Choose a mesh Wi-Fi system that covers your entire space and supports strong signals throughout.
Choose a mesh Wi-Fi system that covers your entire space and supports strong signals throughout.
Considering mesh Wi-Fi upgrades, I’m evaluating two models: the Deco S7 which offers better overall performance versus the S4 for 300 Mbps, and the Deco X20 with 450 Mbps and Wi-Fi 6. With a 100 Mbps plan, I aim for future-proof speeds of 250 or 500 Mbps. The key challenge is achieving 5 GHz connectivity—2.4 GHz is too crowded unless shared with others. Since my use case is limited to smart devices like clocks and bulbs, I’m unsure if Wi-Fi 6 is essential.
there isn't a future-proof solution yet; we already have wifi 6e and wifi 7 coming soon. it's likely you'll need to invest in a new mesh system to fully utilize the 6ghz bandwidth. for maximum performance, you'll want devices supporting that technology, though older 5ghz models will still work. if you don't plan to replace your router soon, consider a wifi 6e mesh—it's more expensive now but prices are dropping, similar to newer wifi 5 mesh options. and if you can, hardwire the system for consistent speed.
I meant to talk about future-proofing, especially needing more than 100 Mbps over Wi-Fi. Right now I'm limited to a 100 Mbps plan in my home, but I hope someday I can upgrade to faster options. Some devices support Wi-Fi 6, but would that offer the same speed and reliability? If not, I might consider getting a newer model like the deco7 (Wi-Fi 5).
AX WIFI 6 offers improved speed and efficient handling of numerous devices, especially IoT gadgets. It also provides advantages for those considering a plan upgrade later.
It depends on your usage. Streaming videos across multiple devices regularly may benefit from tri-band, even if you're not heavily tapping into other features. Dual-band works fine for basic needs but tri-band offers better performance under heavy load.
It's a solid choice for a beginner-friendly AX Wi-Fi mesh network. Happy to assist!