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These are good little router/access points if you have wired backhaul. If not then performance will suffer.
Yep. I use a 3 pack as AP's with a wired backhaul behind a Dell 7050 micro converted into an OPNSense router. They work extremely well for that purpose, with 2.5Gb over CAT5e and a free 2.5Gb port for whatever else you want to wire to it.
These are good little router/access points if you have wired backhaul. If not then performance will suffer.
Same here. I have 6 of these plus a XE75 Pro, all through Cat6 into a 2.5Gbps switch. Works great.
It's frustrating to me when friends get it but won't do the wired backhaul, then complain that it's not as good as mine.
Ironically, I also go through a separate firewall. Mine is a quad-port mini PC with 2.5gb ports, but I chose pfSense. But not because the Deco units weren't good as the main router.
Last edited by EdFromOhio May 13, 2026 at 04:32 PM.
Ha, my people! You understand all the way up and including the OPNSense router and the XE75 Pro. They have been absolutely rock stable as access points.
I have the older Deco x60.. and i can't seem to tell if these really help. For those that have it, can you tell that these extenders help? looking to buy? Thank you in advance.
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It's frustrating to me when friends get it but won't do the wired backhaul, then complain that it's not as good as mine.
Ironically, I also go through a separate firewall. Mine is a quad-port mini PC with 2.5gb ports, but I chose pfSense. But not because the Deco units weren't good as the main router.
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