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

How to setup any TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi is covered step-by-step. Show all the possible configuration of this mesh wifi system. TP-Link Deco XE75 FAQ's answered with demonstrations. Everything you need to know about TP Link Deco mesh wifi systems. Using TP-Link Deco routers, arris cable modem as well as unmanaged switch.
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Timeline
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00:00:00 - TP-Link Deco XE75 Setup Guide
00:00:32 - What is a Mesh WiFi?
00:03:34 - What is Wired Backhaul?
00:04:20 - What is Wireless Backhaul?
00:06:46 - TP-Link Deco XE75 Common Questions (FAQs)
00:08:26 - Add More Ethernet Ports via an Unmanaged Switch
00:11:18 - What Unmanaged Switch Brands are Compatible?
00:11:43 - Can I Connect Modem to Switch then to Router?
00:12:38 - Can I Mix Wired and Wireless Backhaul?

[@fadoodle]

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

[@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!

[@ojf85]

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

[@landpet]

Wow, thanks!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@billtucke]

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

[@landpet]

Happy to help!

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@butterzstotch2370]

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

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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

[@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!

[@agentooe33AD]

I just got a 2 pair set, and this video really broke it down and made it easy to understand. Thank you!

[@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!

[@bluemoon3525]

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

[@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!

[@aaad01]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@ortiztino]

Another banger! Thank you, thank you!

[@derekbolthausen1604]

Great explanation and how to. This is exactly how mine is set up. I had many problems with the Google nest & google wifi dropping connections after an update and after getting very frustrated with their help I had to finally drop their wireless products and went with the deco XE75 Pro, hooked back up in same configuration and can say for the last week anyways - their are awesome. Full speed wifi with hardwire backend (my connection is only 900 at the moment) but wifi near the device is between 700 & 900, I get a 1/2 drop, between walls, but most of my walls are rockwool insulation with double drywall. Great video, great product thus far!

[@landpet]

Thanks and the deco is great, thanks for your insight

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@abolfazlsaravani2214]

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

[@landpet]

Much appreciated!

[@desiladdo]

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

[@landpet]

Glad it helped

[@sivajaladi]

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

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AjitKumar-tq5nj]

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

[@landpet]

My pleasure!

[@scottbrown1432]

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

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-yn5sk5ru5g]

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

[@dadduorp]

Man, this was REALLY helpful!

[@landpet]

Glad it was!

[@Moi_SD]

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

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@johnisley4578]

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

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@josephcruz6195]

Thank you for easily explaining all the ways that you can connect this setup.

[@landpet]

No problem

[@KilllahSK]

Thanks, you answered all my questions. Buying it! :)

[@landpet]

Glad I could help!

[@alirahma]

Excellent instructor, clear instructions and easy to understand

[@shelbycollins6116]

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

[@landpet]

Glad to hear it!

[@cekinmezyucel]

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

[@landpet]

You're welcome

[@mrkhaglund]

This answer a lot of my questions, tons of thanks for this video 👍👍

[@landpet]

Glad to hear that!

[@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!

[@TheSonsOfIreland]

Awesome video! Thank You so much!!!

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@dswarner1571]

Answered all my questions. Thanks for the demo.

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@markspencer9165]

Really helpful and explained so well - thanks ! I’m going to go for the x75 6e

[@landpet]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback

[@jesco7132]

You answered all my questions. Great video.

[@landpet]

Glad to hear it!

[@BrianBoruish]

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

[@landpet]

No problem

[@LiorReem]

Great Video! I dont knnow why this isn't explained on the user manual. It makes reception so much better

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@mategombas771]

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

[@landpet]

Excellent!

[@jsac3939]

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

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@emnul8583]

Super informative video! Learned a ton

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mallangowdapatil3669]

Very Detailed Explanation, Have a Lot of Patience. Thanks

[@landpet]

Glad it helped

[@syrostrom]

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

[@syrostrom]

@@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

[@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!

[@anonnine]

Appreciate the detailed review

[@landpet]

Np

[@MrTeff999]

So-o-o-o very helpful. Thank you.

[@landpet]

you are welcome!

[@emammadov]

great primer. thanks!

[@landpet]

np

[@jpshortname2748]

Perfect video. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chasb7771]

Great video ❤

[@MiguelEscamilla]

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

[@landpet]

I appreciate it!

[@user-qg2gt3xu3u]

And thanks for the video. it was very helpful.

[@landpet]

No problem

[@madmax7963]

very detailed, thank you

[@landpet]

You’re welcome!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@mkkashif]

Thank you much. Very informative video

[@landpet]

No problem

[@butterzstotch2370]

awesome video!!!

[@landpet]

Thanks!!

