Deco m4 combined with Archer AX73

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Deco m4 combined with Archer AX73
Deco m4 combined with Archer AX73
2023-12-27 23:32:23 - last edited 2023-12-29 02:18:58

Hello,

 

i want to buy the archer AX73 but is it compatible with the deco m4? My current setup: router in bridge mode and 4 deco's. It is working well but i am missing some good router features. Upstairs i had some WiFi problems so there are 2 deco m4 on the first floor that I don't want to miss. Can I put the decos in access point mode with the ax73 as my main router?

 

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2023-12-28 12:02:23 - last edited 2023-12-29 02:18:58

  @dkw1 

 

Hi, you are right, there is no need to put a Deco next to the Archer since both of them have WiFi, in that you case, you could remove Archer directly and use Deco as main router.

Deco cannot connect wirelessly to the Archer, so using powerline in between is also an option, but if the powerline rate is low due to the powerline device itself or due to the electrical wire in your house, the Deco internet speed will be limited as well, so choosing a higher speed powerline device and ensuring a good powerline evironment is important.

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Re:Deco m4 combined with Archer AX73
2023-12-28 01:46:52

  @dkw1 

dkw1 wrote

Hello,

 

i want to buy the archer AX73 but is it compatible with the deco m4? My current setup: router in bridge mode and 4 deco's. It is working well but i am missing some good router features. Upstairs i had some WiFi problems so there are 2 deco m4 on the first floor that I don't want to miss. Can I put the decos in access point mode with the ax73 as my main router?

 

regards. 

 

Hi, it is okay to use AX73 as main router and Deco as AP mode, usually when someone said they are not compatible, they should mean they are unable to build a mesh network, that is to say, AX73 WiFi and Deco WiFi cannot build a mesh together, but they are still able to connect with each other for internet.

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Re:Deco m4 combined with Archer AX73
2023-12-28 10:01:10

  @Sunshine thank you. So when I put the archer in the meter box it's not ideal to put an deco next side to it I think...with the WiFi interference. Is it better to use a power line for connecting the deco upstairs? Or can deco connect wirelessly to the archer without a main deco close to the archer?

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Re:Deco m4 combined with Archer AX73-Solution
2023-12-28 12:02:23 - last edited 2023-12-29 02:18:58

  @dkw1 

 

Hi, you are right, there is no need to put a Deco next to the Archer since both of them have WiFi, in that you case, you could remove Archer directly and use Deco as main router.

Deco cannot connect wirelessly to the Archer, so using powerline in between is also an option, but if the powerline rate is low due to the powerline device itself or due to the electrical wire in your house, the Deco internet speed will be limited as well, so choosing a higher speed powerline device and ensuring a good powerline evironment is important.

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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Re:Deco m4 combined with Archer AX73
2023-12-28 22:05:38

  @Sunshine thank you! I will think about it. For now I have a R7000 flashed with ddwrt. I try that first with the deco's in accespoint mode and the WiFi from the router turned off

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Re:Deco m4 combined with Archer AX73
2023-12-29 02:19:33

  @dkw1 

 

You are welcome, hope you could enjoy the internet with our products.

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Re:Deco m4 combined with Archer AX73
2024-01-04 08:43:53

  @Cahaya matahari 

Saya memiliki AX73 dan deco x20, saya tidak dapat menggabukan deco x20 menjadi aces point ataupun onemesh. Bisa saya minta cara/video untuk membangun jaringan AX 73 saya dengan deco x20

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