Hi, just got my pair tonight. About to set them up, your review videos are by far the most outstanding and comprehensive reviews on RUclips. Keep up the great work. And thank you.
Brilliant. Just followed your instructions and now have 3 Deco XE75's on three different floors, all wired together and each giving speeds of 500 plus!
Thanks so much! Based on your videos I got this, and it was a cinch to set up once I'd watched these. Very smooth and easy, where has all the challenge gone 😀? Took five minutes, unbelievable! Two thumbs up!!
Found this video and setup my Deco XE75 just as shown and it works perfect! Thanks for showing all the options. Have a wired backhaul now and fast stable connection across all three devices. 700mbs through my whole house wired and wireless. WOW!
OMG !! YOU'VE ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS IN 1 VIDEO. I'VE BEEN LOOKING AROUND HOW TO GET A WIRED BACKHAUL CONNECTION FOR MY MULTIPLE MESH ROUTER WIFI 6E !!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCCHHH !!!
Some info for anyone looking into these: I was using a Netgear C7800 modem router combo unit, but was getting around 450 down on my pc across the house. Didnt want to run cables under or in crawl space, so decided to get these on sale (was about 190 after tax). Main unit plugged into port 1 of C7800, I turned off the C7800 wireless with the button on it. Then set up the second unit in my room with pc, the unit about 8 feet closer to the door. Now I am getting about 850 down, with only a slight increase in ping/ms! Even with wireless backhaul, it works really well! Not sure if that speaks to how good these are, or maybe how bad the C7800 range was...either way, Ill be keeping the Deco XE75 Pro for sure!
Thank you so very much for that detailed and informative video. You put it in terms that I could understand which is hard to find on other videos sometimes. I truly think I won’t have an issue setting up my devices with the way you explained everything. I would give you two thumbs up if I could. Thank you again.
Installed my XE75 Pro last night. It was super easy and quick. I have my 2 satellites on ethernet backhaul, and those were truly plug-and-play, no setup needed. The main node found them and they were on the network in just a minute or so. So far really pleased! Upgraded from the original Google Mesh to get the 6E capability. This is my first TP Link product and I am very impressed.
I had this same setup then one night it just stopped working. Can a ethernet cable just go bad? It just won't work anymore. It does work wirelessly, though. Frustrating!
@@Soupcan35while not overly common in my experience, I guess an Ethernet cable could go bad. Have you tried switching to a different cable yet? (Yes, I know that sounds very obvious…😊)
The top ethernet port (1) goes bad and won't put out an IP. There are 7 pages of response on the TP-Link Deco community page about this issue. That's what happened to mine and there isn't a fix.
One thing I learn over this weekend with this WIFI system and something that no one mentions is that, If you disconnect it from the power or the power goes out in your house, you HAVE to reboot it. In what becomes a headache, having to reconnect everything from scratch basically. So with Google Wi-Fi I have never had that problem. (I can only compare it with Google system because they are the only ones I have had), saying this. I prefer Google which is much easier to use, knowing Deco XE75 is better in coverage. I speak from my own experience
So glad I ran into your channel. I just bought the 3-pack Deco XE75 a week ago everything works great. But I just learned from this video to use 6 GHz wifi for dedicated backhaul and now all my nodes have Strong signals instead of Fair. I didn't know this feature was available. Thank you!
Thanks, just purchased and installed a new Deco Xe75 pro (3) from your reviews. Excellent videos and easy installation. I now have great wifi signal across my home, detected garage (100 feet away) and across the 1 acre property.
Excellent explanation. I thought I'd bought some more paperweights, but I think I'll get better results after watching the video. Thank you very much for your help. Cheers from Portugal !
Thanks Bro...I totally had my Deco's wired completely wrong (modem to switch/switch to deco)...the absolute best video explaining the wired setup! You're awesome thanks again!!
Awesome. You answered all my questions. One observation though which is obviously wrong is that I connected all the routers to the modem directly and then setup the mesh. Surprisingly, it worked where one satellite modem was connected via wifi and another via wired ( I used a three pack from Costco). But, I am going to change it to all wired to bring sanity.
Just got XE75 3 pack yesterday...now realise i need to run a few cables throuhout the house to actually use it to its full capacity. This did help a lot
Thanks ,this vid shows I should have a wire displayed on app for ethernet which I didn't originally. Had to redo some connectors using pass through type to fix it. 175' down to my pole barn. Finally got it .Had wire buried in conduit for 20 years and never got around to it till now.
