TP-Link EB810v - Quick overview

[xiaofan]

Just to share, i have obtained auto firmware updates on M1 network, on the aginet app, contrary to what was expected. I have an x86 openwrt router and using eb810v as an AP.

That is interesting to know. Thanks a lot for the reports.

 

[xiaofan]

I'm contemplating to get 2 of EB810v or just get the plan + ASUS router. I dont really do much network config for my routers, so no intention to get a 10gbit ASUS router to swap as main router as I doubt I will be using much of the features too. Getting 2 of EB810v is mainly for their mesh set up, Wifi 7, 10gbit port and the signal coverage. Oh and of course of its price too, since its like $300+ for another 1 buying through Starhub contract.

In this case, just go with two EB810v to have better roaming performance.

 

[kindredSG]

Can the SFP port on the EB810v be used as a LAN port?

Nothing I've seen in the UI lets you choose what the port is used for - the SFP and Ethernet port are basically shared as "WAN".

 

[kashix]

Can the SFP port on the EB810v be used as a LAN port?

You can't, it's a combo port, meaning it's either SPF or LAN, cannot together.

 

[1982277]

You can't, it's a combo port, meaning it's either SPF or LAN, cannot together.

Tks

 

[fire]

Single router performance should be decent for EB810v and indeed placement is important.

The ISPs actually have some good tips in terms of wireless router placement.
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...home-networking.6653421/page-3#post-149371244

On the other hand, it also depends on floor plan, certain floor plan is just difficult to have the full coverage with single router.

One example in recent discussions -- the household shelter's location makes it difficult to cover the full flat with single node.

YEs, cannot cover full flat... planning to get another EB810v

 

[kimsix]

Managed to download and update to ios18.1 on eb810v wifi smoothly . So confirm the new firmware fixed large downloads wirelessly

 

[ALacs]

Anyone switch from Linksys Mx 4200 previously?is this eb810v better?

 

[guile]

What are the advantages of this over the BE805 if you're a Starhub user?

 

[kanchou]

Hi all
I am going to sign up starhub 10Gbps plan with the bundled epl promo.
Understand they are giving this TP-Link EB810v router with an option to purchase another EB810v for $350 or so for a mesh setup.

My place has undergone renovations and all 3 bedrooms (MBR on 2nd floor) , study room (2nd floor) & living room (1st floor where fibre connection come into the house) are wired with Cat 6a ethernet cable.

I want to have a wifi 7 mesh network throughout the house .
I have 2 options which is to :

1. purchase a 2nd EB810v and hardwired to primary EB810v in living room to form a wired backhaul

2. Abandon EB810v all altogether and purchase pair of Deco 85 and hardwired both (living & study room) to form a wired backhaul.

Can I check which is a better option in terms of performance and coverage if I am ok to spend the $ to purchase a pair of Deco 85?

Thank you

 

[xiaofan]

What are the advantages of this over the BE805 if you're a Starhub user?

EB810v has better HW spec if you do not mind the fact EB810v is a service provider model. As a result of being a service provider model, bug fix and FW updates may be a bit slower for EB810v than consumer models like Archer BE800 and Archer BE805.

Spec comparison:
https://www.tp-link.com/sg/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be805/#specifications
https://www.tp-link.com/sg/service-provider/wifi-router/eb810v/#specifications

EB810v --> dual 10G ports (one of them is SFP+/RJ45 combo port) and three 2.5G ports, faster CPU (Qualcomm IPQ957x CPU)
May have less FW features (eg: no Wireguard VPN function). Some power users may not like the remote management feature like TR069.

Archer BE805 --> dual 10G ports and quad 1G ports, good CPU (MediaTek Filogic 880 chipset) but a bit slower than the CPU used in EB810v.

If the price is similar, I will choose TP-Link Archer BE805 over EB810v.

 

[xiaofan]

Hi all
I am going to sign up starhub 10Gbps plan with the bundled epl promo.
Understand they are giving this TP-Link EB810v router with an option to purchase another EB810v for $350 or so for a mesh setup.

My place has undergone renovations and all 3 bedrooms (MBR on 2nd floor) , study room (2nd floor) & living room (1st floor where fibre connection come into the house) are wired with Cat 6a ethernet cable.

I want to have a wifi 7 mesh network throughout the house .
I have 2 options which is to :

1. purchase a 2nd EB810v and hardwired to primary EB810v in living room to form a wired backhaul

2. Abandon EB810v all altogether and purchase pair of Deco 85 and hardwired both (living & study room) to form a wired backhaul.

Can I check which is a better option in terms of performance and coverage if I am ok to spend the $ to purchase a pair of Deco 85?

Thank you

If you are willing to pay for Deco BE85, go for it. Deco Mesh is more mature than TP-Link EasyMesh.

More about TP-Link EasyMesh (half baked as of now).
https://www.tp-link.com/sg/support/faq/3529/

Comparison: Deco Mesh, OneMesh, EasyMesh, and Omada Mesh
https://www.tp-link.com/sg/support/faq/3749/

A detailed comparison between Deco Mesh, OneMesh, EasyMesh, and Omada Mesh is listed below.

