Deco XE75 Pro

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.

Mesh can work great. It's not as consistent or predictable as Ethernet or MoCA/g.hn, but it's usually more reliable and predictable than Powerline. You'll likely get speeds much faster than 50 Mbps, but, like Powerline, you won't know how well mesh works until you try it in your house. Mesh/WiFi will almost certainly introduce latency. You'll prob only notice it with gaming, tho. Mesh is plenty fast for video calls, video streaming, etc. You might need 3 mesh nodes: one to replace your current router, one near the PC, and one in between the two. Start with two, tho. The XE75 Pro is solid, and for sure buy a tri-band system.

Eero (Amazon), tp link Deco, and Asus ZenWifi are all well-reviewed and perform well. If you've got to go mesh, look for a tri-band system with a dedicated backhaul channel (Eero, Deco, and ZenWifi all have models). Eero and Deco are a little more "plug and play". ZenWifi is also easy to set up, and some models give a few more config options/control than Eero or deco. The tricky part is that you don't know how well mesh will perform until you set it up in your place. Two nodes might be enough, but you might need three (or four). A 6 ghz backhaul channel might work, but, if the walls and floors in your place cause a lot of interference, you might see better perf with a 5 ghz backhaul. So buy from a place you can return it, maybe start with three nodes, test how coverage and speeds look, go from there. All three have 2.5 Gbps ports. 3 gig is a *lot* of bandwidth for a residential setup. Unless you're regularly downloading gigantic files (video, game updates), you probably won't exceed ~300-500 Mbps, and WiFi will de facto limit the perf on any device to ~200-600 Mbps. For most homes, 200 Mbps is plenty. If the 3 gig price isn't much different than ~300 Mbps (if you're in the US, it's hard to find service under ~300 Mbps), go for it, but if you're paying a premium for 3 gig, you can save some coin and you almost certainly won't notice a difference in performance. If you're in Europe, you rule!, fiber away because you're prob only paying like €40 for 3 gig.

They make a version of this with 2.5gb port - the XE75 pro. I have 2 of the XE75 gigabit models and yes transfer speeds from ethernet port are limited to about 940mbps. I'm underwhelmed by Wifi 6E in general due to range, but it still does really decent backhaul speeds. I'm considering buying 1 XE75 Pro to use as the main node and keep the XE75s as satellites. But I don't have gigabit fiber currently and it would be way overkill for my setup.

I bought a set of 2 used XE75 Decos for $110 shipped. They're fine for my smaller house & detached garage. The website claims the 2-pack covers up to 5,500 sq. ft. Realistically I'd say it's half that unless you have a giant open floorplan. I do like them alot. I can't speak about any of the other systems because I haven't used them. Triband will help, but alot of walls really limits the 6ghz signal. I can easily get 500-700mbps on most of my property. My fiber is only 300/300 so this is just fine for me. Gigabit speed really only works on the 6E if there are no walls between you and the Deco. It's limited to 940mbps or so due to the gigabit ethernet port.

You said that you get pretty good coverage with your current router, but how are the speeds? I would go on a limb and say you're only getting 2.4ghz reception in large areas of the house and low throughput (<30mbps) Have you done any type signal testing in your house? Properly placed mesh nodes can effectively extend your 5ghz range to a much higher speed throughout the house while eliminating your dead zone. You should have no issues getting 300mbps with either of those options you mentioned. Getting too much above that you will begin to see the limitations of wireless backhaul, but realistically you should be able to see 500-700mbps in many parts of your home. I have 2 of the the XE75s (not pro) and I do think the 6ghz is a poor performer for backhaul with walls, but performance is still surprisingly good. If I could redo I'd probably go with a non-6ghz triband. Here is a comparison of the different Eero 6 devices [https://powermoves.blog/wifi/eero-review/](https://powermoves.blog/wifi/eero-review/)

They make a version of this with 2.5gb port - the XE75 pro. I have 2 of the XE75 gigabit models and yes transfer speeds from ethernet port are limited to about 940mbps. I'm underwhelmed by Wifi 6E in general due to range, but it still does really decent backhaul speeds. I'm considering buying 1 XE75 Pro to use as the main node and keep the XE75s as satellites. But I don't have gigabit fiber currently and it would be way overkill for my setup.

I'm happy with my Deco (XE 75 Pro) setup in AP mode. Main node wired to the router 2.5Gb, 2 nodes wireless backhaul. No significant difference when connected to any of the 3.

I had the xe75pro model, worked good. Upgraded to this exact one and 0 complaints. We have a decently sized 2story home and I get 1gig/1gig at the main one. And on the other side of the house can get 700-900 download. Covers my whole yard too, not as fast in the yard but perfectly usable around 100-250mbps. If you have a decently sized home, 4,000+ sq ft, yes.... its great.

I used to hear them non-stop and then they stopped keeping up, charged more, I heard less. 6e took a bit, but 7 took a WHILE. Stuck at 1gbps unless you wanted 20 for a bit too. I think they got a bit neglectful of prosumer. Why am I spending $400-500 for WiFi? They seem to be refocusing now. Fingers crossed. I just want the 2.5gbps to connect to my M4 MacBook air upstair at 0.25-1 gbps (6GHz, 5GHz, CAT 5e in the walls). Only CAT6 is crimped. 2 TP Link Deco XE75 (2022) \+ 3 TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro (2023) In a 1600-1700 sq ft condo is insane. I Tried 1 XE75 Pro in the basement and my wife and daughter have issues, in their room and in and kid's room. Wife comes to bed, Wifi is ok. I will be curious with my wife switching laptops to my current one) what happens.

Avoid TP Link, garbage headache App for NEARLY everything too I liked the wired backhaul (a MUST and WiFi 6e)

I used to hear them non-stop and then they stopped keeping up, charged more, I heard less. 6e took a bit, but 7 took a WHILE. Stuck at 1gbps unless you wanted 20 for a bit too. I think they got a bit neglectful of prosumer. Why am I spending $400-500 for WiFi? They seem to be refocusing now. Fingers crossed. I just want the 2.5gbps to connect to my M4 MacBook air upstair at 0.25-1 gbps (6GHz, 5GHz, CAT 5e in the walls). Only CAT6 is crimped. 2 TP Link Deco XE75 (2022) \+ 3 TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro (2023) In a 1600-1700 sq ft condo is insane. I Tried 1 XE75 Pro in the basement and my wife and daughter have issues, in their room and in and kid's room. Wife comes to bed, Wifi is ok. I will be curious with my wife switching laptops to my current one) what happens.

Avoid TP Link, garbage headache App for NEARLY everything too I liked the wired backhaul (a MUST and WiFi 6e)

Yes, the TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro can handle 2 gig internet  because each unit has a 2.5 Gbps port that allows it to take full advantage of multi-gig broadband speeds. For optimal performance, ensure your modem is connected to the 2.5 Gbps port on the main Deco unit and that your internet plan allows for speeds up to 2.5 Gbps.  By the way I had a AT&T rep tell not to use their extenders because they have had nothing but problems with them.