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matthei

2023-07-27 02:57:10 - last edited 2023-07-29 07:06:30

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replace modem

2023-07-27 02:57:10 - last edited 2023-07-29 07:06:30

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Have 3 year old optus sagecomm modem (wifi turned off) with a connected mesh system consisting of one m5 plus 3 s4 satellites. I am a light user with no gaming needs. I am not concerned with speed but coverage is very average in my 2 storey home. I wish to update my system. Better coverage is higher priority than speed. Optus offer a new model modem, but I am attracted by a tp link archer vr400 or deco x20 modem/router. My ISP is Optus and the NBN is FTTC.

Any suggestions ?

Ian Matthews

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David-TP

2023-07-28 06:01:13 - last edited 2023-07-29 07:06:30

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2023-07-28 06:01:13 - last edited 2023-07-29 07:06:30

@matthei

Hi, welcome to the community.

Since Archer VR400 is a DSL modem router, so is the "Deco X20 modem/router" here Deco X20-DSL?

Since there are already 3-pack Deco N5, it would be great to stay with the Deco Mesh system so that later the first Deco M5 is able to wirelessly connect to Deco X20-DSL to further extend the wireless coverage.

And if you use Archer VR400, you might still need to wire M5 via cable to VR400.

About Deco X20-DSL, unlike Deco M5, it is equipped with a HomeShield Security system, not HomeCare like Deco M5 anymore.

Thank you very much.

Best regards.

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2023-07-28 06:01:13 - last edited 2023-07-29 07:06:30

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2023-07-28 06:01:13 - last edited 2023-07-29 07:06:30

@matthei

Hi, welcome to the community.

Since Archer VR400 is a DSL modem router, so is the "Deco X20 modem/router" here Deco X20-DSL?

And if you use Archer VR400, you might still need to wire M5 via cable to VR400.

About Deco X20-DSL, unlike Deco M5, it is equipped with a HomeShield Security system, not HomeCare like Deco M5 anymore.

Thank you very much.

Best regards.

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