[@camoteez]

Thank you this helped a lot

[@landpet]

Glad it helped

[@vinnydead]

Thanks for the video helped solve some problems

[@landpet]

Glad to hear it

[@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

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you.

[@normanlee7992]

Thanks for your help

[@landpet]

No problem

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@patrickburton6130]

Thanks!

[@landpet]

Appreciate it!

[@brianfuentes3773]

Thank you soon much!

[@landpet]

Any time!

[@justinrichford7554]

Excellent info and way of explaining things. First time iv managed to get my head around it all, well nearly lol. Whats the max length can the wired set up be from router to 2nd one?

[@landpet]

In theory Ethernet is limited to 100meters

[@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.

[@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.

[@tonytse3572]

The best educational video by far! I have Fios service, I have the Quantum Gateway G1100 Wireless Wi-fi router. My question is: can I connect the Deco system into the Quantum Gateway G1100 Wireless Wi-fi router since it has Ethernet ports?

[@landpet]

Thanks! Technically you can but I wouldn’t recommend it. It seems like that is just a router, why not remove that and connect your deco directly to your ONT (essentially your modem) and make a faster wifi network?

[@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

[@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

[@Misbehaving1956]

Excellent video that explains so much. Question - I setup my system using a wired backhaul straight to satellite node but now I'm considering running that connection through the switch like you suggested. Will I have to reconfigure anything through the Deco app to make that work correctly?

[@landpet]

Thanks No setting change is required, get an unmanaged switch and plug it in like I demonstrated here and everything will be done automatically. Make sure you connect the switch to the main router or any of the nodes, do not connect the switch directly to the modem.

[@BrunoGarciaNokia]

One question: have you ever tested using this Deco to dial PPPoE? I'm thinking of using my ONT in bridge mode and letting Deco handle the WAN connection. Do you think that I'll get better network speed or lower ping?

[@arthousefilms]

Thanks for this video!!! Is there a way to put a unit outside without buying the Outdoor model? Like, if I put it in a plastic back, will it diminish the signal too much. Or is there an aftermarket weatherproof housing?

[@landpet]

No problem. They actually have an outdoor model X50-Outdoor: amzn.to/3vSyRrE Any deco mesh system is compatible with any other. So you could get a 2 pack of the XE75 and get one of the X-50 outdoor and combo them together into a single mesh. Hope this helps. Just for clarity, do not put an XE75 outside even with something covering it, it's not designed for that.

[@arthousefilms]

@@landpet This is great info! Thanks so much. I will order the outdoor version. Your channel is great and you are so helpful! I appreciate your added comment that all the models are compatible!!!

[@landpet]

@@arthousefilms glad it was useful

[@jordandowers8102]

great video! very easy to follow. Question, can you power the tp link deco that you are going to use as the "access point" via POE? thanks.

[@landpet]

Thanks, no this deco doesnt support PoE, they do have a different veriant though that supports it. Deco X50 PoE

[@jeevespreston]

Have been loving your videos. I just bought XE75 Pro’s on your recommendation. I use an OPNSense firewall as my existing router/firewall. Can I leave my firewall in place, and operate my new XE75’s in AP mode and still get the mesh feature? Or does mesh only work when one XE75 is a router? Thanks!!!

[@landpet]

Thanks! You can run it either way, so just go to the advanced section and run it in access point mode

[@d3ru5tor67]

Thank you

[@landpet]

You're welcome

[@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?

[@xemsyt8941]

Great video. Thanks for the info. I have a question about backhaul that's probably dumb but just looking for assurance. Building a new house now and deciding on which rooms get additional ethernet wall ports put in them. If I plug the additional mesh devices (not the one plugged into the modem) into those additional ethernet ports on the other end of the house, is it the same as the wired backhaul example you gave? or will there be issues because the devices are not technically plugged into each other directly?

[@landpet]

Thanks! Great question, yes that is wired backhaul. That’s the perfect example of wired backhaul. Do keep one thing in mind though, Ethernet is limited to 100 meters in theory. I don’t think this is an issue for most people but just want to mention it.

[@TheTomt50]

So, I could use some advice. I have a Deco Mesh pair. I am using the 6e as dedicated backhaul. The node is placed near to several home theater devices (a/v receiver, roku, chromecast, smart tv) which I have connected wirelessly. Other devices connect to this node as well. If I use an ethernet switch to connect the node to the stereo equipment, am I freeing up more bandwidth for the other wireless devices? Is there any advantage to this type of setup? I guess I'm wondering is the wifi connections or the backhaul the bottleneck in this setup. By the way, your video was great. Thanks!

[@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.

[@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.

[@bautista5136]

great videooooo

[@landpet]

Thanks!