Cordial correction: The XE75 does indeed allow you to utilize the 6Ghz band for BOTH backhaul AND Wi-Fi client connection simultaneously. You can select this feature from the menu option shown in this video @ time code 15:26 by selecting "Wi-Fi Network & Backhaul". I've been using mine in this configuration for nearly 2 years and it works spectacularly! I have lots of WiFi networks around me but I'm the only one with a 6E network. Great comparison overall though! 😊
This was honestly the best video for Deco people ever. You did a really great job with very meaningful benchmarks. I thought I would be happy with my X20, but after seeing the video, I instantly bought the 2 node XE75 Pro for $229 on Black Friday. Good job and thank you.
Awesome comparison video! Thank you for all the effort you put into the charts. I just bought a 2-pack of the X55s last week, and love them already, even though they're on the lower end in your review. They're great in my duplex environment, and give me signal three units down the street!
Haven´t finished the video yet and I already need to congratulate for the excellent explanation of the wired/wireless back-haul and also the speed test with local/external servers. So many reviews that simply don't focus on these matters. Thank you. This is helping so much on my decision to buy a Wifi Mesh Pack. Ps. one of the review videos I saw said the product was excellent because the wifi was at full power ( wifi icon with all the bars) but then the actual speed to the internet test was like 10% of the possible real speed. Guess what, the wireless back-haul was in stress because of the distances. And obviously they couldn't figure it out why.
I appreciate it! Wifi can be misunderstood because it's interchangeably used in place of internet. Wifi actually has nothing to do with the Internet, wifi is only referring to your connection between your device and a router or node. You may have a very strong connection to a node that might have a weak connection to the main router which will reduce your internet speeds as you mentioned. Another common thing that is misunderstood is megabytes per second vs megabits per second.
FANTASTIC and informative...definitely helps me know that for my 1GB network w wireless backhaul that my short listing of the XE75 is spot on! Off to see what other relevant videos you have on your channel. THANKS!
@landpet I know and it works fine for my phone, but I want my smart home items to use a specific one. But they are all named similar🫠 and I had to disconnect that deco to move it, and now they're connected to the 1 that's 1 floor down hahah
Thank you for your videos! After getting 10 Gbps Fiber internet, I went in a tailspin and tried so many routers and mesh solutions. Very frustrated with Asus's buggy and eyesore AXE16000. Netgear RAX3000 wifi wasn't strong enough in the back of the house (old 1940s house with lath and plaster walls). Your mesh comparisons helped me give a try to Tp-link Deco XE75 Pro, a brand I never considered. I am now a convert. I just works, like Eero but with much better performance and less push for Amazon's things. Since I have 10 Gbps, I want more more more... I am going to skip the Deco XE2000 and pre-ordered the BE95 as I would love to have WiFi 7 used for Wireless backhaul between the living room and the bedroom+office in the back. Yes it is expensive but I am saving quite a lot of money since I cut the cord so I am justify it that way ;) Good luck with the race to 100K subscribers!
Just found your channel, loving the technical breakdowns and all the hard work you are putting in to test this equipment. I ordered the TP-Link X75 Pro, thanks for the 10% off code! I wasn't even considering TP Link before visiting this channel. I was more leaning toward the Amazon Eero as I thought it was basically just between Amazon and Netgear for Wifi 6E mesh networks. Keep up the great work.
VERY helpful video. Loved that you were comparing local network speeds. I have a Plex server, so this is important for streaming high bandwidth Remuxes on multiple devices. I also don't have my home hardwired with Ethernet. So smart that you made recommendations based on individual uses. THANK YOU!!! You have a new subscriber. P.S. I was leaning toward the X55, but now I'm going to go with the XE75.
My first entry into mesh. I bought the ax3000 with 3 x55 units. Such an easy setup. I initially have setup with wireless backhaul but my home actually has wired cat 5 to my critical rooms. My internet speed is around 300 Mbps down, so I am wondering if I should use wired backhaul on my 2 satellites and if it is worth the effort considering my actual internet speed is right around where your tests show that wireless would be. Great review and tests, much appreciated.
@@landpet Yep, I checked speed at the X55 router and it was full 300, at the two satellites it was 50 using wireless backhaul. Checked cables in the house and they are 5e so I connected one of the router Gigabit ports to the house and then connected the other 2 Mesh units to the distributed 5e. Now full 300 when checked at all nodes. Thanks for this great video and tips.
Thank you for the fantastic review! Your thorough process and testing really shine through in the final conclusion. Much appreciated! I purchased the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (Deco XE75 Pro) from your link above. Looking forward to having a better system with way less buffering. Cheers!!
Super video. In my area, my internet plan is 940 down/35 up. Looking at getting the x4300 pro system to replace my current router. I bought a great netgear (rax70) but it has been nothing but a headache. excited to try that 4300 pro system.
Thanks! I did the same video with newer models: TP Link Deco Mesh WiFi Comparisons | X50-PoE, PX50, XE70 Pro, BE63, BE65 Pro, BE16000, BE85, BE95 th-cam.com/video/m2MnLpjbuU0/w-d-xo.html
Hello. Thank you for all of your videos. I recently replaced my Orbi RBK50 (with 2 Satellites) with the Deco XE75 (3pack). I have AT&T Fiber (1GB) internet home service. I am running the Deco 75 as my router with the other two as Satellites and wireless backhaul. I have disabled the wifi on the AT&T gateway so I can use the Deco as the router, I am finding that the Deco does not seem to be as stable as the older RBK50 and doesn't seem to have quite the range as the older ORBI RBK50. Would you recommend using the AT&T gateway as the router instead of the DECO? Just looking for some ideas as I would think the newer Deco should be more stable and give better range than a very old Orbi system. Thank you.
Do you have any videos on the most effective placement of mesh network in the home? Im running the Deco S4 mesh network and the range isn’t great or top end speeds and I’ve tried different placements. Thanks for the video
Thanks for this amazing and informative video. I did learn a lot, also removed the X55 in my cart and added one from your link (you are welcome lol). But also, I may just go for the X20 lol. I want to do wireless backhaul on a budget. Yikes! I'm in trouble.
I hear with the latest firmware that the x50 supports openvpn. Is this correct? Do any of the others support openvpn? Really wanting to confirmed a vpn with my mesh system. Thanks!
Another helpful video!!! Question... My 10 year old house is wired with Cat5 ethernet cable. If I use three TP nodes with a wired backhaul network, would it be pointless to buy a wifi 6 or 6E system, as the ethernet cables could not handle the speed? Or should I just use 6E on a wireless backhaul network?? Also... how can I tell if my device (iphone 14, LG TV, Macbook Pro) are 6E devices? Is that info somewhere in the device setting? Thanks!
silly question why do you not Ethernet connect each Hub back to the routers Ethernet ports or Switch / hub which in my case is a 100gig switch.....instead of daisy changing and slowing each wifi down?.daisy changing puts them in series whare as the Ethernet back to the router / switch puts them in par allow? and in theory be much faster....as I would hope the mesh would then load shair at a wifi level and the each Ethernet conection would take the strain for the back to the internet loading?
