TP Link Deco XE75 Setup Guide | FAQ's Answered | All Configs Shown

[@ojf85]

Hands down THEEEEEEE best channel w/ detail reviews on these modern routers. Thank you for your time and effort.

[@landpet]

Wow, thanks!

[@siniestro0239]

Thank you much, very well explained, the best thing about this video is that you actually show the multiple ways of connecting the Deco devices.

[@landpet]

You are welcome! I'm glad it's useful

[@berendsmit8023]

Brilliant. Just followed your instructions and now have 3 Deco XE75's on three different floors, all wired together and each giving speeds of 500 plus!

[@joost1183]

Can I wire 2 and have the last one by wifi backhaul?

[@vnitto]

@@joost1183yes

[@charlie64x2]

@@joost1183 Yes.

[@BohemianEnterprise]

Nice

[@MA-tk5lm]

You're literally answering all my questions as I'm thinking them lol great video. Clear and straight to the point. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@jackburton_itsallinthereflexes]

Same here. Much appreciated!!!

[@billtucke]

So many of my questions answered in one video. Thank you so much.

[@landpet]

Happy to help!

[@kwarnold]

Installed my XE75 Pro last night. It was super easy and quick. I have my 2 satellites on ethernet backhaul, and those were truly plug-and-play, no setup needed. The main node found them and they were on the network in just a minute or so. So far really pleased! Upgraded from the original Google Mesh to get the 6E capability. This is my first TP Link product and I am very impressed.

[@gamebroskii438]

just got mine a few weeks ago its amazing. turned the QOS down to 300mb total for gaming and this thing is an absolute beast for low latency gaming!

[@landpet]

It's amazing!

[@idhamaljaroo4708]

This is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO helpful! you thought of all the possible questions people may have and answered them clearly! Thanks again!!!!!

[@landpet]

You are welcome!

[@markc3571]

Hi, just got my pair tonight. About to set them up, your review videos are by far the most outstanding and comprehensive reviews on KZbin. Keep up the great work. And thank you.

[@landpet]

You're welcome!

[@douglaslind2477]

Thanks so much! Based on your videos I got this, and it was a cinch to set up once I'd watched these. Very smooth and easy, where has all the challenge gone 😀? Took five minutes, unbelievable! Two thumbs up!!

[@landpet]

Glad this video was useful! Thanks for the feedback!

[@TheHouseOfSplatter]

I really like and appreciate how in depth you are with your videos and tutorials while also being clear and not confusing. Thank you.

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@TonyPadgett]

I agree. He doesn't assume you know everything at the same time he is not dumbing it down for just beginner.

[@landpet]

@@TonyPadgett I appreciate it!

[@bluethundar]

So glad I ran into your channel. I just bought the 3-pack Deco XE75 a week ago everything works great. But I just learned from this video to use 6 GHz wifi for dedicated backhaul and now all my nodes have Strong signals instead of Fair. I didn't know this feature was available. Thank you!

[@landpet]

No problem! It definitely helps!

[@benzloving]

OMG !! YOU'VE ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS IN 1 VIDEO. I'VE BEEN LOOKING AROUND HOW TO GET A WIRED BACKHAUL CONNECTION FOR MY MULTIPLE MESH ROUTER WIFI 6E !!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCCHHH !!!

[@landpet]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@johnzealand9397]

You have found your calling. You are made for this. It's as if you read my mind. Keep up the good work.

[@landpet]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@Fordmustag501989]

Thank you so very much for that detailed and informative video. You put it in terms that I could understand which is hard to find on other videos sometimes. I truly think I won’t have an issue setting up my devices with the way you explained everything. I would give you two thumbs up if I could. Thank you again.

[@landpet]

You are very welcome! I'm glad it was useful!

[@fadoodle]

I don't believe I've ever heard a better instructor. Excellent.

[@landpet]

I appreciate the feedback!

[@mountainmystic1]

Found this video and setup my Deco XE75 just as shown and it works perfect! Thanks for showing all the options. Have a wired backhaul now and fast stable connection across all three devices. 700mbs through my whole house wired and wireless. WOW!

