Best Mesh Wifi

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Considering replacing my google mesh with something newer this week for Black Friday. Maybe eero or tp link. Anyone have any recommendations?
 
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We've been using the TP-Link Deco 6E for about a year and a half, and very happy. I started with the Google Nest, but returned it because it didn't have a feature we need. I can't remember what it was.
The google was very easy to set up AIR but that limited features.
 
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Wireless1 said:
We've been using the TP-Link Deco 6E for about a year and a half, and very happy. I started with the Google Nest, but returned it because it didn't have a feature we need. I can't remember what it was.
The google was very easy to set up AIR but that limited features.
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BTW, I received a notice this week the the TP-Link was changing frequencies because microwave interference was detected.....not sure whether I should be impressed or scared......
 
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I've been using the XE75 for a couple years now. I have 2, which covers a larger area than 3 old Google mesh units. You can backhaul ethernet to them, or use the wifi-6 band for that. I can't recall any downtime, nor have I had to touch the settings since initial setup.
 
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I’ve had my Amplifi Alien for a while now and have had no issues.House isn’t big enough to need a mesh system but I know it’s scalable if need be.
 
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The local electronics store (Electronic Express) knows nothing about wifi setups, they just point you to the shelf with the boxes. Have not found a decent book on setting up home wifi options when I have looked.

So I have two Nighthawk wireless routers. I have one common SSID for our personal use. I have a total of five or six SSIDs in the house for different purposes.

When I have looked at mesh systems, when I ask about multiple SSIDs, I get a blank look. Can someone point me to a good resource on the differences?
 
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GroverCleveland said:
The local electronics store (Electronic Express) knows nothing about wifi setups, they just point you to the shelf with the boxes. Have not found a decent book on setting up home wifi options when I have looked.

So I have two Nighthawk wireless routers. I have one common SSID for our personal use. I have a total of five or six SSIDs in the house for different purposes.

When I have looked at mesh systems, when I ask about multiple SSIDs, I get a blank look. Can someone point me to a good resource on the differences?
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Out of the box, my TP-Link system supports a main SSID and a guest SSID. That said, I've not really dug into the configuration you have, but the mesh system (and app) allow different group settings in terms of priority, operating hours, etc.

Is your need for multiple SSIDs about security, or usage profiles? If the former, I don't have any experience with that aspect...if the latter, I believe getting those set up are possible.
 
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GroverCleveland said:
The local electronics store (Electronic Express) knows nothing about wifi setups, they just point you to the shelf with the boxes. Have not found a decent book on setting up home wifi options when I have looked.

So I have two Nighthawk wireless routers. I have one common SSID for our personal use. I have a total of five or six SSIDs in the house for different purposes.

When I have looked at mesh systems, when I ask about multiple SSIDs, I get a blank look. Can someone point me to a good resource on the differences?
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there has to be a YT video on this.

are you routing traffic/prioritizing? or shaping traffic? i just can't see a use for have more than two or three ssid or wifi names for a residential account. 5ghz/2.4ghz aside but those are already segmented.

perhaps dual wan? but anyone networking dual wan can set up ssid's. Help my short brain figure it out.
 
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Jackcrevol said:
there has to be a YT video on this.

are you routing traffic/prioritizing? or shaping traffic? i just can't see a use for have more than two or three ssid or wifi names for a residential account. 5ghz/2.4ghz aside but those are already segmented.

perhaps dual wan? but anyone networking dual wan can set up ssid's. Help my short brain figure it out.
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Thanks for responding. We have an Air BnB that we want on a separate channel. Then we have a personal SSID for our phones, iPad and computers, another for work & TVs and another for guests in our home.
 
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Jackcrevol said:
there has to be a YT video on this.

are you routing traffic/prioritizing? or shaping traffic? i just can't see a use for have more than two or three ssid or wifi names for a residential account. 5ghz/2.4ghz aside but those are already segmented.

perhaps dual wan? but anyone networking dual wan can set up ssid's. Help my short brain figure it out.
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I have scoured YT for something, but have not found one that deals with what I am doing, particularly with two Nighthawk routers. We have it working. But occasionally glitches cause me to wonder about the problems associated with two wireless routers.
 
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GroverCleveland said:
I have scoured YT for something, but have not found one that deals with what I am doing, particularly with two Nighthawk routers. We have it working. But occasionally glitches cause me to wonder about the problems associated with two wireless routers.
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mesh routers are better. unless the nighthawk's are run as WAP's, or running separate ISP's. May not be ideal setup. It was explained to me that mesh systems speak same electronic language. I believe they may use GPS also.

I could ask around if you like? it would
help to know how or why you want multiple SSID's?
 
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Jackcrevol said:
mesh routers are better. unless the nighthawk's are run as WAP's, or running separate ISP's. May not be ideal setup. It was explained to me that mesh systems speak same electronic language. I believe they may use GPS also.

I could ask around if you like? it would
help to know how or why you want multiple SSID's?
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Explained that above.
 
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eero 6 and 6 plus. easy set up and works well. all my TV and music is streaming; no issues
 
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