Just bought the xe75 pro with your discount code. Great reviews! Would like to see some updates and maybe deeper dives into the options in setting for best performance. Is beam forming and fast switch settings important to have set a specific way?
Thanks! It’s preferred to have both of those enabled but some IoT devices may not connect right away (you may need to reset those IOT devices and reconnect in the case they don’t work) so just as a heads up. Those are really the only settings and the 6GHz dedicated backhaul that are going to make a difference.
Awesome review! I have an old Google mesh from 2018 which still works. Now than I have the Verizon home 5g network which of the Deco would work the best for this setup?? 6e or 6?
Thank you for the advice I almost bought the wrong Mesh due to lack of knowledge. I search the web for an hours before I found your video with all the information I needed in "one place". I liked the explanation of the backhaul function.
Glad my video was useful! If you want to know about how to connect this stuff, I did a video with the Deco XE75 showing all connections, the general rule applies to any of the Deco's in this video: th-cam.com/video/QVKRQDokkhE/w-d-xo.html
For the range tests, the distance parameter, is this from the closest node in a 3 pair setup? Or from the telco router on which the main node is connected? My office is let's say 30m away from the telco router, what if I put 3 nodes in between with a wireless backhaul, do I need to look at the 15m download speed test or the 30m download speed test?
No problem. These are the new decos if you’re interested: TP Link Deco Mesh WiFi Comparisons | X50-PoE, PX50, XE70 Pro, BE63, BE65 Pro, BE16000, BE85, BE95 th-cam.com/video/m2MnLpjbuU0/w-d-xo.html
Great video! I currently have 2 pack XE75. main deco is wired same 1 level floor and my other device is wireless in another room about 10-15 ft away. but I recently upgrade my Att fiber to 2gbps. So my question is.. to get most of my fiber speeds, do you think I should I purchase a Xe75 pro 1 unit, make is my main deco and utilize the 2.5 gbps port and my other 2 xe75 devices as wireless.? Will I get better speeds throughout the whole system.? Thank you.
Thank you for the awesome review. I'm looking at gettingbtje XE75 Pro as I have Telus fibre at 1.5gigs up and down. Was also looking at the Orbi too but I'm sold on the Deco now.
If you’re going wireless backhaul, the XE75 Pro is a good choice. If you are going wired backhaul, I would get the Deco X55 Pro since that has 2 fast ports
hi, thanks for the video, I'm using right now the m9 plus 3 pack and I want to change it. they are connected between them over wifi and I would very much like your help to select which one can replace them and even be better. I have two story house with concrete walls so I need 3 packs and I would prefer tri band of course. which one do you think will be a good pick to replace the m9 plus ? Also, I understand the the x20 has no option to connect the nodes over wifi
Hi! I have a house that has a ground floor, first floor and second floor and utp cables are routed through. The router is located on the first floor. The connection would be 1000/500Mbps. Is it possible to connect one node (for the ground floor) with utp to the main router and another node (for the second floor) with utp to the main router? So they are not mesh wifi, but would be access points? Would x55 be ok? Thanks!
Hay, you are doing amazing videos! I would like to check for your recommendation for mesh system for Apartment on the second floor and my garage (ground floor). The garage is 15-20 meters diagonally. I am considering trying TP-Link Deco XE75, but if I can have your recommendation I would be grateful.
Does the wired backhaul mode works also if we connect both units to the modem directly via ethernet, instead of connecting the 2nd unit to the 1st unit which is connected to the modem?
Any suggestions on connection with Spectrum Fiber internet service? I’m switching from their router to the deco ax4300 and speeds are actually slower. I can’t find a contact for deco for help
If i am to use a wired backhall option but connect all mesh hezds to the same original router (the one provided bu my isp, the main internet entry point to the house). How would that work? Because my current installation can allow me to do so but not wire all mesh together (exept if i decide de barry one mesh head in the basemend next to the main router)
Great video - thank you. If I have an Xfnity gateway (XB6-T), will the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh work well? Do I still need the Xfinity gateway?
Thanks, looks like that is a modem/router combo. You would need to disable the router portion of that and the deco could run as the router. Or you can run the deco in access point mode.
Great video, question, if you use wired backhaul, If I have 2 satellites and a main, will both satellites come to the main by a small switch so it can detect which one is being accesed?
Once you have the mesh set up does that mean that all your devices need to connect to the mesh? For example, my back yard security camera uses a very weak WiFi signal - so should I connect it to the mesh or does all your devices automatically connect to the mesh?
debating going ethrenet to a wireless backhaul node, would any of them be more ideal than the others? theres a 3 pack of the w4500's on a great sale. I only have 1000 down 40 up, would those suffice? They would only be ~ 15 feet apart. Just trying to eliminate a cat6 cable run without losing too much ping/packets/bandwidth. Thank you!
Thankyou so much for this video. Earlier today i had ordered the x55. After realizing i had to do wireless backhaul, i upped it to the X68. Still budget but a better performer than x55 for wifi6. One day left on your code, but it wasnt accepted. Maybe because the 2pack was only $179, down from 280 MSRP.
@@landpet Ha - amazon cancelled my order. They must have erred on the price. Next day it was back available, for $250 ! LOL ! Went with the XE75 2pack for $235 - yep, cheaper than the X68 !
Awesome breakdown. After seeing the reviews, I'm really torn between the X55 and XE75. I love them both, but will do as you suggest in seeing if I can find sales on one or the other which will help me make my decisions a lot better. Thanks again for the breakdowns sir.
@@landpet Thank you. I ended up getting the XE75 as there was a big sale on a pack of two for $219. Yes I plan on doing WiFi backhaul and thank you again for making my decision easier with your thorough break down of all the products.
Question: how to start with a mesh system ? I have a normal router (with wifi) and 4 output ports, that I currently use - If I replace my router with one of the mesh system then I have a limit of ethernet ports so do i first have a switch from my modem and then use one output to the mesh system or ???
Will i have a benefit when i wire the Most away with the next nearest deco but not the Main? So the Main will be Wireless and the other two will be wired together? With one of them nearer to the Main?
Anytime you use wired backhaul, it will typically be better than wireless backhaul even if you are mixing and matching. The goal is to typically use wired backhaul when possible.
Great video, thank you! In case I have fiber optic network, do tp-link have modem router mesh that I can use so that I won't need to rent the modem from the ISP? talking about 2.5 GB internet speed? thanks
Thanks! Im running fiber optic as well. You can run a Deco with that, in fact I ahvent had any issues with any mesh system I've tested. Generally speaking, any mesh system should work as long as their is an Ethernet port coming out of your ONT
Thanks for the effort put into the vid, very informative. What I'd like to know is how not so much about peak speeds, but how stable they are with multiple devices. I have about 35 WiFi devices in the house and I'm curious to know if a mesh system will help provide them all stable connections? I currently get -60db over 5GHz to my entire house, but my aging router keep dropping devices. Welcome your advice on stability and general speed when loaded up with multiple devices.
