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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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?
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!
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.
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
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 !
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!
Built a new 1 level house. Knowing that it would be a larger foot print I ran some CAT 6e to key places, including the further walls so that I could extend the wifi with wire. I have Deco X55 and all work great by linking them with wire. Problem I see is that my desktop that uses hard wire is now much slower than it was when using my xfinity router/modem plugged into switch. I have set my xfinity modem to bridge mode and here is my setup... xfinity -> main deco -> switch : I get great wireless speed (850 down/125 up). Wired I get 425/75. Before deco I was: xfinity -> switch : I got wireless about 700/100, but wired I'd get 900+/125+. What am I doing wrong?
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
Excellent comparison mate, love from Australia ❤ Thanks for your efforts in making this wonderful video which i could see benefits to so many people. Keep rocking 🎉 One dumb question though if I may ask please: Regarding the wired backhaul - I am looking to get XE75 Pro for my 2 story house. How can I connect them with wired? All rooms in the upstairs are having Cat 5e cable connection points, will that be useful in this case? Any idea/suggestion would be awesome. Thanks!
Thanks! As long as the cat5e can make it from one deco to another, then it's considered wired backhaul. Just as a heads up, cat5e is limited to gigabit speeds, I have seen it go faster for very short distances but it's rated for up to gigabit speeds. I go over all the ways of connecting an XE75 which is very similar to the Pro minus the 2.5Gbps port. th-cam.com/video/QVKRQDokkhE/w-d-xo.html
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!
@@landpet That's great to hear, I've had the x20 and tested other for my family since 2020 and recently got a NAS with 10gbe capabilities. Really interested on their Deco BE95 local speed tests. Love your videos and trust them a lot. They are on pre-order on Amazon but will def wait for your review just to get a better idea if it is worth my money based on your numbers (since I already know how your tests compare with mine based on my own tests with similar decos lol)
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?
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
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?
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?
Thank you, this was so helpful! I just switched over to AT&T fiber and need to purchase mesh Wifi. Can you please help me decide between the XE70 Pro vs XE75 Pro? I will be doing WIRELESS backhaul. Below are some additional details: - AT&T plan is 500mbps, but I may increase to a max of 1000mpbs depending on performance - My home is 2500sqft (3500sqft if you include back outside patio) - AT&T provided router BGW320 is in farthest corner of home. - 8-15 devices using wifi at any given time (computers, phones, tv, smart home devices) - Most critical need is for work (zoom meetings, uploading, etc.) and streaming (smart TVs) Can you provide an recommendation XE70 Pro vs XE75 Pro (or another similar priced product)? Also, can you confirm how many nodes/units (2 or 3) you'd recommend? THANK YOU!!!
3 pack of whatever is cheaper between the two. Since they’re both good. I would ask ATT to provide you with just an ONT, i don’t recommend getting a combo ONT/router since the deco is a better router
@@landpet I appreciate the feedback. In regards to the ONT, would I just unplug/return the BGW320 and then connect the main Fiber Optic cable directly into the Deco? Also, do you still have discount codes for either of those two products? Thank you in advance for your feedback
Thank you! you helped confirm my selection of the XE75 Pro. The XE200 just isn’t worth the premium. Especially with the deals going on now for XE75, I got a 3 pack for $370
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 ???
Hello, your comparisons are great, I love the structured way you present it! One question about your Ethernet backhaul testing, why don’t you use a switch to interconnect the deco’s in the mesh? This would remove the 1Gbps limitation when having to use slower ports on the deco.
Thanks! The deco needs to be connected to the modem first, you can’t go modem to unmanaged switch to deco, so that’s why my server testing is done in the same manner. You can in theory connect your modem to the gigabit port (assuming your internet speeds are gigabit or below) of the deco then go from the 2.5Gbps port of that to a comparable switch then to another 2.5Gbps port of the Deco creating a 2.5Gbps LAN however your internet speeds will still be capped to gigabit. If your internet is faster than gigabit, then you have to use the 2.5Gbps port of the Deco therefore making anything coming out of it gigabit speeds.
@@landpet that’s indeed true with the deco in WiFi Router mode… I always use them in Access Point mode. I really don’t like the router functions. I prefer any other router/firewall… or OpenBSD ;-)
@@diederikschouten1756 When you use it in AP mode how is the AI handoff functionality? Right now I have two AP's in my house, one downstairs and one upstairs. My house isn't that big but I wanted good signal in my bedroom for geforce now as well as good signal downstairs. However, I am facing issues where clients will not switch between the AP's in an efficient manner. Im using Zyxel NWA50AX at the moment. I want to upgrade to WiFi 6E as I am getting symmetrical Gbit internet soon and the iPhone 15 should have 6E. I'd prefer to use my OPNsense router and have these in AP mode, but if I do this, will they run on different channels? I want them to run like a mesh, but hardwired.
