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TP-Link Deco X20 AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System 2 Pack $200, 3 Pack $273 + Delivery @ The Good Guys Commercial (Membership Required)

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TP-Link Deco X20 AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System 2 Pack $200, 3 Pack $273 + Delivery @ The Good Guys Commercial (Membership Required)
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Historical low prices for the TP-LINK AX1800 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System. The 2-Pack normally retails for $299 and 3-Pack normally $449.

Previously posted for $224 / $303 so it is roughly a further 10% price decrease.

2-Pack Router Sold out currently. May be restocked later.

3-Pack router

  • Faster Connections: Wi-Fi 6 speeds up to 1,800 Mbps—1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz; Total Security: WPA3 encryption and TP-Link HomeCare
  • Connect More Devices: OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology quadruple capacity to enable simultaneous transmission to more devices. System requirements: Android 4.4 or later and iOS 9.0 or later
  • Boosted Seamless Coverage: Achieve seamless whole home coverage with a clearer and stronger whole home Wi-Fi signal generated by Wi-Fi 6
  • Ultra-Low Latency: Greater reduction in latency enables more responsive gaming and video chatting
  • Total Security: WPA3 encryption and TP-Link HomeShield provide personalized features, including Parental Controls, Antivirus, and Quality of Service (QoS) to ensure a safer online experience
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  • ironpaw on 03/11/2022 - 11:47

    Can I use these in conjunction with my Archer AX11000 for mesh network?

    • scrimshaw on 03/11/2022 - 11:49

      At least one of your DECO units will need to be hooked up via ethernet. They won't work wirelessly with your Archer router.

      https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/stories/detail/1322

      OneMesh™ and Deco Mesh are two whole home mesh Wi-Fi solutions provided by TP-Link. Though both support mesh networks, they are used by different products and are not compatible with each other

      • ironpaw on 03/11/2022 - 11:59

        ahh ok. I've got Eth ports around the house, that's not an issue. Right now I've got 2 other routers in AP mode…just wondering if switching to mesh will provide a more "seamless" experience. However if Deco Mesh and Onemesh is not compatible, I'd think I'll still have similar issues when switching between the AX11000 router and the deco units?

        • GunnerMcDagget on 03/11/2022 - 12:08
          +1

          Yeah, you'll get the same problem as the Onemesh units will operate as one network and the Deco Mesh units will operate as another network. You can give them both the same SSID and Password, but it won't autoswitch. So if you connect to your AX router then you won't switch to the Deco's unless you get out of range of the AX router and lose signal.

    • Twix on 03/11/2022 - 11:57
      +1

      Nope Deco won't create a mesh network with the Archer series.

  • OZBsince2018 on 03/11/2022 - 12:03
    +6

    The recent update to Deco mobile App gives so much parental control in terms of content and screen times. Good for those with young kids, who need some parental supervision.

    • McFly on 03/11/2022 - 13:02

      New app looks good, but when I go to updates it says "unable to check for update" - never had that before. Do you get that?

      Edit: Looks like TP-Link update servers are down, it's the same from the web interface.

      • OZBsince2018 on 03/11/2022 - 13:15

        For me it is working fine. I can check the updates successfully and get below message:

        “Your Deco Home Wi-Fi System is currently up-to-date. Enjoy!”

        May be try to restart your Deco.

    • dammit on 03/11/2022 - 18:00

      I've been using the deco m5 and hasn't been brilliant for parental control features, somehow I want to be able to pool devices so different device gets 1 hr limit per day, eg. kid mobile phone max 1hr, nintendo switch max 1hr, separately for one kid, and then a different allowance/group of devices for older kid… is that possible?

      • OZBsince2018 on 04/11/2022 - 01:46

        Yes, you can create groups and add devices to those groups and assign time limits to groups.

  • gadgetguy on 03/11/2022 - 12:04

    The Deco XE75 is the one to go for if your budget will stretch:

    https://www.thegoodguyscommercial.com.au/tp-link-axe5400-tri…

    • Dandaman21 on 03/11/2022 - 12:09

      Pretty significant price jump. Worth it?

      • gadgetguy on 03/11/2022 - 12:16
        +2

        AX5400 versus 1800, extra band, many positive reviews on YouTube. Check out the extra bandwidth this guy got:

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa59m4GLWkc&t=331s

        Worth watching the video and there are many others. Note this particular review covers the X75 "Pro" - only difference is one 2.5Gb ethernet port.

