I currently have 5gb internet but on a google nest system. I recently found out some mesh routers such as the orbi RBKE963 or the tp link deco XE200 have direct 10gb uplink ports. What other mesh products exist with uplink ports in them? Doesn’t have to be 10gb as I said my internet is 5gb.
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The ubiquiti dream machine se has a 10g SFP WAN port you could use. Might need a media convertern with it. Then you can get APs from there, either wired or meshed.
I’m using the Google Home Router behind my T-Mobile 5G gateway. I’m able to do all the router/subnet/DHCP/static IP, stuff you’d like to do. You control it from Google Home. The t-Mobile gateway app is kind of HOKEY
AVM makes routers with an ONT built in and a good mesh ecosystem, with basic NAS features and a built in Wireguard server/client. And the biggest advantage is they don’t require you to sign up for some online service and have an app on your phone for configuration, it’s all in a very comprehensive web interface.
Hard to get outside Europe though.
Definitely Ubiquiti for that type setup.
Questions are …Is your Wi-Fi on your end devices 6E or 7? How many spatial streams? Are you really using that much bandwidth at once? Most APs use 30% to 50% overhead, they are half duplex. So there will be loss vs the max MCS index. Power of the AP also is relevant. Most advertisers lie about their Wi-Fi. Also Keep in mind the 6Ghz band in a lot of devices is shared across the three bands(for example Eero and uses a higher channelization, shares all 3 bands, which means less total channels and increases CCI, but it gives faster speeds. So in a non dense environment it’s fine.) if you can find an AP where you can use just the 6Ghz band then that’s the route I’d go. Also your devices need to be WPA 3 capable for use on Wi-Fi 7.
If you want to know max speeds look at an mcs index for 1-2 spatial streams and know only a few devices (MacBook Pro for example) use 3 spatial streams. The Wi-Fi 7 Intel card is 2 spatial and it’s only one of a few on the market.
Are you planning on plugging them all in? If so, why not look at traditional APs like the Unifi U6 Enterprise? It only has a 2.5gb uplink, but it’s also a good bit less expensive.
All mesh is bad mesh, don’t drink the Kool aid
Where the fuck do you live that offers 5gb internet?
asking bc i will need to see if it’s logistically possible to be your roommate
On 8 gig here! (Ontario, Canada)
Brag about it 🙄
Edit: I was so tempted to downvote lmao
A lot of the new wifi 7 mesh systems like the Deco BE85, Orbi 970, eero Max 7 have the faster 10Gbps ports. Although with the eero, I was unable to get my full 5Gbps during testing, so hoping they address that soon with a firmware update
Ubiquiti + APs. Only way.
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If you like hands off don’t want to think about it much look at Eero Mesh routers (pretty sure Amazon owns them)
If you like hands-on and being able to adjust and customize things more, I would look at Synology routers
I have put both brands in for family and friends and had good results
Love my Eero Pro 6. For your speeds, get the Eero Max.
eero maybe? I work in RF domain and eero solutions are pretty wild. I have an eero router system at my home all around too.
depends on needs/use case…the most drop dead simple ready to roll? Eero. but it’s not the best overall. UniFi is nice, but not really for the beginner or less experienced network folks.
Linksys velop line is solid.