[@landpet]

Awesome

[@whiteboot007]

Thanks, just purchased and installed a new Deco Xe75 pro (3) from your reviews. Excellent videos and easy installation. I now have great wifi signal across my home, detected garage (100 feet away) and across the 1 acre property.

[@landpet]

That's awesome to hear!

[@prodigy15222]

Some info for anyone looking into these: I was using a Netgear C7800 modem router combo unit, but was getting around 450 down on my pc across the house. Didnt want to run cables under or in crawl space, so decided to get these on sale (was about 190 after tax). Main unit plugged into port 1 of C7800, I turned off the C7800 wireless with the button on it. Then set up the second unit in my room with pc, the unit about 8 feet closer to the door. Now I am getting about 850 down, with only a slight increase in ping/ms! Even with wireless backhaul, it works really well! Not sure if that speaks to how good these are, or maybe how bad the C7800 range was...either way, Ill be keeping the Deco XE75 Pro for sure!

[@VanaConn]

Thanks ,this vid shows I should have a wire displayed on app for ethernet which I didn't originally. Had to redo some connectors using pass through type to fix it. 175' down to my pole barn. Finally got it .Had wire buried in conduit for 20 years and never got around to it till now.

[@jecob11111]

This has to be the most elaborate and useful content related to Deco Mesh setup with various options. Thank you.

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sobrapangit6059]

Thanks Bro...I totally had my Deco's wired completely wrong (modem to switch/switch to deco)...the absolute best video explaining the wired setup! You're awesome thanks again!!

[@landpet]

You're welcome!

[@detox2k9]

Awesome. You answered all my questions. One observation though which is obviously wrong is that I connected all the routers to the modem directly and then setup the mesh. Surprisingly, it worked where one satellite modem was connected via wifi and another via wired ( I used a three pack from Costco). But, I am going to change it to all wired to bring sanity.

[@AjitKumar-tq5nj]

Excellent video. You have answered all the possible questions any enthusiast would think of asking. Thank you.

[@landpet]

My pleasure!

[@lifewithguycr]

Super impressed either way this video. So clear and straightforward. I have 3 homes on our property and currently running through Ethernet into a switch for security cameras and this will make my switch so much better

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marcchaplin]

Dude , you just encapsulated everything I needed to know in this vid - thank you soooo much ! I have the deco system (3 x pods) but had set it up incorrectly as was getting a "weak" signal from each deco even though I hardwired my house - thanks to your vid , i realised my issue and now have a fully wired backhaul system running like silk ! Thanks HEAPS !

[@landpet]

Glad I could help!

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

Just got XE75 3 pack yesterday...now realise i need to run a few cables throuhout the house to actually use it to its full capacity. This did help a lot

[@landpet]

Cables will help with that

[@3litepker]

Love the way you explain everything in a way that it is simple for us to understand. There are a couple questions that do stick out and I don't think I've seen it asked in the comments. 1. Isn't wired backhaul essentially the same as creating an access point? 2. Is there any speed benefit to connecting to the wifi on a wireless mesh rather than directly connecting to the wifi on the main router?

[@Zincofrakh]

AFAIK and out of experience too, the deco mesh system is the only system that lets connect all units as dump ap's behind a switch, with non of them connected to the modem/router directly.. I have deployed a number of systems this way. Keep up the good work. Your fan from Kuwait, Aziz 👋

[@landpet]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sergionew7]

One thing I learn over this weekend with this WIFI system and something that no one mentions is that, If you disconnect it from the power or the power goes out in your house, you HAVE to reboot it. In what becomes a headache, having to reconnect everything from scratch basically. So with Google Wi-Fi I have never had that problem. (I can only compare it with Google system because they are the only ones I have had), saying this. I prefer Google which is much easier to use, knowing Deco XE75 is better in coverage. I speak from my own experience

[@landpet]

Some of them require rebooting

[@richiesun9676]

What do you mean by rebooting? Powering on and off?

[@warrenpercell297]

DUDE!! Thank you so much! My furthest unit was barely getting a signal, and you saved the day (and $400) by mentioning that I could wired the main unit into this one. I also figured out that the app isn't telling me the possible speed, but the amount of data being sent thru a device at any given moment. I'm still getting 300-360 Mbs on speed tests with my phone. Time to find a streaming service and come out of the stone age.

