I feel like I contradicted myself a little by saying that my internet requirements are fairly low, but I’m considering a mesh system. My wife and I do normal stuff like stream 4K movies, video game, work from home in the tech industry, have a handful of devices on our network, etc. We are currently fine with the hardware, albeit crappy, that AT&T has given us. However, I have had my Nest smoke alarm in my kitchen drop it’s internet connection indefinitely on multiple occasions which is not okay for me, especially considering we have two dogs always at home and one of them has jumped up on my gas cooktop before and turned the gas on while we were away. A lazy test of moving the smoke alarm 20-25 feet closer to the range extender in the middle of my +-shaped house worked and the connection has been fine ever since. A mesh system for us is more about “nice-to-have” rather than “must-have”. Add in more devices around the house like Philips Hue bulbs and a doorbell camera coming online soon and I’d like a more reliable and permanent solution than AT&T range extenders. Reply WiFi 6E allows for 7 (3 for European Union Member states) additional 160 MHz channels, offeringup to 1,200 MHz (480 MHz for European Union Member states) of additional spectrum for 6 GHz WiFi. Each Deco XE75 router is a relatively compact tube measuring 4.1-inch (105 mm) wide and 6.7-inch (169 mm) tall. It looks like a smart speaker.

You must use the Deco mobile app for the setup process. And during this time, the phone (or tablet) must connect to the Internet via a cellular connection or an existing Wi-Fi.Please note: The products of TP-Link partly contain software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public Licence (“GPL“), Version 1/Version 2/Version 3 or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL"). You may use the respective software condition to following the GPL licence terms. Hardware specifications: TP-Link Deco XE75 AXE5400 mesh router TP-Link Deco XE75 AXE5400: Detail photos The TP-Link Deco XE75 AXE5400 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6E System’s retail box. On top of that, like the case of the AX73 and many other ARcher routers, the AXE75 supports OneMesh, where you can add select extenders to form a mesh system, similar, though much less comprehensive, to the case of Asus's AiMesh. Some official firmware of TP-Link products can be replaced by the third party firmware such as DD-WRT. TP-Link is not obligated to provide any maintenance or support for it, and does not guarantee the performance and stability of third party firmware. Damage to the product as a result of using third party firmware will void the product's warranty. Open Source Code For Programmers (GPL)

The TP-Link Archer AXE75 is the first genuinely affordable 6E choice alongside the best Wi-Fi 6E routers. Its six adjustable antennas provide a seriously impressive wireless signal with enough range to cover a 2-3-bedroom home without issue. If you've already upgraded to a modern phone with Wi-Fi 6E support (via Android Central) or plan to introduce compatible devices into your home, this router is one of the best upgrades for your network.

There’s no Multi-Gig port which is a big disappointment. And there’s no USB port either. TP-Link Deco XE75: Hardware specifications I will preface by saying this was the first time in ten years I have had a dedicated Wi-Fi router. Most of the time, I was just using the Wi-Fi router included with the modem of my internet service provider. My experience with the TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6E router was interesting for its ability to handle connections directly to my phone, TV upstairs, and tablet. TP-Link has been known to be a technological leader in reliable networking devices and accessories for global markets—building on its predecessors like the TP-Link Deco XE75 router. The AXE75 has a decent feature set, but none of it matters if the performance doesn't match, so it's time to find out. Connecting devices to each of the tri-band Wi-Fi streams and Ethernet ports, I tested the limits of the wireless signal and general networking efficiency under stress.

The TP-Link Archer AXE75's Wi-Fi performance -- close range (left) vs long range -- against other Wi-Fi 6E routers But, at the least, TP-Link has kept some part of its promises, an improvement compared to the hardware it announced in early 2021, which all became vaporware. There's hope that the company will ship more products before the year-end. The router had the same coverage as the AX73 on the 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands. You can expect it to blanket a home of roughly 2000 ft² (186 m²) when placed at the center. But your mileage will vary.Clients need to support 802.11k/v/r and may require additional setup. Performance may vary depending on the client device. But other than that, the setup process proved smooth in my trial. The app’s setup wizard covered all necessary steps in great detail, and I got the system up and running within less than 10 minutes without a hitch. After the setup, the app allows for managing the system from anywhere globally, as long as you have Internet access on your phone.

This link works behind the scenes to keep the hardware units together as a system. It also determines the ceiling bandwidth (and speed) of all devices connected to the particular broadcaster. If you’ve used a mobile app before and can pay some attention, you’ll likely also find this a walk in the park. The TP-Link Deco XE75 has relatively poor network settings than a standalone router, including TP-Link’s Archer family. But it does have support for TP-Link and Philips Hue smart home devices. The router has a USB 3.0 port on one side to host a storage device for its network storage features.

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You can't use the web user interface to manage the Archer AXE75's (or any Archer router for that matter) HomeShield feature -- you need the mobile app for that. But other than that feature, you can manage the router completely via the interface, including remote management via Dynamic DNS. HomeShield requires a login account During CES 2022, it touted a list of new broadcasters, including the top-tier Archer AXE200, the Quad-band Archer AXE300, and the super-cool AXE200 Omni. Use of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, and features including OFDMA, 1024-QAM, and HE160 requires clients to also support the corresponding features. Not all seven 160 MHz channels may be available in the 6 GHz band in some regions/countries due to regulatory restrictions. Only when I left my house and walked 60 feet down the street did the AXE75's Wi-Fi signal drop. Standing at the end of my road, I could still manage a 4.37Mbps down / 3.59Mbps up speed test, with a mild 45ms ping and only 16ms of jitter.