        This review covers X75, X20 and many others:

        https://youtu.be/DanS5syFG7g

        • Dandaman21 on 03/11/2022 - 14:54

          Thanks! :)

        • nosrad on 04/11/2022 - 07:24

          But the question is whether it is worth double the price though? What do people think?

          • psyren89 on 04/11/2022 - 11:32
            +1

            @nosrad: I bought the 3 pack of the XE75 - it's over 33% cheaper than everywhere else, plus I was sort of eyeballing a mesh system to replace my single access point (TP-Link EAP245 v1).

            Given it's got pretty bleeding edge tech (compared to the X20), it's unlikely I'll have to replace it for some time. It's definitely overkill for my needs, though.

            • CVonC on 04/11/2022 - 14:57

              @psyren89:

              I bought the 3 pack of the XE75 - it's over 33% cheaper than everywhere else

              How much?

          • gadgetguy on 04/11/2022 - 14:55
            +1

            @nosrad: I encourage you to check the videos above, then you can decide.

            Also:

            https://www.tp-link.com/au/compare/?typeId=5700&productIds=5…

          • TheKLocker on 05/11/2022 - 09:43
            +1

            @nosrad: WiFi 6E uses a new frequency band that has been approved for WiFi use that is higher frequency and therefore faster but with less penetration.

            Only WiFi 6E compatible devices will be able to take advantage of the new 6Ghz band and only when they're close ish to the router because of the low penetration.

            So far there's very few devices that are compatible but you can expect more in the future.

            If your mesh nodes are using wireless backhaul ie they're not connected to the main router via Ethernet cable, then there will likely be no benefit in the 6E capabilities of the remote nodes because network traffic will bottleneck at the slower connection back to the main router unless they're placed very close together.

            Also, if your internet connection is slower than about 500Mbps then there won't be many benefits unless you have a specific local need on your network, like transferring large files between your devices at home or maybe streaming games to a high end VR headset in the future.

            In summary, if your internet connection is very fast (500Mbps+) and you can connect all the mesh nodes via Cat6 Ethernet cable and you intend on buying high end phones and other devices that you won't connect via Ethernet cable, then these might be worth it.

            • gadgetguy on 05/11/2022 - 09:49

              @TheKLocker: You can use the 6E band for wireless backhaul.

              • TheKLocker on 05/11/2022 - 09:51

                @gadgetguy: Yeah, that's what I meant when I said 'unless they're placed close together' but it's just not practical to do it that way for most people.

                • gadgetguy on 05/11/2022 - 09:53

                  @TheKLocker: Not sure why you say they need to be placed closed together. The video i posted clearly showed a large improvement in bandwidth using the 6E backhaul. None of the reviews talked about placing them close together.

                  • TheKLocker on 05/11/2022 - 10:01

                    @gadgetguy: The 6E 6Ghz band has lower penetration because it cycles more times as it travels through solid materials and loses energy, this means that if the nodes are close they can effectively use 6Ghz backhaul but if you're trying to cover a larger area in WiFi and place the mesh nodes further away with a couple of walls in between, 5Ghz will likely end up faster and will bottleneck the connection.

                    I haven't tested these myself yet because I haven't had a use case but if you say that the penetration is better than I'm suggesting then I'll be happy to hear it.

                    • gadgetguy on 05/11/2022 - 11:00

                      @TheKLocker: It's never been mentioned as an issue in at least 8 reviews I've watched.

                      • TheKLocker on 05/11/2022 - 11:07

                        @gadgetguy: I'm not sure it's an issue as such, just a physical property of radio waves and something to be aware of when setting up.

                        Hopefully I'll get a chance to install these myself and run my own tests but they're just not worth it for most people for the reasons stated already.

                        I'm not poo pooing 6E, it's a big deal for some specific applications and Ethernet backhaul is always better if you can manage it.

                      • nosrad on 05/11/2022 - 11:19

                        @gadgetguy: I can’t add those to my cart. It returns an error.

      • psyren89 on 08/11/2022 - 15:43

        Just to jump in on this chain with my intended setup, I'm planning to replace a single AP (EAP245) with these three relatively evenly spaced through my house, all using ethernet backhaul.