I am unsure about which one to buy between x20 and x55, there is there is not much price difference, i would be using decos with ethernet backhaul, i feel x55s don’t offer much over x20s. Please recommend something. I have a 500Mbps connection at my place and I use around 30 IOT devices like lights and fans.
By any chance do you know the directions that the wifi signal is broadcasted. Does it go straight up, im trying ti figure out the best way to point these because Im mounting them in a building with high ceilings and need the signal to shoot in a downwards direction
@landpet. Great video. I have an older home with metal roof and aluminum siding. Satellite internet is the only option at the moment (100-150mbps at best). I'm looking at one of these mesh systems for internet TV and to control cameras and a few smart devices. I will try to run wired connections to as much as possible. Is there an outdoor rated access point? My concern is the aluminum siding will interfere with outdoor devices. Cell reception is also poor, so wifi on the patio etc would be great. Would Xe75 be the best option?
Thanks! I haven't reviewed this but I may go with the Deco PX50 (amzn.to/43ktgFq) and they have a dedicated outdoor unit called the X50 outdoor (amzn.to/3rissDx) From the ones that I have reviewed, for the price XE75 is the best.
Great channel, I subscribed right away for the great content! Have you any test results when the router is a deco and then is wired to a tplink unmanaged Ethernet switch which then wires to the nodes throughout the home?
@@landpet you’re most welcome, I’ve binge watched quite a few of your shows and think I’ve got the hang of it. You must be a teacher from how well explained your information is. From what I’ve learned from you is that a dual band Wi-Fi 6 for a wired nodes connection would be sufficient for my needs. (Deco X50) Your explanations saved me money and answered a ton of questions. Tri-band would have been useful if I was doing wireless nodes. Also knowing I don’t need a router and I can just plug into a node/router helps, you saved me around 300/400 $ Thanks!
Depends on the receiving device but the xe200 is fantastic for sure, better than the XE75. The XE75 is also very good especially for the price but the xe200 is better.
Later WiFi standards typically means faster WiFi and more range with newer compatible devices. Also better wireless backhaul. Still backwards compatible
Will any of the deco router mesh systems work with a pfsense firewall? Will deco routers work with unifi 6e access points? I guess i'm looking to see if there are more advanced setups for these devices. I have a lot of older equipment and i don't want to dump or sell it yet but the deco systems seems like a great fit as i have the x75pro but waiting on the be95 33000 when it comes out as we will be getting 10 gig speeds in couple months
i have a question. Soon ill be moving to a new house. Ive 2 floors and my router is on the top floor. The house is very good islolated. So thick walls etc. But i have in every room a ethernet plug so for my pc its all good. But for my wifi devices like phones i'll have no internet at my bottom floor. What device should i go for? I see the XE75 but its like 200 euros more then like the xe20. any help? thanks and good vid!!!
I just got fiberoptic in my area. I got the Deco EX5300 and my speeds are mediocre at best. I am paying for 1gb but am getting 385 Download and 486 upload speeds. any tips on how I can fix this? Should I get another Deco tower, to add the already two that came with the package?
I’m having similar issues with my fiber service and just purchased the deco AX4300 and my speeds are actually slower. I have spectrum and maybe it’s the connection from their modem to my router. Did you end up getting your issue resolved with the deco router?
The deco helped but speeds are still not where they should be. I was told, by my a techy friend, that I need to update my modem and not use the stock modem that came with the service switch. I haven’t gotten around to that yet, but when I do, I’ll lyk.
Hi, I have two storey house (450sqm all up) with some black spots, using wireless backhaul on the 2nd storey, would you recommend getting 3pack X50 or 2 pack x68 or 2pack X75(not pro)? Main Router located in the garage front of house. Thanks
Your house is large, two is not enough for you to have plenty coverage around. From the choices you provided, I would go with the 3 pack X55 but what you really need at a minimum is a 3 pack XE75 (maybe even 4 pack) to have plenty of strong coverage around. If money is no object, I would recommend the Deco BE85 (3 pack) for fastest and strongest performance around.
Hi, nice comparison! Can you tell me if the X55 would be good for a brick wall apartment? Is the XE75 transmission much stronger than the X55 and more suitable for me, or is it about the same power as the X55? I understand well the other difference beteween those models, I am now concerned about the range and signal strength/penetration. Thanks!
XE75 should be better however here's another option altogether, you can try using a MoCA 2.5 adapter assuming you have coax cables throughout the walls. With this method, you can get the X55 and it would still be great. th-cam.com/video/LsATjTMK5Uc/w-d-xo.html
@@landpetI have Ethernet cable through the walls to make a wired backhaul. My concern is not about the backhaul, but about the wifi performance itself from the decos to the mobile devices.
Great comparison ! I don't understand why the xe75pro has a better range than the xe75, I thought the only difference was the 2.5GHz ethernet port... Any ideas ? I'm looking for the best solution to provide WiFi to my upper floor from where I get no signal with my current router, thus I'm looking for the best possible range as I want to use a wireless backhaul.
Hi Lanpet,just wondering if you have any advice on fibre broadband. Like what leads do you have too use & what there called. Regarding using Lan ports on modem. Do you have too use all different kinds of leads now,can you no longer use ethernet, are the ports on the back of the modem smaller they look smaller. Have you any advice regarding fibre & how or what's different from normal rj45 cables,. Thank you in advance Lanpet.
So I currently use fiber which connects to my ONT. The ONT is basically a modem in a sense and from there ethernet goes to my mesh system so it's really just the ONT that's required and your ISP should provide that for you. From there it should just be ethernet cables. SFP is an alternative to Ethernet cables. They are fiber cables but I don't use those because I don't really need to use those. Ethernet is more than good enough and much easier and just more compatible with everything.
GREAT comparison....do you have a comparison for the X18 series? I found a W3600 ( 2 set) for $38 ( probably because of all the other faster mesh systems...I bought 2... can I use a 1 Gb switch to wire the other 3 into the main router.... ALSO, if I have other non 6 routers am I still able to use those ? Thank you again
Nice video! Are the Deco inter-compatible? I bought an x50-DSL and they sells only a pack of one single unit. Do I need to buy another x50 or can I buy any model?
This is a good comparison between the different models, but it’s interesting to see how sometimes the X 20 does better than the X 75. In any case I just upgraded my incoming fiber network to 1.5 GB, and my X 20 maximum speed is 940 MB, so I just ordered after watching your review the X 75.
Thanks! If you're mostly on wifi, then the XE75 Pro is good but if you're running wired backhaul, I would get something that has at least 2 * 2.5Gbps ports. This can even be the new Deco BE25 mesh that I just posted, but be sure to compare the speeds with other routers.
