Saw some comments on FB page community for TP link devices, all remarked same, maybe you might want to hard reset and reconfigure from start.



This user using same model as your TP-link, maybe you can try to check out on their post, also same issue, no QOS button, but other users suggested to leave it as it is without setting the speed, and the other devices turn off Priority, I do not own a AX50, but hopefully you can figure it out soon.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tplinkmy/pe...mibextid=zDhOQc


EDIT: seems like you might have to forego using WiFi6 if what he said is the real solution in getting back your full bandwidth speed. Hopefully TP link will update its firmware to get it ironed out.


This post has been edited by Omochao: Nov 11 2023, 09:03 AM

get wifi6 router with ax3000 rated , ax1800 could do the job , but if 2 levels..suggest use ethernet backhaul to support.
Mesh will cost more than your budget .

Thought I got a good deal during 12.12 sales, but ended up with a misleading device by Mercusys (TP-link), now I fully understand why there aren't many reviews in the market about Mercusys mesh system!

Bought a 2-pack Halo H70x mesh to try out, when set up with just only main node first, and immediately do speed test, can't even reach 400mbps on my current 500Mbps package.

This is tested on solely 5GHZ wifi 6 and also even on LAN CAT 5 E ethernet cables.

Turned on QOS and set bandwidth limit to 1000 Mbps also no use, or even 500 for that matter. Running on latest firmware!

Turned off UPNP, SLIG and use even cloudflare dns, nothing helps at all, will never be able to reach more than 400 Mbps.

anyone got any idea on configuring this devices?

There is no mode for me to change except turning on/off 2.4Ghz/5Ghz and not even setting MHZ options!


Funnily, one shopee seller advertise this device can go up to 800Mbps no issues.



This post has been edited by Omochao: Dec 15 2023, 04:36 PM

If you dont mind, I can sell you mine, Mercusys H70x, bought it for 399 during 12.12 sales, retail price around 450.

But if your subscription speed is more than 300mbps, I wouldn't suggest you to use it as I'm facing problem for speeds over 300mbps


I was on Fiberhome ax3000 router, no such speed issues compared to this Ax1800 mesh.

This post has been edited by Omochao: Dec 16 2023, 08:58 AM

Yes I did when I first set it up.

how to upload video recording here? I did a video recording while I tested wired cat5e and also wireless.

This post has been edited by Omochao: Dec 17 2023, 11:16 AM

By right should be able to, anyway I managed to solve out the issue, the Halo H70X managed to hit 500mbps, through speedtest app, but fast.com not quite.

I saw this video, is wireless backhauled mesh

Suggest AX1800, or get two fiberhome router ax3000, TM unifi FB group can hunt easily if you have patience, can get rm100 for 2pcs which is very cheap, as according to TM technician who came to my house yesterday to help me change the modem/onu unit , that TM is selling it for RM350 per unit at RRP. which is 4x price that is selling in china.

First test through wired next to the Halo H70X

https://imgur.com/a/iyg2TCK

Second test, another test and trial through wired cat5e supplied by Mercusys.

https://imgur.com/a/PACwVKM

Despite whatever settings I try to do it won't help to improve the speed no matter through wired or wireless.

This post has been edited by Omochao: Dec 17 2023, 11:37 AM

Most TV devices I would say their WiFi adapter is very limited, at most G or N only, so max speed you can achieve alone most is at 100Mbps.

A good condition Tenda is suitable for yours since 1 floor. Stable and doesn't easily gets hot. How big is your 1 floor size? 2000 or 3000 sqft? or less than that? If you don't mind, I got one stock router still good running condition, at a fraction of your price with less headache.

1) Yes, currently using it with my mesh system (Mercusys Halo H70X) can pair effortlessly without any problems.

2) Yes, but it is advisable that you place the higher rated as always the first starting point, example, if you buy ax1500 first, later on buy another ax5400, then you need to reconfigure everything to ax5400 as a starting point from the unifi modem, and then mesh everything back from highest to the lowest AX rating.

But currently my setup is

Unifi modem/BTU ----- Halo H70X [AX1800] (Main node) ----- Halo H70X (Wireless Backhaul Mesh Node) ----- SR1041F [AX3000] *ethernet backhauled to Main node via CAT6 cable*

I was given two fiberhome router/mesh, so end up use one, so now my whole house is roaming and fully covered with no wifi dead zone. 3k sqft land size.



Tenda AC10u.. Can support up to maximum 300Mbps speed through wireless, LAN port never check it out yet, should be able to reach higer maybe?

Previously placed at living room near TV, but Wifi Signal can reach upper 1st floor but speed deteriorated abit despite having 1 bar less shown on my android Wifi signal icon.