  • gguu on 03/11/2022 - 12:05

    Is this the same model?
    https://www.amazon.com/Mesh-Wifi-6-Router-System/dp/B08D5X9G…

    • gadgetguy on 03/11/2022 - 12:06

      You realise that's the US site, right?

      • gguu on 03/11/2022 - 12:08

        Oh, sorry, had VPN on US.

        I was about to buy it :)

        • gguu on 03/11/2022 - 12:14
          -2

          Amazon AU applied "Australia tax" doubling the price :(

  • 87percent on 03/11/2022 - 12:07

    By any chance, has anyone gone from Google Wifi to this model, and seen any improvements?

    • OZBsince2018 on 03/11/2022 - 12:12

      I moved from Google Wifi to Deco X60. Not much improvement, but my reasoning to move was to have more parental control options that Deco offers.

    • Illtemperedseabass on 03/11/2022 - 12:14

      I did exactly this but mine all have wired backhaul so can’t comment on how well they work as a wifi mesh. I do think that the wifi was improved at the edge of reception

  • GunnerMcDagget on 03/11/2022 - 12:11
    +1

    I was recently thinking about getting these but ended up settling on the X68. More expensive, but it's tri-band and it has a dedicated 5ghz channel for backhaul. The X20's don't have a dedicated wireless backhaul channel so that can affect the speed of the satellites unless you physically wire them via ethernet.

  • Pegadeals on 03/11/2022 - 12:12

    Bought one thanks!

    Anyone who owes this, do I just need to hook one of the router in the 3 set to the Nbn box and set up the 2 meshes around the house and it'll work?

    • OZBsince2018 on 03/11/2022 - 12:12
      +3

      Correct.

    • Slo20 on 03/11/2022 - 12:15
      +4

      I have the deco M5’s and that’s correct. I have one Deco plugged into nbn box with Ethernet and then other 2 connect to that one via wifi to create the mesh.

    • mrgeckoz on 03/11/2022 - 13:52

      Yep.
      I have the 3rd Deco connected to the 2nd Deco, as the main Deco is in the front of the house, and I didn’t bother to add a port somewhere in the middle of the house.
      In the latest firmware update, you can manually select which node to connect to for each node.

  • DaaC on 03/11/2022 - 12:19

    Will this be good for FTTN AussieBroadband?

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 03/11/2022 - 12:27
      +1

      You will need a modem aswell for FTTN.

      • DaaC on 03/11/2022 - 12:32

        Thank you. Is this Netcomm NF18ACV a modem router, right? So Deco X20 should be fine to maximise wifi signal?

        • mastablasta on 03/11/2022 - 12:57

          Yes.

        • Googscn on 03/11/2022 - 12:58
          +1

          Better to go with Deco X20-DSL, so that you can manage them in one app and mesh them. Using this setup at home now. 700sqm block with NBN100 FTTN, minimum Wi-Fi download rate is around 25Mbps.

          • TheKLocker on 05/11/2022 - 10:06

            @Googscn: I've installed a Deco DSL and the WiFi range was much lower than the X20, I only have one data point so it could have been faulty somehow but I won't install them again, I always use the ISP modem in bridge mode or with the Deco in the DMZ now.

        • dazweeja on 03/11/2022 - 13:43

          I installed a Deco X20-DSL with a Deco X20 2-pack and it works well.

  • rainbowyen on 03/11/2022 - 12:32

    Seems like AX1800 doesn't support back-hul

    • McFly on 03/11/2022 - 13:04
      +1

      Are you referring to tri-band?
      Because it certainly supports ethernet backhaul.

  • Schumi5 on 03/11/2022 - 12:44

    Have fttc nbn connection, assume one would connect to the standards issued nbn box from the wall via ethernet, and the other goes in another room in the house.

    I don't need the active home phone for anything so didn't really want to get an AIO modem/router

    • Twix on 03/11/2022 - 12:50
      +1

      Yeah plug in a Deco to the nbn NCD.

  • BlueyDad on 03/11/2022 - 12:58

    Does this work with Telstra modem 3?

    • McFly on 03/11/2022 - 13:01

      It works with any router with an ethernet port.

