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Tenda Nova MW3 Mesh Wi-Fi (2-Pack) $69.36 + Delivery @ Harris Technology

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Tenda Nova MW3 Mesh Wi-Fi (2-Pack) $69.36 + Delivery @ Harris Technology
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choofa on 24/07/2020 - 14:48 ht.com.au (2618 clicks)
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Tenda Nova MW3 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh WiFi System (2 - PAck). Works with most IoT devic…

Total home coverage: powered by proprietary real mesh Technology
Works with Alexa: Tenda mesh Wi-Fi System works with Alexa, the Google Assistant, streaming devices and advanced appliances
Connect 90 devices: mesh Wi-Fi lets you Link up to 90 wireless devices to your high-speed network while maintaining optimum conditions
Use Tenda Wi-Fi App: to manage your Nova mesh Wi-Fi network from anywhere
Easy set-up & install: Nova mesh-Wi-Fi nodes cover over 2000 sq. Ft and are equipped with an LED range/positioning indicator

Default price has increased from $69 to $74 now…
And dropped back to $69 again (thanks jayhwilliams)
Price pre-coupon is now $79.36
$10 off purchases over $50 store wide with coupon EDM10OFFJ

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  • stratbargain on 24/07/2020 - 14:58
    +4

    A good entry level mesh kit. Just be aware that the wan/lan ports are 100mb not gigabit

    • chakel on 24/07/2020 - 15:01
      +3

      I wish I knew what that meant!

      • jv on 24/07/2020 - 15:02
        +8

        It means they are 10 times slower than most other routers, but it you didn't know that, it probably wont make much difference anyway…

        They are fine for streaming netflix though.

        • MangoUbe on 24/07/2020 - 23:42

          but max internet speed is 100mbps anyway?

          • jv on 25/07/2020 - 00:03
            +4

            @MangoUbe: You are creating a local network too… Some people like to copy files between computers and file servers. You don't want to be limited to 100mbps when you can get 1000 mbps.

            NBN speeds can go a lot higher than 100Mbps anyway… You can get up to 1000/50….

      • stratbargain on 24/07/2020 - 15:03
        +2

        It means the most you'll get copying a file from a wired server to a wireless device going through this is going to be ~10MB a second. Which is pretty damn slow when you're trying to copy large files across the network.

        The MW6 units support gigabit so ~100MB a second.

        But for browsing internet etc they are fine.

        • chkz84 on 28/07/2020 - 22:36

          @stratbargain I am looking for an average to mid-range mesh for my house, would you recommend me another one? I am not planning to copy files across on the network but high-speed internet and streaming is a priority. Under $200.

          Can you or someone recommend?

          • stratbargain on 29/07/2020 - 06:28
            +1

            @chkz84: They are fine for streaming and up to 100mbit internet. Otherwise two MW6 units may be preferred

          • Twix on 29/07/2020 - 11:10
            +2

            @chkz84: Deco M5 by TP-Link.

            • chkz84 on 29/07/2020 - 12:15
              +1

              @Twix: @Twix: I will look into it. Thank you! :)

    • ocoolio on 24/07/2020 - 15:20
      +2

      It's so strange that anything in 2020 comes with a 100mb ethernet connection. I can't believe that the price difference of the chip justifies it.

      • Clear on 24/07/2020 - 15:47

        2018* but still it wouldn't have even saved them much money in manufacturing costs either. I guess that's why they have the MW6.

      • Rochie on 24/07/2020 - 16:18
        +9

        Matches our flashy future proof FTTN connections.

  • Lone star on 24/07/2020 - 14:58

    Does anyone use these? Are they any good?

    • jv on 24/07/2020 - 15:03
      +8

      Yes, very good and reliable.

      I set some up for someone late last year and they haven't missed a beat. Excellent coverage too.

      • Lone star on 24/07/2020 - 15:07

        Do they work as a single unit or does it only work in pairs?

