Archer A7 v5 + XX = OneMesh
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Hi.
My main router is an Archer A7 v5. I want to take advantage of Mesh networks but since there are a couple of options, I'd like to hear your opinion.
Option 1: keep my current router and add something else (repeater, power line adapter?)
Option 2: switch to Deco line of mesh routers (M9 Plus, AX20, etc.)
Can you help?
Thanks!
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Option 1 would be cheaper, because you can buy some RE or PA to establish OneMesh with A7 according to your infrastructure.
Option 2 is entirely different system - it's more expensive. The Deco is for a really big household. In terms of mesh network, with Deco you'll have a better wireless experience.
Given the fact that you already have an Archer A7 that's a possible scenario if you want to use Deco. Here's a difference between the router and AP mode with Deco.
Here's the difference between Deco and OneMesh.
BTW AX20 is an AX (Wi-Fi 6) router - it's not part of Deco. You probably refer to Deco X20.
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Option 1 would be cheaper, because you can buy some RE or PA to establish OneMesh with A7 according to your infrastructure.
Option 2 is entirely different system - it's more expensive. The Deco is for a really big household. In terms of mesh network, with Deco you'll have a better wireless experience.
Given the fact that you already have an Archer A7 that's a possible scenario if you want to use Deco. Here's a difference between the router and AP mode with Deco.
Here's the difference between Deco and OneMesh.
BTW AX20 is an AX (Wi-Fi 6) router - it's not part of Deco. You probably refer to Deco X20.
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Forgot to mention that I'm able to connect 1st and 2nd floor through an Ethernet cable (Cat 5e).
Not sure how the RE works, but I assume they amplify the signal? If so, wouldn't it be better to connect two devices (A7 on the 1st floor) to have a more reliable connection between them?
Some time ago I thought about adding a 2nd router and have them work as a client/slave, router/AP, or however it is called, but it might be overkill....
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Sounds perfectly fine to me. That way you'll get a reliable connection to the second floor just adding an additional A7 as an AP.
RE works pretty much the way you mentioned. I would prefer same scenario - it's cheaper and stable.
Remember though, using this you won't have a mesh network.
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Ivaylo wrote
Remember though, using this you won't have a mesh network.
You're right, then I think I'll add a RE450 / RE650 to have full advantage of OneMesh
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Sounds reasonable. Here you can find a comparison between those two - https://techprojournal.com/tp-link-re650-vs-tp-link-re450/
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