TP Link Deco XE75 Setup Guide | FAQ's Answered | All Configs Shown
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- How to setup any TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi is covered step-by-step. Show all the possible configuration of this mesh wifi system. TP-Link Deco XE75 FAQ's answered with demonstrations. Everything you need to know about TP Link Deco mesh wifi systems. Using TP-Link Deco routers, arris cable modem as well as unmanaged switch.
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00:00:00 - TP-Link Deco XE75 Setup Guide
00:00:32 - What is a Mesh WiFi?
00:03:34 - What is Wired Backhaul?
00:04:20 - What is Wireless Backhaul?
00:06:46 - TP-Link Deco XE75 Common Questions (FAQs)
00:08:26 - Add More Ethernet Ports via an Unmanaged Switch
00:11:18 - What Unmanaged Switch Brands are Compatible?
00:11:43 - Can I Connect Modem to Switch then to Router?
00:12:38 - Can I Mix Wired and Wireless Backhaul? - Věda a technologie
Hands down THEEEEEEE best channel w/ detail reviews on these modern routers. Thank you for your time and effort.
Wow, thanks!
Thanks, just purchased and installed a new Deco Xe75 pro (3) from your reviews. Excellent videos and easy installation. I now have great wifi signal across my home, detected garage (100 feet away) and across the 1 acre property.
That's awesome to hear!
Thank you much, very well explained, the best thing about this video is that you actually show the multiple ways of connecting the Deco devices.
You are welcome! I'm glad it's useful
Brilliant. Just followed your instructions and now have 3 Deco XE75's on three different floors, all wired together and each giving speeds of 500 plus!
Can I wire 2 and have the last one by wifi backhaul?
@@joost1183yes
@@joost1183 Yes.
Nice
Thanks so much! Based on your videos I got this, and it was a cinch to set up once I'd watched these. Very smooth and easy, where has all the challenge gone 😀? Took five minutes, unbelievable! Two thumbs up!!
Glad this video was useful! Thanks for the feedback!
Found this video and setup my Deco XE75 just as shown and it works perfect! Thanks for showing all the options. Have a wired backhaul now and fast stable connection across all three devices. 700mbs through my whole house wired and wireless. WOW!
Awesome
just got mine a few weeks ago its amazing. turned the QOS down to 300mb total for gaming and this thing is an absolute beast for low latency gaming!
It's amazing!
This is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO helpful! you thought of all the possible questions people may have and answered them clearly! Thanks again!!!!!
You are welcome!
OMG !! YOU'VE ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS IN 1 VIDEO. I'VE BEEN LOOKING AROUND HOW TO GET A WIRED BACKHAUL CONNECTION FOR MY MULTIPLE MESH ROUTER WIFI 6E !!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCCHHH !!!
Thank you! Appreciate it!
I really like and appreciate how in depth you are with your videos and tutorials while also being clear and not confusing. Thank you.
No problem!
I agree. He doesn't assume you know everything at the same time he is not dumbing it down for just beginner.
@@TonyPadgett I appreciate it!
Hi, just got my pair tonight. About to set them up, your review videos are by far the most outstanding and comprehensive reviews on CZcams. Keep up the great work. And thank you.
You're welcome!
So many of my questions answered in one video. Thank you so much.
Happy to help!
You're literally answering all my questions as I'm thinking them lol great video. Clear and straight to the point. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks!
Same here. Much appreciated!!!
This was soooo helpful. You saved me the usual 3 mistakes I make while getting a new WiFi system setup. Thank you !
I’m glad it was useful!
Awesome. You answered all my questions. One observation though which is obviously wrong is that I connected all the routers to the modem directly and then setup the mesh. Surprisingly, it worked where one satellite modem was connected via wifi and another via wired ( I used a three pack from Costco). But, I am going to change it to all wired to bring sanity.
Some info for anyone looking into these: I was using a Netgear C7800 modem router combo unit, but was getting around 450 down on my pc across the house. Didnt want to run cables under or in crawl space, so decided to get these on sale (was about 190 after tax).
Main unit plugged into port 1 of C7800, I turned off the C7800 wireless with the button on it. Then set up the second unit in my room with pc, the unit about 8 feet closer to the door. Now I am getting about 850 down, with only a slight increase in ping/ms! Even with wireless backhaul, it works really well!
Not sure if that speaks to how good these are, or maybe how bad the C7800 range was...either way, Ill be keeping the Deco XE75 Pro for sure!