[@landpet]

Glad this was useful!

[@jimmya72]

This was soooo helpful. You saved me the usual 3 mistakes I make while getting a new WiFi system setup. Thank you !

[@landpet]

I’m glad it was useful!

[@stevensilitonga]

You answered my question, and even the extra questions on the back of my mind. Superb.

[@landpet]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@scottbrown1432]

Excellent - the wired/wireless backhaul discussion really cleared things up for me - thanks!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Doughboy3DCreations]

You awsnered all my questions, absolute legend ive ordered a 2 pack to replace my 4 nokia 1 beacons - So hyped!

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@Matthew-vy1gs]

Can I ask how you got on? I'm replacing my old 2 x Nokia Beacon 3's with 3 x XE75's shortly

[@Doughboy3DCreations]

@@Matthew-vy1gs Sure, i bought a duo kit with deco x75 and it was running within 20 mins with the mobile app i had sort of a good placement after 10 more mins. I now have at least 100/100 in my house with 2 decos and better coverage than 5 nokia beacons

[@bluemoon3525]

yes, absolutely the best explanation about the Deco among the so many on you tube. Subscribed.

[@skytripa]

Good video! Planning on getting the XE75 soon. Looks like my best bet would be a wired backhaul to get the better download speeds downstairs.

[@landpet]

Yes that would be veery good

[@johnisley4578]

Love your work, clear and concise. You have my subscription

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@Glacials20]

I just purchased this kit thanks to your videos and I have a question: My modem is in a room where all my house cat5 wires go to using wall plates. So if i plug my modem into that room's wall plate, and then from a different room i put the Deco and hook it up to that room's wall plate, this should act as if I am plugging it directly into the modem, correct? Thanks again, liked & subscribed.

[@butterzstotch2370]

covers so many different scenarios that people might have questions about! thank you!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brettsasser]

Absolutely amazing videos and detail you go into in this channel. Thank you so much. Currently trying to decide between Asus and TP link.

[@landpet]

Thanks! I like both brands, asus typically has many more options, deco is more of a simplified interface. Deco typically costs less than Asus but I really like both.

[@travuswest7718]

Thank you this video made me purchase the XE75 Pro and let’s just say I wish I did this 2 years ago 10/10 my network is 100% stable and I constantly get 1 GB up and 1 GB down on the wired connection and 850 up and down wireless

[@landpet]

Great to hear! That’s awesome!

[@Moi_SD]

Wow, you really went through a bunch of possible configs. Subscribed. 👍

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@TechMule59]

Great video with very useful information about the TP-Link Deco. I am used to older routers with a dedicated Wan port and 4 ethernet ports. Your discussion about the auto sensing ports on the Deco is good to know. I was curious about what port to connect to the modem. I am not a fan of all these cute white cylindrical apple like Mesh routers reducing the number of ports from 4 down to 3, 2, 1. I'll need to add unmanaged switches to each node for my setup. Thanks for clearly explaining how that all works with the Deco.

[@alirahma]

Excellent instructor, clear instructions and easy to understand

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@steve841]

Just ordered a BE95. The ports… there’s not a dedicated WAN port? Do you use the app to configure LAN vs WAN ports?

[@paulallott9338]

Best review on the internet. As a result of this video and your other comparison video, I’ve bought the XE75 Pro (3 pack). One question, I cannot see an option to use 6Ghz for dedicated backhaul. Has the App changed?

[@landpet]

Thanks! The place might've changed but I would think the option should still be in the advanced section of the app or maybe it's in the wireless name section?

[@aaad01]

Wow, great and comprehensive review. You sold me on this TP link.

[@earthoid]

I just ordered an XE75 Pro 2-pack and now I know how I want to hook it up. I can't use a wired backhaul but that's OK. The 2.5GB port on the Pro version is overkill for now but I'm going to connect the cable modem to it anyway. Thanks for the help!

