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ChipsChicky on [Backorder] TP-Link Deco X50 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh 3pk $272 + $8.95 Del ($0 SYD C&C) @ digiDirect/PB Fr $244.80 @ Bunnings
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I've installed many different Deco units they've all been good except maybe the VDSL model, if you're not sure just go with WiFi 6 like the…
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wittyusername on [Backorder] TP-Link Deco X50 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh 3pk $272 + $8.95 Del ($0 SYD C&C) @ digiDirect/PB Fr $244.80 @ Bunnings
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Ethernet over Powerline is very hit and miss and performance drops over distance. If you already have one, run a speed test over the…
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ChipsChicky on [Backorder] TP-Link Deco X50 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh 3pk $272 + $8.95 Del ($0 SYD C&C) @ digiDirect/PB Fr $244.80 @ Bunnings
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I've can't say I've tested them all but I've put in a number a different brands of mesh systems and my preference is Deco, they just work…
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AlexF on Xiaomi AX3000T Wi-Fi 6 Router US$28.86 (~A$43.38) Delivered @ Mijia SC Store AliExpress
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You can have a mix of NBN, Starlink and multiple mobile broadband connections. I believe you can have multiple ISP connections to the same…
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hjcoggan on Xiaomi AX3000T Wi-Fi 6 Router US$28.86 (~A$43.38) Delivered @ Mijia SC Store AliExpress
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Fair call, not sure if roaming would work properly or not but I THINK it should. I wonder if you could find an old AC-Lite second hand that…
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AndrewMTG on Xiaomi AX3000T Wi-Fi 6 Router US$28.86 (~A$43.38) Delivered @ Mijia SC Store AliExpress
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MLO is a big advantage of wifi 7 that allows compatible devices to connect using multiple bands simultaneously ie using 5ghz and 6ghz at…
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leftspeaker2000 on Xiaomi AX3000T Wi-Fi 6 Router US$28.86 (~A$43.38) Delivered @ Mijia SC Store AliExpress
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It's hard to know what you need without details like how big the area you want to cover is, what the walls are made from, how many walls…
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Bii on Xiaomi AX3000T Wi-Fi 6 Router US$28.86 (~A$43.38) Delivered @ Mijia SC Store AliExpress
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Wired mesh probably just means the remote nodes are connected via Ethernet cable which technically isn't a mesh network but is still often…
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fordprefect on Xiaomi AX3000T Wi-Fi 6 Router US$28.86 (~A$43.38) Delivered @ Mijia SC Store AliExpress
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I'm curious why you wouldn't add another Ubiquiti AP instead?
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jmart38 on TP-Link Deco X50 AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (3-Pack) $296 + Delivery ($0 OnePass/ C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings Warehouse
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This is an easy way to effectivly add wifi capabilities to devices that are Ethernet only, like a CCTV NVR for example.
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bravyboy on TP-Link Deco X50 AX3000 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router System (3-Pack) $296 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ The Good Guys
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Optus and Aussie both use IPoE so you should be good to just plug and play
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bravyboy on TP-Link Deco X50 AX3000 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router System (3-Pack) $296 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ The Good Guys
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It's definitely worth getting the switch for the garage to make use of your Ethernet data points, every device using Ethernet gets a more…
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plentifoo on TP-Link Deco X50 AX3000 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router System (3-Pack) $296 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ The Good Guys
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If you're in a busy household with a fast internet connection it may well be worth it, otherwise probably not.
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sidespyder on TP-Link Deco X50 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Wi-Fi 3-Pack $349 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ OnePass/ to Metro) @ Officeworks
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If you're not having issues with the Google mesh it's really not worth upgrading. I believe Google home automations are cloud based so you…
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miasommers on TP-Link Deco X50 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Wi-Fi 3-Pack $349 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ OnePass/ to Metro) @ Officeworks
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I guess for high traffic networks, some might consider it worth it to pay double for 50% more streams, especially if you have a fast…
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miasommers on TP-Link Deco X50 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Wi-Fi 3-Pack $349 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ OnePass/ to Metro) @ Officeworks
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X60 can handle 6 simultaneous streams while x50 can only handle 4, that's the number of devices it can route data to at any given moment,…
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miasommers on TP-Link Deco X50 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Wi-Fi 3-Pack $349 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ OnePass/ to Metro) @ Officeworks
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XE75 is WiFi 6E, if you can utilize it, the difference is not marginal, it's massive. 6E includes a new, 6Ghz frequency band that is much…
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poxy001 on TP-Link Deco X50 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Wi-Fi 3-Pack $349 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ OnePass/ to Metro) @ Officeworks
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In many cases it's no better, if you live alone or with maybe 1 or 2 other people, you likely won't notice the difference, also if you have…
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Archer12 on TP-Link Deco E4 AC1200 Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack) $134.85 Delivered @ Amazon AU
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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…
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kungfuman on TP-Link Deco E4 AC1200 Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack) $134.85 Delivered @ Amazon AU
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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…
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SJ50 on [Pre Order] Ubiquiti UniFi Express UX Wi-Fi 6 Router $269 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-store) @ PLE
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I have a Ubiquiti network in my own home but I always recommend Deco to other people unless they have a specific need for higher end…
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i0k-0RU2zd10c on [Pre Order] Ubiquiti UniFi Express UX Wi-Fi 6 Router $269 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-store) @ PLE
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Yes, Express is a router with wifi 6 AP and controller all in one. You could then manage your router and APs from the same interface.
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Bii on TP-Link Archer AX20 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $99 Delivered @ Wireless 1
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Those are 2 technologies that [can] work together, they're different and not directly comparable.
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jasonxx12345 on TP-Link Archer AX20 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $99 Delivered @ Wireless 1
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Wifi signal is different to internet speed and you need to determine which is the one you need to improve. Go to speed test dot net and run…
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noise36 on TP-Link Deco X68 AX3600 Tri-Band Mesh Router Wi-Fi 6 System (2-Pack) $299 Delivered @ Harris Technology via Amazon AU
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Haven't met anyone willing to pay the $3k for the Deco WiFi 7 3pk yet but I'll sure be jealous when I do.
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noise36 on TP-Link Deco X68 AX3600 Tri-Band Mesh Router Wi-Fi 6 System (2-Pack) $299 Delivered @ Harris Technology via Amazon AU
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5 port gigabit switch is 25 odd bucks, still cheap together.
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Francis82 on TP-Link Deco X68 AX3600 Tri-Band Mesh Router Wi-Fi 6 System (2-Pack) $299 Delivered @ Harris Technology via Amazon AU
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Yes, click the + in the top right of the app and then Add Deco Unit and you'll see a massive list of all the compatible Deco mesh units.
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These are for worksites, they can be set up without regard for where mains power is, if there's any at all.
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PhillipC on Reolink Wireless Mouse $0.41, CAT5 Network Cable 18m $0.33, 30m $0.45 (98% off) @ reolink-official eBay & reolink-security eBay
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Never used them but if they fail its no big deal unless you can't afford to lose old footage.
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