Thanks all for the helpful advice. Just wonder is necessary to connect 2 routers with LAN for better performance or is still fine without it ?
May need to hack the wall to hide the cable if want to connect them via LAN because don't want to see the cable hanging around the house .

Is this workable? Wanna do this for my 3-storey shop.

I currently have 3 deco M4, wanna add two switches and link them up as per photo. Jus connect switch, no other complicated settings required right?

Since connected using LAN, internet speed should still b good at the top floor right? If workable, pls suggest which Ethernet Switch is good for LAN speed mainly connecting to a server for SQL accounting, so LAN connection must be fast. TQ minimum 6 - 8 ports for the switch

my current shop i m using 3 deco but no switch, so not sure is it as easy as just connection a switch to my mesh. TQ, since u guys say is workable then i jus try, it if cant then buy new MESH router

Definitely works if it's on the same switch. But, it gets tricky when you connect another switch to the second node and followed by another node to that switch.

The last time I tried, it wouldn't work properly. Probably due to the IEEE 1905.1 packet got dropped.  I didn't investigate further on that.

Hello All,

Just to share my findings on my issues and some updates;

1) My current Ethernet connection direct from router downstairs to 2nd floor only limited to 100mbps most probably due to the cable twisting inside my wall, some CAT6 cable if it’s twisted it may cap at 100mbps. Lesson learned : if you need long Ethernet cable more than 15metres and concealed better buy high quality cable.
2) I just bought Asus XT8 and complete my setup earlier. Findings compared to my previous archer2300

- wifi speed at living room downstairs where my router is placed
Archer c2300 - 530mbps
XT8 - 470mbps

- wifi speed at 2nd floor hall (this is where my PC currently max at 100mbps using Ethernet direct from router downstairs). I placed my XT8 node here
Archer - 60mbps
XT8- 400mbps

- my bedroom
Archer - 30mbps
XT8- 300mbps

-my workstation (laptop) another wall from bedroom
Archer - 5mbps
XT8 - 270mbps

Overall, my wifi connection improve significantly and I end up not using all the Ethernet cable that I run from downstairs to hall upstairs and from the hall to my workstation.

XT8 is a really good Aimesh router, I’m super impressed with the performance and the only thing I’m surprised is c2300 can get better speed downstairs compared to XT8.

Not sure what you REALLY mean by "split id",
but for my deco m9 tri-band setup, I leverage the Guest network to make 2 SSIDs on different bands, AND not isolate them from each other. I'm on wired backhaul, so not concerned of speed degradation.

Is there no way to isolate 2.4 and 5? Only through guest network? That mean ill have 3 wifi ssid broadcasting at any time?

any1 know this can work? and which tp link router is suitable?

current setup :
UNIFI modem ---> unifi router ---> deco m4 (mesh) ---> tl-sg108 switch

i find it very messy, if can do like this better, but nd to ensure the router is compatible with deco m4
unifi modem ---> tp link mesh router

i am currently using Unifi 30Mbps, with their Archer C1200 router

ALL the time when im on video call or whatsapp audio, every 20s or 30s, the other party will not be able to hear for 3-4s/video paused 3-4s

yesterday i had an interview, sat next to the router and modem, problem still persists

any idea? change router? up speed?

im staying in a 900sf apartment only

Just want to leave this here, for those using Apple devices, consider getting a Broadcom based router.

Apple is using exclusively Broadcom Wi-Fi 6 SoC on all their products and they seem to perform better and more stable when paired with a Broadcom based router.

I think 4096QAM is a Qualcomm thing. Since it’s a non standard WiFi 6 function, I don’t expect Apple to support it.

But I do hope Apple will introduce support for 6GHz and 160MHz soon. I suspect Apple will just introduce WiFi 7 support next year which should cover these 2 features.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm doing a bit of reading as I type this. So the Deco M5 are just mesh routers right, so apart of not having to forcefully change network (like repeaters), how would it be better than me replacing the main archer 1200 router + getting a decent repeater/mesh unit in the living area ?

I understand all points except for 1. Wire both mesh devices meaning I'll pull LAN cable between 2 devices? Wouldn't that defeat its purpose? Thanks for the info btw

but the fiber is laid right at the maid room.. there's no subsequent connectors from that room to the dining area...

since 6ghz is still not approved by mcmc for wifi usage, i doubt u can get any official wifi 6e router.

if grey market i think tplink axe75 will be easier to get.

any link or documentation released from MCMC?

thanks.

Hi guys, I have a 3800 sqft 3 storey super link house. I am currently deciding if I should get the Deco XE75 2 pack or X68 3 pack as they are the same price. Looking for wide coverage and godo speed for my unifi 800mbps package.

My neighbor is using this modem that came together with Maxis Fiber. It is placed in the living hall and he’s having issue with Wi-Fi coverage upstairs.

He sent me photo and I saw the “EasyMesh”, can directly just add on “EasyMesh” compatible nodes?

That router with OpenWrt is good. I can vouch the claim because I used the router for testing with OpenWrt firmware of course with 800/200 plan. The stock firmware sucks. I sold the router and bought myself a Mikrotik router.

P/S: I am not affiliated with the brand neither do the person.