        • jv on 24/07/2020 - 15:26
          +8

          Yep. You just set up the first one as the primary node, connected to the modem or NBN router.

          Then you can add more secondary points via the app… It's easy.

          All nodes are identical, which means there's no real concept of primary or secondary. It depends which one you setup first.

          Here's the documentation…

      • prime47 on 24/07/2020 - 15:34

        Curious to know, if you do a speed test, do you get same mpbs compare to connected to your router (wifi)? (Assuming there are two network at your home, one is main router(wifi) and other is Tenda)
        Reason i am saying is I got those MW6 deal came few weeks ago and when I have got those setup, connecting to to those via iphone was getting 1/3rd of the speed (test) compare to connected to my main router wifi.

        • jv on 24/07/2020 - 15:37

          connecting to to those via iphone was getting 1/3rd of the speed (test) compare to connected to my main router wifi.

          That doesn't sound right…

          Last time I tested was the MW3 on a 25Mbps connection and ookla gave me just over 22Mbps.

          • prime47 on 24/07/2020 - 15:41

            @jv: I know, right! I am on a 100 Mbps pack and can't complain getting around 85 Mbps. But with Tenda, it's strange. Couldn't figure out anything plus for some reason didn't like being on a two network at home ( I could turn off wifi on main router), so returned it :D

            Planning to get a Nighthawk and done with it.

          • Lone star on 24/07/2020 - 17:24

            @jv: Hello Mr Jv. Is MW6 model worth the extra bucks?

            • jv on 24/07/2020 - 17:27

              @Lone star: Depends if you need gigabit ethernet or MU-MIMO.

              If you don't have too many users and don't need to transfer very large files across your network frequently, probably not…

              • [Deactivated] on 24/07/2020 - 17:42
                -3

                @jv: Wrong

                • Void on 24/07/2020 - 17:51

                  @[Deactivated]: Yeah if internet reaches 250Mbps at reasonable prices, which I think will happen in the next 5 years, you're screwed.

                  • jkim on 24/07/2020 - 18:56
                    -3

                    @Void: lol… we only JUST got 100 when?
                    250Mbps in Australia is another 15 years away, unlike the rest of the world on 10Gbps already… Well… Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, etc…

                    • Void on 24/07/2020 - 18:57
                      +1

                      @jkim: We got 100Mbps about 4 years ago…

                      250Mbps is already possible on many FTTP connections but it's at a high price. HFC connections even already have Gigabit.

                      • jkim on 24/07/2020 - 18:59
                        -2

                        @Void: Show me a single residential plan anywhere with that.
                        Business plans don't count, since businesses had T1 when the fastest homes were on 9600, and had 100/100 when residential had 8/1.

                        Yes, we got 100 4 years ago, and that's exactly my point.
                        We got 100 4 years ago when Korea/Japan/Thailand,etc on my list got it back in 2001-2003.

                        We are about 15 years behind.

                        • Void on 24/07/2020 - 19:01

                          @jkim: Aussie Broadband offer these plans, the Ultra fast one does not state a download speed because I doubt it will actually be able to saturate the gigabit speeds.

                          • jkim on 24/07/2020 - 20:41

                            @Void: So they have… colour me surprised.

                          • Twix on 25/07/2020 - 11:40

                            @Void: Given the ultra fast plan is a few months old there is not enough data to give an average download speed.

                            Speedtests are consistently 920-950 Mbps even during peak periods.

                            • Void on 25/07/2020 - 11:42

                              @Twix: Wow that's quite impressive, I guess it's because the speeds aren't very popular due to pricing.

                              • Twix on 25/07/2020 - 11:49

                                @Void: Surprisingly quite the opposite. The last numbers from June Aussie BB said they managed to get over 4800 customers on 250 & 1000 Mbps.

                                • Void on 25/07/2020 - 11:52

                                  @Twix: That's a lot. How would they convince customers to pay for almost a second internet plan for diminishing returns? I don't know what the average user would be doing with 250Mbit, most people stream their shows.

