You need a router that can support 3 X 3 MIMO, and devices that can support 3 X 3 too, and the Deco M5 is only 2x2.

I would suggest the TP-Link Archer C7 v4 or v5, which is 3 X 3, or even better, the TP-Link C3150 V2, which is 4 X 4.

No, it is just MIMO, or the ability to transmit and receive multiple radio chains. It has nothing to do with signal coverage. Mikrotik hAP AC is a good device, but it functions best as an AP. I would recommend the TP Link Archer C7 v4 or v5, if you have a normal sized house, and if you have a slightly bigger house, try the TP-Link Archer AC3150 v2. Alternatively, go for the high end Asus routers if you can afford it.

Up to you. VLAN trunking have to be done via a switch.

This post has been edited by SilentVampire: Aug 23 2018, 03:08 PM

Not possible using Deco. You have to get Mikrotik or an enterprise router for that.

Most consumer router do not offer that feature.

Yes, you can. But, I will just say that powerline is very fickle, as the data travel through the electrical lines, and any disturbance to the line will severely impact your speed. The best choice is a wired AP, and failing that, a decent router that have good wireless coverage.

Time to upgrade to Asus router to enjoy the full turbo speed. See here: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Atta...post&id=9987212

Obviously not. Did you try connecting directly to your router?

Okay. Theoretically it can handle 500Mbps without issue via wired connection, and it really depends on wireless connection, both on your device and how far away from the router it is plus other interfering issues. Did you check your computer can support gigabit speed? See here: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-find-out...-gigabit-speed/

That is crap, in terms of wireless speed.

This post has been edited by SilentVampire: Aug 24 2018, 02:12 PM

No worries, it might be able to support gigabit, but you have to manually configure it. Go back tonight and test it. Good luck.

Bro, nothing to do with cable quality. Powerline is extremely unstable, as data is being carried over the electrical lines, and any interference to the line, will lower the speed significantly, as you can see in your network. You have to be plugged directly to the router.

No difference. Asus Lyra is one unit, and Lyra Trio comes with three unit, which support mesh wifi setup.

My bad. I was looking at something else.

Sounds good, but I would suggest the main route being something more capable than the C2, maybe the Archer C7 v4 or v5.

Unfortunately not. The Archer C7 v4 or v5 will be stable, unless you want something better, like the Asus RT-AC86U, or cheaper option would be the TP-Link C3150 v2.

Just call me bro will do lol. Anyway, TP-Link likes to release new versions of their routers, and then abandoning the previous version, and not supporting them anymore, unless you are in the US. Some of the online shops might have v2, some might have v4, and some might have v5. It depends on where you get it from. You have to ask the online shop what version is that, or go buy it in a physical shop, and see the version on the box. V5 and v4 is the newest one, and have hardware and firmware upgrade over the v2. If you want to get the C7, get it from OOKAS. They are reliable and got the latest version usually.

Yes, the price diff can justify the added stability and speed boost. You could get the C9 if you want, and that is what I recommend. But, make sure you get it from OOKAS, or if you want to get it elsewhere, make sure it is v5, which is the newest version, and have the newest firmware and better hardware. I suggest you get it from OOKAS. Be aware that the v5 is using EU firmware, so you will get limited 5GHz channels.