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anarchaaveryA mesh network with wired backhaul worked for me. I use Deco BE63s with one on each floor. Replacing the singular router could easily work though. What router are you currently using?
Sorry about your diagnosis. I'm really touched about you trying to make things easier for your loved ones. Funnily enough, before I left to volunteer in Ukraine I had the same discussions about home networking, my NAS, etc with my loved ones if I ended up dying, so this is bringing quite a few memories! I truly wish you the best going forward. About the network itself lol: I would just use a mesh system with the MoCA as wired backhaul. If something goes wrong with the MoCA, the mesh unit will just switch over to wifi. Best of both worlds! Something mainstream like TP-Link Decos (maybe BE63s?) would be a great option.
BigNavy505I just test out the Be63’s last week for 3100 SF home and large backyard. It worked well but I’m more of a prosumer and the app was pretty dumbed down. Bought the more expensive Asus BT10, 2 pack and they just smoke the BE63s. Faster and a lot better range.
BrenellJust upgraded from an older Orbi system to the TPLink BE10000 today and it was worth it. Speeds overall are better and had it up and running in 30 minutes with the satellites.
CautiousInternal3320I suggest starting by wiring the XE75s together. This should dramatically improve the situation. If, after doing that, you still require an additional Deco, BE63 is a good choice. If you run the Deco mesh in Router mode, one port of the main Deco must be dedicated to the connection with Internet, the satellite Deco cannot be reachable via that port. If you have a separate ISP box acting as a router, you might consider running the mesh in Acces Point mode.
The main Deco must be wired to its source of Internet. I would return the Archer, indeed, and build a mesh only with deco units.
3 Deco meshes in the family, purchased in 2020, 2024 and 2025, all working perfectly.
-dun-You can also look into deco be63, each unit has 4 2.5Gb ports. If you plan to upgrade to an even faster fiber in the future, then be65 offers two 5Gb ports and two 2.5Gb ports.
I've been using my Google nest wifi (not Pro) since 2022 and it's been working great. I was planning to upgrade to the Google nest pro 6e during black Friday/winter sales but realized that the new pro 6e nodes didn't have Google assistant speakers. Knowing that I could still use my old nodes ask Google assistant speakers, that gave me a chance to look at other router options. After doing some research I ended up with the TP link deco be63. My current Internet speed is only 500Mbps so it's definitely an over kill but I'm planning to upgrade to 1Gbps next year or so and I already have a 1Gbps switch + cat6e installed in my house. The reasons why I picked the deco be63 over Google nest pro 6e are that the deco router offers wifi 7 (future proof), the ability to create a dedicated 2.4Ghz network for older devices and able to support VPN server/client on the router. I have quite a few of older smart devices that could only connect to 2.4Ghz. When I upgraded my PC in December 2025, I had a hard time connecting one of my smart speakers to my PC because Google nest wifi can't separate 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. So the ability to separate the bands is a pretty big thing for me.
HooyahhhhSame, i had 4 google 6e mesh and was a nightmare. Half the time it didnt work or the coverage was horrible throughout the house. Just got the Deco BE63 and setup was simple and speeds are great
jawittesrJust installed a BE63 and so far it’s working fine. Getting 700 mps on a one gig fiber account.
jebidiaGALoving my 2 be63 tplink decos in our 2900 sqft 2 story. Usually get around 600-700 mbs over wifi. I go from fiber ont to the main deco unit, then to a poe switch for exterior cameras. Just doing a wireless backhaul and it works great.
I've got 2 x be63s and they fully cover our 2900 sqft home wonderfully. Bought them right when they came out and haven't had any issues. I use the wireless backhaul and on the 2nd unit i hardwire my work computer into it and I get around 940 mbs of my 1 gbs line. They are awesome
Very happy with my tplink be63's. I vlan from my ont to the main unit and then the other unit can be wired or wireless
Tplink be63's are awesome and easy to setup. Wireless backhaul is fine. You can hardwire into a unit that is running a wireless backhaul and get great speeds. My second unit is setup like that and I get about 940mbs of my 1 gbs fiber
Looks like that's the outdoor unit? I've got 2 be 10000's and they've been awesome. I get about 500-700 mbs over wifi on my gig fiber. My second unit is over wireless backhaul and i wired a computer to that unit and see about 940mbs, only about 10-20 mbs less vs hardwiring that second unit. 2 units in a 2900 sqft 2 story
Mesh or mesh or mesh. Tplink decos are affordable, reliable, and very easy to set up
It has not been my experience over the last 5+ years. I've been using the be63s for about 2 years but have experience with several other units. I've set up several family members with them, too, and have been trouble-free for years. Which ones do you have?
Interesting... I've never had an issue and I use half my devices thru a vpn assigned thru the unit, the vlan for my fiber and some port forwarding for an ftp I run. Running 40-50 devices, cameras, firesticks etc...Been rock solid. Maybe you have a bad unit...?
Not sure, but i use a lot of local traffic too with some cameras using an ftp to record to a mini pc that also acts as a dvr and is streaming to multiple devices quite often. But not sure. I use wireguard and open vpn on about half of my devices without issue too...Sorry it's not working right for you. I have mine setup to auto reboot once a week. You can do daily too. I think it's everyday or 1x a week. That might help you... let it clear its brains in he middle of the night
I use wireless. I actually have a wired port in the room and tested both with nearly no difference in speed or latency when my computer was connected to the unit. I went with wireless because it's a bit of a trip hazard to have it wired. I've had terrible luck with powerline adapters in the past. Never used moca. Id try them wireless. These units have really good range. You can see in he app how strong they are connected to each other. Moca might be OK, you could test by hooking a computer up to that direct. How big is your space? Single story?
If it's a metal shed, you're going to have major problems. I went thru that. It's so easy to try wireless. I'd give it a shot. Check the app and see your connection strength.
I've had great success with deco mesh systems. I personally have been using them for about 8 years, currently using the be63's which are incredible. But I've installed several setups in friends and family's houses and they're a breeze to install, powerful, and are incredibly reliable. Not very sure why you'd want to spend more
Deco be63 is awesome. Works great with a wireless backhaul. 2 units in my 2900 sqft 2 story
Get the xe75 units and of you're not happy send them back. I had a set and work great. Upgraded to the be63s and am blown away at the wifi 7 speed and range
Go for tplink deco mesh... lose the traditional router. Decos are simple to setup and work great. Always try wireless backhaul first, most of the time it's enough, regardless of how everyone on reddit wants to spend 1000s$ hardwiring your house. Need info on your house size and stories etc
Mesh over new router all day. I tried 3 different very expensive routers a few years back and then tried tplink deco mesh system and would never go back. 2 units cover our 2900sqft 2 story completely.