Can I only use one x20 as I just need a stronger signal at one end of my house? For example can I connect the x20 via Ethernet from my modem which is at the other end? Thanks for the great video
I've narrowed my choice down to the XE75 or XE5300. Looking at your video, the 5300 is much faster on the local test, but the 75 wins on every distance test. Why the difference? Does that put the 75 above the 5300, since there will be distance involved when placing them in a house? I'm just not sure how to interpret your results.
What does "range" mean? Is this the distance to the nearest mesh device when testing with the target device (i.e. mobile phone)? Is it also the distance from which the mesh devices can be placed from each other?
Hi, thanks for your great review. Can I ask advise on the 5port switches: Which one is best to combine with a Deco Mesh WiFi 6E network? TP-link LS1005G or TP-Link TL-SG105 or TL-SG105MPE ?
No problem! Short Answer: TP-Link LS1005G or TP-Link TL-SG105 (makes no difference), unmanaged switch is what most people need. Long Answer: You can buy any of the three but I personally wouldn't get a managed switch (TL-SG105MPE), you only need a managed switch if you're trying to do something specific like making a separate VLAN or controlling other devices. Most people want an unmanaged switch like the first two you mentioned. Getting an unmanaged switch, you can just plug it in to your Deco and you're good to go. No setup required, it's all automatic. I made a video on how to setup a Deco where I also show the unmanaged switches if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/QVKRQDokkhE/w-d-xo.html Just as a heads up, you can buy any brand unmanaged switch, they will all work with the Deco.
@@landpet can you mix like xe 75 with x20 on the same network? I suppose speed will be different. Also from what I saw it seems like there is minimal difference when you use wired backhaul when using dual band routers?
I'm on a budget. Would the x20 (3 pack) be a good choice for a 3,000 sq. ft. house . 3 levels, so one device per level. Also, you mention the first unit needs to be connected straight to the modem, not a switch. SO, would I go from the modem to the X20 with Ethernet and then another ethernet back out of the x20 into my switch?
Yes, it would be fine (wired backhaul does perform much better) and yes that is how you would connect it. I have setup guide video on the xe75 which is basically the same you setup the x20 if you’re interested. th-cam.com/video/QVKRQDokkhE/w-d-xo.html
Hope you’re doing well! Was looking for videos from you on settings and troubleshooting on your channel but can’t seem to find what I’m looking for, have you done any? I’m using the deco x50 backhaul and it was working great for about a month and for some reason it disconnects my internet for a few seconds periodically and randomly, have you ever noticed this through your testing experience?
I forget if the x50 has this option, it probably does but there’s a network optimization option in the last tab “more” tab. Try clicking that, it will switch channels automatically if it detects issues. I’ve done long term tests with some of the decos and haven’t had any issues.
Thanks for the awesome video. I have one question. I just purchased three XE5300. I also have three Deco M9 plus. If I use both models in my wireless mesh network, with one of the EX5300s as the main unit, could the M9 pluses cause the network to be less powerful overall? Or would the three EX5300 perform exactly as they would as if the M9 pluses weren't in the wireless network? I'm asking because I have one or two dead spots and don't want to have to purchase more wifi 6e units. I've been told that the M9 pluses can degrade the network.... by someone knowledgeable about networks but not knowledgeable about Decos.
Never mind. I get it now. It can't be guaranteed that all satelite units will be connected to the main unit. A XE5300 could possibly connect to the M9 plus satelite unit, degrading the speed of the XE5300 unit. Thanks again for your video. Just purchased a few more XE75-Pros for the my network, based on your video.
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What about for ps5 fios? Thanks
Can I add the TP link AX 1800 to my existing system AC 1200? Are they compatible?
Eero or tp which is better
Cordial correction: The XE75 does indeed allow you to utilize the 6Ghz band for BOTH backhaul AND Wi-Fi client connection simultaneously. You can select this feature from the menu option shown in this video @ time code 15:26 by selecting "Wi-Fi Network & Backhaul". I've been using mine in this configuration for nearly 2 years and it works spectacularly! I have lots of WiFi networks around me but I'm the only one with a 6E network. Great comparison overall though! 😊
Backhaul 6G out of the box works beautifully - ripped out all my powerline ethernet backhaul.
Absoloutly the best comparison i've seen! Thanks for the clarification with the wonderful charts! Keep up the great work!
Glad it was helpful!
This was honestly the best video for Deco people ever. You did a really great job with very meaningful benchmarks. I thought I would be happy with my X20, but after seeing the video, I instantly bought the 2 node XE75 Pro for $229 on Black Friday. Good job and thank you.
Thank you! Comparison videos really make it easier to see the differences.
Awesome comparison video! Thank you for all the effort you put into the charts. I just bought a 2-pack of the X55s last week, and love them already, even though they're on the lower end in your review. They're great in my duplex environment, and give me signal three units down the street!
It's a great system, glad to hear it's working out for you
Also X55 is ready for IoT with the new 1.2.0 firmware, I have 3 houses running a pair on each and god, they´re the best bang for the buck.
Haven´t finished the video yet and I already need to congratulate for the excellent explanation of the wired/wireless back-haul and also the speed test with local/external servers. So many reviews that simply don't focus on these matters. Thank you. This is helping so much on my decision to buy a Wifi Mesh Pack.
Ps. one of the review videos I saw said the product was excellent because the wifi was at full power ( wifi icon with all the bars) but then the actual speed to the internet test was like 10% of the possible real speed. Guess what, the wireless back-haul was in stress because of the distances. And obviously they couldn't figure it out why.
I appreciate it!
Wifi can be misunderstood because it's interchangeably used in place of internet. Wifi actually has nothing to do with the Internet, wifi is only referring to your connection between your device and a router or node. You may have a very strong connection to a node that might have a weak connection to the main router which will reduce your internet speeds as you mentioned. Another common thing that is misunderstood is megabytes per second vs megabits per second.
NOW THIS IS A REVIEW! Jeez my man, just there answering my questions before i even knew i had em. Great video and breakdown. You got a sub!
I appreciate it! Thanks for subbing!
FANTASTIC and informative...definitely helps me know that for my 1GB network w wireless backhaul that my short listing of the XE75 is spot on! Off to see what other relevant videos you have on your channel. THANKS!
Glad it was helpful!
I just bought 4 x50's and I LOVE IT!
The deco app is easy to use too!
I just wish I could move devices to other Devos easier than the way it is now.
That's great!
It automatically picks which one the devices connect to.
@landpet I know and it works fine for my phone, but I want my smart home items to use a specific one. But they are all named similar🫠 and I had to disconnect that deco to move it, and now they're connected to the 1 that's 1 floor down hahah
Thank you for your videos! After getting 10 Gbps Fiber internet, I went in a tailspin and tried so many routers and mesh solutions. Very frustrated with Asus's buggy and eyesore AXE16000. Netgear RAX3000 wifi wasn't strong enough in the back of the house (old 1940s house with lath and plaster walls). Your mesh comparisons helped me give a try to Tp-link Deco XE75 Pro, a brand I never considered. I am now a convert. I just works, like Eero but with much better performance and less push for Amazon's things. Since I have 10 Gbps, I want more more more... I am going to skip the Deco XE2000 and pre-ordered the BE95 as I would love to have WiFi 7 used for Wireless backhaul between the living room and the bedroom+office in the back. Yes it is expensive but I am saving quite a lot of money since I cut the cord so I am justify it that way ;)
Good luck with the race to 100K subscribers!
