Tech question… If I was to get a mesh wifi setup, would the stock standard Google one be ok? Comes with Mesh router and two extra points… Current setup is router and secondary ap feeding single story house and shed… Wifi is questionable outside and at furthest point from router…
Oh, neat, I’m actually looking into getting a mesh setup at the new house. I settled on TP-Link Deco XE75 Pros. Way overkill for my shitty FTTC connection, but they seem like a decent enough option for my future proofing wishes
Fair warning, if you look on Reddit, literally no brand is good enough for anyone, and they’ll recommend Uniquiti/Cisco corporate grade equipment. Personally, I am only considering TP-Link or Netgear. However, Asus or Amazon Eero also seem like options worth looking at.
I’m avoiding Asus because I bought one of their routers and have had nonstop bad experiences with it. Netgear is on the pricier side and has a few less features at the price point, and apparently has gone down the drain (although my only experience with them was with a NetGear NightHawk 4G router which was amazing, but pricey).
I think TP-Link strikes a good balance of price, and feature set, at the cost of reliability and customer service. Amazons Eero devices seem fine, I am envisioning they’re somewhat similar to iPhones - less feature rich, a bit pricier, but more intuitive to setup, and less prone to breaking. But it’s Amazon, and some core features are locked behind a paywall
I’ve not got any experience with Google Mesh, and didn’t even realise they offered mesh, so can’t offer any feedback about it. But I do own a google pixel and have loved it, do kind of assume their mesh would be similar
Personally, I like value for money, and don’t mind having to fix things every time they break, including with hours of technical tinkering and research if needed, hence why I think TP is the best for my needs.
TL;DR: For you, I’d probably go with Google. Just know that it will probably offer less features, as you’re likely going to pay for the brand name and all the little things and general user experience/ease of use. But that’s my biased, subjective, opinion based on my other experiences with Google
I wouldn’t call Ubiquiti corporate level, it’s more prosumer. I’ve seen mixed bag reviews on their more recent stuff, I currently use their wifi APs and home and they work brilliantly for that purpose, but I also have network cabling throughout the house and a server cupboard with several NAS units in it, so… 😂 They do have all in one routers but typically their stuff is better when you get the stuff that does one thing well (like their APs or their managed switches). That does tend to be overkill for most people though where a mesh setup or even a single Wifi router will suffice.
I’ve also had a lot of luck with TP-Link stuff in the past, both in their stock configurations and also reflashing some routers with OpenWRT (custom firmware), so they’re usually a solid recommendation in my opinion.
Tech question… If I was to get a mesh wifi setup, would the stock standard Google one be ok? Comes with Mesh router and two extra points… Current setup is router and secondary ap feeding single story house and shed… Wifi is questionable outside and at furthest point from router…
Edit… Or TpLink / Netgear…?
I’d look at the asus offering. Cant speak to their mesh stuff, but as a router I’ve been VERY happy.
Oh, neat, I’m actually looking into getting a mesh setup at the new house. I settled on TP-Link Deco XE75 Pros. Way overkill for my shitty FTTC connection, but they seem like a decent enough option for my future proofing wishes
Fair warning, if you look on Reddit, literally no brand is good enough for anyone, and they’ll recommend Uniquiti/Cisco corporate grade equipment. Personally, I am only considering TP-Link or Netgear. However, Asus or Amazon Eero also seem like options worth looking at.
I’m avoiding Asus because I bought one of their routers and have had nonstop bad experiences with it. Netgear is on the pricier side and has a few less features at the price point, and apparently has gone down the drain (although my only experience with them was with a NetGear NightHawk 4G router which was amazing, but pricey).
I think TP-Link strikes a good balance of price, and feature set, at the cost of reliability and customer service. Amazons Eero devices seem fine, I am envisioning they’re somewhat similar to iPhones - less feature rich, a bit pricier, but more intuitive to setup, and less prone to breaking. But it’s Amazon, and some core features are locked behind a paywall
I’ve not got any experience with Google Mesh, and didn’t even realise they offered mesh, so can’t offer any feedback about it. But I do own a google pixel and have loved it, do kind of assume their mesh would be similar
Personally, I like value for money, and don’t mind having to fix things every time they break, including with hours of technical tinkering and research if needed, hence why I think TP is the best for my needs.
TL;DR: For you, I’d probably go with Google. Just know that it will probably offer less features, as you’re likely going to pay for the brand name and all the little things and general user experience/ease of use. But that’s my biased, subjective, opinion based on my other experiences with Google
Thanks for the detailed answer. I think it’s between TpLink and Google, and also my bank account.
I wouldn’t call Ubiquiti corporate level, it’s more prosumer. I’ve seen mixed bag reviews on their more recent stuff, I currently use their wifi APs and home and they work brilliantly for that purpose, but I also have network cabling throughout the house and a server cupboard with several NAS units in it, so… 😂 They do have all in one routers but typically their stuff is better when you get the stuff that does one thing well (like their APs or their managed switches). That does tend to be overkill for most people though where a mesh setup or even a single Wifi router will suffice.
I’ve also had a lot of luck with TP-Link stuff in the past, both in their stock configurations and also reflashing some routers with OpenWRT (custom firmware), so they’re usually a solid recommendation in my opinion.