forum threadbigdaddyet posted Dec 12, 2023 05:37 PM
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forum threadbigdaddyet posted Dec 12, 2023 05:37 PM
TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Whole Home Mesh System (3-Pack) White Deco XE75 Pro (3-Pack) - $349.99
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It's kind of a weird configuration since you can get 2.5 in and out, but not at the same time. But 298 with a coupon is better than the 270 at costco, to get the extra 2.5Gbe. It means that you can have multigig backhaul. Up to 1Gbe internet, but allowing the units to transfer data at 2.5Gbe around the units.
It's kind of a weird configuration since you can get 2.5 in and out, but not at the same time. But 298 with a coupon is better than the 270 at costco, to get the extra 2.5GBE. It means that you can have multigig backhaul. Up to 1GBE internet, but allowing the units to transfer data at 2.5GBE around the units
And just to clarify - the 2.5 Gb would only be applicable to WIRED backhaul only. I'm using dedicated wireless backhaul with a 1Gb fiber connection and the setup is working great. I don't see many use cases for needing 2.5Gb through wired devices but to each their own... hopefully if you're convinced you need the 2.5Gb wired backhaul you understand exactly why.
FWIW - The amount of people THAT NEED to transfer 2.5Gbps across their own local network is VERY few. The amount of people THAT THINK they need to be able to transfer 2.5Gbps (and will pay the extra $ and forego the Costco warranty) is unfortunately much higher.
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This is their website where it shows the specs are EXACTLY the same minus the 2.5Gb port on the 5400 (or XE75 Pro -- names seem to be used interchangeably).. also as a side note it's interesting that this website is incorrect because the 5300 has VPN client & server capabilities altho the website doesn't list that as so.
Halfway through that video he says the exact words "if you're debating between 5300 vs. XE75 Pro (5400), the only difference is the 5400 has a 2.5Gb port."
I would take the range speed tests with a grain of salt... remember that with tests like these there are so many different factors and you cannot conduct the tests at the exact same time. What we do know is that the hardware (minus the 2.5Gb port) is exactly the same, and the advertised THEORETICAL SPEEDS are exactly the same.
If you decide to spring for the XE75 Pro AKA the 5400, go for it! Just remember NOT to plug in your standard, lying-around-the-house, CAT5E cable :-)
And just to clarify - the 2.5 Gb would only be applicable to WIRED backhaul only. I'm using dedicated wireless backhaul with a 1Gb fiber connection and the setup is working great. I don't see many use cases for needing 2.5Gb through wired devices but to each their own... hopefully if you're convinced you need the 2.5Gb wired backhaul you understand exactly why.
FWIW - The amount of people THAT NEED to transfer 2.5Gbps across their own local network is VERY few. The amount of people THAT THINK they need to be able to transfer 2.5Gbps (and will pay the extra $ and forego the Costco warranty) is unfortunately much higher.[/quote]
Fair point, you're right. But obviously the point for the technical capabilities between the 2 units is valid. That being said, considering the bandwidth of 6GHz and 5GHz can get up to faster than 1Gbe speeds, it's nice to have that additional speed if only for the internal network. With a NAS and fast HDs, the HDs will definitely go faster than 125MBps gigabit theoretical speeds. So for transfers for an internal network system, why not spend the extra 30 dollars to get that, you can absolutely see the difference between 125MBps versus 160-200MBps burst speeds on hard drives. Even better if you have a SSD/NVME SSD cache drive.
Fair point, you're right. But obviously the point for the technical capabilities between the 2 units is valid. That being said, considering the bandwidth of 6GHz and 5GHz can get up to faster than 1Gbe speeds, it's nice to have that additional speed if only for the internal network. With a NAS and fast HDs, the HDs will definitely go faster than 125MBps gigabit theoretical speeds. So for transfers for an internal network system, why not spend the extra 30 dollars to get that, you can absolutely see the difference between 125MBps versus 160-200MBps burst speeds on hard drives. Even better if you have a SSD/NVME SSD cache drive.
Having said all that... in all probability, if you've setup you're own internal NAS & are insisting on the 2.5Gb port option, you probably understand why you need 2.5Gb over 1Gb for the first hop or two.
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