TP-Link - Deco BE65-Outdoor

Just because of the Firmware issues I've heard with Orby stuff, I'd go Eero. Tp-Link also makes outdoor nodes for their Deco system though, not all of them come in an outdoor configuration but there are a couple that do. The Wi-Fi seven options that come in an outdoor configuration are the be25 and the BE65. Then for Wi-Fi six, the X20 and X50 have outdoor versions. I can from personal firsthand experience recommend Deco. In fact, I prefer it over Eero because it's a little bit more customizable and there's more ethernet ports on the nodes. Also it's cheaper so that's a win.

Im not trying to invalidate the specialized models you recommended. In my experience the 6G TP Link routers have all been ass above the BE6500 which has WiFi 7 MLO and operates on the 2.4G and 5G exclusively. Everything in between the BE19000 and the BE6500 required a compromise to the bandwidth depending on the specific model that was purchased. For example the BE11000 has a 6G band available and is able to take advantage of 320Mhz of spectrum. However ideal performance is not always possible and thus THE chum bucket the chum bucket exists

Im not trying to invalidate the specialized models you recommended. In my experience the 6G TP Link routers have all been ass above the BE6500 which has WiFi 7 MLO and operates on the 2.4G and 5G exclusively. Everything in between the BE19000 and the BE6500 required a compromise to the bandwidth depending on the specific model that was purchased. For example the BE11000 has a 6G band available and is able to take advantage of 320Mhz of spectrum. However ideal performance is not always possible and thus THE chum bucket the chum bucket exists

I have 2 in a 2 bed. I use the XE75 Pro. I would suggest you look at the newer BE65 series (either 2 or 3 pack) as the price is slightly more on Amazon than the XE75 Pro and they are newer. I would also suggest that whichever mesh you use, if you have Ethernet points in the rooms, that you do a wired back haul - connecting the nodes via Ethernet points. They're more reliable than wireless back haul. If wireless back haul is your only option then it is not bad at all with newer devices. If you have an Etisalat connection then you'd need to call them and ask them to open access to use your own router. Tell them to also restart the main device remotely. After that you'll be able to use your router.

You're dealing with bad mesh systems. I looked up that Deco X10 and it has the normal router 2 radio thing, one for 2.4ghz devices and one for 5ghz devices. When the mesh devices need to talk to each other they're using those same radios to communicate. This is the same way as an extender works, listening for a faint signal from the router and shouting it to your device. These solutions clog the airspace and kill bandwidth. What you want is a tri-band mesh system - 2.4/5 radios for your devices, and then a third radio for communication within the mesh system. If you like TP Link, look at the BE65, there's a 6ghz radio for the mesh system so your devices don't have to share bandwidth.

No, each device has 2 radios for communication. Your wireless devices communicate on 2.4ghz and 5ghz. There needs to be a third radio on a different frequency. Imagine each node has two people (radios) running back and forth between all your devices like your phones, Xbox, smart TV, whatever. But the problem is that person also needs to run back and forth between the remote node and the node connected to the internet. Now imagine each node has 3 people, two for your devices and one that is exclusively for running between the different nodes. Sounds more efficient, right? Now you just need to place however many nodes you need to cover your house so everything is in range. Look in the wireless specifications for those devices, if it has a third radio you're going to be in much better shape.

My system restarts when having MLO/Wifi7 enabled. Turned that band off and it’s works flawlessly since then no. BE65.

I recommend TP link Deco, there is s nice user friendly app and it’s an easy setup. However as someone else wrote, mesh can be difficult on different floors without some cabeling in between floors. I have set it up at one location with an outdoor deco x50 as the main point and then 8 indoor units to cover 8 apartments in two floors and that works good, so that’s an alternative solution for you to consider.

BE25 are good and that’s a pretty good deal. I would probably get 4 units, one for each floor if you have a little extra budget then you could get the BE65 as main router the BE25 as access points. For the best result I recommend a bit of a manual process. Setup the main Deco on the first floor and the go upstairs and do you own little speed test survey with your phone in different locations and find out where the access points is best placed on that floor. Then install the access points and move up a floor and repeat. Should be possible to get good connections through wooden floor and may you could even get it with 3 units, so you could start by getting them and adding a 4th if needed. If you setup a new Deco as main router, then you can just use the same SSID and password as the ond one and your devices will reconnect to the new router.

I recently got the BE65 3 pack, one on each floor, ISP modem hard wired to main router on ground floor which is hard wired to 2nd one on middle floor, second one hard wired to 3rd one on third floor. Solid connection and solid app. No more complaining kids, no more freezing Teams calls, shits all over my previous Linksys routers and the worst app in the world!

I have a 3 floor house. I got 7 BE65 WiFi 7 mesh units to cover it. Still have some signal issue on top most floor. But mostly I’m happy with it. Your mileage may vary. https://preview.redd.it/a4b08wqp3m6f1.jpeg?width=1320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db29946a9ce7cccdd787c5ef2ba8f6ef10124921

I picked up the 3 pack of the BE11000 WiFi 7 units from Costco. I honestly don’t think I’ve been happier with a networking purchase ever. I’m running them in AP mode with wired backhaul and now I seamlessly roam between them and handoff is great. I can get almost full bandwidth on my iPhone from my provider. They just work great.

I feel you. I’m literally dealing with the same thing. I have the Orbi rbr750. Reading reviews, it seems everyone is having some type of problem. I finally gave in today and ordered the TP BE 1100 from Costco. If I can get by a week with no problems, that would be a win.

I absolutely love it. No issues at all. The software, setup everything seems to be much better than my Orbi unit.