Deco Mesh​	OneMesh1​	EasyMesh2​	Omada EAP Mesh​
Devices	Deco​	Archer Router Range Extender (only works as a satellite) Powerlink Adapter (only works as a satellite)	Archer Router Range Extender (only works as a satellite) Powerlink Adapter (only works as a satellite)	Omada EAP​
System Operation Mode	Router or AP​	Router Only​	Router or AP3​	AP Only​
Ethernet Backhaul5	Yes​	No​	Yes4​	No​
Backhaul Aggregation6 (Adaptive Path Selection)	Yes​	No​	No​	No​
Available Networks (SSIDs)7	Home/Guest/IoT​	Home​	Home​	up to 16 SSIDs per device​
Wi-Fi Channel Manual Selection	No​	Yes​	Yes​	Yes​
Roaming Protocol	802.11 k/v/r​	802.11 k/v​	802.11 k/v​	802.11 k/v/r​
Self-Healing	Yes​	Yes​	Yes​	Yes​
Auto Pre-Configuration8	Yes​	No​	No​	Yes​
Management Interface	Deco APP Only​	Tether APP and web interface​	Tether APP and web interface​	Omada Controller (web interface)​
Recommended Application Scenario	Home/Small Office​	Home​	Home​	Business/Enterprise​

*The support for all the mentioned features above is subject to the latest firmware of the product.

 

[Liang32]

Hi Gurus
Need some guide and advice plz.
My current networking setup is..

Starhub UltraSpeed 10gbps ->
Nokia modem ONT or ONR(not sure) 10gb port ->
TP-Link EB810v 10gb port (study room)
->
Yulinca 8port 10gbe switch ->
->10gb port on Asus ProArt z790 Creator Wifi
-> Ugreen NAS DXP8800Pro 10gb port
-> LG C4 TV
-> Matrix Audio Mini i-3 Pro DAC

Another exact same node of EB810v I purchased for $350 is connected via Wifi (living room)

My question is, during torrenting, either via Bittorrent or Xunlei, the speed will go up to 300mbps and then the internet totally dies.
I gotta manually restart network adaptor like literally every few minutes.
Or either when low seeders and low speed, I’m browsing Youtube, also same, internet dies.

I believe everything is setup full 10GB network properly liao
Just can’t seem to figure out whats the bottleneck/problem.
Is it the router cannot handle the traffic?
The switch is a lousy $100+ Made in China one?
The SFP+ modules too hot? But I already have a 240mm fan underneath it, definitely not heat issue.

plz help
Thanks!
🫡🫡🫡

 

[xiaofan]

Hi Gurus
Need some guide and advice plz.
My current networking setup is..

Starhub UltraSpeed 10gbps ->
Nokia modem ONT or ONR(not sure) 10gb port ->
TP-Link EB810v 10gb port (study room)
->
Yulinca 8port 10gbe switch ->
->10gb port on Asus ProArt z790 Creator Wifi
-> Ugreen NAS DXP8800Pro 10gb port
-> LG C4 TV
-> Matrix Audio Mini i-3 Pro DAC

Not using BitTorrent or Xunlei but you need to figure out if you use ONT or ONR. That can be an important factor.

ONR --> bigger unit, white color, Nokia XS-2426X-A, with wireless function
ONT --> smaller unit, black color, Nokia XS-240X-A (or Nokia XS-250X-A), not a router, no wireless function.

If you are using ONR, the Nokia ONR is the main router for your home network and it can be a bottleneck with weak CPU to handle BitTorrent or Xunlei or other heavy traffic. You may want to request Starhub to change ONR to ONT.

If you are using ONT, then I have no ideas, it could be EB810v firmware bugs (but at least it has a very powerful CPU).

 

[Liang32]

Not using BitTorrent or Xunlei but you need to figure out if you use ONT or ONR. That can be an important factor.

ONR --> bigger unit, white color, Nokia XS-2426X-A, with wireless function
ONT --> smaller unit, black color, Nokia XS-240X-A (or Nokia XS-250X-A), not a router, no wireless function.

If you are using ONR, the Nokia ONR is the main router for your home network and it can be a bottleneck with weak CPU to handle BitTorrent or Xunlei or other heavy traffic. You may want to request Starhub to change ONR to ONT.

If you are using ONT, then I have no ideas, it could be EB810v firmware bugs (but at least it has a very powerful CPU).

hmm
Mine is the black unit
Nokia XS-240X-A ONT

 

[LiNuxIDIoT]

4 room hdb, router installed in master bedroom, WiFi to living room TV always cui and sometimes unable to connect to internet. Same for hp device in the room next to living room. Anything I might have setup wrongly? No issues with WiFi at master bedroom

 

[xiaofan]

4 room hdb, router installed in master bedroom, WiFi to living room TV always cui and sometimes unable to connect to internet. Same for hp device in the room next to living room. Anything I might have setup wrongly? No issues with WiFi at master bedroom

1. You may have to share your floor plan. Placement is important. Please indicate the location of the Fibre Terminal point, Starhub ONT (or ONR) and EB810v, as well as LAN ports in the rooms.

