Possibly the cheapest router in Australia locally. This has Wi-Fi 6. Good backup, temporary or even regular use option for basic users.
Extra 20% off if buying 2. 2 for $57.60 ($28.80 each).
2 year warranty.
CamelCamelCamel.
AP but not mesh, which means the following potential problems: Channel interference, bandwidth throttling, security hole.
I can't see anything about buying multiples and setting these up in a managed mesh? Understand you could buy two+ and setup with the same wifi network, but really want the mesh handoff and backhaul similar to the TP Link easymesh setup. Anyone know if they support mesh?
No mesh & no openwrt support.
According to this it supports it: https://www.mercusys.com/au/faq-1065
Edit: completely misunderstood the question and just assumed it was if it supported mesh and ethernet backhaul in general. my bad
I wonder if it is worth it to spend extra for the AX3000 from the same page. That one is dishwasher safe. And has a Non-Marking Sole. $59
And flame resistant.
Yes, sorry I didn't mention that. That feature is of course a must for users who identify as koala.
Also it's compatible with personal computer which could be handy.
The main differences will be in speed plus an additional gigabit LAN port on the AX3000. The AX1500 speeds are 1201Mbps (5 GHz) + 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and the AX3000 speeds are 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz).
Who need 2402 Mbps…Which the highest speed available is 1000
Your internal network speed can go faster than your internet speed…
Possibly the cheapest router in Australia locally.
Challenge accepted… Wavlink AC1200 router $29.98. Of course the Mercusys is better given the faster 5GHz speeds (2.4GHz both 300Mbps) and the WiFi 6 benefits.
I meant local models sold at stores 😂. Well done.
LOL. Can't even imagine someone walking into there looking for a router.
Can this bridge without any routing?
A lot of these cheap Wi-Fi routers will not bridge and will only route, making it difficult to use as a plain access point. It's not that the hardware can't do it, they don't add bridging mode into firmware to reduce software cost.
What is bridging? And for that matter what is routing?
A quick Google provided this page which has the basics: https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/answer/What-is-t…
Edit: or Microsoft Copilot's explanation…
Great question! Both network bridges and routers are essential components in networking, but they serve different purposes:
Network Bridge:
- Function: Connects two or more network segments, allowing them to function as a single network.
- Layer: Operates at the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model.
- Traffic Handling: Filters traffic based on MAC addresses, forwarding data only to the segment where the destination device is located.
- Use Case: Typically used to extend a network within the same local area network (LAN).
Network Router:
- Function: Connects multiple networks and directs data packets between them.
- Layer: Operates at the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model.
- Traffic Handling: Routes traffic based on IP addresses, determining the best path for data to travel across different networks.
- Use Case: Commonly used to connect different LANs, such as connecting a home network to the internet.
In summary, a bridge is like a local traffic cop managing traffic within a neighborhood, while a router is more like a highway patrol officer directing traffic between different cities. Hope that helps!
Basically, you don't want a plain access point doing anything other than authenticating clients and bridging their network traffic between the Wi-Fi network and your internal network. Any routing functionality just gets in the way.
Would this be sufficient between my NBN box and tp link deco m5 mesh nodes? I need something to replace the old TPG tp link archer router. Thanks.
TP-Link Deco has a built-in router and you can plugin one of the Deco's to the nbn box.
Exactly?!
I did not know this. Thanks for your help.
Not recommended. High vulnerability found
Any links?
The AX3000 product details say
Model name AX1800…
any decent asus routers around ? either wifi 6 or 7
Will it work directly with nbn box. Need something to replace the modem provided by the nbn provider.
Sorry don't know difference between router or modem etc. Read somewhere that one has both and other one needs to be connected as well
Quick question, would this be decent as an extender?