Wifi Mesh System (Google Nest WiFi, Eero, etc)?

I bought a mesh system a week ago because my old router was having connectivity issues I think caused by all the shit I had connected to it lol. So far they work great. That's all I got

 

I’m using a TP-Link Deco Tri band X68 and have been impressed with the quality. Only downside is they only sell in two packs, so you can’t just buy one more to extend range.

I’m not using them for routing though so can’t speak to it there. Have a Firewalla Gold for that.

I had tried the Google Mesh previously. It sucks.

And some mesh can work with combo routers. Google demands you make it your router so it’s a pain. TP-Link and others can be configured to just do Wi-Fi.

 

I have the Google one and haven't had any issues anywhere in the house. We have the main router and then 2 wifi points and they work well.

 

I've got Google/nest wifi nodes and it's been very solid for us. Not sure if it would work with the combo router/modem though since I'm just using the modem from our ISP. I believe Odin has an orbi system at his place which he has spoken highly of as well

 

yeah orbi is going quite well. we dont have to cover a huge area but ive noticed minimal speed drops switching from wired to wifi. again, not a huge area, but a great experience so far.

 

My eero system is one of the best purchases I've ever made. I went from having a signal in like 2/3 of my house to being able to stream video in the basement, 2 floors away from the router

 

We have the Google/Nest Mesh network. Really like it. Easy set up, provides good coverage throughout the house. We have the master unit plus 3 APs elsewhere throughout the house.

 

I don't know if it's better or worse than other options but we have this and have never had any issues

 

Tp link decos here and has been flawless.

 

I have the TPlink deco and seem to have signal issues with 3 access points. My house is only 2,000 square feet so not sure why signal is better in one room than another. I have one upstairs, one main level and one basement. My tv in the garage is always buffering. I'm not sure if it's the hardware or if these just suck with my house.

 

got an orbi system from the Costco's a few years ago. works very well and I get a solid signal everywhere in my house as well as outside.

 

Orbi

 

I get pretty fast wifi throughout my house with no dead spots. I assume it's due to this mesh system but I don't really know. I'm currently as far from my router as I can be in my back office and I still get good speed.

 

Eero the goat

 

I've had an AmpliFi HD system for about 4 years now. It's awesome. I can get wifi all the way to my mailbox.

 

I have the Google Mesh and for the most part it is fine. That said, if you are a more advanced user who likes to control various aspects of the network with forwarded ports or priority bandwidth, this may not be the best choice. It is very limited and dumbed down from a configuration standpoint, which is good for beginners, but not great if you like to have more control. If I made the decision today I would get something different.

 

Had a room in my old place where i had zero wifi it was a dead zone

threw in an eero and i had better speeds in that room on my phone and laptop than i did on my normal router in the rest of the house

 

Team Eero. Three pack in a two-story, about 3750 sf house. Formerly dead zones here and there with lots of buffering on 200 mb service with a Linksys router + range extender. . Now connectivity is strong throughout house and buffering is an unhappy memory.

 

I’ve got an older orbi mesh system. Have a 3000 sqft house and wanted to reach out to my pool as well. Covers the whole house and out to the pool with no problems. Only have one home box and one satellite. It’s easy to use. I prefer an easier setup and interface because I don’t have time micromanage everything. You will need a separate modem.

edit, I’m a gamer(pc mater race, mainly FPS) and speed is important. I’ve had no issues but I’m hard wired.

 

There is an option on my TPLink Deco that says WPS, do I want this turned on?

 

If you plan on allowing people to connect to your network using WPS, then yes. If not, doesn't matter.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS; originally, Wi-Fi Simple Config) is a network security standard to create a secure wireless home network.

Created by Cisco and introduced in 2006, the point of the protocol is to allow home users who know little of wireless security and may be intimidated by the available security options to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access, as well as making it easy to add new devices to an existing network without entering long passphrases. Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows the owner of Wi-Fi privileges to block other users from using their household Wi-Fi. The owner can also allow people to use Wi-Fi. This can be changed by pressing the WPS button on the home router.[1]

 

Have the Google Nest setup. It’s a game changer

You likely can’t go wrong with any of the major brands. I have a Nest thermostat and doorbell so I kept it the same

 

I've got the expensive linksys velop ones, thought it was best way to extend wifi into my detached backyard garage that we converted into a theater. I've had no issues with it but wonder if I could have accomplished same thing cheaper. I'd recommend it but think depending on what you need you could find cheaper options

 

If it's a combo you have to configure it for pass through mode. It turns the router portion off and just gives signal to the eero. Sorry, this is only for eero I don't know how orbi and Google's system works

 

I had to do something similar on my att combo. Had to turn the WiFi off on the modem and then one of my devices on the mesh setup is hardwired to the modem.

 

As a current mesh user I encourage others to also become mesh users

 

I have a three node Velop setup as well, works pretty good.

 

It helps. They're great for larger homes and places with dead zones or wanting to have great connection much further from the router.

With so much stuff connected to home WiFi though, people can often at least need a newer router/modem that can handle the connections.

 

I bought an Eero on prime day on the advice of people here and it's awesome. 2 hotspots and the speed and coverage are great.

 

Same. Works great, no weak spots with 4 extenders. Now I can watch porn in the bathroom seamlessly.

 

I use a lesser known system called Gryphon. They have great security and great parental controls, which I like. Very good coverage and customer service as well.
https://gryphonconnect.com/gryphon-ax

 

Team eero

 

Google Nest was the best decision I’ve ever made, especially since the fiancée has been remote full-time.

 

This feels like some sort of MLM

 

Team Orbi team. Very pleased.

 

thread is relevant to my interests, just bought an eero system hoping that the 3-pack will have coverage for 4 floors.

had contemplated the Orbi too

 

I’ve had an eero for about three years. Very satisfied.

 

Just bought a Ruckus today, weird.

 

Bro that’s like airport terminal shit

 

Eero gang checking in, highly recommend

 

it’s for a warehouse not a home application, not my area of expertise but it’s worked pretty great for us in our old space

 

Had eero for 3 years now and it’s fantastic. No complaints at all, works great and easy to use.

 

Willpépé convinced me to go with Ubiquiti and I can’t complain at all. A little more complex then others to set up but it works great.

 

I’ve had ubiquiti for five plus years now, been rock solid.
Also put in TP Link and an Eero. New stuff is so stupid simple to hook up. If you’re not savvy you can just daisy chain like 10-13 points to cover your TMB compound and you’ll be solid. Ubiquiti stuff is more enterprise geared where you can cover more ground or go point to point with some of the shit they have.

 

The absolute best is the Amplifi Alien by Ubiquiti. The eero is as fast but is missing critical features in comparison.

 

Ubiquiti Amplifi line is definitely a consumer product.

 

May be a dumb question, but I’ve been looking at getting a mesh system but currently have an Xfinity Gateway for the router/modem. It’s okay, but WiFi has a few dead spots in the house. Is a mesh system compatible with the gateway?

 

Eero master race checking in, get on our level.