[@baderb7772]

I bought deco xe75 3 pack in black friday with good deal 319 usd from amazon very great system strong wifi for backhaul connection 3 units

[@landpet]

Great deal!

[@desiladdo]

Really a helpful video bro. Almost 100% of my questions answered. Thanks a lot man…

[@landpet]

Glad it helped

[@kommineninaveen]

Thanks a lot, you answered my question which is bothering me to find "if can I direclty go from modem to switch and then connect it to all mesh routers?". your video helped a lot! Thanks again!!

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@108erik081]

Thanks ! Now I see what I did wrong. I did the wired setup, modem->maindeco-> switch-> other Deco’s . But I also had a cable from the modem to the switch.

[@landpet]

Glad it was useful

[@cekinmezyucel]

A very informative video about mesh devices and switches. Thanks a lot.

[@landpet]

You're welcome

[@sivajaladi]

Awesome.. didn’t find many videos explaining this good stuff.

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Longlivefreeworld]

This video literally answered all my questions thank you

[@landpet]

No problem

[@taylorpestana1809]

great video definitely needed to watch this before hopping into my first mesh network products. thanks for the detailed info!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mablung1114]

Your video is a god-send! Thank you so much for this. I have an old router but a new cable modem for a Xfinity ISP infratructure upgrade and I think I can get a 2-pack or 3-pack of these and ditch the old router and give my (large) home much better performance throughout. I see some of these similar devices by other manufacturers support a faster data transfer (3,000 Mbps, 5,500Mbs vs 6000) but I am nowhere near that speed now (about 400Mbs) so I think i can get the less expensive units. QUESTION: So my new Comcast xFinity cable modem (Arris model G36) has a 2.5 Gbps port on the back connected to my (old) Asus router. When I go to this Deco mesh approach and ditch my old router, and plug into the 2.5Gbps port, I take it unless I am paying my ISP for that fast of a connection, I probably won't realize any speed performance increase over the setup I have now? . . .but will realize better signal strength in my home. . .? Is that reasoning right? Thank you again! Subbed.

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yes, the 2.5Gbps port will not be utilized unless you are paying your ISP. Think of it as an up to speed. One other thing that I noticed is that when you refer to the speed rating, those speeds are a summation of all the bands, don’t expect to get those speeds since your only connected to one band at a time. I do the speed test and range tests to show the numbers you can expect, with that said this mesh system is more than capable of handling 400Mbps speeds

[@normgrodecki6310]

Hello, just received the XE 75 Pro 3 pack today… I’m having trouble finding the 6G network dedicated backhaul setting… has this changed since the video came out, or am I not looking in the right place? Thanks for your help.

[@austinzabish4463]

I’m wondering the same thing. I can’t find it either.

[@normgrodecki6310]

@landpet Can you help answer this one for us? Thanks

[@oldb3139]

I was looking into this as well. It's changed in the app apparently but by default uses the 6g as a dedicated backhaul per info from TP link on their forum.

[@normgrodecki6310]

Thanks for sharing that

[@mallangowdapatil3669]

Very Detailed Explanation, Have a Lot of Patience. Thanks

[@landpet]

Glad it helped

[@trevinated]

Great video. Excellent examples with hardware. I do have a question or two. I have my own router that I prefer to use, but want to use the TP Link Deco XE75 X 3 in a Mesh function only mode. If I don't use the TP-Link router function & I set this up in AP mode, will it actually function as a mesh system still, or is there difference where the AP's don't coordinate best connection and handoff seamlessly or more seamlessly? Thanks

[@jesco7132]

You answered all my questions. Great video.

[@landpet]

Glad to hear it!