The JimmyZ, do you think the BE95 will be better than the Orbi? I am trying to decide. Thank you so much!
Thanks! Yup the Deco’s are very good. Very good choice on the BE95. I’m also curious about that one, going to try to get my hands on that as well.
@@landpet March 15!
@@stefan5726 I am going all in with TP-link, but every house is different.
Just found your channel, loving the technical breakdowns and all the hard work you are putting in to test this equipment. I ordered the TP-Link X75 Pro, thanks for the 10% off code!
I wasn't even considering TP Link before visiting this channel. I was more leaning toward the Amazon Eero as I thought it was basically just between Amazon and Netgear for Wifi 6E mesh networks. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the feedback! The Deco is a great unit.
VERY helpful video. Loved that you were comparing local network speeds. I have a Plex server, so this is important for streaming high bandwidth Remuxes on multiple devices. I also don't have my home hardwired with Ethernet. So smart that you made recommendations based on individual uses. THANK YOU!!! You have a new subscriber. P.S. I was leaning toward the X55, but now I'm going to go with the XE75.
Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate it! XE75 is amazing for the price, still my favorite for the price.
How does you Plex server do with Deco? It never allows full speed connections outside of my house. I've tried pretty much everything.
Best 20 min spent! Been researchen for two days, I should hav just seen this!
TP-Link does have a ton of models and I was hoping this video would clear some things up.
@@landpet Thank you, went with XE75! Works like a charm.
GOD BLESS YOU! I JUST GOT THE XE75 PRO BASE ON YOUR COMPARISONS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR MOST HELPFUL VIDEO!!
My first entry into mesh. I bought the ax3000 with 3 x55 units. Such an easy setup. I initially have setup with wireless backhaul but my home actually has wired cat 5 to my critical rooms. My internet speed is around 300 Mbps down, so I am wondering if I should use wired backhaul on my 2 satellites and if it is worth the effort considering my actual internet speed is right around where your tests show that wireless would be. Great review and tests, much appreciated.
I would go wired if you can. The wireless backhaul speeds are relative, they will be slower if you have slower internet speeds
@@landpet Yep, I checked speed at the X55 router and it was full 300, at the two satellites it was 50 using wireless backhaul. Checked cables in the house and they are 5e so I connected one of the router Gigabit ports to the house and then connected the other 2 Mesh units to the distributed 5e. Now full 300 when checked at all nodes. Thanks for this great video and tips.
Thank you for the fantastic review! Your thorough process and testing really shine through in the final conclusion. Much appreciated! I purchased the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (Deco XE75 Pro) from your link above. Looking forward to having a better system with way less buffering. Cheers!!
Glad it was helpful! and that is a great mesh system!
Super video. In my area, my internet plan is 940 down/35 up. Looking at getting the x4300 pro system to replace my current router. I bought a great netgear (rax70) but it has been nothing but a headache. excited to try that 4300 pro system.
Thank you very much for the overview video. It is one of the best comparisons with test results I have seen for the Deco family.
Thanks!
I did the same video with newer models:
TP Link Deco Mesh WiFi Comparisons | X50-PoE, PX50, XE70 Pro, BE63, BE65 Pro, BE16000, BE85, BE95
th-cam.com/video/m2MnLpjbuU0/w-d-xo.html
Hello. Thank you for all of your videos. I recently replaced my Orbi RBK50 (with 2 Satellites) with the Deco XE75 (3pack). I have AT&T Fiber (1GB) internet home service. I am running the Deco 75 as my router with the other two as Satellites and wireless backhaul. I have disabled the wifi on the AT&T gateway so I can use the Deco as the router, I am finding that the Deco does not seem to be as stable as the older RBK50 and doesn't seem to have quite the range as the older ORBI RBK50. Would you recommend using the AT&T gateway as the router instead of the DECO? Just looking for some ideas as I would think the newer Deco should be more stable and give better range than a very old Orbi system. Thank you.
Do you have any videos on the most effective placement of mesh network in the home? Im running the Deco S4 mesh network and the range isn’t great or top end speeds and I’ve tried different placements. Thanks for the video
Thanks for this amazing and informative video. I did learn a lot, also removed the X55 in my cart and added one from your link (you are welcome lol). But also, I may just go for the X20 lol. I want to do wireless backhaul on a budget. Yikes! I'm in trouble.
Glad it was information and thank you!
I hear with the latest firmware that the x50 supports openvpn. Is this correct? Do any of the others support openvpn? Really wanting to confirmed a vpn with my mesh system. Thanks!
Another helpful video!!! Question... My 10 year old house is wired with Cat5 ethernet cable. If I use three TP nodes with a wired backhaul network, would it be pointless to buy a wifi 6 or 6E system, as the ethernet cables could not handle the speed? Or should I just use 6E on a wireless backhaul network??
Also... how can I tell if my device (iphone 14, LG TV, Macbook Pro) are 6E devices? Is that info somewhere in the device setting?
Thanks!
the most complete review I've seen on Deco devices so far!!!!! Thank you!!!!
You're very welcome!
silly question why do you not Ethernet connect each Hub back to the routers Ethernet ports or Switch / hub which in my case is a 100gig switch.....instead of daisy changing and slowing each wifi down?.daisy changing puts them in series whare as the Ethernet back to the router / switch puts them in par allow? and in theory be much faster....as I would hope the mesh would then load shair at a wifi level and the each Ethernet conection would take the strain for the back to the internet loading?
Just bought the xe75 pro with your discount code. Great reviews! Would like to see some updates and maybe deeper dives into the options in setting for best performance. Is beam forming and fast switch settings important to have set a specific way?
Thanks! It’s preferred to have both of those enabled but some IoT devices may not connect right away (you may need to reset those IOT devices and reconnect in the case they don’t work) so just as a heads up. Those are really the only settings and the 6GHz dedicated backhaul that are going to make a difference.
Awesome review! I have an old Google mesh from 2018 which still works. Now than I have the Verizon home 5g network which of the Deco would work the best for this setup?? 6e or 6?
XE75 should be good
Great video! I just bought a 3-pack set of X55 and absolutely loving it
Thank you for the advice I almost bought the wrong Mesh due to lack of knowledge. I search the web for an hours before I found your video with all the information I needed in "one place". I liked the explanation of the backhaul function.
