Need help with choosing mesh system

Need help with choosing mesh system

Need help with choosing mesh system
Need help with choosing mesh system
2024-09-03 19:51:04 - last edited 2024-09-14 07:58:37
Model: Archer C6  
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Hi. I got 1Gbps fiber and I'm trying to build home network from scratch because I currently have ASUS TUF-AX5400 as the main router connecting via PPPoE and an old TP-Link as AP on second floor and with that 4 different wifi networks and I want to do a single mesh network at home with good coverage.

 

Heres my little concept from paint: https://i.imgur.com/4uhJ07j.png


I wanted to buy three TP-Link Archer AX53 routers (the second revision because it supports ethernet backhaul since then), but the more I read about it I don't think it will work as planned.

 

I don't know if it will simultaneously work with ethernet backhaul between the two units and the third one via wifi backhaul + from what I read the one on second floor would have to be hooked up as a router and not an Access Point because EasyMesh won't work on AP mode. Well but if I hook it up as a second router I guess it will collide with the first unit on first floor and it will cause "double NAT" or something like that?

 

I looked at TP-Link Deco X50 3 or 4 pieces as well - in theory this thing could probably meet almost all my requirements but im not sure. I don't know if one of these dummies is capable of serving as the main router or if I still need to have some kind of additional modem beforehand. My next gripe with it is that each piece has only 3 ports so if one is used for ethernet backhaul then I am left with only two ports and on second floor I want to connect 3 devices via ethernet.

 

TP-Link could not have messed up more with these Mesh systems.... OneMesh, EasyMesh, Deco and Omada. And together they of course don't want to cooperate as one mesh environment.

 

Im from Europe and 
in Poland TP-Link dominates the market but maybe i should buy some other kit from another company? I am terribly disappointed with ASUS, wifi coverage is poor, Roborock vacuum cleaner doesn't even want to connect to it at all etc.

 

The budget is not rigid but I would prefer to stay below 400€

 

Thank you in advance for your help and I'm more than willing to paypal some beer money to the person who gets me through this mess.

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2024-09-04 07:02:00 - last edited 2024-09-14 07:58:37

  @forsen 

Hi,

 

At present some Archer models including Archer AX53 V1&V2 have already supported EasyMesh with Ethernet backhaul.

In this case, the one on the second floor does not need to be set up in router mode. 

You can read this thread about this feature.

EasyMesh Routers Support Building a EasyMesh Network via Ethernet Backhaul NOW

 

But the Archer routers are SOHO routers, we do not recommend you to use it outside the building. The outside environment will affect the wireless radio and may cause issue.

 

If you want to use Deco Mesh, Deco X50 can be a great choice.

And for the outdoor part you can consider on this model, Deco X50-Outdoor.

If you find that the Ethernet ports are not enough for your situation, it is possible to add switch or more Deco units to extend Ethernet ports.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer BE550 New Software Enhances System Stability and Optimizes MLO Network Stability. TL-WA3001 Supports EasyMesh, Speed Limit, Guest Network in AP Mode and/or Multi-SSID Mode. If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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2024-09-04 07:02:00 - last edited 2024-09-14 07:58:37

  @forsen 

Hi,

 

At present some Archer models including Archer AX53 V1&V2 have already supported EasyMesh with Ethernet backhaul.

In this case, the one on the second floor does not need to be set up in router mode. 

You can read this thread about this feature.

EasyMesh Routers Support Building a EasyMesh Network via Ethernet Backhaul NOW

 

But the Archer routers are SOHO routers, we do not recommend you to use it outside the building. The outside environment will affect the wireless radio and may cause issue.

 

If you want to use Deco Mesh, Deco X50 can be a great choice.

And for the outdoor part you can consider on this model, Deco X50-Outdoor.

If you find that the Ethernet ports are not enough for your situation, it is possible to add switch or more Deco units to extend Ethernet ports.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer BE550 New Software Enhances System Stability and Optimizes MLO Network Stability. TL-WA3001 Supports EasyMesh, Speed Limit, Guest Network in AP Mode and/or Multi-SSID Mode. If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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