You have found your calling. You are made for this. It's as if you read my mind. Keep up the good work.
Appreciate the feedback!
Great explanation and how to. This is exactly how mine is set up. I had many problems with the Google nest & google wifi dropping connections after an update and after getting very frustrated with their help I had to finally drop their wireless products and went with the deco XE75 Pro, hooked back up in same configuration and can say for the last week anyways - their are awesome. Full speed wifi with hardwire backend (my connection is only 900 at the moment) but wifi near the device is between 700 & 900, I get a 1/2 drop, between walls, but most of my walls are rockwool insulation with double drywall. Great video, great product thus far!
Thanks and the deco is great, thanks for your insight
yes, absolutely the best explanation about the Deco among the so many on you tube. Subscribed.
I just got a 2 pair set, and this video really broke it down and made it easy to understand. Thank you!
Thank you so very much for that detailed and informative video. You put it in terms that I could understand which is hard to find on other videos sometimes. I truly think I won’t have an issue setting up my devices with the way you explained everything. I would give you two thumbs up if I could. Thank you again.
You are very welcome! I'm glad it was useful!
covers so many different scenarios that people might have questions about! thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, great and comprehensive review. You sold me on this TP link.
So glad I ran into your channel. I just bought the 3-pack Deco XE75 a week ago everything works great. But I just learned from this video to use 6 GHz wifi for dedicated backhaul and now all my nodes have Strong signals instead of Fair. I didn't know this feature was available. Thank you!
No problem! It definitely helps!
Dude , you just encapsulated everything I needed to know in this vid - thank you soooo much ! I have the deco system (3 x pods) but had set it up incorrectly as was getting a "weak" signal from each deco even though I hardwired my house - thanks to your vid , i realised my issue and now have a fully wired backhaul system running like silk ! Thanks HEAPS !
Glad I could help!
DUDE!! Thank you so much! My furthest unit was barely getting a signal, and you saved the day (and $400) by mentioning that I could wired the main unit into this one. I also figured out that the app isn't telling me the possible speed, but the amount of data being sent thru a device at any given moment. I'm still getting 300-360 Mbs on speed tests with my phone. Time to find a streaming service and come out of the stone age.
Glad this was useful!
Great video with very useful information about the TP-Link Deco. I am used to older routers with a dedicated Wan port and 4 ethernet ports. Your discussion about the auto sensing ports on the Deco is good to know. I was curious about what port to connect to the modem. I am not a fan of all these cute white cylindrical apple like Mesh routers reducing the number of ports from 4 down to 3, 2, 1. I'll need to add unmanaged switches to each node for my setup. Thanks for clearly explaining how that all works with the Deco.
Thanks Bro...I totally had my Deco's wired completely wrong (modem to switch/switch to deco)...the absolute best video explaining the wired setup! You're awesome thanks again!!
You're welcome!
Just got XE75 3 pack yesterday...now realise i need to run a few cables throuhout the house to actually use it to its full capacity. This did help a lot
Cables will help with that
Excellent video. You have answered all the possible questions any enthusiast would think of asking. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Really a helpful video bro. Almost 100% of my questions answered. Thanks a lot man…
Glad it helped
Excellent - the wired/wireless backhaul discussion really cleared things up for me - thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Love your work, clear and concise. You have my subscription
Thanks!
great video definitely needed to watch this before hopping into my first mesh network products. thanks for the detailed info!
Glad it was helpful!
Another banger! Thank you, thank you!
Great Video! I dont knnow why this isn't explained on the user manual. It makes reception so much better
Thanks!
Awesome.. didn’t find many videos explaining this good stuff.
Glad it was helpful!
AFAIK and out of experience too, the deco mesh system is the only system that lets connect all units as dump ap's behind a switch, with non of them connected to the modem/router directly.. I have deployed a number of systems this way.
Keep up the good work. Your fan from Kuwait, Aziz 👋
Thanks for sharing!
Best damn video I've seen regarding this subject BY FAR! Thank you.
No problem
Thank you for easily explaining all the ways that you can connect this setup.
No problem
This answer a lot of my questions, tons of thanks for this video 👍👍
Glad to hear that!
I bought deco xe75 3 pack in black friday with good deal 319 usd from amazon
very great system strong wifi for backhaul connection 3 units
Great deal!
Thanks, you answered all my questions. Buying it! :)
Glad I could help!
Man, this was REALLY helpful!
Glad it was!