@@iambenmitchell Your problem may be due to signal overlap. Ultimately, your end-user device decides which access point (AP) to connect to. To address this, try increasing the distance between the two routers. In AP mode, the routers still function as a mesh system with either wireless backhaul or hardwire. No they won't run on different channels. The best way to connect them is by going from the router to the switch and then to the APs (Deco). If you have the Decos with 2.5G ports, you can utilize the full capacity of your APs, regardless of the number you have.
@@iambenmitchell a couple days back when I saw your question I enabled Fast Roaming, before that time I was not using Fast Roaming and had not really had any need for it. After doing some tests in my house, walking around while streaming and such and checking my Wireless connection with a WiFi Scanner, I do notice faster switchovers with Fast Roaming enabled. I use a OpenBSD system as router and with the Deco system in AP mode, all AP's still run on the same channel. I have a fully hardwired mesh of 4 AP's.
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
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 dont understand, wich one is good speed for watch live streaming because my internet alot of buffering. Deco x20 vs deco x55 ? I like small device because simple and elegan.
If your internet is only 1GB, wouldn't you use the 2.5G ports on both devices for the wired backhaul configuration? At least then within locally it's fastest?
Yes, that would be the ideal solution. At least some LAN devices can take advantage of that, the ones capable of those speeds. Obviously the internet speeds would still be capped to gigabit speeds.
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!
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
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
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 TP Link P9? Set the ones with power line back haul. I’ve been pretty happy overall with the system but I hate the software as it’s very basic. I have no idea how well my power line backhaul is doing of if it’s using wireless, etc… just not enough information for me. I’m thinking of the Asus version of their power line mesh system.
@@landpet Thank you for the reply. I have another question as well. If the router is tri-band(2.4ghz,5ghz and 6ghz) and I enable the guest network, wouldn't it need another band to create a new network? Will my main network get a performance hit if I enable guest network?
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.
Can you string the routers in more a line Dedicated Router--Router--Router? I notices most the diagrams show the dedicated router only connecting to one other router Router---Dedicated---Router. Reason I ask is i live in a more rectangular house than a square. Thank you!
If you get a 3 pack Deco system, you connect one of the routers to the modem. You can connect the other two either directly to the deco router or you can connect them one after another. Modem > deco 1 > deco 2 > deco 3
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, 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.
No problem. The Deco is better but I forget the specifics, I did a video on it recently, feel free to skip around to find the info: th-cam.com/video/AEudD5uP-lk/w-d-xo.html
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 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
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
GOD BLESS YOU! I JUST GOT THE XE75 PRO BASE ON YOUR COMPARISONS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR MOST HELPFUL VIDEO!!
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
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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the most complete review I've seen on Deco devices so far!!!!! Thank you!!!!
You're very welcome!
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.
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
Great video! I just bought a 3-pack set of X55 and absolutely loving it
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
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
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!
Exceptional breakdown/ comparisons - champion accessible explanations and rationales. Love your work!
Thank you very much!
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.
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
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 !
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!
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?
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.
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.
Great comparison.. where does the W7100 fit in the lineup, seems to be very similar to the X68.
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.
Just what I was waiting for! thx for the comparison
No problem!
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!
Great video,which is better for A 35k ft home ,x20 or xe75 in general.Thanks
Built a new 1 level house. Knowing that it would be a larger foot print I ran some CAT 6e to key places, including the further walls so that I could extend the wifi with wire. I have Deco X55 and all work great by linking them with wire. Problem I see is that my desktop that uses hard wire is now much slower than it was when using my xfinity router/modem plugged into switch. I have set my xfinity modem to bridge mode and here is my setup...
xfinity -> main deco -> switch : I get great wireless speed (850 down/125 up). Wired I get 425/75. Before deco I was:
xfinity -> switch : I got wireless about 700/100, but wired I'd get 900+/125+.
What am I doing wrong?
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
Excellent analysis of the TP-Link Deco, I really appreciate your thoroughness.
Glad it was helpful!
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.
Best video comparing all the Deco systems!
Glad you think so!
This is exactly what i needed. Thank you. Will be using your links
Awesome, thank you!
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.
Phenomenal analysis. Just what I needed. You earned a new subscriber.
Thanks! Appreciate it!