                                  • Twix on 25/07/2020 - 12:03

                                    @Void: Yeah there not the average user. They would be power users, content creators, gamers, video & music producers.

                      • lunartemis on 01/08/2020 - 13:07

                        @Void: Opticomm is now offering 1,000Mbps plan for $149 per month:
                        https://leaptel.com.au/opticomm/?fbclid=IwAR2QwXOtWNZfhT3nbY…

                    • entropysbane on 25/07/2020 - 09:12

                      @jkim: $129 a month on ABB right now.
                      (Not worth it for 95% of the population tbh. Can’t really notice much diff if it is usually just several Netflix streams like most people) You have to be doing a lot of big files to need it.. There is an even faster speed at $149 (up to 1000Mbps but they don’t promise that) but for me would be a waste of $.

                      Went back to $89 100 Mbps for our five person household.
                      In fact for a typical two person household (OK not gamers or those with a burning need for a massive collection of Linux distros) 50 Mbps would do and can buy pizza chips and drinks with the savings.

                    • Xizor on 25/07/2020 - 11:33

                      @jkim: Telstra and Optus have had 100mbps on cable for about a decade give or take. Sure not everyone could get it, but many could.

              • Lone star on 24/07/2020 - 17:54

                @jv: Ok what do you think. My parents in law are living next door to their daughter's house. My parents use their daughter's internet. Both houses are single storey. Currently I have installed for them Netgear WN3500RP. However almost all the time the 5GHz light is red, but in last 2 weeks also the 2.4GHz light also turns red quite frequently. You think a mesh setup is a better option?

          • zemphism on 25/07/2020 - 07:58

            @jv: You didn’t need to put “rd” at the end of 1/3

            • jv on 25/07/2020 - 08:06

              @zemphism: No, I live in an “ave”, not a “rd”.

    • ballistykx on 24/07/2020 - 15:04

      I use the mw6 and they're very good but also has very basic settings if you like to have more or less settings.

    • Heybargain on 24/07/2020 - 15:24

      Yes. Set these up for my parents (3 pack) and a MW6 for myself. They're very good.

    • Ok computer on 24/07/2020 - 20:30

      Yes, installed today.
      Got through the double brick wall.
      Where Ethernet over power, and multiple range extenders have given average to poor results

      • Lone star on 24/07/2020 - 20:48

        Hi. By other means a mesh system would work better than a wifi extender, even between 2 houses next to one another?

        • Ok computer on 24/07/2020 - 21:02

          Guess so, my nearest neighbor is around 400 metres away.
          But I did notice I can pick up signal in the tractor shed now

  • mbck on 24/07/2020 - 14:59

    Wow this is cheap for no nonsense good working wifi.

  • fantoo on 24/07/2020 - 15:05
    +1

    Getting $64 even after the promo code.
    What Am I missing ?
    plus $10 delivery charge

    • jv on 24/07/2020 - 15:06
      +2

      What Am I missing ?

      this…

      Default price has increased from $69 to $74 now…

      • fantoo on 24/07/2020 - 15:06

        Thanks jv

        Op needs to update price in title then

        • ModeratorRichardL on 24/07/2020 - 15:11

          OP has updated the price in the title.

          Use the coupon code for the $10 off.

  • gankmeplz on 24/07/2020 - 15:12

    Do these experience dropouts or performance issues ? Or am I safer going with ASUS ?

    • jv on 24/07/2020 - 15:14

      I haven't noticed any.

      • gankmeplz on 24/07/2020 - 15:21

        thanks for your reply

    • tpopi on 24/07/2020 - 15:16

      MW6 has been rock solid for me

      • gankmeplz on 24/07/2020 - 15:21

        thanks for your reply

  • tpopi on 24/07/2020 - 15:12

    I have the MW6 3 pack from the last deal - been running great for the past month. I have it in bridge mode (already have a router) - the only annoying thing (apart from basic settings only) is that the Tenda app keeps giving me "Disconnected from Router" messages, although the app seems to work ok

    • jv on 24/07/2020 - 15:15

      is that the Tenda app keeps giving me "Disconnected from Router" messages, although the app seems to work ok

      I access it remotely most of the time and have never seen that message. I'm using the iOS version.