Dude , you just encapsulated everything I needed to know in this vid - thank you soooo much ! I have the deco system (3 x pods) but had set it up incorrectly as was getting a "weak" signal from each deco even though I hardwired my house - thanks to your vid , i realised my issue and now have a fully wired backhaul system running like silk ! Thanks HEAPS !
AFAIK and out of experience too, the deco mesh system is the only system that lets connect all units as dump ap's behind a switch, with non of them connected to the modem/router directly.. I have deployed a number of systems this way. Keep up the good work. Your fan from Kuwait, Aziz 👋
Love the way you explain everything in a way that it is simple for us to understand. There are a couple questions that do stick out and I don't think I've seen it asked in the comments. 1. Isn't wired backhaul essentially the same as creating an access point? 2. Is there any speed benefit to connecting to the wifi on a wireless mesh rather than directly connecting to the wifi on the main router?
Great explanation and how to. This is exactly how mine is set up. I had many problems with the Google nest & google wifi dropping connections after an update and after getting very frustrated with their help I had to finally drop their wireless products and went with the deco XE75 Pro, hooked back up in same configuration and can say for the last week anyways - their are awesome. Full speed wifi with hardwire backend (my connection is only 900 at the moment) but wifi near the device is between 700 & 900, I get a 1/2 drop, between walls, but most of my walls are rockwool insulation with double drywall. Great video, great product thus far!
I just purchased this kit thanks to your videos and I have a question: My modem is in a room where all my house cat5 wires go to using wall plates. So if i plug my modem into that room's wall plate, and then from a different room i put the Deco and hook it up to that room's wall plate, this should act as if I am plugging it directly into the modem, correct? Thanks again, liked & subscribed.
@@Matthew-vy1gs Sure, i bought a duo kit with deco x75 and it was running within 20 mins with the mobile app i had sort of a good placement after 10 more mins. I now have at least 100/100 in my house with 2 decos and better coverage than 5 nokia beacons
Thanks! I like both brands, asus typically has many more options, deco is more of a simplified interface. Deco typically costs less than Asus but I really like both.
Great video with very useful information about the TP-Link Deco. I am used to older routers with a dedicated Wan port and 4 ethernet ports. Your discussion about the auto sensing ports on the Deco is good to know. I was curious about what port to connect to the modem. I am not a fan of all these cute white cylindrical apple like Mesh routers reducing the number of ports from 4 down to 3, 2, 1. I'll need to add unmanaged switches to each node for my setup. Thanks for clearly explaining how that all works with the Deco.
DUDE!! Thank you so much! My furthest unit was barely getting a signal, and you saved the day (and $400) by mentioning that I could wired the main unit into this one. I also figured out that the app isn't telling me the possible speed, but the amount of data being sent thru a device at any given moment. I'm still getting 300-360 Mbs on speed tests with my phone. Time to find a streaming service and come out of the stone age.
@05:20 - Has the option to dedicate the 6 GHz band for backhaul been removed? Do the nodes now just use whatever band they want for backhaul? Do we no longer have any control over wireless backhaul bands?
Thanks for this video!!! Is there a way to put a unit outside without buying the Outdoor model? Like, if I put it in a plastic back, will it diminish the signal too much. Or is there an aftermarket weatherproof housing?
No problem. They actually have an outdoor model X50-Outdoor: amzn.to/3vSyRrE Any deco mesh system is compatible with any other. So you could get a 2 pack of the XE75 and get one of the X-50 outdoor and combo them together into a single mesh. Hope this helps. Just for clarity, do not put an XE75 outside even with something covering it, it's not designed for that.
@@landpet This is great info! Thanks so much. I will order the outdoor version. Your channel is great and you are so helpful! I appreciate your added comment that all the models are compatible!!!
Thank you for the great content. I purchased the xe75 Pro 3 pack and we have over 1 Gig service coming into the house. What is the best way to wire backhaul these units to take advantage of the 2.5 Gig ports? if I use the 2.5 Gig port from the modem on the first node, I will only have the 1 Gig nodes going out to the other nodes. Thanks for your help.
No problem, unfortunately for wired backhaul, you don’t have much choice for over gigabit without getting additional hardware. If you’re using wired backhaul, I would rather get the X55 Pro which recently came out and has 2 2.5Gbps ports so you can wire backhaul that however it doesn’t support WiFi 6E. There are other alternative but they involve buying additional hardware like the firewalla router and using that to connect to your modem and connecting your deco to that but running in access point mode which I’m not a fan of unless you have a specific purpose.