Some flooe plans will make it very difficult or even impossible for single router to cover the full flat. Rule of thumb is that wireless signal from a consumer wireless routers can not pass two walls (and a thick wall will already reduce the signal badly).

And it is better to put the router in a higher place without obstruction.

2. Take note Starhub recomends two EB810v for 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom flats. But this is more of a general guideline.
https://www.starhub.com/personal/broadband/routers.html

Type of router	TP-Link EB810v	TP-Link HB710	Nokia Optical Network Router
WiFi Standard	BE / WiFi 7	BE / WiFi 7	AX / WiFi 6
Max WiFi Combined Bandwidth	BE22000 Mbps (Tri-Band)	BE18000 Mbps (Tri-Band)	6000Mbps (Dual Band)
Concurrent Transmission Streams	2.4GHz: 4x4 @40Mhz, 1376 Mbps 5GHz: 4x4 @240Mhz, 8640 Mbps 6GHz: 4x4 @320Mhz, 11520 Mbps	2.4GHz: 2x2 @40Mhz, 688 Mbps 5GHz: 4x4 @160Mhz, 5760 Mbps 6GHz: 4x4 @320Mhz, 11520 Mbps	2.4GHz: 4x4 @ 40MHz, up to 1200Mbps 5GHz: 4x4 @ 160MHz, up to 4800Mbps
Internet WAN Port	10Gbps	10Gbps	10Gbps
10Gbps LAN Port	1	1	1
2.5Gbps LAN Port	3	0	-
1Gbps LAN Ports	-	0	3
USB Port	1	1	1
Recommended minimum number of units based on housing type	1-2 Bedroom: 1-2 units 3-4 Bedroom: 2-3 units 5 Bedroom: 3-4 units	1- 2 Bedroom: 1-2 units 3-4 Bedroom: 2-3 units 5 Bedroom: 3-4 units	1- 2 Bedroom: 1x 10Gbps router and 1 Nokia Beacon 2 3- 4 Bedroom: 1x 10Gbps router and 1 - 2 Nokia Beacon 2 5 Bedroom: 1x 10Gbps router and 2 - 3 Nokia Beacon 2

3. Starhub wireless router placement guide
https://www.starhub.com/personal/support/article.html?id=TTqxW2lxGO9RG4GryoIjHA

Router placement and repositioning tips
1.1. Try to place your router in the center of your home.

To ensure you get the widest fibre broadband coverage, you should place your router as close to the center of your home as possible. WiFi signals don’t travel up, they spread out and “drop” to the ground. Instead of placing your router on the floor, it will be best placed at a height above your average table. Choose a location as high as possible to maximize your WiFi coverage!

If your home has multiple floors, it is best to place a router on each floor using the same method. You can also try mounting your router in a corner near the ceiling or on a wall.

1.2. Try to eliminate obstacles that might weaken your WiFi signal

1.2.1. Walls
Walls are the biggest contributor to frustrating WiFi dead spots. The more walls you have between you and your router, the weaker your signal will be! It gets worse with thicker walls. With the way most HDB flats are laid out and with routers placed in the living room, WiFi coverage in master bedrooms tend to suffer the most.
If possible, find a direct line of sight from your router to the furthest end in your home or wherever your WiFi dead spots are. This may mean shifting your router slightly so it can “see” your furthest dead spots. The path that passes through the least walls is the one with the least resistance and can lead to better WiFi coverage.

1.2.2. Other routers and home appliances
Besides brick and concrete, there’s a sizeable list of objects in your home that can really interfere and dilute your WiFi signal. Think mirrors, anything with metal, even giant fish tanks. What’s more, microwaves, cordless phones, baby monitors and Bluetooth devices all operate on the same wave spectrum as WiFi routers!
In order to get maximum WiFi coverage, please place your router away from these home appliances or objects or switch the devices off when they are not in use.

 

[xxslayer]

hi guys, I have a noob question. my 10gbps broadband is gonna to be installed and activated this weekend. I will have 2 EB810v to have a wired backhaul.

if i am only using 2 x 810V for mesh, do I still need a network switch? my thought process is I wont need right?

thank you.

 

[xiaofan]

hi guys, I have a noob question. my 10gbps broadband is gonna to be installed and activated this weekend. I will have 2 EB810v to have a wired backhaul.

if i am only using 2 x 810V for mesh, do I still need a network switch? my thought process is I wont need right?

thank you.

No need, unless you want to use more than one 10G wired device.

 

[xxslayer]

No need, unless you want to use more than one 10G wired device.

thank you, assuming the mesh coverage is not good enough and i decided to get 1 more node, this additional node will not require 10G (2.5G will suffice), I still will not require a switch right?