  • clot10 on 03/11/2022 - 13:09

    I bought the eero 6 +, is this better?

    • McFly on 03/11/2022 - 13:15

      No, that's more like eg. a Deco X55.

  • whyisave on 03/11/2022 - 13:46

    Does this Deco set up or use rely
    on any cloud-based activation or connection?

    • McFly on 03/11/2022 - 14:45
      +1

      Yes

  • booboo on 03/11/2022 - 13:46

    Thanks OP, got one. Seems better value than the M5 for a little bit more. Was considering the one with its own wifi backhaul channel but couldn't justify double the price

  • edfoo on 03/11/2022 - 14:24

    Currently running the Deco M5 three nodes to AussieBroandband NBN FTTC on 50/20 plan, will this improve the home WiFi speed significantly?

    • mrgeckoz on 03/11/2022 - 14:41
      +2

      If you’re already getting full speed in every corner of the house then no.
      But this will improve local/LAN speeds and Wi-Fi coverage.

      • edfoo on 03/11/2022 - 15:01

        Cool thanks, I will stick to my working M5.

    • mastablasta on 03/11/2022 - 14:53
      +1

      I concur with mrgeckoz - only get it if your LAN speeds need improving.

  • unswrepping on 03/11/2022 - 14:42

    Can anyone comment on whether its better to buy this or spend extra for the Google Nest Wifi?

    Have TPG Modem and NBN for reference

    Very confused

    • McFly on 03/11/2022 - 14:47

      This is much better than the old Nest WiFi.

      • unswrepping on 03/11/2022 - 14:54

        Sorry could you explain?

        I think there is a new version out for the Nest Wifi, was looking at their pack which is around $500

        • McFly on 03/11/2022 - 19:24

          That's the Nest WiFi Pro - which isn't out here yet. Where are you getting $500 from? Grey import?
          It has Matter and 6E which may or may not be useful in the future, otherwise it looks similar to this.
          Not as good and certainly not worth two and a half times the price IMHO.

    • mastablasta on 03/11/2022 - 14:54

      Save the money and get the Deco

  • ozvictor on 03/11/2022 - 15:09

    Bought one, Wi-Fi 6 is what I am looking for. Thanks

  • CVonC on 03/11/2022 - 15:39

    Can someone with TGGC check the price of a 3-pack Deco x68 please?

    • ozvictor on 03/11/2022 - 15:58
      +2

      I can’t find it, maybe they don’t stock it

  • preasm14 on 03/11/2022 - 16:49

    How this compare to D-Link COVR X1872? I planning to buy the D-Lik at it has 4 GB ports on each node.

  • Make it so on 03/11/2022 - 16:58

    I am interested to know whether people really experience improved bandwidths with this. I can't help but wonder whether the fact that the nodes need to be connected by WiFi themselves, that a fair bit of backhaul bandwidth would be lost. Is this much different from a range extender? I've been wondering whether I need to get mesh with a powerline backhaul.

    We don't even have a large house (brick walls though), but in the corners, the 5GHz is quite weak, while the 2.4GHz is unstable due to interference. That's despite having a tri-band AC router. Not sure if AX would improve it.

    • CVonC on 03/11/2022 - 20:07

      That's despite having a tri-band AC router.

      Which one?

      • Make it so on 03/11/2022 - 20:26

        A Linksys EA9200. Perhaps not the best router, but it was cheap :)

    • TheKLocker on 05/11/2022 - 10:17
      +1

      The bandwidth from a Deco X20 to a single device is massive, I can't remember what I tested it at but it was better than than my Ubiquiti U6 lite. Bandwidth to multiple devices is much harder to test.

      Nodes don't have to be connected via wireless backhaul, they can connect via Ethernet which eliminates backhaul bottlenecking.

      If they use wireless backhaul on a dual band system then you'll lose some bandwidth but WiFi 6 is good at that.

      They're much better than a range extender because they allow roaming between nodes.

      Ethernet over powerline is hit and miss and is hard to predict if it will work at all, my Netgear 1Gbps rated model tops out at 300 Mbps when they're plugged in right next to each other, I only use them as a last resort.

      • Make it so on 05/11/2022 - 11:14

        Thanks, that's helpful.
        My triband router doesn't even handle swapping between its own 5GHz bands. It breaks the connection.