Thanks a lot, you answered my question which is bothering me to find "if can I direclty go from modem to switch and then connect it to all mesh routers?". your video helped a lot! Thanks again!!
Excellent communicator! Very clear tutorial! I have XE75 Pro coming tomorrow because my Linksys Ext (5300?) died. I have a 2100 sq ft house wired with CAT 6. I plan to use 1 Deco as Router and the other (I guess) in access point mode connected via ethernet between the 2.5 GHz ports (is that best?). I have 400 Gbps Comcast so I figured, I'll plug the Main XE75 into the Arris cable modem using the 1Gbps ports. I was also wondering if its possible to use my old Linksys Router EA9300 as an access point in my garage where there is a drop if I turn off DHCP? It may be overkill because the 2nd XE75 will be just 10 to 15 feet from the Wifi Irrigation controller and Garage Door opener. Your tip about using the same network name/password is a god-send to avoid reconnecting about 80 devices in my home!
Thanks! For the ssid and password just remember they are both case sensitive. I would connect like you said with the modem going to the gigabit port and going 2.5Gbps to the other 2.5Gbps. I think running your other router is pointless and I personally don’t recommend mixing and matching routers.
Almost exactly what I intend to do. EA9500 as my main router (already old)...an older one in my garage as bridge, a 24 ports gigabit unmanaged switch somewhere, another smaller with POE for cameras...lots of ethernet jacks...I want to upgrade. I'm about to maybe buy XE75!
@@Guillaume_Boutin The DECO 6e is the bomb. So easy to use and connect devices. The two DECO’s cover my whole house, garage and property easily. It’s much more powerful! Devices are detected and connected with ease…no need to use your old router. It’s absolutely trouble free.
Very nice video... Can you keep your own router and connect the Mesh to that one to create a roaming network with the mesh members having the old router's wifi name???
I got a pretty good Black Friday (11/29/2024) deal on the Deco XE75 Pro (3-pack) system. I also picked up an X50 outdoor node, for when I'm out in the yard (8 acres). In this video you describe the 3-pack of nodes being "routers", with only the ethernet connected node actually serving as the system router. No additional router needed. You also describe having a separate modem. This system does not come with a modem. However, my ISP feeds fiber to my home, and their hardware (attached to side of home) includes a fiber-capable modem. So as long as I'm connecting the Ethernet cable (routed from ISP-supplied modem) into one of my X75 nodes, I should be good to go? I haven't installed/connected the X50 node outdoors yet, 'cause I'm awaiting main system operation confirmation at this time. Feedback welcome.
Yup, that's it. Connect the deco to your ONT (fiber modem). Then the other decos will automatically connect to that main deco as long as they are in sight or you can wire them via ethernet
Great informational video - very helpful! Do you have a video explaining how to set up TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi with ATT Fiber? I think the BGW210-700 gateway needs to be in passthrough mode to use the Deco as the router but still not sure if I've done it correctly. Also reading to watch out for double NATing but don't know how to check for this. Also, if I don't plan to subscribe to TP-Link's homeshield protection plan, does it make more sense to have the Deco set up as router or access point mode?
Thanks I would setup the deco as the main router since it's much better, I'm not signed up for home shield either (at least not now). You would need to disable the router portion of the ATT gateway, once disabled it will no longer have a NAT since it will basically just be a passthrough. Look for an option called bridge mode or disable router. You can also call ATT and ask if they can swap out the gateway with just an ONT
If you have fiber internet, you will most likely have an ONT. you would connect the deco directly to the ONT which will provide the deco with internet access
So, I could use some advice. I have a Deco Mesh pair. I am using the 6e as dedicated backhaul. The node is placed near to several home theater devices (a/v receiver, roku, chromecast, smart tv) which I have connected wirelessly. Other devices connect to this node as well. If I use an ethernet switch to connect the node to the stereo equipment, am I freeing up more bandwidth for the other wireless devices? Is there any advantage to this type of setup? I guess I'm wondering is the wifi connections or the backhaul the bottleneck in this setup. By the way, your video was great. Thanks!
great video. im not sure if you answered this before but i will ask anyway. when using the unmanaged switch... can i plug the cable modem directly into the switch FIRST then plug multiple decos into the switch ? or it has to go into the deco first then switch then extra decos etc...