A very informative video about mesh devices and switches. Thanks a lot.
You're welcome
Indeed the best videos for these and mesh in general. nice job.
Much appreciated!
You awsnered all my questions, absolute legend ive ordered a 2 pack to replace my 4 nokia 1 beacons - So hyped!
Thanks!
Can I ask how you got on? I'm replacing my old 2 x Nokia Beacon 3's with 3 x XE75's shortly
@@Matthew-vy1gs Sure, i bought a duo kit with deco x75 and it was running within 20 mins with the mobile app i had sort of a good placement after 10 more mins. I now have at least 100/100 in my house with 2 decos and better coverage than 5 nokia beacons
Very Detailed Explanation, Have a Lot of Patience. Thanks
Glad it helped
Thanks ! Now I see what I did wrong.
I did the wired setup, modem->maindeco-> switch-> other Deco’s .
But I also had a cable from the modem to the switch.
Glad it was useful
Really helpful and explained so well - thanks ! I’m going to go for the x75 6e
Thanks! Appreciate the feedback
exactly what i was looking for. thats for this awesome tip
Glad to hear it!
Thank you I got answer for my itchy question. Nice job.
Excellent!
Finally, I've been searching these answers for so long. You deserve a sub! This helps me a lot, Thanks!🎉 By the way, one thing, im not sure or it may sound a dumb question, but may I Ask, what if ur unmanagged switch is only supported upto 100mbps, for example,
》- represents ethernet
Scenario:
YOU have 500mbps plan.
SETUP:
router or mesh that supports 1gbps 》 unmanage switch 100mbps 》second node mesh that supports 1gbps 》computer.
Q: Will you still get a 500mbps in ur second mesh node even though ur unmanage switch supports only 100mbps?
I think you will have the speed of the lowest device here.
You answered all my questions. Great video.
Glad to hear it!
Your video is a god-send! Thank you so much for this. I have an old router but a new cable modem for a Xfinity ISP infratructure upgrade and I think I can get a 2-pack or 3-pack of these and ditch the old router and give my (large) home much better performance throughout.
I see some of these similar devices by other manufacturers support a faster data transfer (3,000 Mbps, 5,500Mbs vs 6000) but I am nowhere near that speed now (about 400Mbs) so I think i can get the less expensive units.
QUESTION: So my new Comcast xFinity cable modem (Arris model G36) has a 2.5 Gbps port on the back connected to my (old) Asus router. When I go to this Deco mesh approach and ditch my old router, and plug into the 2.5Gbps port, I take it unless I am paying my ISP for that fast of a connection, I probably won't realize any speed performance increase over the setup I have now? . . .but will realize better signal strength in my home. . .? Is that reasoning right?
Thank you again!
Subbed.
Thanks!
Yes, the 2.5Gbps port will not be utilized unless you are paying your ISP. Think of it as an up to speed.
One other thing that I noticed is that when you refer to the speed rating, those speeds are a summation of all the bands, don’t expect to get those speeds since your only connected to one band at a time. I do the speed test and range tests to show the numbers you can expect, with that said this mesh system is more than capable of handling 400Mbps speeds
I just purchased this kit thanks to your videos and I have a question:
My modem is in a room where all my house cat5 wires go to using wall plates. So if i plug my modem into that room's wall plate, and then from a different room i put the Deco and hook it up to that room's wall plate, this should act as if I am plugging it directly into the modem, correct?
Thanks again, liked & subscribed.
12:10 thank you for this answer! This was something I was not sure about
No problem!
Thanks for this video! Needed to verify my setup and this helped! I just recently switched over to ATT FIber and got 2Gbps down/up. The fiber modem is in the garage and through the app, it's showing 2526Mbps down and 2515 Mbps up....this is great but I'm realizing it might be overkill because my existing network is slow....vanilla gigabit switches and the original google wifi mesh...I decided to upgrade the google wifi mesh to a more up to date mesh (this XE75) which has definitely improved speed and stability even though my devices are pretty much all in the 802.11n/802.11ac era so those devices will never see anything above their theoretical maximums (all under gigabit)...the house is also wired with cat 5e ethernet instead of the faster cables required for multigig over long distances. it would appear that having 2Gbps internet would need me to upgrade to the XE75PRO (which has 2.5Gbps backhaul) + a multigig switch and pray that my cat 5e isn't too long (some rooms are definitely on the longer side of things). Thinking I should just downgrade to 1Gbps for now lol
Thank you very much that was really clear, that's how everyone should explain
I appreciate it!
