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TP-Link Deco E4 AC1200 Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack) $134.85 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Karl Pilkington on 31/01/2024 - 13:53 amazon.com.au (1268 clicks)
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Alright.

Got this TP-Link Mesh WiFi system. Mesh WiFi, eh? Sounds like something you'd find in a spider's web, but apparently it's for your internet.

Supposedly, it's meant to spread your WiFi signal all over your house like butter on toast. No more dead zones or weak connections in the attic. But let's not get too excited. It's not gonna turn your house into a WiFi paradise overnight. And it's TP-Link, so it's probably reliable. I mean, they wouldn't put their name on something that's gonna conk out on you every five minutes. At least, I hope not.

The ethernet port on it, right. It's cruising at 100 megabits per second. Now, that's not bad, but most routers out there are flaunting those flashy 1 gigabit per second speeds. It's like comparing a snail to a Ferrari, if you catch my drift. So, keep that in mind before you go zooming into the digital highway with this Deco E4.

So, if you're in need of a WiFi boost and you're willing to shell out a bit of cash for it, this TP-Link Mesh WiFi system might just do the trick. Just don't expect it to make your internet speeds faster than the speed of light. It's good, but it's not magic.

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  • Oy on 31/01/2024 - 14:05
    +13

    Just be aware that the ethernet port on this Deco E4 is only 100Mbps. Most routers have 1Gbps.

    Even if your NBN is 100Mbit or lower it could be worth having the higher speed if you transfer files on your LAN etc.

    • bazingaa on 31/01/2024 - 16:29
      +2

      100Mbps

      Last time I had such device was before 2010 :O

      • Nom on 02/02/2024 - 20:27

        Some TVs and AV Receivers still come with 100Mb ports today.

    • netjock on 31/01/2024 - 20:00

      M4 version has Gbit ports. Not sure if there is a bargain soon though.

  • victorngel on 31/01/2024 - 14:18

    Does anyone know how are the parental controls on these things like ?

    • Shieldsy85 on 31/01/2024 - 14:33
      +2

      Hi Yeah,

      I have the M5 deco,

      Have a large household can setup profiles for the kids, set timers and give the adults high priority on the network so your connection doesn't slow when the kids are streaming video.

      • chriise on 03/02/2024 - 13:24

        Hey I have m5 too. To make use of this do I need to set them up as WiFi router, and switch my Archer vr2100 to modem bridge mode? For the last year I’ve had my m5s set up as AP and wonder if I might be under utilising them.

        • Shieldsy85 on 03/02/2024 - 20:47
          +1

          I have everything set as wifi router as default, run the main devices on phones tablets on 5ghz and IOT (wifi plugs) on and other non priority devices 2.4ghz.

  • kungfuman on 31/01/2024 - 14:19
    +1

    for those wanting to use Airlink, or steam link or even virtual desktop for your quest 2 or 3 these mesh kits are crap for that. You need a dedicated ap for your quest 2 or 3 Mesh kits introduce too much latency.

    • SirFaffer on 31/01/2024 - 14:43

      oh really… i was considering getting an AX mesh kit for my quest 3… better off with just a decent router?

      • kungfuman on 31/01/2024 - 14:51

        yeah I bought a Asus AP they seem to do well with the quest 3. over wifi 6

        • justtoreply on 31/01/2024 - 15:39

          What did you buy? Interested for my quest 2

          • kungfuman on 31/01/2024 - 15:48
            +1

            @justtoreply: I bought it during the black friday sales it was like 80 bucks from jb hifi when I got it. the it was the Asus AX1800 dual band RT-AX54HP but I use it as just an Access point I have it connected to my router which has its own wifi network. the only device that is connected to that AP is just one my quest 3.

    • chyarlee on 31/01/2024 - 16:02

      yo you read my mind before i could even ask the question

    • TheKLocker on 01/02/2024 - 06:37

      While this is true, no doubt, if you're using your Quest near the primary router you can lock it to that AP and remove any chance of adding hop latency, also, if your secondary mesh nodes are connected via Ethernet the latency should be tolerable.

      I'm using a 6E deco in a similar fashion to connect to Quest.

  • Pricebeat on 31/01/2024 - 16:05
    +2

    $114.85 delivered from ebay using Studentbeans coupon and ebayPlus for free delivery.

  • ViperAMD on 31/01/2024 - 16:09
    +3

    Did chatty G write this?

    • ChatCPT on 31/01/2024 - 17:43

      what I think everytime

    • thenixtone on 31/01/2024 - 19:52

      I think he uses ChatGPT to write in the style of Karl… Poorly.

  • jackwilk on 31/01/2024 - 16:10

    If I wanted just a wifi range extender, would these be an overkill?

    • Scottabargin on 31/01/2024 - 16:43
      +5

      Range extenders kinda suck IMO. Mesh is all round better for a number of reasons.

    • 900913 on 31/01/2024 - 16:44
      +3

      I'd go mesh like this, it will work waaay better than a wifi extender, and future proof you too. There is a 2 pack available for $92.

  • bazingaa on 31/01/2024 - 16:31

    get a Netgear WAX206, good speed (I got 250 Mbps NBN and I am getting around 270 Mbps all the time) and coverage over WIFI AX, typically costs around $100, I got mine from this deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/809896

  • Kaberio on 31/01/2024 - 16:46
    +1

    Wifi 5, hold, they going on clearance price shortly.

  • 900913 on 31/01/2024 - 16:50

    I had these, they worked fine but the 100mbps ports bottleneck eventually got in the way. I'd recommend getting S4 or M4 with gigabit ports, doesn't cost much more.

  • Archer12 on 31/01/2024 - 17:46

    This or Google nest wifi (plenty new around Facebook) for about $200?

    • TheKLocker on 01/02/2024 - 06:42

      I'd say Nest will be much better than these but are they price comparable? Personally I'd go with a better Deco mesh system that's in the same price range as the Nest.

  • Jigram on 31/01/2024 - 18:42

    I got this. It works well. Killer value for money.

    Not if you’re on FFTN or FFTB you may need to keep a modem.

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