Is it better to use all 3 nodes as access points vs having a wired backhaul? Or is that basically the same thing? And if I were to use all three nodes as access points, can I have one connected directly to my router and 2 others connected via a network switch? Thanks.
Great video. Excellent examples with hardware. I do have a question or two. I have my own router that I prefer to use, but want to use the TP Link Deco XE75 X 3 in a Mesh function only mode. If I don't use the TP-Link router function & I set this up in AP mode, will it actually function as a mesh system still, or is there difference where the AP's don't coordinate best connection and handoff seamlessly or more seamlessly? Thanks
Wow this is extremely helpful. If I have a wired modem in my garage and all the other wired connections meet in the garage, can I then connect the Deco to any wired connection access point and it will talk to modem? or do I need to DIRECTLY connect the deco to the modem in the garage?
If your modem is a modem/router combo then either disable the router portion of that or run the deco in access point mode. If you’re running the deco in router mode the knot does need to directly connect to your modem.
Thank you this video made me purchase the XE75 Pro and let’s just say I wish I did this 2 years ago 10/10 my network is 100% stable and I constantly get 1 GB up and 1 GB down on the wired connection and 850 up and down wireless
Hands down THEEEEEEE best channel w/ detail reviews on these modern routers. Thank you for your time and effort.
Wow, thanks!
Thank you much, very well explained, the best thing about this video is that you actually show the multiple ways of connecting the Deco devices.
You are welcome! I'm glad it's useful
Hi, just got my pair tonight. About to set them up, your review videos are by far the most outstanding and comprehensive reviews on RUclips. Keep up the great work. And thank you.
You're welcome!
Brilliant. Just followed your instructions and now have 3 Deco XE75's on three different floors, all wired together and each giving speeds of 500 plus!
Can I wire 2 and have the last one by wifi backhaul?
@@joost1183yes
@@joost1183 Yes.
Nice
You are just lieing to people to encourage them to buy this device
So many of my questions answered in one video. Thank you so much.
Happy to help!
This is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO helpful! you thought of all the possible questions people may have and answered them clearly! Thanks again!!!!!
You are welcome!
You're literally answering all my questions as I'm thinking them lol great video. Clear and straight to the point. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks!
Same here. Much appreciated!!!
Many thanks. You've just saved an 82 year old a lot of sweat! Very well explained video.
Glad to hear it! My goal is to make these videos as useful as possible! I appreciate the feedback!
just got mine a few weeks ago its amazing. turned the QOS down to 300mb total for gaming and this thing is an absolute beast for low latency gaming!
It's amazing!
I really like and appreciate how in depth you are with your videos and tutorials while also being clear and not confusing. Thank you.
No problem!
I agree. He doesn't assume you know everything at the same time he is not dumbing it down for just beginner.
@@TonyPadgett I appreciate it!
Thanks!
You are welcome! Hope it helped! and Thank you!
Thanks so much! Based on your videos I got this, and it was a cinch to set up once I'd watched these. Very smooth and easy, where has all the challenge gone 😀? Took five minutes, unbelievable! Two thumbs up!!
Glad this video was useful! Thanks for the feedback!
Found this video and setup my Deco XE75 just as shown and it works perfect! Thanks for showing all the options. Have a wired backhaul now and fast stable connection across all three devices. 700mbs through my whole house wired and wireless. WOW!
Awesome
OMG !! YOU'VE ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS IN 1 VIDEO. I'VE BEEN LOOKING AROUND HOW TO GET A WIRED BACKHAUL CONNECTION FOR MY MULTIPLE MESH ROUTER WIFI 6E !!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCCHHH !!!
Thank you! Appreciate it!
You have found your calling. You are made for this. It's as if you read my mind. Keep up the good work.
Appreciate the feedback!
I don't believe I've ever heard a better instructor. Excellent.
I appreciate the feedback!
Some info for anyone looking into these: I was using a Netgear C7800 modem router combo unit, but was getting around 450 down on my pc across the house. Didnt want to run cables under or in crawl space, so decided to get these on sale (was about 190 after tax).
Main unit plugged into port 1 of C7800, I turned off the C7800 wireless with the button on it. Then set up the second unit in my room with pc, the unit about 8 feet closer to the door. Now I am getting about 850 down, with only a slight increase in ping/ms! Even with wireless backhaul, it works really well!
