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[Leon103]

I should look to get a mesh network set up. Must be some good prices this time of year

 

[Clint]

It's all got too much...Chippy_Tea and his dongle just about finished me off!

 

[JockyBrewer]

I should look to get a mesh network set up. Must be some good prices this time of year

The eero 6 system from Amazon is heavily discounted at the moment and seems to be well loved by many: https://amzn.eu/d/4mC3c7Z

For anything better you’d be paying £250+ for two units, and that is £140 for three.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I don't think the one I am getting is the pro what is the difference?

 

[JockyBrewer]

I don't think the one I am getting is the pro what is the difference?

Pro will go to 1000Mbps. The 6 will only do 500Mbps.

For anyone not involved in backing up/moving around media 500Mbps is plenty fast enough.

 

[MashBag]

I don't think the one I am getting is the pro what is the difference?

A pro will always get you there quicker

 

[Leon103]

Anyone heard of these?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C7JDYJ1?tag=bguk-212780-21&th=1

Rated 9.5 Best Value on https://buyersguide.org/mesh-wifi-r... wi&lp=69175&li=4133&nw=o&nts=1&tdid=10305833

 

[Stu]

Anyone heard of these?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C7JDYJ1?tag=bguk-212780-21&th=1

Rated 9.5 Best Value on https://buyersguide.org/mesh-wifi-router-gb/t/best?Country=GB&msclkid=51e644af120011cef28f2392a6d75d6c&m=e&d=c&c=76966014296105&oid=kwd-76966093699176:loc-188&qs=mesh wi&lp=69175&li=4133&nw=o&nts=1&tdid=10305833

I've got the previous version. I'll be honest, they're not great in terms of signal.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086TN3WF2/
I'd use ones with external antennas.

 

[DocAnna]

Anyone heard of these?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C7JDYJ1?tag=bguk-212780-21&th=1

Rated 9.5 Best Value on https://buyersguide.org/mesh-wifi-router-gb/t/best?Country=GB&msclkid=51e644af120011cef28f2392a6d75d6c&m=e&d=c&c=76966014296105&oid=kwd-76966093699176:loc-188&qs=mesh wi&lp=69175&li=4133&nw=o&nts=1&tdid=10305833

One of my learning nuggets from having used 3 versions of mesh routers is that the ease of setup and software to update and support the mesh is more important than the devices themselves. The mesh network protocols are well established, with speeds then varying with how many bands each device cover. The firmware and software for the devices makes or breaks it for me. I had (and still have 5 linksys velop mesh routers (4 tri band 1 dual band) which worked ok but pairing the devices took about 10 to 15 minutes each, and the pairing software on my phone just gave too little feedback on what they were doing. I suspect part of the problem was that I was using them in bridge mode and really pushing the limits of what they could do.

Since I've had them sitting doing nothing in a corner of my office for most of the year - I'll offer them up free other than the cost of postage to anyone who wants them, pm me an address and I'll work out postage.

[EDIT - that's 3 of the triband ones claimed]

 

[JockyBrewer]

Anyone heard of these?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C7JDYJ1?tag=bguk-212780-21&th=1

Rated 9.5 Best Value on https://buyersguide.org/mesh-wifi-router-gb/t/best?Country=GB&msclkid=51e644af120011cef28f2392a6d75d6c&m=e&d=c&c=76966014296105&oid=kwd-76966093699176:loc-188&qs=mesh wi&lp=69175&li=4133&nw=o&nts=1&tdid=10305833

I believe that Mercusys is a budget brand from TP-Link, and FYI the Wifi 6 version is only £5 more: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mercusys-Coverage-Halo-H60X-3-pack/dp/B0CQHSQQM6/

I don't know these, but the problem with the cheapest mesh systems is usually that they don't have the onboard computing power to support a lot of devices or sustained data transfers.

If you're just annoyed that the house has wifi dead spots and you can't browse THBF when you're on the bog then they'll probably be fine.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I've got the previous version. I'll be honest, they're not great in terms of signal.

I am not keen on the shape but if they work as well as they say it wouldn't be a deal breaker.

 

[Leon103]

I am not keen on the shape but if they work as well as they say it wouldn't be a deal breaker.

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I wouldn't really have them on display.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I wouldn't really have them on display.

You could put spots on them so they look like huge dice