=644377
1. Setup was crazy easy, by far the easiest I have experienced among Mesh routers like Asus and Orbi. I was up and running in about 5-10 minutes. No false starts or restarting from scratch needed to get it working out of the box.
2. Speeds were not as fast I expected, but definitely among the fastest I have tested. Using my iPhone 13 Pro, I was able to get a top speed in the 600-700s right next to the router at first, but would usually average 400-500s. Was never able to achieve higher than that. Speeds were really inconsistent so I would sometimes get as low as 200-300s right next to the router or around the house as well. Hard to tell if it was the router or my ISP. The deco app did not have an option to test the internet connection from the modem to the router.
3. Similar issue with the satellite unit. I have a PC connected via ethernet to the satellite. When first started up, I would reach close to the 1gig speeds, But then for some reason, later I would only get half of that usually around 400-500s directly connected. Same for my wifi devices connected to the satellite, but sometimes even lower at 200s. Not sure if this is due to the dynamic backhaul switching bands possibly?
4. Dealbreaker for me was that my nest cameras would constantly disconnect. Similar problem I had with the XT8s.
I was looking forward to this system, but for my experience and purposes, it did not work out for me. I hooked up my Arris Surfboard mAX AX6600 (2 pack), and everything just works again and will probably keep it. I have more stable, consistent, higher speeds (close 600-700s; further 300-400s) than that of what I was able to get out of the Deco with wireless backhaul. I think the available reviews online (i.e. dong) tested it out when it first came out a year ago and it did not exactly wow anyone. But my guess is that firmware updates have improved it alot since, and from my experience, its working awesome and you get similar speeds from both the router and satellite.
If you want to check it out, here is the link. Its on sale for $299.99 and I think the sale ends today. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/arri...d=644377
The Ethernet ports are under also under the unit, so you will have some bend and stress on the cables unless you opt for a right angle down Ethernet cable. And you only get 2 ports.
And if you like to tinker and play around with settings, you can't do this with the Arris. It's a set it and forget it mesh. I do like that you could test the speed from the modem to the main router (the deco lacks this functionality).
Other than that, I was pleasantly surprised with the performance and stability since I've tried the well reviewed Asus XT8s, Orbi 753s, and this Deco. Was almost gonna go back to my old and trusted Orbi RBK53, but I think I'm gonna keep the Arris. I'll test for another week to see how it goes.
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Also, does anyone use this and have issues with the Nest Hello Doorbell (Not the Indoor/Outdoor cams) ?
The two hardware units are identical. Each is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6 broadcaster. Use one as the router to connect to an Internet source, like a modem, and the other will work as the satellite that automatically extends the Wi-Fi network.
Also, does anyone use this and have issues with the Nest Hello Doorbell (Not the Indoor/Outdoor cams) ?
"Linksys Velop AX4200 WiFi 6 Mesh System "
Also, does anyone use this and have issues with the Nest Hello Doorbell (Not the Indoor/Outdoor cams) ?
As for the nest issues, some do some dont... In general a lot of mesh routers and nest cams just dont get along becuase of how poorly NEST cams are coded.
1. Setup was crazy easy, by far the easiest I have experienced among Mesh routers like Asus and Orbi. I was up and running in about 5-10 minutes. No false starts or restarting from scratch needed to get it working out of the box.
2. Speeds were not as fast I expected, but definitely among the fastest I have tested. Using my iPhone 13 Pro, I was able to get a top speed in the 600-700s right next to the router at first, but would usually average 400-500s. Was never able to achieve higher than that. Speeds were really inconsistent so I would sometimes get as low as 200-300s right next to the router or around the house as well. Hard to tell if it was the router or my ISP. The deco app did not have an option to test the internet connection from the modem to the router.
3. Similar issue with the satellite unit. I have a PC connected via ethernet to the satellite. When first started up, I would reach close to the 1gig speeds, But then for some reason, later I would only get half of that usually around 400-500s directly connected. Same for my wifi devices connected to the satellite, but sometimes even lower at 200s. Not sure if this is due to the dynamic backhaul switching bands possibly?
4. Dealbreaker for me was that my nest cameras would constantly disconnect. Similar problem I had with the XT8s.
I was looking forward to this system, but for my experience and purposes, it did not work out for me. I hooked up my Arris Surfboard mAX AX6600 (2 pack), and everything just works again and will probably keep it. I have more stable, consistent, higher speeds (close 600-700s; further 300-400s) than that of what I was able to get out of the Deco with wireless backhaul. I think the available reviews online (i.e. dong) tested it out when it first came out a year ago and it did not exactly wow anyone. But my guess is that firmware updates have improved it alot since, and from my experience, its working awesome and you get similar speeds from both the router and satellite.
If you want to check it out, here is the link. Its on sale for $299.99 and I think the sale ends today. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/arri...d=644377
As for the slower speeds on the Iphone 13 Max, people have nothing but problems with iphones in general when it comes to mesh it used to be a lot worse, apple codes their drivers to only use the 5Ghz which causes a lot of headaches. We had nothing but problems in my company with their laptops and our AP's... If you actually google "iphone 13 pro max slow internet" you will see tons of threads about it. The other thing to take notice is that your speed and your total bandwidth are different, while your getting 1Gbps of WAN speed from your ISP the routers are capable of that as well as provide an additional 400Mbps on top of that for local traffic giving you that 1.4Gbps total wireless bandwidth benchmark I mentioned earlier. A majority of current routers total bandwidth does not exceed 800-900 Mbps in most cases when it comes to wireless.
As for the slower speeds on the Iphone 13 Max, people have nothing but problems with iphones in general when it comes to mesh it used to be a lot worse, apple codes their drivers to only use the 5Ghz which causes a lot of headaches. We had nothing but problems in my company with their laptops and our AP's... If you actually google "iphone 13 pro max slow internet" you will see tons of threads about it. The other thing to take notice is that your speed and your total bandwidth are different, while your getting 1Gbps of WAN speed from your ISP the routers are capable of that as well as provide an additional 400Mbps on top of that for local traffic giving you that 1.4Gbps total wireless bandwidth benchmark I mentioned earlier. A majority of current routers total bandwidth does not exceed 800-900 Mbps in most cases when it comes to wireless.
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