So, I could use some advice. I have a Deco Mesh pair. I am using the 6e as dedicated backhaul. The node is placed near to several home theater devices (a/v receiver, roku, chromecast, smart tv) which I have connected wirelessly. Other devices connect to this node as well. If I use an ethernet switch to connect the node to the stereo equipment, am I freeing up more bandwidth for the other wireless devices? Is there any advantage to this type of setup? I guess I'm wondering is the wifi connections or the backhaul the bottleneck in this setup.
By the way, your video was great. Thanks!
Awesome video! Thank You so much!!!
No problem!
Good video! Planning on getting the XE75 soon. Looks like my best bet would be a wired backhaul to get the better download speeds downstairs.
Yes that would be veery good
Super informative video! Learned a ton
Glad it was helpful!
Perfect video. Thanks for the tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot, you answered my question which is bothering me to find "if can I direclty go from modem to switch and then connect it to all mesh routers?". your video helped a lot! Thanks again!!
No problem!
Great video. Thanks for the info. I have a question about backhaul that's probably dumb but just looking for assurance. Building a new house now and deciding on which rooms get additional ethernet wall ports put in them. If I plug the additional mesh devices (not the one plugged into the modem) into those additional ethernet ports on the other end of the house, is it the same as the wired backhaul example you gave? or will there be issues because the devices are not technically plugged into each other directly?
Thanks! Great question, yes that is wired backhaul. That’s the perfect example of wired backhaul. Do keep one thing in mind though, Ethernet is limited to 100 meters in theory. I don’t think this is an issue for most people but just want to mention it.
One thing I learn over this weekend with this WIFI system and something that no one mentions is that, If you disconnect it from the power or the power goes out in your house, you HAVE to reboot it. In what becomes a headache, having to reconnect everything from scratch basically. So with Google Wi-Fi I have never had that problem. (I can only compare it with Google system because they are the only ones I have had), saying this. I prefer Google which is much easier to use, knowing Deco XE75 is better in coverage.
I speak from my own experience
Some of them require rebooting
Excellent video that explains so much. Question - I setup my system using a wired backhaul straight to satellite node but now I'm considering running that connection through the switch like you suggested. Will I have to reconfigure anything through the Deco app to make that work correctly?
Thanks
No setting change is required, get an unmanaged switch and plug it in like I demonstrated here and everything will be done automatically. Make sure you connect the switch to the main router or any of the nodes, do not connect the switch directly to the modem.
Clear, thanks. But still some more questions as I have more units and two 8-port switches :) What about ethernet loops, what is that? What do you recommend (after the necessary modem to Deco of set up ofcourse). Do you recommend Deco to Deco (en then a second switch) or Deco to second switch to Deco? I think many households have really much devices wired and there is few info on this. Were no network managers for work ;)
great video! very easy to follow. Question, can you power the tp link deco that you are going to use as the "access point" via POE? thanks.
Thanks, no this deco doesnt support PoE, they do have a different veriant though that supports it. Deco X50 PoE
Thank you for the great content. I purchased the xe75 Pro 3 pack and we have over 1 Gig service coming into the house. What is the best way to wire backhaul these units to take advantage of the 2.5 Gig ports? if I use the 2.5 Gig port from the modem on the first node, I will only have the 1 Gig nodes going out to the other nodes. Thanks for your help.
No problem, unfortunately for wired backhaul, you don’t have much choice for over gigabit without getting additional hardware. If you’re using wired backhaul, I would rather get the X55 Pro which recently came out and has 2 2.5Gbps ports so you can wire backhaul that however it doesn’t support WiFi 6E. There are other alternative but they involve buying additional hardware like the firewalla router and using that to connect to your modem and connecting your deco to that but running in access point mode which I’m not a fan of unless you have a specific purpose.
So-o-o-o very helpful. Thank you.
you are welcome!
Hi, I have bought the Deco XE75 (2 pack), however i have noticed that the ethernet option shown in 7:33 does not seem to work, rather I am only able to use the WIFI part of the system, and there is no arrangement that is possible on this model that allows me to access the ethernet to a pc option. Was wondering if the case with this model is a WIFI only model and that the ethernet version is only available via the pro model, not sure if my question makes sense look forward to your response! Thanks
And thanks for the video. it was very helpful.