[@Jookwarrior]

Thanks for this video! Needed to verify my setup and this helped! I just recently switched over to ATT FIber and got 2Gbps down/up. The fiber modem is in the garage and through the app, it's showing 2526Mbps down and 2515 Mbps up....this is great but I'm realizing it might be overkill because my existing network is slow....vanilla gigabit switches and the original google wifi mesh...I decided to upgrade the google wifi mesh to a more up to date mesh (this XE75) which has definitely improved speed and stability even though my devices are pretty much all in the 802.11n/802.11ac era so those devices will never see anything above their theoretical maximums (all under gigabit)...the house is also wired with cat 5e ethernet instead of the faster cables required for multigig over long distances. it would appear that having 2Gbps internet would need me to upgrade to the XE75PRO (which has 2.5Gbps backhaul) + a multigig switch and pray that my cat 5e isn't too long (some rooms are definitely on the longer side of things). Thinking I should just downgrade to 1Gbps for now lol

[@profanityx]

Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation. I have two questions, 1. Can i connect desktop-1 and Wifi printer to deco1 and print from desktop/laptop/mobile on deco 2 to print on wifi printer which is on deco1 2. can i connect to remote desktop-1(wired) on deco1 from a desktop-2 on deco2 (wired)

[@dingdong6005]

What happens if my modem has already built in Wi-Fi router ? Would that still work and But we just ignore it ?

[@landpet]

I would disable that or you would need to run the Deco in Access Point mode. Granted I'm not a fan of that, I would recommend disabling or putting it in bridge mode and running the Deco as your main setup

[@BrianBoruish]

Best damn video I've seen regarding this subject BY FAR! Thank you.

[@landpet]

No problem

[@AshTheDash]

This video helped me address most of my Queries.... What deatiled explanation. I love the fact that you cosnidered allpossible aspects when explaining a specific setup option.. Also that which port doesnt matter.. helps. cos newbies always wondered ( i did) if its the top port or the bottom one etc.. The clarification on the switch also was useful, the brand didnt matter. Allpossible positions of the switch also helped to understand its a versatile setup... However, I have a few more queries and I drew a layout of my house for that. Can i reach you via email so I can share that with you for guidance?

[@dswarner1571]

Answered all my questions. Thanks for the demo.

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@vhht98]

Finally, I've been searching these answers for so long. You deserve a sub! This helps me a lot, Thanks!🎉 By the way, one thing, im not sure or it may sound a dumb question, but may I Ask, what if ur unmanagged switch is only supported upto 100mbps, for example, 》- represents ethernet Scenario: YOU have 500mbps plan. SETUP: router or mesh that supports 1gbps 》 unmanage switch 100mbps 》second node mesh that supports 1gbps 》computer. Q: Will you still get a 500mbps in ur second mesh node even though ur unmanage switch supports only 100mbps?

[@Guillaume_Boutin]

I think you will have the speed of the lowest device here.

[@normanlee7992]

Great video!!! One question for you. Can you: 1. Connect the modem to the router(globe port) then from that to a unmanaged switch. 2. Connect other 2 points(globe) to the two different ethernet cables from the unmanaged switch creating a wired backhaul. Or do they have to be daisy chained?

[@landpet]

Thanks, either way is fine. Imoortant part is going from modem to router, after that you can just about connect it anyway you want.

[@RichardSearle-o2i]

Can Deco XE5300 be setup for daisy chaining rather than star network layout? Love your videos! Thank you.

[@landpet]

Yes you can daisy chain or star just about any mesh network including the Deco XE5300. Thanks for the feedback!

[@RichardSearle-o2i]

I really appreciate your reply. Does the Deco decide automatically which configuration is best for my environment or is there a setting I can select? I could not find a way to manually enable daisy chain. Thank you @@landpet

[@rohits78]

Excellent simplified video Q: running Ethernet across house is a pain. How about Modem ethernet to Deco1 -> deco1 Ethernet to power line adaptor -> another room powerline adaptor Ethernet to Deco2. Would this set up be better than connecting deco 1 to 2 over wireless (assuming wifi6E backhaul) Cheers

[@landpet]

It can be depending on where you were planning on placing deco 2. You can also check out MoCA 2.5 which is like a power line adapter except it goes through the cable wires within your walls. I would argue that MoCA is better than powerline. I’ve done videos on this as well

[@abolfazlsaravani2214]

Indeed the best videos for these and mesh in general. nice job.

[@landpet]

Much appreciated!

[@OrlandoCeleiro]

Great video. But instead of using wired backhaul, which is a serial connection, can we use a star topology, I mean, connecting each Deco to the ISP router?