      • tpopi on 24/07/2020 - 15:32

        I'm using the iOS version - I haven't tested it remotely, this is happening locally.

    • pdtmathieson on 24/07/2020 - 15:27

      To save me looking it up, do these units as bridges provide the same network as the base router?

      • jv on 24/07/2020 - 15:34

        You use these as your router…

  • newsanzang on 24/07/2020 - 15:20
    +1

    Does the TP-Link Deco M5 work better than this? Worth the extra money and waiting time?

    • Twix on 24/07/2020 - 15:33
      +2

      The Deco M5 comes with a beefier CPU & more RAM to handle more connected devices at one time & has more powerful wifi radios.

      Deco M5
      1000 Mbps WAN & LAN.
      Quad-core processor @ 638MHz & 256MB of RAM.
      Dual band AC1300 with 4 antennas on each node.
      VLAN 802.1q support.

      Nova MW3
      100 Mbps WAN & LAN.
      Single-core processor @ 600MHz & 64MB of RAM.
      Dual band AC1200 with 2 antennas on each node.
      No VLAN 802.1q support.

      • jv on 24/07/2020 - 15:34

        The Deco M5 comes with a beefier CPU & more RAM and much higher price…

        fixed…

        • Twix on 24/07/2020 - 15:39

          You have to factor in connection speed & choice of ISP. VLAN 802.1q support is required for TPG & iinet.

          • jv on 24/07/2020 - 15:41

            @Twix: My folks just want VOIP and basic streaming. They don't care about that stuff as long as everything works. The MW3 has been as reliable as anything else I could have installed. It hasn't missed a beat.

            • Twix on 24/07/2020 - 15:46
              +2

              @jv: Good for them. Less IT support calls to jv :-)

              Everyone's use case is different.

      • newsanzang on 24/07/2020 - 15:51
        +1

        Thanks mate. Very good info.

    • tpopi on 24/07/2020 - 15:37

      I've read good things about both - was a price decision for me and didn't need router features

    • gankmeplz on 24/07/2020 - 15:53

      i used to have one of the popular W8XXX series TP Link routers which had a lot of reliability issues and i don't think ill ever go TP-Link ever again.

      Asus AC-68U is probably the most rock solid WiFi Router i've used.

      • Droz on 24/07/2020 - 16:23

        Interesting - my previous experience with TP Link's WDR4300 was so incredible I'd keep buying their stuff forever!

        It's still going to this day, which is pretty crazy when you think about it - 8 years of 24/7 operation.

        Replaced by this Tenda mesh because the TP-Link doesn't have the range to cover my new place.

      • Ok computer on 24/07/2020 - 21:13

        Yeh, I bought a TP router and used as a bridge, it was soooo patchy and intermittent.

        Also tried a TP Link range extender, this failed after around 6 months, and kept dropping out.

        Replaced with $12 xioami repeater which I have just swapped out for this system. ( The Ethernet over power was a complete fail, due to the electrical wiring. I was gonna rewire the power circuits on the MCBs as I have multiple cables on each breaker, this would have required all the BS associated changing neutrals on the RCDs so never got done.)

        So guess over the last four years I have spent close to $500 and countless hours trying to get coverage that this $63 provides.

      • Xizor on 25/07/2020 - 11:43

        Like anything these days. Brands only mean so much, models mean everything. I've been using TP-Link modems/routers (and others) for over a decade. By far and away the least hassle has for me was Billion and TP-Link models. But thats not to say other models are not trouble. In particular the the TP-Link C/D9 and C3150v2 have been brilliant and im still using the latter. Personally I'm holding out moving to mesh for a TP-Link Deco M9 / Netgear RBK50, or similar higher performance option is available at a good price. Missed the boat on some ripper deals last year.