  • dammit on 03/11/2022 - 18:02

    I've got a 3 pack of M5 Deco's but looking to replace given it doesn't cover the entire house (double brick) and granny flat, and planning to wire ethernet to granny flat - if I ever want to AirBNB in the future I want the occupant to have really fast internet - will this suffice (3 pack) or should I get a tri band??

    Also hoping to upgrade the parental controls compared to the M5!

    • McFly on 03/11/2022 - 18:27

      Running ethernet is always the best way to increase speed. It's not going to make much difference what's on the granny flat end.
      I also have double brick (and double concrete floors) and found I needed 4 or 5 APs for full coverage. Just add on one or 2 X20s and see how you go.

      • dammit on 03/11/2022 - 18:28

        might get the 3 pack X20s in this deal and then wire ethernet wherever possible, assuming I can do it from each device to the next hopefully, and then put the M5s in the backyard or give to the old folks or something..

    • mrgeckoz on 03/11/2022 - 21:53

      Super host! Haha!
      If you buy this set, use it as primary nodes, then use m5 in your granny house and other corners.
      All Decos are compatible and can be set up under the same mesh network.
      Alternatively, buy another set of m5 should do the same job.

  • XucCac on 03/11/2022 - 22:16

    Just some info from previous post about this model.
    I picked up a set of 3 x20 today at the good guys bankstown nsw store.
    I got Version 2 printed in box n device.
    Has Free homecare , dont no where to see the processor it has.

    ——-
    “SpamMeNotInOz on 29/04/2022 - 14:00
    +9
    Yes, 90% of the TCP packets shoudn't see the processor, but here is a comparison between versions.
    Most retailers specify v2 stats but you will likely receive v4. Key difference is you won't get the free anti-virus that was included with HomeCare.

    Version
    v1 Free HomeCare & 1.0 Ghz Quad Core CPU
    v1.2 Free HomeCare & 1.0 Ghz Dual Core CPU
    v2 Free HomeCare & 1.5 Ghz Quad Core CPU
    v4 Paid HomeShield & 1.0 Ghz Dual Core CPU

    PS: These are good units, they support WiFi6 wired backhaul.
    You can disable\enable the different bands for Guest and Main networks, with the option of not isolating guest.
    If you don't need guest, this allows you to have separate SSIDs for each band.
    You can disable mesh per device.
    Find this more compatible with devices, meaning client will likely connect to the closest node.”

  • LolwutMikka on 03/11/2022 - 23:10

    Will this help with strengthening the WiFi in my apartment with solid brick walls?

    • XucCac on 04/11/2022 - 07:31

      Yes.. i use 2 mesh units in my 134m2 apartment
      Max coverage everywhere even outside podium n hallways. Place one on each end.

  • bee200sx on 04/11/2022 - 04:01

    Might be a bit off topic here, but can anyone tell me the difference between Deco X50 and Deco X60? Both AX3000 and support wired backhaul. Only difference I can see is the X50 have 3 ethernet ports vs X60 2 ethernet ports. Which is better?

    • xazark on 04/11/2022 - 12:33

      I am looking at the X50 too as I would like the 3 ethernet ports as I have 3 locations in my house that could use multiple ethernet connected devices instead of relying on the wireless.

    • McFly on 04/11/2022 - 13:46

      Yes, they are very similar, don't think there's much difference. The X50 (or X55) is the newer version of the X60.
      Now if anyone can tell me the difference between the X50 and X55…

  • rifter on 04/11/2022 - 10:01

    Have the cabling for backhaul, waiting for the X50-POE version.

  • squeakyturtle on 04/11/2022 - 10:57

    Good guys website down for anyone else? or just me? haha

    • smooking39 on 04/11/2022 - 11:00
      +1

      Looks like it is for all of us.

  • LolwutMikka on 04/11/2022 - 15:28

    Says it's no longer available

    • mastablasta on 04/11/2022 - 16:06

      The 2 pack appears to be sold out, but the 3 pack is still available.

      • LolwutMikka on 04/11/2022 - 17:05

        Getting a "This product has either been removed or is no longer available for sale." message when trying to get a 3 pack

  • sandun9 on 04/11/2022 - 22:58

    3 pack sold out. I bought one 3 pack, and wanted to get another for a friend.

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