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TP-Link Deco BE65 BE11000 Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Mesh Router System (2-Pack) $444.80 Delivered @ Harris Technology via Catch
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evatron on 08/02/2025 - 12:24 catch.com.au (1116 clicks)
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Last edited 08/02/2025 - 12:42 by 2 other users
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Probably need to put the $10 voucher off $100 spend…?
Holy crap this is an insane price!!
Bought the same twin pack late last year for like.. ~$100 more and its been great for the most part.
Highly recommended, especially at these prices.
Yeah, I agree! Really good price!
What's "the other issues" ?
I highly recommend against Deco if you care about using your local network during internet outages, e.g. for a NAS.
There's an issue with the dual auto-sensing WAN ports. If the internet drops, then the main router will start sensing both ports. This means the LAN port stops working. There's no manual override for this in the app that's required to manage the Deco's, which also requires an internet connection to work.
You can get around this by connecting your LAN to a secondary router, but then your WiFi is a bottleneck.
if the deco is an AP mode then… what are you on about the wifi being a bottleneck?
Are you talking about running ethernet to each individual AP? In that case, I would generally recommend using TP-Link Omada instead of TP-Link Deco.
But my initial comment is regarding the use of them as mesh routers and not just access points.
oh but you can have mesh AP too
my two decos are wifi backhauled in AP mode@FoxJump: You can, but then the WiFi can be a bottleneck.
E.g. fibre > random router > WiFi > Deco > Ethernet cable > NAS
If your NAS syncs with a cloud backup then it'll only sync as fast as your WiFi, not your fibre connection.
It'll also eat into the bandwidth for the other devices, even if they're only using local WiFi.
Though I guess most people will just cable the NAS to the router, which isn't a Deco in your scenario, so it's a moot point.
It only matters if you're planning on using the LAN functionality of the Deco.
It could be setup like this in AP mode.
Internet - router.
Router to
- nas
- ap 1Then ap 1 to ap 2 (Ethernet backhaul)
Assuming router (and NAS) can do 2.5gbps. If the router is 1 gbps then it is the bottleneck in this layout.
I prefer this topology as it lets you put a non tplink device in between. Tplink device just for wifi
Insanely stupid design decision. Only reason i have not upgraded from Netgear Orbi RBK50.
@besttechadvisor which competitors handle this well?
deco app can work locally w/o internet
they can be used in AP mode onlydeco app can work locally w/o internet
Are you sure? I had an internet outage recently and this was not the case.
I also can't find this with a Google search or by looking Deco changelogs. I can find similar complaints though. I know you can connect and set-up Decos locally with the app, but once they're all set-up I believe the Deco app requires internet access to manage the LAN. I would be very happy to find out this has changed. Are you specifically in AP-only mode? Have you tested this for yourself? Thanks! 😁
what you experience was probably it's wan autosensing piece of shit system.
if you have it set as AP mode only, then it is fine.
i have my deco device blocked from the internet and the app works locally@FoxJump: Was it ever connected to the internet? If not, I'm guessing that's why it still works. Once the Decos connect to internet after set up, they refused to use the app locally without internet access.
@besttechadvisor: nope.mines are intermittently connected to the internet. i can switch this on/off at my router
@pingponged: it's a piece of crap
on my x60 i got them to give me debug fw where they switched it off, and one port was predetermined wan.@FoxJump: It must not be an issue in AP-only mode then, but I can't see what it would have to do with autosensing since it should still provide offline access over WiFi regardless of what the physical ports are doing.
@besttechadvisor: because when it doesnt see a wan it freaks out that maybe it's in the other port. so it drops all ethernets while it tries to find it
@FoxJump: But why does Ethernet have anything to do with accessing the router via the app over WiFi?
@besttechadvisor: maybe if drops it's dhcp abilities to do this? idk
a glinet brume 2 is a suitable crutch for the decos
I find Decos to be pretty problematic personally. Not a fan of having to manage everything through a phone either.
Not a fan of having to manage everything through a phone either.
That'll be most every mesh system
Residential/consumer, yeah. You can opt for the prosumer/commercial TP-Link Festa or Omada range, but you'll need ethernet cabling last I checked.
If you're after this make sure you get version 2. V1 doesn't support BE on the 2.4ghz however V2 fixes this. Also slightly faster wifi. But if you don't care which version then cheapest works best.
what version is on catch? can't see it mentioned the version on the page
Looks like V1. Wifi Speed on 2.4Ghz is 574Mbps while V2 is 688Mbps. They could be clearing out V1 stock. Again good buy for price if you don't care about hardware revision.