  • whapkaplit on 24/07/2020 - 16:17

    I literally just finished setting up my Deco E3s that cost $40 more, drat.

  • no not me on 24/07/2020 - 16:19
    +2

    Posting this again from a previous thread:

    I’d fork out the extra and not buy a Chinese router. Tenda have previously been known to host backdoors in their routers: http://www.devttys0.com/2013/10/from-china-with-love/. I think it’d be stupid to trust all of your internet traffic running through these folks.

    • donamique on 24/07/2020 - 16:35

      Any routers not made there?

      • Twix on 24/07/2020 - 17:41

        Nest wifi is made in Vietnam.

        • donamique on 24/07/2020 - 17:42

          And people trust their government more?

          • Twix on 24/07/2020 - 17:44

            @donamique: It's to get around US tariffs.

            • donamique on 24/07/2020 - 18:21

              @Twix: Oh I thought the topic was backdoors in routers… lol

      • kranix on 24/07/2020 - 19:05

        Netgear stuff have never let me down over many years. Right now I've got an Orbi system and an access point. Worth the money and peace of mind.

    • gankmeplz on 24/07/2020 - 17:23

      isnt everything made in China ? I guess you could argue the software is not coded in china would broaden the options available ?

      • Twix on 24/07/2020 - 17:39

        Most network gear is made in China.

        There are manufactures that have moved production to Thailand, Vietnam & Indonesia to get around US tariffs.

    • El Psy Kongroo on 24/07/2020 - 21:20

      No worries, mate. The CIA (maybe NSA too, etc) are monitoring the CCP. I'm more scared of the CIA, NSA, etc than the CCP. Don't wanna end up in someplace like Guantanamo Bay.

      • Xizor on 25/07/2020 - 12:07
        +1

        My view is we should be more worried (and interested) about what we don't know than what we do, whether it's the US or CCP. I think there is ample evidence out there now both from uncovering activities and defectors to indicate the CCP clearly do have anywhere near as many burdens or challenges as western nations do when it comes these sort of nefarious activities. They are not exactly shy of making people disappear either and have a fair few detention camps(and re-education camps) of their own. Interesting times we live in though. In a way i feel this may be looked back on as as a time similar to the 1930s… guess time will tell!

        • El Psy Kongroo on 25/07/2020 - 20:06

          This 'making people disappear' thing happens in many countries, not just China. Kinda reminds me of a book called 'Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins.' I mean, obviously the difference in this case is that the CIA agents / US military personnel 'vanish' (get away) after killing their targets. They're just using different tricks / methods but same basic principle. Also, Guantanamo Bay is only one publicly-known torture camp, I'm sure The US Army and allied forces have more interrogation / torture camps like that someplace else. They are no Saints. Far from it. This world is built on lies, full of hypocrites and double standards.

  • JoKing on 24/07/2020 - 16:26

    Complete network noob here, been looking at getting something like this for my parents as their room is a long way away from the modem. I was thinking I'd have to try and find a good deal on the Google Mesh, but this is much more affordable.

    Does this replace the modem/router they have and then adds another access point somewhere in the house (and as such extending the range) or do these two connect to the existing modem/router and then you can place them in 2 spots around the house to extend the range?

    I just saw mention of it being used with and without a router in the comments further up^^

    • Lukian on 24/07/2020 - 16:35

      (without cabling)
      For highest performance: The modem/router with wifi sits at the most central spot in the house and one of those goes either side of it. Or the router's wifi is disabled and this becomes the primary wifi right next to the router.
      For most distance: You can string two along, but there's no tri-band for backchannel on these, so speeds will be further reduced (which is probably fine for most household use with 100-200mbit internet access).

      • Twix on 24/07/2020 - 17:24

        Most households are on 50Mbps. At this stage 200Mbps or more is not common & the Nova MW3 WAN port is limited at 100Mbps.

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