Not sure if that speaks to how good these are, or maybe how bad the C7800 range was...either way, Ill be keeping the Deco XE75 Pro for sure!
Thank you soon much!
Any time!
Thank you so very much for that detailed and informative video. You put it in terms that I could understand which is hard to find on other videos sometimes. I truly think I won’t have an issue setting up my devices with the way you explained everything. I would give you two thumbs up if I could. Thank you again.
You are very welcome! I'm glad it was useful!
Installed my XE75 Pro last night. It was super easy and quick. I have my 2 satellites on ethernet backhaul, and those were truly plug-and-play, no setup needed. The main node found them and they were on the network in just a minute or so. So far really pleased! Upgraded from the original Google Mesh to get the 6E capability. This is my first TP Link product and I am very impressed.
I had this same setup then one night it just stopped working. Can a ethernet cable just go bad? It just won't work anymore. It does work wirelessly, though. Frustrating!
@@Soupcan35while not overly common in my experience, I guess an Ethernet cable could go bad. Have you tried switching to a different cable yet? (Yes, I know that sounds very obvious…😊)
The top ethernet port (1) goes bad and won't put out an IP. There are 7 pages of response on the TP-Link Deco community page about this issue. That's what happened to mine and there isn't a fix.
One thing I learn over this weekend with this WIFI system and something that no one mentions is that, If you disconnect it from the power or the power goes out in your house, you HAVE to reboot it. In what becomes a headache, having to reconnect everything from scratch basically. So with Google Wi-Fi I have never had that problem. (I can only compare it with Google system because they are the only ones I have had), saying this. I prefer Google which is much easier to use, knowing Deco XE75 is better in coverage.
I speak from my own experience
Some of them require rebooting
What do you mean by rebooting? Powering on and off?
So glad I ran into your channel. I just bought the 3-pack Deco XE75 a week ago everything works great. But I just learned from this video to use 6 GHz wifi for dedicated backhaul and now all my nodes have Strong signals instead of Fair. I didn't know this feature was available. Thank you!
No problem! It definitely helps!
Thanks, just purchased and installed a new Deco Xe75 pro (3) from your reviews. Excellent videos and easy installation. I now have great wifi signal across my home, detected garage (100 feet away) and across the 1 acre property.
That's awesome to hear!
Excellent explanation. I thought I'd bought some more paperweights, but I think I'll get better results after watching the video. Thank you very much for your help. Cheers from Portugal !
Awesome!
Great channel! You've answered all my questions for using Deco mesh systems. Well done!
Thanks for the kind words!
I just got a 2 pair set, and this video really broke it down and made it easy to understand. Thank you!
This has to be the most elaborate and useful content related to Deco Mesh setup with various options. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Bro...I totally had my Deco's wired completely wrong (modem to switch/switch to deco)...the absolute best video explaining the wired setup! You're awesome thanks again!!
You're welcome!
Awesome detail and superb explanations. You thoroughly covered it all. Way better than any others. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Very good presentation of all the options and questions I wanted to know! Thanks.
Excellent instructor, clear instructions and easy to understand
Thanks!
Excellent video. You have answered all the possible questions any enthusiast would think of asking. Thank you.
My pleasure!
yes, absolutely the best explanation about the Deco among the so many on you tube. Subscribed.
This was soooo helpful. You saved me the usual 3 mistakes I make while getting a new WiFi system setup. Thank you !
I’m glad it was useful!
Awesome. You answered all my questions. One observation though which is obviously wrong is that I connected all the routers to the modem directly and then setup the mesh. Surprisingly, it worked where one satellite modem was connected via wifi and another via wired ( I used a three pack from Costco). But, I am going to change it to all wired to bring sanity.
Great video. As others have said, you answer my questions when I think of them…
Glad to hear it!
Just got XE75 3 pack yesterday...now realise i need to run a few cables throuhout the house to actually use it to its full capacity. This did help a lot
Cables will help with that
Thank you for easily explaining all the ways that you can connect this setup.
No problem
Thank you.
You're welcome!
You answered my question, and even the extra questions on the back of my mind. Superb.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks ,this vid shows I should have a wire displayed on app for ethernet which I didn't originally. Had to redo some connectors using pass through type to fix it. 175' down to my pole barn. Finally got it .Had wire buried in conduit for 20 years and never got around to it till now.
Love your work, clear and concise. You have my subscription
Thanks!