Glad my video was useful! If you want to know about how to connect this stuff, I did a video with the Deco XE75 showing all connections, the general rule applies to any of the Deco's in this video: th-cam.com/video/QVKRQDokkhE/w-d-xo.html
For the range tests, the distance parameter, is this from the closest node in a 3 pair setup? Or from the telco router on which the main node is connected? My office is let's say 30m away from the telco router, what if I put 3 nodes in between with a wireless backhaul, do I need to look at the 15m download speed test or the 30m download speed test?
thanks mate! just what I needed to cut through the ridiculous amount of options. really good stuff.
No problem.
These are the new decos if you’re interested: TP Link Deco Mesh WiFi Comparisons | X50-PoE, PX50, XE70 Pro, BE63, BE65 Pro, BE16000, BE85, BE95
th-cam.com/video/m2MnLpjbuU0/w-d-xo.html
Great video! I currently have 2 pack XE75. main deco is wired same 1 level floor and my other device is wireless in another room about 10-15 ft away. but I recently upgrade my Att fiber to 2gbps. So my question is.. to get most of my fiber speeds, do you think I should I purchase a Xe75 pro 1 unit, make is my main deco and utilize the 2.5 gbps port and my other 2 xe75 devices as wireless.? Will I get better speeds throughout the whole system.? Thank you.
Thanks! Yes, that would help with the speeds since the XE75 is limited to gigabit speeds.
Thank you for the awesome review. I'm looking at gettingbtje XE75 Pro as I have Telus fibre at 1.5gigs up and down. Was also looking at the Orbi too but I'm sold on the Deco now.
If you’re going wireless backhaul, the XE75 Pro is a good choice. If you are going wired backhaul, I would get the Deco X55 Pro since that has 2 fast ports
hi, thanks for the video, I'm using right now the m9 plus 3 pack and I want to change it. they are connected between them over wifi and I would very much like your help to select which one can replace them and even be better. I have two story house with concrete walls so I need 3 packs and I would prefer tri band of course.
which one do you think will be a good pick to replace the m9 plus ?
Also, I understand the the x20 has no option to connect the nodes over wifi
Hi!
I have a house that has a ground floor, first floor and second floor and utp cables are routed through. The router is located on the first floor. The connection would be 1000/500Mbps. Is it possible to connect one node (for the ground floor) with utp to the main router and another node (for the second floor) with utp to the main router? So they are not mesh wifi, but would be access points? Would x55 be ok? Thanks!
Subbed!! Thanks making this video, just bought the XE75 Pro, I do only have 300 down/up but just trying to be future proof for at least 5 years lol.
Thanks for the sub! The Pro is an excellent choice!
Hay, you are doing amazing videos!
I would like to check for your recommendation for mesh system for Apartment on the second floor and my garage (ground floor). The garage is 15-20 meters diagonally.
I am considering trying TP-Link Deco XE75, but if I can have your recommendation I would be grateful.
Just what I was waiting for! thx for the comparison
No problem!
Does the wired backhaul mode works also if we connect both units to the modem directly via ethernet, instead of connecting the 2nd unit to the 1st unit which is connected to the modem?
Any suggestions on connection with Spectrum Fiber internet service? I’m switching from their router to the deco ax4300 and speeds are actually slower. I can’t find a contact for deco for help
Excellent analysis of the TP-Link Deco, I really appreciate your thoroughness.
Glad it was helpful!
If i am to use a wired backhall option but connect all mesh hezds to the same original router (the one provided bu my isp, the main internet entry point to the house).
How would that work?
Because my current installation can allow me to do so but not wire all mesh together (exept if i decide de barry one mesh head in the basemend next to the main router)
Great video - thank you. If I have an Xfnity gateway (XB6-T), will the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh work well? Do I still need the Xfinity gateway?
Thanks, looks like that is a modem/router combo. You would need to disable the router portion of that and the deco could run as the router. Or you can run the deco in access point mode.
Great video,which is better for A 35k ft home ,x20 or xe75 in general.Thanks
Great video, question, if you use wired backhaul, If I have 2 satellites and a main, will both satellites come to the main by a small switch so it can detect which one is being accesed?
You can connect it that way. I have a whole setup guide here going over all the ways to connect: th-cam.com/video/QVKRQDokkhE/w-d-xo.html
Once you have the mesh set up does that mean that all your devices need to connect to the mesh? For example, my back yard security camera uses a very weak WiFi signal - so should I connect it to the mesh or does all your devices automatically connect to the mesh?
All devices will auto connect if you use the same wifi name and password. Both are case sensitive
This is exactly what i needed. Thank you. Will be using your links
Awesome, thank you!
Great video. Question what is the name of the modem?
debating going ethrenet to a wireless backhaul node, would any of them be more ideal than the others? theres a 3 pack of the w4500's on a great sale. I only have 1000 down 40 up, would those suffice? They would only be ~ 15 feet apart. Just trying to eliminate a cat6 cable run without losing too much ping/packets/bandwidth. Thank you!
Exceptional breakdown/ comparisons - champion accessible explanations and rationales. Love your work!
Thank you very much!
Thankyou so much for this video. Earlier today i had ordered the x55. After realizing i had to do wireless backhaul, i upped it to the X68. Still budget but a better performer than x55 for wifi6. One day left on your code, but it wasnt accepted. Maybe because the 2pack was only $179, down from 280 MSRP.
No problem, yeah it might be that, great price
@@landpet Ha - amazon cancelled my order. They must have erred on the price. Next day it was back available, for $250 ! LOL ! Went with the XE75 2pack for $235 - yep, cheaper than the X68 !
Awesome breakdown. After seeing the reviews, I'm really torn between the X55 and XE75. I love them both, but will do as you suggest in seeing if I can find sales on one or the other which will help me make my decisions a lot better. Thanks again for the breakdowns sir.
XE75 is the better of the two especially if you’re considering using wireless backhaul
@@landpet Thank you. I ended up getting the XE75 as there was a big sale on a pack of two for $219. Yes I plan on doing WiFi backhaul and thank you again for making my decision easier with your thorough break down of all the products.
Question: how to start with a mesh system ? I have a normal router (with wifi) and 4 output ports, that I currently use - If I replace my router with one of the mesh system then I have a limit of ethernet ports so do i first have a switch from my modem and then use one output to the mesh system or ???
I explain everything here: th-cam.com/video/QVKRQDokkhE/w-d-xo.html
short answer is you go modem -> deco -> switch
Will the Deco X10 have similar range to the X20? The X20 is a lot more expensive here.
Will i have a benefit when i wire the Most away with the next nearest deco but not the Main? So the Main will be Wireless and the other two will be wired together? With one of them nearer to the Main?
Anytime you use wired backhaul, it will typically be better than wireless backhaul even if you are mixing and matching. The goal is to typically use wired backhaul when possible.
Phenomenal analysis. Just what I needed. You earned a new subscriber.
Thanks! Appreciate it!
Great comparison.. where does the W7100 fit in the lineup, seems to be very similar to the X68.