Thanks I can wait, house hold still don't have too many devices that can make use of faster speed it just a spot in the back garden that got patchy signal with the Orbi
Also v2 has newer firmware. I would get this pack if confirmed v2.
https://www.catch.com.au/product/nokia-mesh-router-beacon-1-…
this old one would have more compatibility with Nokia fastmile 5G gateway if you have 5G home internet from optus or Voda.
much cheaper, 3 units rather than 2 units.Nokia Beacon 1 Mesh Router 3-pack
Unstoppable Wi-Fi with mesh middleware
Supports HD and 4K video streaming
Whole home Wi-Fi coverage
Nokia WiFi mobile app
One unit covers up to 140 m2 (1500 sq. ft)
Gigabyte Port, WAN, and LAN
WI-FI AC1200WI-FI AC1200 lol
more than enough for watching YT video
The Beacon is a dual-band 2x2 AC1200 system that can reach maximum data rates of up to 300Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and up to 867Mbps on the 5GHz band. It uses 802.11ac Wave 2 technology with support for MU-MIMO (simultaneous data streaming) and beamforming (direct-to-client signal transmissions).
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/nokia-wifi-beacon-1-mesh-route…
I hear so many bad things in here about tp link having terrible firmware and design decisions that although the price is right and tri band is good I just can't bite the bullet
All over Reddit as well. I am also close to purchasing but something is holding me back. I don't have any WiFi 7 devices anyway. Great price nonetheless.
So close to pulling the trigger but…
TP-Link…Stupid question.
For FTTP homes, do we need to get a router then get this mesh system or is thisa router plus one satelitte mesh unit?
this is a router plus one satelitte mesh unit
Thank you for that.
A secondary question, what is the thing / name / classification that tells you that?
I'm pretty sure all TP Link deco can act as both a router and a mesh node
@xxz: There are definitely some that are made to be the main router, such as the X50-DSL. I'm not sure if it will allow you to make it a satellite. Decos definitely do notify you if you put them in a non-hierarchical order.
Only need this as it's a mesh router. My partner runs a deco kit for her fttp.
These are the best value wifi 7 mesh routers on the market. All the complainers will be spending double just to get their preferred brands.
Better coverage than Orbi RBK50? currently I got Orbi and if I am way back in the garden (40m) away, I get weak signal
If Ive got opticomm (FTTP) 1Gbps & smart wiring through the house, what router + AP (ethernet backhaul) would be recommended other than these?
I'm using the Asus xt8 with a wired backhaul, you can disable the wireless backhaul to free up more wireless bandwidth.
I had the orbi rbk50 and that wouldn't let me disable the wireless backhaul so you don't free up much bandwidth with a wired backhaul, it's still locked as a fallback.
Forced my brother to fork out for the triple set about 2 weeks back and they finally resolved the internet issues of their double storey double brick house. The downstairs unit isn't the fastest but they have a solid 60mbps in an area that struggled to hit a stable 12.
Is that using wifi as the backhaul? Or ethernet?
Wifi
For some bizarre reason it doesn't deliver to Gold Coast, had to deliver it to a family member who lives in an obscure suburb further north lol
The invoice shows DECO X60 2PK (Version 3.2) AX5400 Mesh Wi-Fi System
Not BE65!!!
Well that's a concern. Can anyone else confirm this?
Mine comes up with what you'd expect so I'm not sure where he saw that
I stand corrected, just got the invoice (was looking at order confirmation) and it is indeed what this guy is saying
Just got the exact same invoice. Lucky I paid through PayPal, so will be disputing if they are unhelpful.
Qty. TechCode Name/Description Price
1.0 DL772 DECO X60 2PK (Version 3.2) AX5400 Mesh Wi-Fi System $ 454.80
1.0 MFS01 Marketplace Free Shipping $ 0.00
Total $ 454.80I contact them
"Thank you for confirming and providing the pictures.
We’ve forwarded your concern regarding the issue with this order, along with the pictures, to our management team for further review. Once we receive feedback from them, we will update you with the details as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding."I have exactly the same response from them. Sounds like they’re stalling for time.
@harmanfin: Last update I got was:
Hi,
Sorry for the confusion. We are currently investigating this issue with Catch and will get back to you as soon as we have further information.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Whole lot of nothing going on it seems… I don’t even think they have the stock to fulfil the orders so pretty sure they’re just delaying refunds at this point
@gg853: I got this exact same response. What's the deal, surely they'd know if they can supply it or not. Might just raise a PayPal dispute and get the money back so I can try and buy it elsewhere.
@Sancho123456: They do know obviously, but are dragging it out for whatever reason. Yeah looks like I’ll be disputing through PayPal too, but just be careful about pulling the trigger too early… it might not be successful unless it’s beyond the expected delivery date.