Dude , you just encapsulated everything I needed to know in this vid - thank you soooo much ! I have the deco system (3 x pods) but had set it up incorrectly as was getting a "weak" signal from each deco even though I hardwired my house - thanks to your vid , i realised my issue and now have a fully wired backhaul system running like silk ! Thanks HEAPS !
Glad I could help!
AFAIK and out of experience too, the deco mesh system is the only system that lets connect all units as dump ap's behind a switch, with non of them connected to the modem/router directly.. I have deployed a number of systems this way.
Keep up the good work. Your fan from Kuwait, Aziz 👋
Thanks for sharing!
Love the way you explain everything in a way that it is simple for us to understand. There are a couple questions that do stick out and I don't think I've seen it asked in the comments.
1. Isn't wired backhaul essentially the same as creating an access point?
2. Is there any speed benefit to connecting to the wifi on a wireless mesh rather than directly connecting to the wifi on the main router?
Excellent - the wired/wireless backhaul discussion really cleared things up for me - thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video! I dont knnow why this isn't explained on the user manual. It makes reception so much better
Thanks!
Great explanation and how to. This is exactly how mine is set up. I had many problems with the Google nest & google wifi dropping connections after an update and after getting very frustrated with their help I had to finally drop their wireless products and went with the deco XE75 Pro, hooked back up in same configuration and can say for the last week anyways - their are awesome. Full speed wifi with hardwire backend (my connection is only 900 at the moment) but wifi near the device is between 700 & 900, I get a 1/2 drop, between walls, but most of my walls are rockwool insulation with double drywall. Great video, great product thus far!
Thanks and the deco is great, thanks for your insight
Wow, you really went through a bunch of possible configs. Subscribed. 👍
Thanks!
Thank you very much. It really answered all my questions. Thanks for the time and effort!🤭
You're welcome!
A very informative video about mesh devices and switches. Thanks a lot.
You're welcome
Wow, great and comprehensive review. You sold me on this TP link.
Very Detailed Explanation, Have a Lot of Patience. Thanks
Glad it helped
I just purchased this kit thanks to your videos and I have a question:
My modem is in a room where all my house cat5 wires go to using wall plates. So if i plug my modem into that room's wall plate, and then from a different room i put the Deco and hook it up to that room's wall plate, this should act as if I am plugging it directly into the modem, correct?
Thanks again, liked & subscribed.
You awsnered all my questions, absolute legend ive ordered a 2 pack to replace my 4 nokia 1 beacons - So hyped!
Thanks!
Can I ask how you got on? I'm replacing my old 2 x Nokia Beacon 3's with 3 x XE75's shortly
@@Matthew-vy1gs Sure, i bought a duo kit with deco x75 and it was running within 20 mins with the mobile app i had sort of a good placement after 10 more mins. I now have at least 100/100 in my house with 2 decos and better coverage than 5 nokia beacons
This video literally answered all my questions thank you
No problem
covers so many different scenarios that people might have questions about! thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Absolutely amazing videos and detail you go into in this channel. Thank you so much. Currently trying to decide between Asus and TP link.
Thanks!
I like both brands, asus typically has many more options, deco is more of a simplified interface. Deco typically costs less than Asus but I really like both.
Great video with very useful information about the TP-Link Deco. I am used to older routers with a dedicated Wan port and 4 ethernet ports. Your discussion about the auto sensing ports on the Deco is good to know. I was curious about what port to connect to the modem. I am not a fan of all these cute white cylindrical apple like Mesh routers reducing the number of ports from 4 down to 3, 2, 1. I'll need to add unmanaged switches to each node for my setup. Thanks for clearly explaining how that all works with the Deco.
This video answered all my questions.
Thanks, glad to hear it!
Good video! Planning on getting the XE75 soon. Looks like my best bet would be a wired backhaul to get the better download speeds downstairs.
Yes that would be veery good
You answered all my questions. Great video.
Glad to hear it!
Thank you! Very well explained for those of us that are technologically illiterate.
You're welcome
Really a helpful video bro. Almost 100% of my questions answered. Thanks a lot man…
Glad it helped
Awesome.. didn’t find many videos explaining this good stuff.
Glad it was helpful!
thanks for the real clear explanation amen!
Glad it was helpful!
DUDE!! Thank you so much! My furthest unit was barely getting a signal, and you saved the day (and $400) by mentioning that I could wired the main unit into this one. I also figured out that the app isn't telling me the possible speed, but the amount of data being sent thru a device at any given moment. I'm still getting 300-360 Mbs on speed tests with my phone. Time to find a streaming service and come out of the stone age.
