ive been going back and forth to your chanel everytime i need to learn something about routers and stuff,ur the most easily to understand dude .ur really good on explaining or normal people like me😂
I'm so confused, seemingly for every product, people are scattering comments/reviews of its ineffectiveness. I just want good wifi! I wanna be 99.99% sure!
Just know you can't change the channel width from 40MHz on TP-LINK Deco Mesh systems (BAD) and you also can't manually change the channel of either band (ALSO BAD). Bottom line, look for a product that can set these options automatically, but does allow you to manually change them if needed.
Same here even bought the outside equipment had it up and running for a year and the main modem stopped working netgear told me I have to replace my whole system and the equivalent is £1400 start
For me 😂😂😂 2023 = TP Link AX5400 X60 wifi 6, 3-pack Mesh system 2024 = same as above 2025 = TP Link BE65 BE11000 Tri-Band wifi 7, 3-pack Mesh system (will go for BE85 if have $$$) 👍👍👍👍
My biggest issue with ORBI is that you can't select or limit the band preference per device. On my TP LInk decos I can, so I'm able to force 5ghz on certain devices and it increases the chance my device will be handed off to another mesh router as I move. VS orbi which will always dictate it and sometimes it'll throw devices onto a "3 bar 2.4ghz at slow speeds" vs keeping it at a "1 or 2 bar 5ghz at fast speeds". In my case, 2.4 = 20mb vs 5ghz at 60 with those bars respectively.
So I have Xfinity internet and I am still renting out my gateway. Do you suggest me buying my own modem and router? And is the modem you mention in this video the one I should get? And do you think the Orbi is the best router/mesh network?
If you don't need unlimited data or are willing to pay 30 a month for it go for it. I have a cm3000 but want to save 5 a month with renting modem and get unlimited for 25
Purchased a Linksys Velop 3 node system which was barely mediocre, so I purchased 3 more nodes for a 3000 sq ft home. Not horrible, but nothing to write home about...and it was expensive.
Looking to replace our Velop mesh (3 nodes), if you don’t reset them every 6 months they consistently lose their connectivity and the speeds slow. It’s incredibly annoying
Can anyone recommend one that’s just good for connection? These speeds all seem very high, I usually get around 200mbps download and very low upload speeds on my Hitron CODA-4680 Cable Modem but I just need something that won’t disconnect from the internet basically every day
Given that WiFi 7 routers are going to remain expensive for some time, is it of any significant benefit to people with internet service available at max 1Gbps, and not a single device supporting WiFi 7?
The whole point of a mesh router is to get away from a standard router, you are better off purchasing a regular router. Mesh transmits the signal more evenly throughout a home, which starts with 2.
"For every scenario" so what's the best if one's primary concern is security? Updates, anti-hackability, monitoring traffic in/out, Guest options, etc etc. Not a great video this time sorry.
@@kevinngnova I guess adjust the title to be more accurate, or discuss additional routers for things beyond speed and signal strength. The ebike video from 5 months ago seemed good, and was hoping this video would likewise go over more use-cases than eventuated.
Thanks for the informative video. Are you able to change which Wi-Fi channel you want on the deco mesh systems? I have an old Orbi AC3000 triband already reached its end of service per the website and it all allows me to change which channel I want in the settings. Just wondering if Deco allows it. I’ve been considering a new mesh system. Thanks
I have xe75 pro for my 3 floor house before I had dead spots now not so much I have one in each floor in the middle. The app shows you how good the connection is and if you need to get it closer
Is you house wired for Ethernet? If so, the best solution is to get an additional router which can be set up as an extender over Ethernet. That way you aren't reliant on connecting your extender via WiFi. Since that basically puts you in the same connection problem, just with your extender instead of your endpoint devices.
Don't buy Netgear if you care about MLO technology. Wifi7 standard has been finalized back in January of 2024, a year later and Netgear support still using the excuse as wifi7 is not finalized why MLO has no been added in a firmware update. I doubt they will ever enable it on current product line.
legit thought you were reviewing rolls of toilet paper from the thumbnail
Wait. Its not?
Right?😂
No andrex here mate
ive been going back and forth to your chanel everytime i need to learn something about routers and stuff,ur the most easily to understand dude .ur really good on explaining or normal people like me😂
I'm so confused, seemingly for every product, people are scattering comments/reviews of its ineffectiveness.
I just want good wifi! I wanna be 99.99% sure!
I might be too late but watch more videos
Did you find one? Asus?
Garbage review that focuses 50% of the video on tplink ..it's Chinese crap that hates working with your smart home stuff.
Just know you can't change the channel width from 40MHz on TP-LINK Deco Mesh systems (BAD) and you also can't manually change the channel of either band (ALSO BAD). Bottom line, look for a product that can set these options automatically, but does allow you to manually change them if needed.
So what are your picks
I have the net gear Orbi and I hate it. It’s non stop issues. Very inconsistent wifi coverage and stability. Don’t buy it.
