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Same listing, wifi7 is only $10 more IMO better deal. I will stay on older, wifi5 Omada for few more years though.
Good plan. I've had 3 EAP225s for years and replaced one with an EAP650 last year, only because I came across one cheap. Haven't noticed really any difference. Have a house full of IoT plus probably 20 TVs/phones/tablets/computers. No issues, and no perceptible difference between wired and wireless. Everything is rock solid and I see no reason to upgrade for at least another couple years.
If you want more control over you WiFi, get a gateway with access points. Ubiquiti also has some stuff on sale at microcenter today. If you want a plug and play WiFi system that just works out the box and you don't have to manage, the Deco mesh is fantastic.
I have a couple of EAP610 access points managed by the omada controller software (free download) and it's pretty slick. A single SSID name for both 2.4 and 5 ghz bands and my devices seemlessly switch/roam among them.
These access points seem like they are always around 100 bucks so I'm not so sure how great of a deal this is. Like another post said, I'd probably spring for the wifi 7 version if I was buying today. I'm sure my wifi 6 will last me for many years before I upgrade.
Maybe this is a dumb question what's the benefit of the Google mesh system then? I don't see anyone ever say anything good about that. So does that mean if I have that I should switch to a ubiquity type system? Note that I work from home and sometimes I have sensitive material. I have security cameras and just basic home stuff so I'm not sure how it works. I appreciate your assistance in advance. I have asked AI several times but I get guided too out-of-date equipment most of the time.
If you want more control over you WiFi, get a gateway with access points. Ubiquiti also has some stuff on sale at microcenter today. If you want a plug and play WiFi system that just works out the box and you don't have to manage, the Deco mesh is fantastic.
is Ubiquiti plug and play with APs and security cameras? I got lost in the rabbit hole of needing a gateway and switch to manage everything.
Maybe this is a dumb question what's the benefit of the Google mesh system then? I don't see anyone ever say anything good about that. So does that mean if I have that I should switch to a ubiquity type system? Note that I work from home and sometimes I have sensitive material. I have security cameras and just basic home stuff so I'm not sure how it works. I appreciate your assistance in advance. I have asked AI several times but I get guided too out-of-date equipment most of the time.
The Google Wi-Fi mesh system is more comparable to tp-link's deco mesh system that jazyje had linked earlier. These mesh systems provide more straightforward plug and play wifi networks.
The omada system is marketed as a commercial solution and for home users it is more comparable to what ubiquiti is known for. Going down this route you would need additional devices such as a router\gateway (can be any, but an omada compatible router is preferred) and ideally an omada controller (either the omada hardware device or you can download it for free and run it on a computer or as a docker container) to provide a centralized network management for all omada compatible devices.
Good reasons to choose omada\ubiquiti over google\deco mesh systems.
More network control\customization or just to nerd out on this. This includes multiple ssids, vlans, etc...
If an existing wired Ethernet network exists. Using access points as pure wired WiFi access points will usually perform better than a wireless point to point mesh. However I think Google mesh can use an Ethernet backbone, not entirely sure. I believe most omada eap access points are mesh capable as well.
I had a google nest wifi mesh system and one of the nodes started to have problems. I was never happy with its network customization and the device failure gave me motivation to go purchase a couple of 610 aps and go back to an omada network.
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This is a solid deal on a good AP. I picked up a used EAP650 last year for around this price. Came from a EAP225 and noticed a pretty significant performance boost. My ISP had upgraded my internet speed beyond what the EAP225 could handle, so I figured an upgrade was in order.
If you're replacing an EAP225, there's a few things to know:
1) The mounting holes are completely different from the metal mounting plate on the EAP650. I believe at least one of the holes is also beyond the footprint of the 650, so you'll likely need to patch a few holes to keep them from showing.
2) The EAP650 uses 48v PoE vs the 24v PoE on the EAP225, so you'll either need a new injector or a switch that can provide 48v. It looks like this particular deal only includes the AC to DC adapter, so if you plan to ceiling mount this thing, you'll likely want the PoE option.
As others have mentioned, the BE5000 is only $10 more if you need WiFi 7 and/or a 2.5Gb port. It looks like the adapter plate is the same between the two, so upgrading in the future shouldn't be all that difficult. I plan to stay on WiFi 6 for another several years since I don't personally have a need to upgrade.
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These access points seem like they are always around 100 bucks so I'm not so sure how great of a deal this is. Like another post said, I'd probably spring for the wifi 7 version if I was buying today. I'm sure my wifi 6 will last me for many years before I upgrade.
The omada system is marketed as a commercial solution and for home users it is more comparable to what ubiquiti is known for. Going down this route you would need additional devices such as a router\gateway (can be any, but an omada compatible router is preferred) and ideally an omada controller (either the omada hardware device or you can download it for free and run it on a computer or as a docker container) to provide a centralized network management for all omada compatible devices.
Good reasons to choose omada\ubiquiti over google\deco mesh systems.
- More network control\customization or just to nerd out on this. This includes multiple ssids, vlans, etc...
- If an existing wired Ethernet network exists. Using access points as pure wired WiFi access points will usually perform better than a wireless point to point mesh. However I think Google mesh can use an Ethernet backbone, not entirely sure. I believe most omada eap access points are mesh capable as well.
I had a google nest wifi mesh system and one of the nodes started to have problems. I was never happy with its network customization and the device failure gave me motivation to go purchase a couple of 610 aps and go back to an omada network.Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
If you're replacing an EAP225, there's a few things to know:
1) The mounting holes are completely different from the metal mounting plate on the EAP650. I believe at least one of the holes is also beyond the footprint of the 650, so you'll likely need to patch a few holes to keep them from showing.
2) The EAP650 uses 48v PoE vs the 24v PoE on the EAP225, so you'll either need a new injector or a switch that can provide 48v. It looks like this particular deal only includes the AC to DC adapter, so if you plan to ceiling mount this thing, you'll likely want the PoE option.
As others have mentioned, the BE5000 is only $10 more if you need WiFi 7 and/or a 2.5Gb port. It looks like the adapter plate is the same between the two, so upgrading in the future shouldn't be all that difficult. I plan to stay on WiFi 6 for another several years since I don't personally have a need to upgrade.
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