Glad this was useful!
Answered all my questions. Thanks for the demo.
No problem!
@05:20 - Has the option to dedicate the 6 GHz band for backhaul been removed? Do the nodes now just use whatever band they want for backhaul? Do we no longer have any control over wireless backhaul bands?
Thanks for this video!!!
Is there a way to put a unit outside without buying the Outdoor model? Like, if I put it in a plastic back, will it diminish the signal too much. Or is there an aftermarket weatherproof housing?
No problem.
They actually have an outdoor model X50-Outdoor: amzn.to/3vSyRrE
Any deco mesh system is compatible with any other. So you could get a 2 pack of the XE75 and get one of the X-50 outdoor and combo them together into a single mesh. Hope this helps.
Just for clarity, do not put an XE75 outside even with something covering it, it's not designed for that.
@@landpet This is great info! Thanks so much. I will order the outdoor version. Your channel is great and you are so helpful! I appreciate your added comment that all the models are compatible!!!
@@arthousefilms glad it was useful
Thank you for the great content. I purchased the xe75 Pro 3 pack and we have over 1 Gig service coming into the house. What is the best way to wire backhaul these units to take advantage of the 2.5 Gig ports? if I use the 2.5 Gig port from the modem on the first node, I will only have the 1 Gig nodes going out to the other nodes. Thanks for your help.
No problem, unfortunately for wired backhaul, you don’t have much choice for over gigabit without getting additional hardware. If you’re using wired backhaul, I would rather get the X55 Pro which recently came out and has 2 2.5Gbps ports so you can wire backhaul that however it doesn’t support WiFi 6E. There are other alternative but they involve buying additional hardware like the firewalla router and using that to connect to your modem and connecting your deco to that but running in access point mode which I’m not a fan of unless you have a specific purpose.
Best damn video I've seen regarding this subject BY FAR! Thank you.
No problem
Perfect video. Thanks for the tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot, you answered my question which is bothering me to find "if can I direclty go from modem to switch and then connect it to all mesh routers?". your video helped a lot! Thanks again!!
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Super informative video! Learned a ton
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Thank you much. Very informative video
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Excellent communicator! Very clear tutorial! I have XE75 Pro coming tomorrow because my Linksys Ext (5300?) died. I have a 2100 sq ft house wired with CAT 6. I plan to use 1 Deco as Router and the other (I guess) in access point mode connected via ethernet between the 2.5 GHz ports (is that best?). I have 400 Gbps Comcast so I figured, I'll plug the Main XE75 into the Arris cable modem using the 1Gbps ports. I was also wondering if its possible to use my old Linksys Router EA9300 as an access point in my garage where there is a drop if I turn off DHCP? It may be overkill because the 2nd XE75 will be just 10 to 15 feet from the Wifi Irrigation controller and Garage Door opener. Your tip about using the same network name/password is a god-send to avoid reconnecting about 80 devices in my home!
Thanks! For the ssid and password just remember they are both case sensitive. I would connect like you said with the modem going to the gigabit port and going 2.5Gbps to the other 2.5Gbps. I think running your other router is pointless and I personally don’t recommend mixing and matching routers.
Almost exactly what I intend to do. EA9500 as my main router (already old)...an older one in my garage as bridge, a 24 ports gigabit unmanaged switch somewhere, another smaller with POE for cameras...lots of ethernet jacks...I want to upgrade. I'm about to maybe buy XE75!
@@Guillaume_Boutin The DECO 6e is the bomb. So easy to use and connect devices. The two DECO’s cover my whole house, garage and property easily. It’s much more powerful! Devices are detected and connected with ease…no need to use your old router. It’s absolutely trouble free.
Another banger! Thank you, thank you!
Thanks for the video helped solve some problems
Glad to hear it
great video definitely needed to watch this before hopping into my first mesh network products. thanks for the detailed info!
Glad it was helpful!
Very nice video...
Can you keep your own router and connect the Mesh to that one to create a roaming network with the mesh members having the old router's wifi name???
