Woaaah never search foe this model. But this deco mesh need to connect with router right?

Deco mesh can be router as default, ap mode optional

If you already want to buy at least two at one go, deco series is better option

The deco mesh IS the router
The main one that connects to your fiber modem becomes the main router and the rest are nodes

As I’ve never used Decos myself, I can’t say for certain but if TP-Links Malaysia guide is anything to go by, your ONU can be directly connected to the Deco, and all the services like PPPoE, DHCP etc is handled at your main unit

And just subsequently pair each Deco as sub units to extend your WiFi coverage. You can pair using WiFi but it’s best to just go wired backhaul

may i know if Mercusys MR90x is good? have you tried it?

after checking tplink ax55 found this model too Mercusys MR90x.

do you ever know this model? saw alot of antennas

yea some mesh not support with backhaul cable

now checking TP link model seem good in term of coverage.

Mercusys is "junior" sub brand from tp link parent company
Sure due to being on the budget side, besides of design differences, software may be more simplified in terms of features and support limited

can see the cpu mediatek vs qualcomm/broadcomm

tplink mostlu qualcom/broadcom

mercusys mediatek

ax73 vs MR90x quite same

Mr90x maybe got simplified components to save cost, only got 1+3 lan ports, no usb

which chipset doesn't matter actually.

what's most important is that under a long term usage, will the router heat up badly, the design of the router ventilation.

How stable and effectively it can run without restarting occasionally is the most important part.

I've read on TP link forums , some users are complaining their AX model still run into restarts, or lagging. Could be firmware or hardware issues, so in the end no solve all method, just trial and run/

But suggestion is to get ethernet backhaul if you want full signal + speed coverage.

Buying a MR90x might be able to cover whole floor, but I doubt you'll get full Wifi signal coverage on the 2nd floor, and even if you get, your speed is going to suffer tremendously.

So best option to get those ethernet conduit and power plug socket built into the walls and placed strategically installed at mid point of the floor to make sure you can place either mesh/router at the right places.

This way you won't have to break your head over which location to put your router even in the future. Because at the right spot with necessary existing cabling, you are future proofed for the next 5 years I dare say.

Mercusys is budget brand and there will be things cut to reach a lower price

TP-Link would be more fully featured

TS, consider also Asus routers, AsusWRT is quite powerful, can also reuse as mesh

Make me more confused to buy which one. But what you said is correct. How long it can last and heat concerns.

Need to do more research what is the best.

Thinking mr90x + one cables router as AP for second floor.

My thought has the mercusys will be last long? If yes then its good enough.

Okay let me have a look asuswrt.

For me the only advantage of mr90x over others similar priced is mtk platform for openWRT support, you can check out how complex it can be

mr70 is the only router so far i search for ax1800 rated that is below 200 and has one of the latest baked into it like BSS,TWT and ODFMA. whether does it really works or help, is yet to be fully proven.

also , i checked on mercusys my website...only mr70x latest firmware has easymesh enabled on it, mr80/90x no easy mesh available yet.

11.11.. is on sale for 148 for mr70x

This post has been edited by Omochao: Nov 6 2023, 09:43 PM

Last month i able to get mr70x at Rm123

Firmware update with easymesh is available on mercusys global website for mr90x
https://www.mercusys.com/en/download/mr90x#Firmware

Ah this one need more time to research. Now interested with ac73 and mr90x. Harharhar

Or better buy ax55 enough dy?

Now interested with these two model.
Mr90x and ax73. Lol