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.
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.
Fantastic video. Answered so many of my questions. Thank you.
Glad it answered your questions!
Great video. Can I combine 3 XE75 and 1 x55 into one network, one master 3 nodes?
Super video - completely answered my questions - have subscribed to say thanks.
Appreciate it! Thank you!
Great video - I'm confused why the XE75 pro and non pro perform differently when everywhere I look says the only difference is the 2.5Gbe port.
Thanks, I just run the tests and procide the results. There really shouldn't be a difference other than the 2.5Gbps port but I just report my findings
My god, you answer every question I ever had about mesh systems.
Thank you!
Great video. Question what is the name of the modem?
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.
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.
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!
Excellent comparison mate, love from Australia ❤ Thanks for your efforts in making this wonderful video which i could see benefits to so many people. Keep rocking 🎉
One dumb question though if I may ask please: Regarding the wired backhaul - I am looking to get XE75 Pro for my 2 story house. How can I connect them with wired? All rooms in the upstairs are having Cat 5e cable connection points, will that be useful in this case? Any idea/suggestion would be awesome. Thanks!
Thanks! As long as the cat5e can make it from one deco to another, then it's considered wired backhaul. Just as a heads up, cat5e is limited to gigabit speeds, I have seen it go faster for very short distances but it's rated for up to gigabit speeds.
I go over all the ways of connecting an XE75 which is very similar to the Pro minus the 2.5Gbps port.
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Thanks for the video. Any thoughts on the W7200?
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!
hi there landpet, will you be doing a tp-link Wifi 7 mesh deco BE95 review? thank you so much for all your hard work.
Most likely, at least one of the WiFi 7's from tp link. Hopefully all, we'll see.
@@landpet That's great to hear, I've had the x20 and tested other for my family since 2020 and recently got a NAS with 10gbe capabilities. Really interested on their Deco BE95 local speed tests. Love your videos and trust them a lot. They are on pre-order on Amazon but will def wait for your review just to get a better idea if it is worth my money based on your numbers (since I already know how your tests compare with mine based on my own tests with similar decos lol)
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
Whats the actual difference between Deco XE75 vs Deco XE5300 aside from the top display ? Which one is newer release ? Which one is better ?
XE75 is a tad bit better because in theory it's a tad bit quicker. But in a nutshell they're the same thing, came out around the same time.
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
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?
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.
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
I install tp link daily for a living. And you just answered a lot of my questions. 😂
Nice!
Question: using wired backhaul, do they have to be wired directly to each other or can you use a network switch in between them for wired backhaul ???
Either way works and is still considered wired backhaul
If I put 3 units around the house vs 10 units, will the internet speed drop the same amount at the farest unit?
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
Thank you, this was so helpful!
I just switched over to AT&T fiber and need to purchase mesh Wifi. Can you please help me decide between the XE70 Pro vs XE75 Pro? I will be doing WIRELESS backhaul. Below are some additional details:
- AT&T plan is 500mbps, but I may increase to a max of 1000mpbs depending on performance
- My home is 2500sqft (3500sqft if you include back outside patio)
- AT&T provided router BGW320 is in farthest corner of home.
- 8-15 devices using wifi at any given time (computers, phones, tv, smart home devices)
- Most critical need is for work (zoom meetings, uploading, etc.) and streaming (smart TVs)
Can you provide an recommendation XE70 Pro vs XE75 Pro (or another similar priced product)?
Also, can you confirm how many nodes/units (2 or 3) you'd recommend?
THANK YOU!!!
3 pack of whatever is cheaper between the two. Since they’re both good. I would ask ATT to provide you with just an ONT, i don’t recommend getting a combo ONT/router since the deco is a better router
@@landpet I appreciate the feedback. In regards to the ONT, would I just unplug/return the BGW320 and then connect the main Fiber Optic cable directly into the Deco?
Also, do you still have discount codes for either of those two products?
Thank you in advance for your feedback
Thank you! you helped confirm my selection of the XE75 Pro. The XE200 just isn’t worth the premium. Especially with the deals going on now for XE75, I got a 3 pack for $370
Very good price
well done! you literally helped me make the decision on which to get.
Glad to hear it
Fantastic review :) Here in the UK the X90 is the same price as XE75 (£250) Would you still choose the XE75?
Yes I would go with the xe75
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
Hello, your comparisons are great, I love the structured way you present it!
One question about your Ethernet backhaul testing, why don’t you use a switch to interconnect the deco’s in the mesh? This would remove the 1Gbps limitation when having to use slower ports on the deco.
Thanks!
