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

Get a tri band mesh router set.  Like deco wifi 6e or 7.  I had 6e were decent and then got a pair of d link be9300's used for $200.

Lots of people hate mesh but it works perfectly for me. Have a TP-Link Deco AXE5400 tri-band mesh (an older Deco version) with wired backhaul. Speed and reliability have been excellent. Decent amount of control and visibility via the app, more through the web interface. Not as rich as Omada or Ubiquity but affordable and solid, for me.

I’ve been using TP-Link Deco mesh systems for the past couple of years for WiFi7, but they have a great range of mesh and non-mesh options in tri-band and other.

TPLink AX5400 or AXE5400, done. Those are around $100/$150 on Amaz right now, I did a quick check I am using AXE in 1800ish. The big thing on routers, be sure it has multiple CPUs in it, different class ARM stuff, but you want more than 1. /cheers

TP-Link Deco. 3 units.

I use a deco. I had disconnection problems when I was using the fast band and I saw someone recommended that Google home prioritize consistency over speed and that I should switch over to 2.4hz. I did that and my Google home has never had a disconnect since.

Can confirm. Have Deco. Am miserable.

Deco system is the best. I am very glad I spent money on it and it has been flawless for over 10 months.

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?

TPlink Deco/some other mesh network system where you can just buy 2-3 of them and hardwire them all together. Should give you plenty of speed and coverage

I also have Deco Mesh (6)- pack came with 1 router and 2 extenders. Works well with Sonic Fiber, no complaints.

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 don’t have fios but 5g home and I purchased a tp-link AXE5400 tri bind router. The plug and play was easy and fast. Super happy with the speeds and there are some extra options that really worked for me like qos or quality of service which meant that I can take the most important devices and set them for priority of internet over other devices like smart plugs so my ps5 and phone takes priority first. Also there is an ioT switch that can still send internet signals to smart devices and have them communicate without giving up 3rd party location and use data. I have only had less than a week but so far compared to the cable internet provider, the new router surpasses speed, latency and reliability.

I have tp link Delco each has ethernet back haul works great.

From a cost/quality/ease of setup TP Link Deco’s are definitely in the running. I have 3 in a 2600 sq/ft 1 floor house with no problems. Granted mine are all hardwired in AP mode but I imagine they would still work well in mesh.

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.

TP Link Deco. You won’t regret it. Of course the best case scenario is to have wired backhaul between the nodes, but real life is another thing. I’m sure you’ll be happy with the Deco solution. It’s very user friendly, easy maintenance, decent support and upgrades, and you can remotely manage them. If you decide to put some wires between them later, awesome! But you can start leveraging the benefits from day one.

Just get a wifi 6 E router to replace the main router if it isnt already a wifi 6e not sure a dedicated VR router is necessary at all seem to be snake oil sales to me if I'm honest iv got 2.5gig fiber Internet in the UK and I have 1 TP link wifi 6e router that supply's my whole house with no issues I get 1200gig both ways via WiFi on most devices and the full 2.5gig on my desktops that's on ethernet and internal connections for example i use Sunshine & Moonlight to game stream to my living room TV or my bedroom projector and I get the full 2.5gig speed test to my desktop from the tv, projector and my phone that are on wifi Iv uses TP link for years there a good brand I also worked in IT & Telecommunications in the military for 7 years so iv got a good grasp on networking

Not sure if you mean you have coax and ethernet on each floor? If so this makes it fairly simple, a few steps to get this working. Mesh wifi would make sense, especially if each router can be centrally located and connected via ethernet. Personally I use the tp-link deco 6e mesh and I'm happy with it. It looks like you have some ethernet cables already connected to your main router, if those cables go to spots in your home that would be where you'd put your mesh wifi routers, then your done. From there you will need to disable the wifi on the ISP router, commonly called putting it in "bridge mode". Your order of connection would look somewhat like this. All connected via ethernet. ISP router - > Ethernet switch - > mesh wifi hardware If you'd like to utilize all those hanging blue ethernet cables you'd have to terminate them your looking for something called an ethernet crimper, lots on amazon. Hope that helps, let me know if you need any more clarification.

>How stable is Air Link or Virtual Desktop for sim games? (any lag, stutter, compression?) Highly dependent on your setup. Wireless VR would ideally want an ethernet connection from PC-Router, and you being in the same room as the router with your VR headset. Often people will opt for a dedicated router just for their VR. I bought a decent Wifi 6E router (AXE5400) and I get a pretty much perfect wireless experience despite it being the homes only router. For sim sitdown games it is probably less hassle to just plug in, not like the wire impacts sitting down sim gameplay anyway. >Is the visual clarity good enough for cockpit gauges and HUD reading? Yes but also depends on the settings you have and how capable your PC is. >Do you notice tracking issues when seated or using a steering wheel / HOTAS? Tracking for the headset itself is never an issue. Not many headsets have any problems tracking the headsets themselves. >How’s the comfort during long sessions? Should I replace the strap or facial interface? Both yes. Stock strap is crap, stock interface is crap and unhygienic. Replace both ASAP but avoid Meta branded as they are typically 2-3x the price for no jump in quality or usability. > How bad is the battery life when used for PCVR, and how do you manage it? Plug in when sitting down and battery isn't an issue. If wireless you can expect probably 90-120min battery, many people will opt to buy a headstrap with a battery since you are going to replace that stock strap anyway, and battery straps are more comfortable than those without due to the better weight balance on your head. > If you’ve tried other headsets (Index, Reverb G2, Vive, etc), how does the Quest 3 compare? I've owned Valve Index, Quest 2, Pico 4, Quest 3 lenses are what sets it apart from the rest. These pancake lenses are top notch and I will refuse to use any other headset that doesn't live up to this quality in the future. > Any annoying bugs or things I should know before buying? Meta UI is stupid and illogically laid out, along with trying ever so hard to promote Horizon worlds at any chance it gets. Also dialing in your wireless experience is an exercise, it's worth it in the end but at no point is it an enjoyable thing to do.

7,299 right now on Amazon for 3 unit TP link deco.

Buy 2 unit mesh for 5k and check coverage. Then add more if necessary.

I use TPLink Decos

\+1 for deco, I have 3 of them at home (one on each floor) and it works great!

Deco works really well with extending range. Actually better than a range extender, as Mesh systems are designed from the ground up to work with each other in the system. I had a Ge800 tied to a be550 and a WiFi 7 range extender. Super good stuff right? But it's half ass "patched up" jerky jerky mesh was no match to a Deco. Deco was snappier, more reliable, and longer range.

Look at firewalla gold pro ... Best router I've ever used in a long time... Understand this is a router only though... This doesn't provide wireless access and way above your budget . Would also need to add access points for that. I don't think you will find anything decent in that price point TBH. ... I had decent luck with TP link deco as well but I find that it could have some better features... Unfortunately if you go with consumer routers you will always find them lacking....

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.