No problem
Thank you much. Very informative video
No problem
great primer. thanks!
np
Appreciate the detailed review
Np
One question: have you ever tested using this Deco to dial PPPoE? I'm thinking of using my ONT in bridge mode and letting Deco handle the WAN connection. Do you think that I'll get better network speed or lower ping?
Hey.. very helpfull vid thank you.. hope you could help clear my dilemma. I am using a current TP link Archer6 gaming router which is connected to my gaming PC. I got the x10, ax1500 thinking it would help the wireless coverage at home. How can i get them both to work together? My router connected to the modem and PC (just for the pc) and the 2 mesh to carry out wireless signals for the blindspots. Could you please advise me? Thank you
great video.
im not sure if you answered this before but i will ask anyway.
when using the unmanaged switch... can i plug the cable modem directly into the switch FIRST then plug multiple decos into the switch ? or it has to go into the deco first then switch then extra decos etc...
Thanks!
Deco goes first to modem them comes switch to deco.
Excellent info and way of explaining things. First time iv managed to get my head around it all, well nearly lol. Whats the max length can the wired set up be from router to 2nd one?
In theory Ethernet is limited to 100meters
I just ordered an XE75 Pro 2-pack and now I know how I want to hook it up. I can't use a wired backhaul but that's OK. The 2.5GB port on the Pro version is overkill for now but I'm going to connect the cable modem to it anyway. Thanks for the help!
Have been loving your videos. I just bought XE75 Pro’s on your recommendation. I use an OPNSense firewall as my existing router/firewall. Can I leave my firewall in place, and operate my new XE75’s in AP mode and still get the mesh feature? Or does mesh only work when one XE75 is a router? Thanks!!!
Thanks! You can run it either way, so just go to the advanced section and run it in access point mode
Great video! I have one doubt... If I have the 3-pack, can I connect the Main Deco to the 2nd Deco wired, then connect the 2nd Deco to the 3rd Deco wired as well, to use them as access points?? Or do I have to connect both 2nd and 3rd to the Main Deco??
Thanks.
Thanks! Either way works.
Great video! I have 4 nodes. First node is wired from the modem. Can I go from the first node to a switch and then wire the other three nodes directly to the switch?
Thanks! Yes you can do that.
Thanks for the guide. I just wanted to ask if you can daisy chain the wired backhaul for these Deco access points? So ethernet going from AP1 to AP2 to AP3 rather than 2 and 3 connecting to 1.
Yes, either way works. The most important thing is to have the modem connect to the router. After that, it's all just about fair game.
Question: I've got a Amplifi router in the basement that I might keep and use 2-3 XE75s as access points. I can then keep the settings that I have made in the Amplifi router: parental controls, remote access, static IP addresses etc. One of the XE75s will be connected to Amplifi router with a cable. Will the rest of the XE75 "mesh together" with the first XE75 and use wireless backhaul?
The best educational video by far! I have Fios service, I have the Quantum Gateway G1100 Wireless Wi-fi router. My question is: can I connect the Deco system into the Quantum Gateway G1100 Wireless Wi-fi router since it has Ethernet ports?
Thanks! Technically you can but I wouldn’t recommend it. It seems like that is just a router, why not remove that and connect your deco directly to your ONT (essentially your modem) and make a faster wifi network?
Hey thanks for doing up this video. Really curious if the modem must be connected directly to the Deco? The current setup for my home has the modem placed in a very weird spot, and I would rather have my meshes just acting as "extenders".
So TLDR, is it possible to use another router connected to the modem, and have the mesh connected via backhaul to another 2 locations in the home? cheers.
Yes you can use the deco as extenders but need to set them to run in a Access point mode in the advanced section of the deco app. I personally recommend doing this but it is possible.
Thank you for the great informative video. I have a Netgear Orbi AC3000 RBR50 mesh purchased few years ago set in access point mode with 2 RBS50 satellites getting internet through Att modem/router but lately I’ve noticed some wifi areas take longer to connect. I’m considering adding another satellite as 3 satellites is the limit on this mesh or perhaps a new mesh. What’s your opinion on this? Just wondering if it’s time to upgrade the mesh. My att internet is a plan they don’t offer anymore 40mbps download speeds but through Orbi mesh it gives me 50mbps which works great for what I have.
No problem. It really depends on your preference, if it works well, then you can just add another point. Otherwise you could get a new mesh system like this one. This is a great mesh system for the price and would be more than powerful enough to handle those speeds.