[@landpet]

You can use the start topology but connect the remaining to the main deco. modem > deco > all other decos

[@kev2427]

I absolutely love your videos. I have an Orbi RBK50 with two satellites. Do you think this is an upgrade on that system….I’ve had it a few years now

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yes this is an upgrade from that

[@mattc4363]

Thanks for this video, really helped me out

[@landpet]

Glad it helped

[@shelbycollins6116]

exactly what i was looking for. thats for this awesome tip

[@landpet]

Glad to hear it!

[@mategombas771]

Thank you I got answer for my itchy question. Nice job.

[@landpet]

Excellent!

[@reggieallen7330]

Excellent videos. Speaking for myself I appreciate u dumming it down and actually using visuals for some of us. My question is that I'm thinking of buying the XE75. I have less than a gig speed and shud I also switch from cat5 cables to cat 6 or 7 cables. My modem is from Xfinity and currently uses cat5

[@landpet]

Thanks, yeah sounds about right, xe75 will be good for your scenario based on your description.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you.

[@landpet]

You're welcome!

[@fabiogemelli]

Can I connect both directly to the modem (so NOT connect the two mash to each other but connect them both to the modem)?

[@saadman4023]

Can someone help on this ?

[@ortiztino]

Another banger! Thank you, thank you!

[@estebangarcia6092]

Nice video, it's strange that it doesn't have a WAN port. When it's configured in router mode, how do you know where to plug the modem and where the LAN cables are?

[@MiguelEscamilla]

Thank you very much that was really clear, that's how everyone should explain

[@landpet]

I appreciate it!

[@jsac3939]

12:10 thank you for this answer! This was something I was not sure about

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@josquinThiaudiere]

Thanks for all of the exlainations. One more question, is it possible to wire this way : 10Gb Modem->10Gb unmanaged switch-> Deco1-> 1Gb unmanaged switch-> Déco 2 and 3 ?

[@landpet]

No problem, You can do it that way if it’s a managed switch (setup required), not with an unmanaged.

[@stevec9102]

I have a Verizon router now, can't I just set up the two units as "extenders" at two diffeerent locations in my house. (I do not have a router, or its built into the router).

[@stevecrawford3551]

That looks like you might need to call Verizon tech Suport , and see if you can turn off the router part of your modem. Then connect the mesh network and use that as a router and satellite. Good luck. 😀

[@r8ersazfan16]

Put your verizon router in Bridge Mode.

[@colesmith493]

This was very informative and I appreciate you taking the time to post it, but given that most people buy these devices to get better Wi-Fi coverage, I really wish you would have discussed using the router as an ethernet hub instead of the switch. Even if that's something that obviously varies from router to router or is something you can't do with this product; that's information that's VERY important to know but still isn't obvious or easy to find. Else you don't even know if you even need a switch to begin with.

[@landpet]

Thanks. The only point of getting a switch in my example was to add more ethernet ports. Using the ethernet ports of the deco will work just fine, if there are enough ethernet ports on the deco, then there's no point of getting an additional ethernet switch.

[@markmazza135]

Excellent communicator! Very clear tutorial! I have XE75 Pro coming tomorrow because my Linksys Ext (5300?) died. I have a 2100 sq ft house wired with CAT 6. I plan to use 1 Deco as Router and the other (I guess) in access point mode connected via ethernet between the 2.5 GHz ports (is that best?). I have 400 Gbps Comcast so I figured, I'll plug the Main XE75 into the Arris cable modem using the 1Gbps ports. I was also wondering if its possible to use my old Linksys Router EA9300 as an access point in my garage where there is a drop if I turn off DHCP? It may be overkill because the 2nd XE75 will be just 10 to 15 feet from the Wifi Irrigation controller and Garage Door opener. Your tip about using the same network name/password is a god-send to avoid reconnecting about 80 devices in my home!

[@landpet]

Thanks! For the ssid and password just remember they are both case sensitive. I would connect like you said with the modem going to the gigabit port and going 2.5Gbps to the other 2.5Gbps. I think running your other router is pointless and I personally don’t recommend mixing and matching routers.