So if you just need a good router , I would suggest you can consider this or go for a better wifi6, depending on your budget. So far this Tenda never failed me despite heavy downloading or intensive activities like download, streaming or gaming on consoles at the same time. So far never restart or hangs, which I think is most important.

This post has been edited by Omochao: Dec 20 2023, 09:44 PM

ax55 or ax73...1 router to conquer all

Never go for ranger extenders or power line adapters unless no choice and last mile or to cover wifi dead zones for low bandwidth devices.

Deco X20 is ax1800 rated. If you intend to cover the whole house perimeter , then go for mesh, or get another TP-link router which has easy mesh function, eg; ax53 or ax55

For your current speed, best get AX3000 rated and above to ensure your routers+mesh can dish out 800Mbps.


If your concern is only extending WiFi coverage and range only, my suggestion just go grab a 2nd hand router and set is as wireless repeater.

If you want speed and coverage, your only choice is using wired backhaul, the good thing, can be mixed and match with any desired router or mesh. Bad thing, you need to headache for a while on how to set up the cat5e cables.

Yes that's true, if you truly want to enjoy the "mesh" function , best find out whether that next model you are going to get has firmware with "EASYMESH" updated into it. Not all tp link router has easy mesh, some still in waiting list to be updated.

Or if you don't mind, just get another ax73.

I am using mercusys Halo H70x, can achieve close to 500mbps, and according to specs wise, h70x AX 1800 is same as Deco X20, just different subsidiary. But Tplink Deco has more functions and features, price also higher. X50 is for only if you are planning to go 1Gbps in the near future.

h70x itself is sufficient for the speed 300Mbps...wifi coverage wise just below excellent..just average. Though I suggest to use ethernet backhaul to get the best speed.

On my first floor, 20 feets away from the router with a room separated , I'm getting 340+ mbps if away from the mesh.

or you can consider getting ax3000 or h80x .

Mercusys app and settings is a bit limited in functions , while Tp link has more stuffs to play with.

No idea, is out of my budget when I was considering on which mesh I need to buy. but on paper wise should be better coverage since is an ax3000 rated for H80X.

So is either you take a leap of faith and gamble on with it. But one thing I can assure you won't get near to subscribed speed if its connected wirelessly.


As shared by other forummers here, one wireless hop will Halve the speed definitely. unless that router or the receiver has a dedicated 5ghz band to receive/transmit another stream, which is what they call it as tri-band, but that also is very expensive, and can easily cost from 600 ish onwards.

So if your speed at main router is 300mbps, the next mesh node will set you back at 150-180 or if lucky can get 200++mbps?

The only good thing I see from a mesh network, is that you can roam around without having to suffer from weak wifi signal coverage, speed wise not so.

So your only choice is for this only specific wireless setup is

Get triband mesh

Or

Just get a simple and conventional mesh and forego and not think about that speed anymore, which I find not practical, since we are already paying why dont get the full speed?

What is the ac rating for that triband mesh brand? ac1200 or ac1900? or ac2200?

Generally it can support up to 300mbps, as my previous tenda ac10u ac1200 router can even reach up to 400mbps++.

Just that you'll have to sacrifice on better UI since TP link deco provides more options to play around but it doesn't means practical at times for new users.

If you don't really intend to further change or expect any speed upgrade in the near future, the ac mesh can last you for more than 2-3 years.

Routers are built to last for daily usage.

Here's the example of my previous tenda router before I sold it off to another user, this router really was the bang for buck.



This post has been edited by Omochao: Jan 9 2024, 10:25 PM

as long fits the checkboxes that you have,then is fine by all means.

depends on how you look at it, I was using a tenda router ac10u long before this swu 3.0, i remembered the last update bump my speed to 300mbps, but i opted out and choose to downgrade to 100mbps..on and off was around 50-60mbps

every different maker is hard to say how far or strong Wifi signal cover they can produce, can be due to OS,firmware and settings.

Best suggestion go for TP link ones, their UI more user friendly and straight forward.

This post has been edited by Omochao: Jan 18 2024, 12:25 PM

Just for sharing, cheapest i found online for an ax1800 rated mesh system, can support 500mbps no issues . Am using it at the moment , cheaper than what I bought from last sales.

Deco X20, is around RM500++ for 2 packs.
If anyone wants a simple mesh, this works and can pair effortlessly.



This post has been edited by Omochao: Jan 18 2024, 01:59 PM

yep somehow, swapping out them both to be set as main node ,and using the certain speed test server and certain timing can achieve 500mbps. it wasn't the QOS or what so ever.

now combining with my fiberhome router ax3000 to create whole house mesh network. so far so good. just that is lacking on options compared to tp link and the frequency of firmware updates.