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Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:25 pm
by Robbo1882
Can anyone recommend a good Wi-Fi mesh system, I currently currently have BT full fibre 100 and 2 Wi-Fi extender disk suppled BT, but my contract is soon up with BT and the equipment will have to be replaced,
Ideally I would like Wi-Fi 6
Be able to setup guest Wi-Fi
If possible to be able to create VLANS so I can move all my smart home bulbs off the main network.
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:00 pm
by IanMcL
I have deco mesh 5 i think. It was a recommendation from someone on here. I get 100mbs throughout my home. 3 units
Was on offer via Amazon, at the time.
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:10 pm
by ebby
Have had Google Mesh for over 3 years now with no issues. Bought the set of three. One goes next to the router in the centre of the house. Best to make sure they are both up high. The other two are then at opposite pats of the house.
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:20 pm
by Fretters
IanMcL wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:00 pm
I have deco mesh 5 i think. It was a recommendation from someone on here. I get 100mbs throughout my home. 3 units
Was on offer via Amazon, at the time.
Think that was my recommendation and they're still working well for me. Bet they're discounted again in the Amazon spring sale.
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:04 pm
by aggi
Deco stuff is meant to be straightforward and decent.
If you have ethernet going to a few points in your house and want something a bit more sophisticated I'd look at the Unifi stuff.
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:47 am
by California Colner
Check Netgear out
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:17 am
by Penwortham_Claret
Another vote for Deco
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:50 am
by IanMcL
Fretters wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:20 pm
Think that was my recommendation and they're still working well for me. Bet they're discounted again in the Amazon spring sale.
Yes it was you Fretted. A big thank you.
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:04 am
by DukeOfBar
Morning, forgive the question please. I'm not too techy.
We are on EE broadband here and the local speeds are adequate (up to 18/19 Mb download, 8/9 Mb upload). This is down to the local area, there is no 'super/hyper broadband' option here yet.
So my question is, would purchasing something like this enhance what we alreafdy have or just maintain these speeds in all areas of the house?
Thanks
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:17 am
by Rammy1968
I got Deco on Fretters recommendation works well and been up and running for a while now
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:18 am
by Rammy1968
I got Deco on Fretters recommendation works well and been up and running for a while now
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:45 pm
by IanMcL
Are you transmitting from all your units, Rammy, or is there one to go,?
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:46 pm
by Fretters
DukeOfBar wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:04 am
Morning, forgive the question please. I'm not too techy.
We are on EE broadband here and the local speeds are adequate (up to 18/19 Mb download, 8/9 Mb upload). This is down to the local area, there is no 'super/hyper broadband' option here yet.
So my question is, would purchasing something like this enhance what we alreafdy have or just maintain these speeds in all areas of the house?
Thanks
The latter. It's like standing near the router at all times, it's great. I now even get WIFI in the external garage as I have a 'node' in the conservatory nearby.
This is the system I have:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07 ... UTF8&psc=1
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:51 pm
by jlup1980
I finally gave in and ordered the Deco S7 a couple of weeks ago and it's been great so far. We have Virgin broadband and it was forever dropping out when multiple devices were connected. Not had a single issue since setting these up. I'd recommend, especially at the current price.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Dual-B ... 0105&psc=1
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:06 pm
by Fretters
jlup1980 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:51 pm
I finally gave in and ordered the Deco S7 a couple of weeks ago and it's been great so far. We have Virgin broadband and it was forever dropping out when multiple devices were connected. Not had a single issue since setting these up. I'd recommend, especially at the current price.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Dual-B ... 0105&psc=1
Wow, that's cheaper than the inferior 5 at my link! Great deal.
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:09 pm
by ClaretAL
Great info guys, but before i pres the button on these what is the difference between them both please and which do you recommend?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Dual-B ... 30105&th=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0041JNUAI/ ... s9dHJ1ZQ==
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:44 pm
by Fretters
From a quick glance, the second link offers slightly more coverage, but the first one should be more than good enough.
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:06 pm
by Philss_99
Has anyone got the Amazon Eero system fitted ? and if so is it any good.
I am thinking of fitting the 5 system mesh
https://www.amazon.co.uk/amazon-eero-6/ ... r=8-1&th=1
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:25 pm
by PaintYorkClaretnBlue
Another vote for Deco, had it for a while now and it does the job very well.
Re: Wi-Fi Mesh Systems
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:03 pm
by JohnMcGreal
The Deco gear is very good but if you're looking to save a few quid I know a few people who've had good results with these:
https://amzn.eu/d/9MR5iAA