Great video, thank you! In case I have fiber optic network, do tp-link have modem router mesh that I can use so that I won't need to rent the modem from the ISP? talking about 2.5 GB internet speed? thanks
Thanks! Im running fiber optic as well. You can run a Deco with that, in fact I ahvent had any issues with any mesh system I've tested. Generally speaking, any mesh system should work as long as their is an Ethernet port coming out of your ONT
Thanks for the effort put into the vid, very informative. What I'd like to know is how not so much about peak speeds, but how stable they are with multiple devices. I have about 35 WiFi devices in the house and I'm curious to know if a mesh system will help provide them all stable connections? I currently get -60db over 5GHz to my entire house, but my aging router keep dropping devices. Welcome your advice on stability and general speed when loaded up with multiple devices.
No problem. I have 60+ devices and all of these were fine with that.
I am unsure about which one to buy between x20 and x55, there is there is not much price difference, i would be using decos with ethernet backhaul, i feel x55s don’t offer much over x20s. Please recommend something. I have a 500Mbps connection at my place and I use around 30 IOT devices like lights and fans.
X20 is fine if you're running wired backhaul
By any chance do you know the directions that the wifi signal is broadcasted. Does it go straight up, im trying ti figure out the best way to point these because Im mounting them in a building with high ceilings and need the signal to shoot in a downwards direction
Typically they're omnidirectional. Just don't hide them away somewhere and place them too close to other electronics and the signal should be good.
@landpet. Great video. I have an older home with metal roof and aluminum siding. Satellite internet is the only option at the moment (100-150mbps at best). I'm looking at one of these mesh systems for internet TV and to control cameras and a few smart devices. I will try to run wired connections to as much as possible. Is there an outdoor rated access point? My concern is the aluminum siding will interfere with outdoor devices. Cell reception is also poor, so wifi on the patio etc would be great. Would Xe75 be the best option?
Thanks!
I haven't reviewed this but I may go with the Deco PX50 (amzn.to/43ktgFq) and they have a dedicated outdoor unit called the X50 outdoor (amzn.to/3rissDx)
From the ones that I have reviewed, for the price XE75 is the best.
Great channel, I subscribed right away for the great content!
Have you any test results when the router is a deco and then is wired to a tplink unmanaged Ethernet switch which then wires to the nodes throughout the home?
Thanks! I use a Netgear unmanaged switch, makes no difference in results. Tp link switch would be just as good.
@@landpet you’re most welcome, I’ve binge watched quite a few of your shows and think I’ve got the hang of it. You must be a teacher from how well explained your information is. From what I’ve learned from you is that a dual band Wi-Fi 6 for a wired nodes connection would be sufficient for my needs. (Deco X50) Your explanations saved me money and answered a ton of questions. Tri-band would have been useful if I was doing wireless nodes. Also knowing I don’t need a router and I can just plug into a node/router helps, you saved me around 300/400 $
Thanks!
Great, clear comparison!
For a home with wireless backhaul, how much of a difference does the amount of MIMO make? Eg XE75 vs XE200?
Depends on the receiving device but the xe200 is fantastic for sure, better than the XE75. The XE75 is also very good especially for the price but the xe200 is better.
sory if this is a silly question, I'm new to these products, how do these new ones compare to the older ones? I see models like the M4 and M5. Thanks
Later WiFi standards typically means faster WiFi and more range with newer compatible devices. Also better wireless backhaul. Still backwards compatible
Will any of the deco router mesh systems work with a pfsense firewall? Will deco routers work with unifi 6e access points? I guess i'm looking to see if there are more advanced setups for these devices. I have a lot of older equipment and i don't want to dump or sell it yet but the deco systems seems like a great fit as i have the x75pro but waiting on the be95 33000 when it comes out as we will be getting 10 gig speeds in couple months
Nice video man congrats!
Thanks!
i have a question. Soon ill be moving to a new house. Ive 2 floors and my router is on the top floor. The house is very good islolated. So thick walls etc. But i have in every room a ethernet plug so for my pc its all good. But for my wifi devices like phones i'll have no internet at my bottom floor. What device should i go for? I see the XE75 but its like 200 euros more then like the xe20. any help? thanks and good vid!!!
I just got fiberoptic in my area. I got the Deco EX5300 and my speeds are mediocre at best. I am paying for 1gb but am getting 385 Download and 486 upload speeds. any tips on how I can fix this? Should I get another Deco tower, to add the already two that came with the package?
I’m having similar issues with my fiber service and just purchased the deco AX4300 and my speeds are actually slower. I have spectrum and maybe it’s the connection from their modem to my router. Did you end up getting your issue resolved with the deco router?
The deco helped but speeds are still not where they should be. I was told, by my a techy friend, that I need to update my modem and not use the stock modem that came with the service switch. I haven’t gotten around to that yet, but when I do, I’ll lyk.
Hi, I have two storey house (450sqm all up) with some black spots, using wireless backhaul on the 2nd storey, would you recommend getting 3pack X50 or 2 pack x68 or 2pack X75(not pro)? Main Router located in the garage front of house. Thanks
Your house is large, two is not enough for you to have plenty coverage around. From the choices you provided, I would go with the 3 pack X55 but what you really need at a minimum is a 3 pack XE75 (maybe even 4 pack) to have plenty of strong coverage around. If money is no object, I would recommend the Deco BE85 (3 pack) for fastest and strongest performance around.
Haw do you test lan speed
Can you explain this in little more detail please?
Does the xe53 work with xfinity 8?
they should all be compatible
Hi great review. Do you plan any test for the Deco X55 pro? I assume with 2x 2.5G ports the wired backhaul towards the 2nd node upgrades significantly
Thanks. No plans as of now, I imagine it's an X55 with faster Ethernet support.
Thanks for the video. Any thoughts on the W7200?
Hi, nice comparison! Can you tell me if the X55 would be good for a brick wall apartment? Is the XE75 transmission much stronger than the X55 and more suitable for me, or is it about the same power as the X55? I understand well the other difference beteween those models, I am now concerned about the range and signal strength/penetration. Thanks!
XE75 should be better however here's another option altogether, you can try using a MoCA 2.5 adapter assuming you have coax cables throughout the walls. With this method, you can get the X55 and it would still be great. th-cam.com/video/LsATjTMK5Uc/w-d-xo.html
@@landpetI have Ethernet cable through the walls to make a wired backhaul. My concern is not about the backhaul, but about the wifi performance itself from the decos to the mobile devices.
Great comparison !
I don't understand why the xe75pro has a better range than the xe75, I thought the only difference was the 2.5GHz ethernet port... Any ideas ?
I'm looking for the best solution to provide WiFi to my upper floor from where I get no signal with my current router, thus I'm looking for the best possible range as I want to use a wireless backhaul.
Thanks! The range was pretty close, in theory it should be the same but you never know.
Hi Lanpet,just wondering if you have any advice on fibre broadband. Like what leads do you have too use & what there called. Regarding using Lan ports on modem.
Do you have too use all different kinds of leads now,can you no longer use ethernet, are the ports on the back of the modem smaller they look smaller.
