TP-Link - Deco X55

I have that model. Coverage is good if you can overlook frequent internet burps where internet connectivity likes to take a little rest from working frequently. Software, both app and web interface, is bush league.

I have these, and they work great. But I am in a single story home, so they might not be robust enough. [https://a.co/d/aamjYeE](https://a.co/d/aamjYeE) Update: actually, mine are a cheaper model, and at 6500 sq ft coverage, they might do it. But the one you show is WiFi 7, which is newer technology.

The TP-Link Deco works great for me.

From a cost/quality/ease of setup TP Link Deco’s are definitely in the running. I have 3 in a 2600 sq/ft 1 floor house with no problems. Granted mine are all hardwired in AP mode but I imagine they would still work well in mesh.

If they can’t get a cable, have them do a mesh device. Turn the WiFi off on the router, and add a 2 or 3 mesh system like eero. I use TP-Link Deco myself. You hardware 1 to the router and put the other 1 or 2 strategically where you have power only.

Eero is going to be a bit spendy in comparison to TP Link. [This TP Link is around $160](https://a.co/d/8VPQ1au) I have the AC1900 Deco which is more around $120 but not as good. I bought that a couple years ago.

If money is no option then I would go with a Ubiquiti setup (router and a couple access points) but best budget option is always gonna be TP Link, best bang for your buck. No need to spend any extra for the latest wifi7 stuff, wifi6 is more than enough for your current speed plan. https://a.co/d/fiO5NkO

I’d try a mesh router system first something like the Eero 7 Plus or the TP Link Deco and see how that works before deciding to run cat6. That should be able to adequately cover 2600sqft no problem. If that isn’t enough then I’d go down the cat6 rabbit hole.

That other end of that line runs outside to the phone nid but you need it to go to your router, so you'll need to fish 2 walls. Not saying it's impossible but it would be much more complicated than you're thinking. I'd go with a mesh system like the Eero 7 Plus or the TPLink Deco, it would be much easier to get up and running.

Brother in law upgraded his old nest to the new, both were flaky and dropping connected units. I gave him my deco X55 ax 3000 three piece set and he hasn't had any trouble, nor did I. I upgraded to unifi system for extra control/features.

The Deco X55 might be a solid option, especially if it has received the firmware update allowing you to set certain nodes to connect to the nearest node in your mesh network and not back to the primary unit due to distance. This was probably the reason why the Nest Wi-Fi Pro kept encountering issues since you can't wirelessly daisy chain the units properly (using ethernet backhaul would solve this situation). I'd say, go for it if it's only $149.99 for the 3-pack.

https://a.co/d/chdM3Y8 Just purchased this last week Tp Link Deco x55

Similar here. Left Deco X55's for 6+ mainly because Decos could not would not deliver IPV6 in my Spectrum network. Need it and 6+ serves IVP6 perfectly.

Rather than a repeater, invest in a mesh network. I have the Deco X55s in four locations in my house - base unit in the bedroom where the Xfinity router lives, dining room, living room and tv room. No issues.

My condo townhouse (built in 1984) is solid as a rock - no idea what’s in the walls, but I needed 3 Deco X55s (plus the base) to cover 2000 sf in a one story house. ETA: the Deco X55 is a mesh router, so second the recommendations on installing mesh to address any dead zones.

Bought a 3 pack of Deco65's last week. Pricy, but my house is old brick walls, I had an electrician in to look at getting ethernet run and he said it would be an absolute nightmare due to the locations and the fact that there's no conduit, wooden flooring etc. So got this in instead, I'm currently maxing out my internet speed across the house (400mbps), not a massive home ~110m^2, but proper old school brick and plaster walls. I'm quite impressed with it so far.