TP-Link - Deco XE75 Pro AXE5400 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6E System

The main mesh appliance (Deco XE75Pro) can act as a VPN client or a VPN server, but this is probably not the scope of the question.

The mortar does not matter (and likely it's not mortar, but brick and mortar!). It's the steel reinforcement in there that would be causing the problem. Faraday cage. A Wifi backhaul will have trouble as well, but strategically distributed, a mesh would solve the problem where the signal can go through one wall, but maybe not 3. I have had success in my place (steel-reinforced concrete) with 2 XE75 Deco units (about 50-60 clients, most of them on the IoT 2.4 network). But I found them to be a bit quirky -- I had to decommission a third X55 unit that I needed for an outdoor space, but that seemed to hurt rather than to help. From what I read the powerline backhaul is hit-and-miss. I wouldn't count on it. If it's a new home, why aren't there CAT6 cables in the walls already?

Buy a [3-pack of XE75](https://amzn.to/422cygQ) routers. US$290 on Amzn right now if they're in the US. Cheap enough to just try out. Set up the main router by the modem in a central and high up place if possible. Spread out the other two. Observe Wifi availability and [fast.com](http://fast.com) speed. For the outdoor space, they can add further units where necessary. A 2.4Ghz network may be more available because it passes through walls better and is likely fast enough in any case.

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 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 have deco x75 pro..3000 sqft..all points have multiple wired connections which is great. Most deco pods( different variations) are flexible to work with each other. I have x75 pro and x20 pods..all on same mesh. I've had the system for about two and a half years and I can tell you it's been near flawless. Speeds are constant, almost no drops...ever!! Easy to setup and maintain. Auto updates... You really can't ask for an easier mesh setup that just works

mine requires frequent reboots and every time it throttles speed to 100mbps and requires manual unchecking.

I recently installed the [Deco AXE5400](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8B8MCF1?language=en_US) (aka XE75 pro) 3 pack, and it is phenomenal. 2 story house and put two upstairs at opposite ends, and 1 downstairs in den next to our primary streaming TV. My Wi-Fi speeds have literally tripled without doing anything else. I don't have any ethernet connected between the access points either. 10/10 would recommend.

I installed the TP Link Deco system, last weekend and am floored with how good it is. Without changing anything else, the Wi-Fi speeds in my two story home have literally tripled. Check it out HERE: TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8B8MCF1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I was going to connect the mesh access points with Ethernet, but when getting 700MB Wi-Fi download speed from my 1 gig service, why bother?

If you are looking for a new mesh network. Check out the deco xe75pro. They are cheap mesh routers with 2.5gb ports. They are compatible with all deco models, so your other units can be the less expensive models with only 1gb ports. So for example you could get one xe75 pro and then 2 xe75s for wireless mesh. It might cost you about $200 for the 3 units

I’m very happy with Tp link deco 6E

Yes, your Wi-Fi 5 mesh system is definitely bottlenecking your internet speed. Google Wi-Fi 5 only supports gigabit ethernet ports, so even though your Rogers plan offers 1.5 Gbps, your router is capped at 1 Gbps before accounting for network overhead. Wi-Fi 5 also has limited real-world speeds, with a maximum of around 800 to 900 Mbps per device under ideal conditions. Mesh systems can introduce additional latency and signal loss, especially when using wireless backhaul, which explains why your speed drops to 60 to 130 Mbps upstairs. Mesh routers are not inherently bad, but they often suffer from signal degradation when connected wirelessly. A Wi-Fi 6E mesh system or a system with wired ethernet backhaul can provide full speeds with minimal loss. If you upgrade, you should look for a Wi-Fi 6E router with a 2.5 Gbps ethernet port to fully utilize your internet plan and improve performance across your home. The Amazon eero Pro 6E is a high-performance mesh Wi-Fi system that supports Wi-Fi 6E, giving access to the 6 GHz band for faster speeds and lower latency. It features a 2.5 Gbps ethernet port, allowing you to fully utilize high-speed internet plans. This system supports multiple devices simultaneously and is ideal for modern smart homes. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-eero-Wi-Fi-router-newest/dp/B091G65HH6 For alternatives with similar capabilities, there are several options. The TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro is a Wi-Fi 6E mesh system featuring a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port, providing smooth 8K and 4K streaming with low-latency gaming performance. It covers large areas with seamless Wi-Fi. https://www.tp-link.com/us/promotion/deco-xe75-pro/fb/ The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 is an AX11000 tri-band Wi-Fi 6 gaming router with a quad-core CPU, PS5 compatibility, a 2.5G port, DFS band, Adaptive QoS, AiMesh for mesh Wi-Fi systems, and free network security. https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/all-series/filter?Spec=768 The TP-Link Archer AX55 Pro is a Wi-Fi 6 router featuring a 2.5 Gbps port, dual-band connectivity, VPN support, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, USB port, and WPA3 security. It is compatible with Alexa and offers multi-gigabit wireless speeds. https://www.amazon.com/2-5gb-router/s?k=2.5gb+router The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 is a Wi-Fi 6E tri-band router with an optimized CPU, multi-gig LAN support, link aggregation, and advanced networking features. https://www.homeowner.com/connectivity/routers/best-2-5-gb-routers The TP-Link Deco X55 Pro is an entry-level Wi-Fi 6 mesh system with two 2.5 Gbps multi-gig ports, providing reliable whole-home coverage and solid mid-tier performance when used with wired backhaul. https://dongknows.com/multi-gigabit-wi-fi-6-routers-to-bring-home-today/ When selecting a router, consider coverage area, device compatibility, speed requirements, and features like multi-gigabit ports to ensure it meets your networking needs.

I have had both but mostly Asus. Both are pretty much crap, Asus has way more options for advanced features out of the box and yes gets updates more but is very temperamental due to having more features that need more updates that cause more problems... My Asus router got infected, took over a month to patch. Went to tp link 75pros , had absolutely jack all for features and cloud interface. Solution.. opnsense + ubiquity control on a cheep mini pc and ubiquity AP's bought used cheep.