@gg853: Harris technology just responded to me and has said that their listing is for the X60, they are waiting for Catch to get back to them to see what's happened. Grrr, waste of time.
@Sancho123456: Sounds like Catch and HT are pointing fingers at each other while leaving customers in the cold, how nice.
@gg853: Ok, finally got a response from catch but had to log a dispute with PayPal for them to actually respond. They will be cancelling the order and refunding the money. What a pain in the butt.
Yep, same! Just ordered and invoice shows a different model. Deco X60. What the hell?
This deal needs to be taken down before anyone else gets scammed
This or BPI-R4?
my one show it is x60 5400 in invoice so let us see what it will happpen?
Harris Technology lists the product shown on the invoice on Big W Marketplace for same price: https://www.bigw.com.au/product/tp-link-deco-x60-2pk-version…
Might be a mistake and not sure if I should cancel or see it through
They don’t even have the 2 pack in stock on their website, only the 3 pack: https://ht.com.au/product/dy553-deco-be65-3-pack-be11000-wif…
Yep, it's almost definitely an error.
I don't think you can cancel, you have to return for a refund?
Well that explains it. I thought it was unusually cheap.
Imtot the 3 packmof these at blacknfriday sales for $600 at JB from a mate that works there, they provide great speed and coverage, cant complain at all. We ipgraded from netgear ac1200 from memory
The reviews cover a range of different models. There's only a handful of bad reviews for this particular model.
Having said that though, some of the complaints such as having a very simplistic and basic UI are correct and it needs to be managed via an app rather than web UI.
No speed issues (using the 6ghz as wireless backhaul) but have had an one dropout that required a reset.
Main complaint is my Pixel 8 Pro seemingly not liking the wifi and having issues remaining connected to that.
Given that this popped up on OzB just a few months ago from the same seller, did anyone actually end up getting it? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/876885
It's back in stock for $454.80 but still a mystery if you'll actually receive a BE65.
Much safer to get a price match through JB, Officeworks or the Good Guys
They aren't price matching anything not sold by Catch themselves, unless you had luck?
Ah thats a shame, no haven’t tried myself
Managed to get Officeworks to price beat. The staff told me that as long as it's from an Australian retailer, which HT is, then he is fine. So managed to get it at $432.06, with Ultimate gift cards it came down to $388.85
I highly doubt they supply it. I purchased on the last batch and am currently waiting for Harris and catch to sort it out. Harris has said that the listing is for an X60 on their end and they are waiting on catch to sort it out. Catch has said nothing so far.
Edit: I've actually asked for a refund, as they seem to be stalling. I just want my $400+ bucks back so I can order a router as I actually need one.
Yeah same, asked for a refund yesterday and was ignored by HT with another template email. Catch hasn’t responded to anything whatsoever. Thinking I should get Fair Trading involved to apply some pressure now since I can’t chargeback until the delivery is overdue.
I've now been ignored by catch and HT. Going to attempt a reversal with PayPal.
@Sancho123456: Fingers crossed they refund quickly, hopefully should be a quick approval once they see the obvious error.
@gg853: Ok, finally got a response from catch but had to log a dispute with PayPal for them to actually respond. They will be cancelling the order and refunding the money. What a pain in the butt.
@gg853: Nevermind, just got my refund now with this message from HT:
Hi,
We sincerely apologize for the confusion and inconvenience caused. After reviewing your order, it appears that there was a system error on Catch’s end. The order we received was for the DECO X60 2PK (Version 3.2), rather than the Deco BE65 (2-pack) that you originally ordered.
(Please find attached a copy of the order we received on our end for your reference)
Additionally, we have escalated this issue to Catch, and the investigation is still ongoing.
As per your request, we have successfully cancelled your order and processed your refund.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards,
The Harris Technology team
Just got an email that my Catch order has been delayed
Same, but I don't think they'll be supplying the product. HT has acknowledged in writing to me that their listing was for the X60, not the BE11000. They are pinning it on catch.
Update: as some of the comments have shown, there was an issue with the listing. I raised a dispute with PayPal as I wasn't getting a response when I asked for the order to be cancelled and refunded. I finally got this response:
Hi,
We sincerely apologize for the confusion and inconvenience caused. After reviewing your order, it appears that there was a system error on Catch’s end. The order we received was for the DECO X60 2PK (Version 3.2), rather than the Deco BE65 (2-pack) that you originally ordered.
(Please find attached a copy of the order we received on our end for your reference)
Additionally, we have escalated this issue to Catch, and the investigation is still ongoing.
As per your request, we have successfully cancelled your order and processed your refund.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards,
The Harris Technology team
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