I'm thinking to switch to Synology since I already have a NAS
Same here even bought the outside equipment had it up and running for a year and the main modem stopped working netgear told me I have to replace my whole system and the equivalent is £1400 start
For me 😂😂😂
2023 = TP Link AX5400 X60 wifi 6, 3-pack Mesh system
2024 = same as above
2025 = TP Link BE65 BE11000 Tri-Band wifi 7, 3-pack Mesh system (will go for BE85 if have $$$) 👍👍👍👍
My biggest issue with ORBI is that you can't select or limit the band preference per device. On my TP LInk decos I can, so I'm able to force 5ghz on certain devices and it increases the chance my device will be handed off to another mesh router as I move. VS orbi which will always dictate it and sometimes it'll throw devices onto a "3 bar 2.4ghz at slow speeds" vs keeping it at a "1 or 2 bar 5ghz at fast speeds". In my case, 2.4 = 20mb vs 5ghz at 60 with those bars respectively.
Is Arris Surfboard the only modem router combo in this video?
I found Orbi to not be very good
I have an Asus wireless 3200 and it randomly just stops working sometimes, should I get one of these as an upgrade
TP-Link BE63 ($550) vs BE65 Pro ($660)?
TP Link.... not a great brand to recommend from my experience.
So far most big tech channels are recommending the deco
Including LTT
@@thedarkewizard7496I’m searching for a new router, that brought me to this video bc my deco just crapped out. Wasn’t great to begin with.
Nice one, i thought it was a decodr episode but nice to see these kind of videos too.
So I have Xfinity internet and I am still renting out my gateway. Do you suggest me buying my own modem and router? And is the modem you mention in this video the one I should get? And do you think the Orbi is the best router/mesh network?
If you don't need unlimited data or are willing to pay 30 a month for it go for it. I have a cm3000 but want to save 5 a month with renting modem and get unlimited for 25
Purchased a Linksys Velop 3 node system which was barely mediocre, so I purchased 3 more nodes for a 3000 sq ft home.
Not horrible, but nothing to write home about...and it was expensive.
Looking to replace our Velop mesh (3 nodes), if you don’t reset them every 6 months they consistently lose their connectivity and the speeds slow. It’s incredibly annoying
Are you using the same connection for each Speedtest?
Can anyone recommend one that’s just good for connection? These speeds all seem very high, I usually get around 200mbps download and very low upload speeds on my Hitron CODA-4680 Cable Modem but I just need something that won’t disconnect from the internet basically every day
The large majority of my devices connect to my WiFi 6 router using WiFi 5 so what is the point of getting a WiFi 7 router?
Some folks like future proofing but anything over 6E is over kill
Given that WiFi 7 routers are going to remain expensive for some time, is it of any significant benefit to people with internet service available at max 1Gbps, and not a single device supporting WiFi 7?
So do I have to buy a 2 pack for any of these or buying just 1 is okay?
The whole point of a mesh router is to get away from a standard router, you are better off purchasing a regular router. Mesh transmits the signal more evenly throughout a home, which starts with 2.
"For every scenario" so what's the best if one's primary concern is security? Updates, anti-hackability, monitoring traffic in/out, Guest options, etc etc. Not a great video this time sorry.
What do you recommend?
@@kevinngnova I guess adjust the title to be more accurate, or discuss additional routers for things beyond speed and signal strength.
The ebike video from 5 months ago seemed good, and was hoping this video would likewise go over more use-cases than eventuated.
Thanks for the informative video. Are you able to change which Wi-Fi channel you want on the deco mesh systems? I have an old Orbi AC3000 triband already reached its end of service per the website and it all allows me to change which channel I want in the settings. Just wondering if Deco allows it. I’ve been considering a new mesh system. Thanks
would this work in any university accomdation halls??
Too much news about the security of TP-Link. I would avoid them like the plague, sucks because they are fantastic routers
Could you do an episode amplifiers/receivers?
What modem are you using?
hello sir, Where can i buy unlocked code for huawei router 5G
Any recommendations for multi-floor homes? I am struggling to get strong wifi signals in second floor.
I have xe75 pro for my 3 floor house before I had dead spots now not so much I have one in each floor in the middle. The app shows you how good the connection is and if you need to get it closer
Is you house wired for Ethernet? If so, the best solution is to get an additional router which can be set up as an extender over Ethernet. That way you aren't reliant on connecting your extender via WiFi. Since that basically puts you in the same connection problem, just with your extender instead of your endpoint devices.
Don't buy Netgear if you care about MLO technology. Wifi7 standard has been finalized back in January of 2024, a year later and Netgear support still using the excuse as wifi7 is not finalized why MLO has no been added in a firmware update. I doubt they will ever enable it on current product line.
Meanwhile down under, we’re still using 50Mbps connection. 😂
He mentioned creating a wired “back haul” between the nodes of a mesh system. Does anyone know the purpose of doing this?
wifi creates 50/50 bandwith between the nodes. since wifi is not full duplex. so every node in between will decrease speed by half
so let's jus say my 100 mbps router will it be increased more than its original btw it's Verizon 5g home internet.
I won't upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 until Wi-Fi 7 is a norm.
Future Proof is unimportant. Your router transmitter/receiver will die before it's needed.
So stupid by Deco to have white routers. After daily exposure in the sun and it's heat on the top they turn yellow.
Mesh is garbage 🗑
Why?