Great video. If one decided to use a stand alone router coming off the modem and just use the decos in AP mode for mesh Wi-Fi if you will, can each deco ethernet connect direct to the stand alone router or do you have to connect one main deco and the others have to connect to that main deco via Ethernet or Wi-Fi as opposed to also connecting to the stand alone router?
Thank you
Trying to trouble shoot a MOCA 2.5 issue connecting my second defo far away and wondering if the deco is having a hard time with the Moca connection so I am thinking about trying to use a stand alone router and decos in AP Each connected to a stand alone router but not sure if that’s an option
I do believe the deco nodes need to connect to the main deco or through each other to the main deco. You can run them in access point mode in the deco app.
I did a review of the asus MoCA 2.5 and the speeds were good with that. If MoCA is not working well, it might be the cabling in the walls having splitters that don’t support the frequencies MoCA operates on. Or it could be there is a disconnect somewhere if it doesn’t work at all unless the MoCA adapter itself has an issue.
Another thing to check for is that sometimes the coax requires a specific frequency for the modem, so the MoCA has an option to not use that frequency. Check out my Asus MoCA 2.5 video if you’re interested. I personally don’t recommend getting a separate router
Great video ❤
Very helpful! Almost answered all scenarios I can think of. Just 1 more scenario. I hope I can get an answer. What if my ONT has 4 ethernet ports to connect devices. Given that the first Deco must be connected to ONT in order for the mesh to work, can I still use the available ports of the ONT for other devices?
Simple answer is no.
Great video. I'm just wondering if I could add/configure my current Asus router as another AP mesh node. Would it work?
My Asus also allow me to use one lan port as a second failover internet connection. Does this solution has similar option?
Thanks! Well technically it would work but it wouldn't be great. You would need to go to your ASUS app or the web interface and set the ASUS to run in access point mode. It's not something you would do in the Deco app. I wouldn't recommend it. I'm not 100% but I don't believe it does. If you want to keep your ASUS, I would probably just stick with ASUS routers and go with something that supports AiMesh.
Thanks for the video helped solve some problems
Glad to hear it
Excellent communicator! Very clear tutorial! I have XE75 Pro coming tomorrow because my Linksys Ext (5300?) died. I have a 2100 sq ft house wired with CAT 6. I plan to use 1 Deco as Router and the other (I guess) in access point mode connected via ethernet between the 2.5 GHz ports (is that best?). I have 400 Gbps Comcast so I figured, I'll plug the Main XE75 into the Arris cable modem using the 1Gbps ports. I was also wondering if its possible to use my old Linksys Router EA9300 as an access point in my garage where there is a drop if I turn off DHCP? It may be overkill because the 2nd XE75 will be just 10 to 15 feet from the Wifi Irrigation controller and Garage Door opener. Your tip about using the same network name/password is a god-send to avoid reconnecting about 80 devices in my home!
Thanks! For the ssid and password just remember they are both case sensitive. I would connect like you said with the modem going to the gigabit port and going 2.5Gbps to the other 2.5Gbps. I think running your other router is pointless and I personally don’t recommend mixing and matching routers.
Almost exactly what I intend to do. EA9500 as my main router (already old)...an older one in my garage as bridge, a 24 ports gigabit unmanaged switch somewhere, another smaller with POE for cameras...lots of ethernet jacks...I want to upgrade. I'm about to maybe buy XE75!
@@Guillaume_Boutin The DECO 6e is the bomb. So easy to use and connect devices. The two DECO’s cover my whole house, garage and property easily. It’s much more powerful! Devices are detected and connected with ease…no need to use your old router. It’s absolutely trouble free.
very detailed, thank you
You’re welcome!
I absolutely love your videos. I have an Orbi RBK50 with two satellites. Do you think this is an upgrade on that system….I’ve had it a few years now
Thanks! Yes this is an upgrade from that
Excellent videos. Speaking for myself I appreciate u dumming it down and actually using visuals for some of us. My question is that I'm thinking of buying the XE75. I have less than a gig speed and shud I also switch from cat5 cables to cat 6 or 7 cables. My modem is from Xfinity and currently uses cat5
Thanks, yeah sounds about right, xe75 will be good for your scenario based on your description.
Hi looking to upgrade a 3 piece deco x60 to something like this unit but i wondered if any are better with using a nas sever. thanks for great videos
They work fine with NAS, I have a few at home. The question is whether you are running wired or wireless backhaul, the goal is to have good speeds throughout to ensure you will have fast speeds to the NAS.