I currently have a setup with 6 routers and thinking of upgrading to a good mesh system (have been recommended TP-Link) with a backhaul (since the cat6 lines are already connecting the old routers). Any suggestions and reasons which one to get. On Amazon there are routers which vary a lot in cost . I want a system which does not drop speed (hence the backhaul). We do stream a lot (upto 4 devices at a time)
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Buying a new Mesh system with Backhaul.
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vishalrao
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Depending on your budget which you didn't mention I recommend TP-Link Deco X series like X60.
Personally I don't prefer to go lower like M series, I got xe75 dual set with 1 X60 all wired backhaul.
There's also xe75pro and soon coming BE85 WiFi 7 super high end.
But yeah I agree these days tplink offers best VFM options but downside is app based configuration with almost no web Ui.
Personally I don't prefer to go lower like M series, I got xe75 dual set with 1 X60 all wired backhaul.
There's also xe75pro and soon coming BE85 WiFi 7 super high end.
But yeah I agree these days tplink offers best VFM options but downside is app based configuration with almost no web Ui.
Regarding budget. I am confused I can spend a bit more (20k range) if it really is worth the price difference. I see some worth 12k with backhaul and some with wifi6 but no backhaul. Is it really such a big difference. I mean I would like to be reasonably future proof at least for 5-6 years after spending that much
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You need to mention your house size, number of floors etc because you just mentioned you have 6 routers currently...
Just get the best mix and match based on number of points you need and your current internet speed with consideration for future speed increase etc.
So I'm just guessing but look at 6 pieces of X20 maybe? Or 3 units of X60.
Just get the best mix and match based on number of points you need and your current internet speed with consideration for future speed increase etc.
So I'm just guessing but look at 6 pieces of X20 maybe? Or 3 units of X60.
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Upto 4 streaming devices isn't hard to manage even for the latest routers. However, the latency (and to some extend the wifi speed) depends a lot on the money invested on the infrastructure.
For 6 routers, I'd go with Mikrotik device as backhaul (6k minimum) with capsman (15k for wifi6). That'd lead to approximately 1lac (6*15k +6k). It's way ahead of budget for most people. Even if one is willing to spend on MikroTik, it takes a steep learning curve to switch to MikroTik. So, I'd recommend to get one MikroTik device at a time or per year. MikroTik devices are getting better these days.
Ubiquiti is even more costlier, but easier to manage in the long run. I'd recommend Ubiquiti if there is no budget limitation.
For 6 routers, I'd go with Mikrotik device as backhaul (6k minimum) with capsman (15k for wifi6). That'd lead to approximately 1lac (6*15k +6k). It's way ahead of budget for most people. Even if one is willing to spend on MikroTik, it takes a steep learning curve to switch to MikroTik. So, I'd recommend to get one MikroTik device at a time or per year. MikroTik devices are getting better these days.
Ubiquiti is even more costlier, but easier to manage in the long run. I'd recommend Ubiquiti if there is no budget limitation.
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This mesh system is exactly what I am looking for actually. I have a CAT6 backbone/haul in my home where wireless is iffy due to the thick brick walls and multiple levels. Also thinking of buying a Netgate or Protectli appliance for my pfSense..it's been running on a desktop which is heavy on electricity.
