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I.am.Sam

I.am.Sam

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now i have a small house, 3 bedroom and a separate entrance that i want to have one in

whats the difference between these 2 and would i need a more expensive one and why would i need this :)

i have a lan switch to help with lan cables

www.incredible.co.za

TP-Link Deco S7 AC1900 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 3 Pack

Wi-Fi dead-zone killer No more buffering Seamless roaming Parental controls Router or access point mode Easy setup Dual band 2.4Ghz and 5 GHz 2 Year Warranty
www.incredible.co.za www.incredible.co.za

Search results for: 'tp link deco x20 ax1800 whole home mesh system'

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S7 is R3300 and X20 is R4999

so the more i save the better

oh and i might wait a little for black friday but IC has been having good deals on mesh systems
 
The "AC" systems are limited to WiFi-5 capabilities, as I understand it.

AX systems are the future, especially considering IoT and smarthome functionality. (@Rouxenator can tell you all about it.)

By the way, you can probably still purchase AX mesh systems that are cheaper than that particular Five Grand combo.
 
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is wifi 6 needed as yet ? i only have a 40mb DL fibre line

i have 3 tvs, 2 xboxes, 2 laptops and few phones that connect to the modem

and when you say cheaper ax systems post some links :)
 
I.am.Sam said:
is wifi 6 needed as yet ? i only have a 40mb DL fibre line

i have 3 tvs, 2 xboxes, 2 laptops and few phones that connect to the modem

and when you say cheaper ax systems post some links :)
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It isn't about your connection speed, rather the speed of your wireless network... WiFi6 is also better when you have more devices on the network.
 
I.am.Sam said:
is wifi 6 needed as yet ?
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Do you like buffering and/or waiting for things to load?

I.am.Sam said:
and when you say cheaper ax systems post some links :)
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R1899

www.bobshop.co.za

Xiaomi AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 (2-Pack) | bobshop.co.za

Buy Xiaomi AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 (2-Pack) for R1,899.00
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R2549 (minus EFT payment discount)

tech.co.za

Cudy Mesh KIT 1201MBPS+574MBPS AX1800 3P - tech.co.za

Buy Cudy Mesh KIT 1201MBPS+574MBPS AX1800 3P online at tech.co.za. CUDY MESH KIT 1201MBPS+574MBPS AX1800 3P ✓ Fast shipping ✓ Best prices.
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I.am.Sam said:
is wifi 6 needed as yet ? i only have a 40mb DL fibre line

i have 3 tvs, 2 xboxes, 2 laptops and few phones that connect to the modem

and when you say cheaper ax systems post some links :)
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If you're going to spend the money, and the price difference isn't massive I'd say future proof your environment as much as you can.

I got a Mesh system nearly 10 years ago and its still running flawlessy but it doesn't support the newer standards so maxes out way before my fibre link does.
 
Bear in mind the WiFi6 is useless unless the clients are also WiFi 6....

As someone with both a WiFi 6 and WiFi 5 network I wouldn't spend the money....especially not if the devices aren't WiFi 6 and you don't have a plan to replace them all very soon.

More so for the 40MB line. Unless you are streaking multiple Bluray Remuxes on you local network at the same time you aren't going to benefit.
 
I.am.Sam said:
is wifi 6 needed as yet ?
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We went from Deco M4 to X50 and in our case the difference was worth the cost. If you're planning to upgrade your fibre in future then definitely go with Wi-Fi 6, most new devices support it.
 
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Personally I would buy this instead.

Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 (2 Pack)

The Xiaomi AX3000 Mesh System 2 Pack combines into a mesh network that provides Wi-Fi 6 coverage throughout the home, covering up to 4,000 square feet of space. Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 supports mesh networking with the same model and/or Mi Router AX9000 for up to 10 total devices. The signal...
www.loot.co.za


If 2 really aren't enough you can buy a third and you've still spent about the same money while getting more.
 
SauRoNZA said:
Personally I would buy this instead.

Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 (2 Pack)

The Xiaomi AX3000 Mesh System 2 Pack combines into a mesh network that provides Wi-Fi 6 coverage throughout the home, covering up to 4,000 square feet of space. Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 supports mesh networking with the same model and/or Mi Router AX9000 for up to 10 total devices. The signal...
www.loot.co.za


If 2 really aren't enough you can buy a third and you've still spent about the same money while getting more.
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so IC had the 3 bundle for about 3k about 2 months back .. i wasnt ready

so let me wait and see for that specials especially black friday time
 
I.am.Sam said:
now i have a small house, 3 bedroom and a separate entrance that i want to have one in

whats the difference between these 2 and would i need a more expensive one and why would i need this :)

i have a lan switch to help with lan cables

www.incredible.co.za

TP-Link Deco S7 AC1900 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 3 Pack

Wi-Fi dead-zone killer No more buffering Seamless roaming Parental controls Router or access point mode Easy setup Dual band 2.4Ghz and 5 GHz 2 Year Warranty
www.incredible.co.za www.incredible.co.za

Search results for: 'tp link deco x20 ax1800 whole home mesh system'

www.incredible.co.za www.incredible.co.za


S7 is R3300 and X20 is R4999

so the more i save the better

oh and i might wait a little for black friday but IC has been having good deals on mesh systems
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S7 is more than enough for your and most peoples’ needs. Even power users. WiFi 6 is usually completely overrated for home use.
 
I would just buy a single EAP tplink ceiling mount router. You can run it in mesh mode and later pull in a cable. Mount it centrally and it will cover a small house easily.
 
Wifi 5 doesn't have seamless handover. So you are stuck on the AP with diminishing signal until it cuts off completely, even if you are right next to a strong beacon.

Wifi 6 is the only way to go.
 
Gaz{M} said:
Wifi 5 doesn't have seamless handover. So you are stuck on the AP with diminishing signal until it cuts off completely, even if you are right next to a strong beacon.

Wifi 6 is the only way to go.
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We are talking mesh, not APs or "beacons".

www.tp-link.com

AC1900 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System AC1900 Dual-Band Wi-Fi
www.tp-link.com www.tp-link.com

"Boosted Seamless Coverage – With advanced Deco Mesh Technology, units work together to form a unified network with a single network name. Devices automatically switch between Decos as you move through your home for the fastest possible speeds."
 
Just get 2 reyee rg-ew3200gx pro routers they are wifi6 and have incredible range and cheaper than the mesh systems you are looking at
 
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