TP-Link - Deco X50-Outdoor

Really need size of area to cover and density of what you are trying to get through rather than users... The lowest older decos will service 100 connections, but starting at the 500mbps requirement I would suggest X50. Now, if youre in a 6 bedroom bungalow on a single level with thick brick walls as all internal walls then youre going to be needing probably 6 units... If you're in a 2 storey, 3 bed, with plasterboard, non insulated filled walls and you dont need it to flow much into a small garden and the home office is not on the other side of the garden then 3 will probably do... Personally bang for buck at todays speed I reckon X50 - if you think you are going to change your plan to GB speed plans in the future then go up the range that allow wifi 7 levels, but you pay for it . If you have ability to link through cat cables in ceiling or wall space then obv do that and your older lesser models will perform much better

Yep all absolutely true. I ended up trying to downsize and optimize picks but the lag and need for content reboots remained. Switched over to Decos and never looked back. Incredibly fast solid coverage throughout and no downtime. Light years better.

Sounds like you probably want a mesh system. Maybe one with three or more APs (one where the internet comes in the house then two elsewhere) A lot of them work as routers too, but I use mine in AP mode as I have a PFsense router I put together. If your actual router is okay you could get a mesh system and just use it in AP mode. My setup is Modem(virgin hub) > PFsense > switches and stuff > APs Mine are TP-Link Decos. They're pretty reliable and not too expensive but there's loads to choose from. If I had the money I'd like some Ubiquiti ones but honestly I don't have any issues with the Decos. I can't say anything about their router mode though as I've never used it. Tenda is another popular brand but I haven't tried it myself

I setup Deco X 50 for my 4000 sq ft villa and it’s amazing so far over 6 month now

Works fine. Not a single issue

Go for Mesh! And get yourself a Deco. Amazing experience

I have a deco, nothing but trouble. Read the tp link subreddit about dropped connections. If you work from home this is not for you

Deco here as well and never have any Sonos issues, 160square metre house so I have 3 decos to cover it.

Agree, Deco mesh is very good, took a bit of adjusting in my flat - the walls seemed to be lined with lead.