Replace ASUS Equipment by TP Link

[ChaoscripT]

Hi All,
Currently I have pair of ASUS XT12 and need to add 1 more router for my room.
On the pair I installed Merlin firmware that works with NextDNS.

I found some TP Link Deco X50 POE (second hand), and I wonder maybe to change gear to TP Link, buy 2 Deco X50 POE and 1 more router.
I love this POE because they have 2 ports (yes I know that one is 2.5 gbps and one is 1 gbps) while most of the access points out there have just one port to get internet and transmission WIFI.
I need the 2 ports because internet will go in and go out to switch.

I know that ASUS firmware is better and with less problems then tp link, and I also know that tp link lack of parental control (I don't use it also in ASUS).
What do you think?
I try to find myself adventures?

Regards.

 

[Piotrek]

What do you think?

If you have time and inclination - have fun, find youself adventures

 

[Tech9]

What do you think?

Your previous thread wasn't enough?

Need Help to Choose a Mesh System

Hi, I want to create some strong WIFI network (MESH Network) on my home, it's 5 rooms based, 1 of the rooms is "mamad" room, build in 1 level (not floors), with concrete and blocks, 1650 square feet (150 square meters). All the routers will be connect by ethernet and not by wifi between them. I...

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I told you what I think there, but you didn't listen.

 

[ChaoscripT]

If you have time and inclination - have fun, find youself adventures

Thanks Peter for the comment.

Your previous thread wasn't enough?

Need Help to Choose a Mesh System

Hi, I want to create some strong WIFI network (MESH Network) on my home, it's 5 rooms based, 1 of the rooms is "mamad" room, build in 1 level (not floors), with concrete and blocks, 1650 square feet (150 square meters). All the routers will be connect by ethernet and not by wifi between them. I...

www.snbforums.com

I told you what I think there, but you didn't listen.

The ASUS XT12 is bought second hand and not new.
Yes today I understand that, I will go with 2x2 and 1800 Mbps, it's ok.
But I have 2 problems,
1. The optical fiber comes in to Nokia machine (from the ISP company) then from the Nokia is there ethernet that should connect to some router, I need in the router 2 ports, WAN (from the Nokia) and LAN to go to switch then from there to rest of house.
2. If I buy new gear, it's very expensive, I prefer not go with high expenses. (It's not your problem, it's my problem that here in Israel everything is expensive)

The ASUS is very good, it's make the work, but I love adventures and cost effective solutions.

Regards.

 

[glens]

Don't know where you live and therefore how much of the XT12s is actually available to you, and acknowledging the somewhat lacking ports they have, but I can tell you that a pair of those would suit me entirely fine. I have perhaps as much invested in what I'm running, and certainly can get equivalent performance, but it maybe would've been nice to just go with a pair of XT12s. Just sayin'...

On top of that, don't you need a Tplink account to administer the Decos? No way I'd do that if optional most-any-way else.

 

[Darl]

If you are using a VPN, ie surfshark, Nordvpn, don't use tp devices. Has problems using VPN.

 

[ChaoscripT]

Don't know where you live and therefore how much of the XT12s is actually available to you, and acknowledging the somewhat lacking ports they have, but I can tell you that a pair of those would suit me entirely fine. I have perhaps as much invested in what I'm running, and certainly can get equivalent performance, but it maybe would've been nice to just go with a pair of XT12s. Just sayin'...

On top of that, don't you need a Tplink account to administer the Decos? No way I'd do that if optional most-any-way else.

Thanks for reply,
I currently have Pair of ASUS XT12, I use them, they good.

About the TP Link Account, it's not bother me.

If you are using a VPN, ie surfshark, Nordvpn, don't use tp devices. Has problems using VPN.

Thanks for reply,
Currently don't using any VPN, but from time to time can use, good to know.

Regards.

 

[Piotrek]

If you are using a VPN, ie surfshark, Nordvpn, don't use tp devices. Has problems using VPN.

Can you elaborate on this? It seems unlikely to me that this is a global problem...

 

[jerry6]

I am always surprised by the coverage people don't get here . I live in a 2 floor plus basement house and I get full coverage using 1 router up until 3 years ago an AC 3200 covered the house 5500 sft brick with concrete basement , now using an AXE-1100 in that house with no problems , Guess I'm just lucky . Router and client placement makes a big difference

 

[Tech9]

I am always surprised by the coverage people don't get here

Where is "here"? Different building materials, different RF regulations. Houses in the US are mostly match sticks and drywall; routers are allowed to have up to 1000mW transmit power. Houses in the UK are mostly concrete, brick and stone; routers are allowed to have up to 200mW transmit power. Houses in Israel (where @ChaoscripT lives) are not only reinforced concrete and bricks, but also have bomb shelter rooms with steel plates on doors and eventual windows. Still surprised Wi-Fi coverage is different?

 

[Piotrek]

Guess I'm just lucky

Yep, Canada...
So...

 

[Tech9]

Yep, Canada...

We have up to 200mW here on 36-48 (like in EU), but available and up to 1000mW 149-161 (like in US). We also have matchstick and drywall houses.

 

[Piotrek]

Well, here in Europe we live mainly in concrete, often reinforced with steel...

 

[Tech9]

I know. I own two properties in EU. Reinforced concrete columns and slabs with bricks or aerated concrete walls. Completely different Wi-Fi planning.

 

[glens]

We also have matchstick and drywall houses.

Best way to build a house when there's millions of acres of pine forest. Oh, wait, not anymore in Canada after last summer. Quarry operations for home building ought to be booming there now...

 

[Tech9]

The only thing booming here right now is inflation and taxes.