Have you any advice regarding fibre & how or what's different from normal rj45 cables,. Thank you in advance Lanpet.
So I currently use fiber which connects to my ONT. The ONT is basically a modem in a sense and from there ethernet goes to my mesh system so it's really just the ONT that's required and your ISP should provide that for you. From there it should just be ethernet cables. SFP is an alternative to Ethernet cables. They are fiber cables but I don't use those because I don't really need to use those. Ethernet is more than good enough and much easier and just more compatible with everything.
Best video comparing all the Deco systems!
Glad you think so!
Would you recommend buying the XE75 Pro 2 unit mesh system or 2 google nest pro 6e or 1 BE63 WiFi 7 for a 1,500 square foot single story home
From those choices, I would say the XE75 Pro 2 pack
GREAT comparison....do you have a comparison for the X18 series? I found a W3600 ( 2 set) for $38 ( probably because of all the other faster mesh systems...I bought 2... can I use a 1 Gb switch to wire the other 3 into the main router.... ALSO, if I have other non 6 routers am I still able to use those ? Thank you again
Thanks! Supposedly, all Deco's are compatible with each other so you can wire them to each other. I would use the best device as your main router.
@@landpet TY
well done! you literally helped me make the decision on which to get.
Glad to hear it
Nice video, thanks for going into so much detail
No problem 👍
Hi, what you recomend for home 3 level, internet is 125/125. Just Wifi in house maybe connect TV , or 1 router
XE75 is good
@@landpet Thank you i going to check and when you compare it with X50 ?
Fantastic video. Answered so many of my questions. Thank you.
Glad it answered your questions!
Nice video! Are the Deco inter-compatible? I bought an x50-DSL and they sells only a pack of one single unit. Do I need to buy another x50 or can I buy any model?
According to TP-Link, all Deco's are compatible with each other. You don't need to get an X50.
@landpet thank you! That's great news! I'll probably go for the X75 then
This is a good comparison between the different models, but it’s interesting to see how sometimes the X 20 does better than the X 75. In any case I just upgraded my incoming fiber network to 1.5 GB, and my X 20 maximum speed is 940 MB, so I just ordered after watching your review the X 75.
Thanks! If you're mostly on wifi, then the XE75 Pro is good but if you're running wired backhaul, I would get something that has at least 2 * 2.5Gbps ports. This can even be the new Deco BE25 mesh that I just posted, but be sure to compare the speeds with other routers.
Can I only use one x20 as I just need a stronger signal at one end of my house? For example can I connect the x20 via Ethernet from my modem which is at the other end? Thanks for the great video
Yes, you can use one deco x20 by itself via ethernet to your modem
I've narrowed my choice down to the XE75 or XE5300. Looking at your video, the 5300 is much faster on the local test, but the 75 wins on every distance test. Why the difference? Does that put the 75 above the 5300, since there will be distance involved when placing them in a house? I'm just not sure how to interpret your results.
What does "range" mean? Is this the distance to the nearest mesh device when testing with the target device (i.e. mobile phone)? Is it also the distance from which the mesh devices can be placed from each other?
Range means, I walk away from one node u til I no longer get a signal
Super video - completely answered my questions - have subscribed to say thanks.
Appreciate it! Thank you!
Hi, thanks for your great review. Can I ask advise on the 5port switches: Which one is best to combine with a Deco Mesh WiFi 6E network? TP-link LS1005G or TP-Link TL-SG105 or TL-SG105MPE ?
No problem!
Short Answer: TP-Link LS1005G or TP-Link TL-SG105 (makes no difference), unmanaged switch is what most people need.
Long Answer: You can buy any of the three but I personally wouldn't get a managed switch (TL-SG105MPE), you only need a managed switch if you're trying to do something specific like making a separate VLAN or controlling other devices. Most people want an unmanaged switch like the first two you mentioned. Getting an unmanaged switch, you can just plug it in to your Deco and you're good to go. No setup required, it's all automatic.
I made a video on how to setup a Deco where I also show the unmanaged switches if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/QVKRQDokkhE/w-d-xo.html
Just as a heads up, you can buy any brand unmanaged switch, they will all work with the Deco.
Awesome ! Is it possible to mix different models in the same mesh?
Yes you can mix wired and wireless backhaul
@@landpet can you mix like xe 75 with x20 on the same network? I suppose speed will be different.
Also from what I saw it seems like there is minimal difference when you use wired backhaul when using dual band routers?
@@kennethou1093 you can mix Deco's, and yes if you use wired backhaul, then something less powerful is typically the way to go
Sorry if I missed it, but what app do you use for the internal speed tests? Thanks!
Can you add an outdoor unit to the xe75 and still use the dedicated wireless band ?
I don’t know about that, the outdoor unit would need the 6GHz band for sure but even than, I’m not sure
If I put 3 units around the house vs 10 units, will the internet speed drop the same amount at the farest unit?
I'm on a budget. Would the x20 (3 pack) be a good choice for a 3,000 sq. ft. house . 3 levels, so one device per level.
Also, you mention the first unit needs to be connected straight to the modem, not a switch. SO, would I go from the modem to the X20 with Ethernet and then another ethernet back out of the x20 into my switch?
Yes, it would be fine (wired backhaul does perform much better) and yes that is how you would connect it. I have setup guide video on the xe75 which is basically the same you setup the x20 if you’re interested. th-cam.com/video/QVKRQDokkhE/w-d-xo.html
Hope you’re doing well! Was looking for videos from you on settings and troubleshooting on your channel but can’t seem to find what I’m looking for, have you done any? I’m using the deco x50 backhaul and it was working great for about a month and for some reason it disconnects my internet for a few seconds periodically and randomly, have you ever noticed this through your testing experience?
I forget if the x50 has this option, it probably does but there’s a network optimization option in the last tab “more” tab. Try clicking that, it will switch channels automatically if it detects issues. I’ve done long term tests with some of the decos and haven’t had any issues.
Outstanding Video my WiFi is fairly old still using apple WiFi routers so this was just what I needed to catch up on the latest features
Thanks!
Thanks for the awesome video. I have one question. I just purchased three XE5300. I also have three Deco M9 plus. If I use both models in my wireless mesh network, with one of the EX5300s as the main unit, could the M9 pluses cause the network to be less powerful overall? Or would the three EX5300 perform exactly as they would as if the M9 pluses weren't in the wireless network? I'm asking because I have one or two dead spots and don't want to have to purchase more wifi 6e units. I've been told that the M9 pluses can degrade the network.... by someone knowledgeable about networks but not knowledgeable about Decos.
Never mind. I get it now. It can't be guaranteed that all satelite units will be connected to the main unit. A XE5300 could possibly connect to the M9 plus satelite unit, degrading the speed of the XE5300 unit. Thanks again for your video. Just purchased a few more XE75-Pros for the my network, based on your video.
Amazing video! Soooo helpful for prime deals!