[@Guillaume_Boutin]

Almost exactly what I intend to do. EA9500 as my main router (already old)...an older one in my garage as bridge, a 24 ports gigabit unmanaged switch somewhere, another smaller with POE for cameras...lots of ethernet jacks...I want to upgrade. I'm about to maybe buy XE75!

[@markmazza135]

@@Guillaume_Boutin The DECO 6e is the bomb. So easy to use and connect devices. The two DECO’s cover my whole house, garage and property easily. It’s much more powerful! Devices are detected and connected with ease…no need to use your old router. It’s absolutely trouble free.

[@curtisgray1833]

Thank you for the great content. I purchased the xe75 Pro 3 pack and we have over 1 Gig service coming into the house. What is the best way to wire backhaul these units to take advantage of the 2.5 Gig ports? if I use the 2.5 Gig port from the modem on the first node, I will only have the 1 Gig nodes going out to the other nodes. Thanks for your help.

[@landpet]

No problem, unfortunately for wired backhaul, you don’t have much choice for over gigabit without getting additional hardware. If you’re using wired backhaul, I would rather get the X55 Pro which recently came out and has 2 2.5Gbps ports so you can wire backhaul that however it doesn’t support WiFi 6E. There are other alternative but they involve buying additional hardware like the firewalla router and using that to connect to your modem and connecting your deco to that but running in access point mode which I’m not a fan of unless you have a specific purpose.

[@markstraka8184]

Just realized I have Cat5 running from my basement fuse panel (where my modem is) to my media center (1 room over) and up to my office on the 2nd floor. Ideally, I'd like to use both rums to hook directly to modem (with an unmanaged switch at modem) so I can 'hard wire' to docking stations and printer in office and TV/Xbox in media center right to modem (For best speed) and then also put one of the Xe75's on each end for wifi on both floors. If I followed your wiring examples at the end of video correct, sounds like that wont work (I need to go from modem to router first, before sending out to the Cat5)?

[@landpet]

Yes, you would need to go from modem to router first. Another thing to point out is that Cat5 is limited to 100Mbps where Cat5E supports gigabit speeds. So if you have Cat5 (not Cat5E), it will be capped to 100Mbps. You may just want to replace those wires with something faster, I would suggest Cat7 or just use wireless backhaul if your Internet speeds are faster than 100Mbps

[@veewinch]

@11:45 from modem to network switch and then to Tp link deco. For your device may be "no" but currently I'm using deco x20 it is "yes". Change mode from router to access point and then you can connect any deco to switch as much as you can.

[@augustindegerard3533]

Hi and thank your for your Job, As your said if you stick to the routeur mode, the main deco is the only one who can acces to the front modem through an ethernet cable But if you switch in AP mode each deco unit can connect directly to the modem/routeur through an ethernet cable. Note that in AP mode, the modeme/router need to have a NAT fonction to work.

[@landpet]

Correct, there needs to be a NAT.

[@dmorales125]

I really wish someone can put guide on connecting your ring and nest devices as those devices did not connect to this deco system.

[@VectorRoll]

Here is a question that was not mentioned in your video that I am curious about. Can you use Fiber Optic Media Converters as a Wired Backhaul between the the mesh routers?

[@atheletico80]

Thank you for mentioning that I will not be able to connect from my modem straight to the network switch. I would not have known that.

[@scottjackie7192]

Awesome video! Very detailed. Thank You so much!!! Just have 1 qtn - I currently have FTTC NBN connected to a router via WAN. So does that mean, I need to remove that router and replace it with the deco, like FTTC NBN -> Deco? Or it should be FTTC NBN -> NetComm Router -> Deco?

[@landpet]

This replaces your router.

[@emnul8583]

Super informative video! Learned a ton

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jpshortname2748]

Perfect video. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@smugmarty74]

Clear, thanks. But still some more questions as I have more units and two 8-port switches :) What about ethernet loops, what is that? What do you recommend (after the necessary modem to Deco of set up ofcourse). Do you recommend Deco to Deco (en then a second switch) or Deco to second switch to Deco? I think many households have really much devices wired and there is few info on this. Were no network managers for work ;)