I got a pretty good Black Friday (11/29/2024) deal on the Deco XE75 Pro (3-pack) system. I also picked up an X50 outdoor node, for when I'm out in the yard (8 acres). In this video you describe the 3-pack of nodes being "routers", with only the ethernet connected node actually serving as the system router. No additional router needed. You also describe having a separate modem. This system does not come with a modem. However, my ISP feeds fiber to my home, and their hardware (attached to side of home) includes a fiber-capable modem. So as long as I'm connecting the Ethernet cable (routed from ISP-supplied modem) into one of my X75 nodes, I should be good to go? I haven't installed/connected the X50 node outdoors yet, 'cause I'm awaiting main system operation confirmation at this time. Feedback welcome.
Yup, that's it. Connect the deco to your ONT (fiber modem). Then the other decos will automatically connect to that main deco as long as they are in sight or you can wire them via ethernet
I absolutely love your videos. I have an Orbi RBK50 with two satellites. Do you think this is an upgrade on that system….I’ve had it a few years now
Thanks! Yes this is an upgrade from that
Thank you I got answer for my itchy question. Nice job.
Excellent!
Very useful. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Indeed the best videos for these and mesh in general. nice job.
Much appreciated!
Thanks for this video, really helped me out
Glad it helped
exactly what i was looking for. thats for this awesome tip
Glad to hear it!
Great informational video - very helpful!
Do you have a video explaining how to set up TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi with ATT Fiber? I think the BGW210-700 gateway needs to be in passthrough mode to use the Deco as the router but still not sure if I've done it correctly. Also reading to watch out for double NATing but don't know how to check for this. Also, if I don't plan to subscribe to TP-Link's homeshield protection plan, does it make more sense to have the Deco set up as router or access point mode?
Thanks
I would setup the deco as the main router since it's much better, I'm not signed up for home shield either (at least not now).
You would need to disable the router portion of the ATT gateway, once disabled it will no longer have a NAT since it will basically just be a passthrough. Look for an option called bridge mode or disable router. You can also call ATT and ask if they can swap out the gateway with just an ONT
Love the video! One question: I purchased the TP Link Deco XE75 Pro and have fiber internet. Do I still need a modem to connect to the internet?
If you have fiber internet, you will most likely have an ONT. you would connect the deco directly to the ONT which will provide the deco with internet access
@@landpet Thank you!
Thanks, you answered all my questions. Buying it! :)
Glad I could help!
Thank you Avo
You're welcome Lonya
I bought deco xe75 3 pack in black friday with good deal 319 usd from amazon
very great system strong wifi for backhaul connection 3 units
Great deal!
So, I could use some advice. I have a Deco Mesh pair. I am using the 6e as dedicated backhaul. The node is placed near to several home theater devices (a/v receiver, roku, chromecast, smart tv) which I have connected wirelessly. Other devices connect to this node as well. If I use an ethernet switch to connect the node to the stereo equipment, am I freeing up more bandwidth for the other wireless devices? Is there any advantage to this type of setup? I guess I'm wondering is the wifi connections or the backhaul the bottleneck in this setup.
By the way, your video was great. Thanks!
great video.
im not sure if you answered this before but i will ask anyway.
when using the unmanaged switch... can i plug the cable modem directly into the switch FIRST then plug multiple decos into the switch ? or it has to go into the deco first then switch then extra decos etc...
Thanks!
Deco goes first to modem them comes switch to deco.
Is it better to use all 3 nodes as access points vs having a wired backhaul? Or is that basically the same thing? And if I were to use all three nodes as access points, can I have one connected directly to my router and 2 others connected via a network switch? Thanks.
Great video. Excellent examples with hardware.
I do have a question or two.
I have my own router that I prefer to use, but want to use the TP Link Deco XE75 X 3 in a Mesh function only mode.
If I don't use the TP-Link router function & I set this up in AP mode, will it actually function as a mesh system still, or is there difference where the AP's don't coordinate best connection and handoff seamlessly or more seamlessly?
Thanks
Wow this is extremely helpful. If I have a wired modem in my garage and all the other wired connections meet in the garage, can I then connect the Deco to any wired connection access point and it will talk to modem? or do I need to DIRECTLY connect the deco to the modem in the garage?
If your modem is a modem/router combo then either disable the router portion of that or run the deco in access point mode.
If you’re running the deco in router mode the knot does need to directly connect to your modem.
Thank you this video made me purchase the XE75 Pro and let’s just say I wish I did this 2 years ago 10/10 my network is 100% stable and I constantly get 1 GB up and 1 GB down on the wired connection and 850 up and down wireless
Great to hear! That’s awesome!
Do you have a video on using the tp link deco mesh in access mode with ethernet back haul?
No