The deco needs to be connected to the modem first, you can’t go modem to unmanaged switch to deco, so that’s why my server testing is done in the same manner. You can in theory connect your modem to the gigabit port (assuming your internet speeds are gigabit or below) of the deco then go from the 2.5Gbps port of that to a comparable switch then to another 2.5Gbps port of the Deco creating a 2.5Gbps LAN however your internet speeds will still be capped to gigabit. If your internet is faster than gigabit, then you have to use the 2.5Gbps port of the Deco therefore making anything coming out of it gigabit speeds.
@@landpet that’s indeed true with the deco in WiFi Router mode… I always use them in Access Point mode.
I really don’t like the router functions. I prefer any other router/firewall… or OpenBSD ;-)
@@diederikschouten1756 When you use it in AP mode how is the AI handoff functionality? Right now I have two AP's in my house, one downstairs and one upstairs. My house isn't that big but I wanted good signal in my bedroom for geforce now as well as good signal downstairs. However, I am facing issues where clients will not switch between the AP's in an efficient manner. Im using Zyxel NWA50AX at the moment. I want to upgrade to WiFi 6E as I am getting symmetrical Gbit internet soon and the iPhone 15 should have 6E.
I'd prefer to use my OPNsense router and have these in AP mode, but if I do this, will they run on different channels? I want them to run like a mesh, but hardwired.
@@iambenmitchell Your problem may be due to signal overlap. Ultimately, your end-user device decides which access point (AP) to connect to. To address this, try increasing the distance between the two routers.
In AP mode, the routers still function as a mesh system with either wireless backhaul or hardwire. No they won't run on different channels.
The best way to connect them is by going from the router to the switch and then to the APs (Deco). If you have the Decos with 2.5G ports, you can utilize the full capacity of your APs, regardless of the number you have.
@@iambenmitchell a couple days back when I saw your question I enabled Fast Roaming, before that time I was not using Fast Roaming and had not really had any need for it.
After doing some tests in my house, walking around while streaming and such and checking my Wireless connection with a WiFi Scanner, I do notice faster switchovers with Fast Roaming enabled.
I use a OpenBSD system as router and with the Deco system in AP mode, all AP's still run on the same channel. I have a fully hardwired mesh of 4 AP's.
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
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 dont understand, wich one is good speed for watch live streaming because my internet alot of buffering. Deco x20 vs deco x55 ? I like small device because simple and elegan.
If your internet is only 1GB, wouldn't you use the 2.5G ports on both devices for the wired backhaul configuration? At least then within locally it's fastest?
Yes, that would be the ideal solution. At least some LAN devices can take advantage of that, the ones capable of those speeds. Obviously the internet speeds would still be capped to gigabit speeds.
Great information and video! Question, was your backhaul cat5e or cat6 cable?
Mine is cat7
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!
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
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
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 TP Link P9? Set the ones with power line back haul. I’ve been pretty happy overall with the system but I hate the software as it’s very basic. I have no idea how well my power line backhaul is doing of if it’s using wireless, etc… just not enough information for me. I’m thinking of the Asus version of their power line mesh system.
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Also, Is there any significant downside of using the 6ghz backhaul as wifi?
6GHz doesn't have great range, only downside
@@landpet Thank you for the reply. I have another question as well. If the router is tri-band(2.4ghz,5ghz and 6ghz) and I enable the guest network, wouldn't it need another band to create a new network? Will my main network get a performance hit if I enable guest network?
Thanks man I appreciate your work into this video.
No problem
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.
Can you string the routers in more a line Dedicated Router--Router--Router? I notices most the diagrams show the dedicated router only connecting to one other router Router---Dedicated---Router. Reason I ask is i live in a more rectangular house than a square. Thank you!
If you get a 3 pack Deco system, you connect one of the routers to the modem. You can connect the other two either directly to the deco router or you can connect them one after another.
Modem > deco 1 > deco 2 > deco 3
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.
Wow! What an amazing video - perfect.
Thanks!
Hi, impressed
Can I connect x55 via wireless to outdoor unit?
To outdoor deco unit, yes as long as it’s within range
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.
Thank you for making this.
Question: Between the Google Nest Wifi pro and the Deco XE75 which has more range and speed on Wifi 6E?
No problem. The Deco is better but I forget the specifics, I did a video on it recently, feel free to skip around to find the info: th-cam.com/video/AEudD5uP-lk/w-d-xo.html
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)
Amazing video! Soooo helpful for prime deals!
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.
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Does the xe53 work with xfinity 8?
they should all be compatible