WiFi 7 routers (including WiFi 7 routers without 6GHz band support)

[babyjyo]

hi may I ask what is the meaning of EasyMesh in AP mode? if this is not supported, I fall back to EasyMesh in router mode? I read that EasyMesh in AP mode solve the double NAT issue. so it means it will reduce the lag? If i am not too sensitive, EasyMesh in router mode is still ok? sorry not an EasyMesh user yet. thanks.

When you add additional units to the network, they should be configured in AP mode. Meaning to say (in layman), they will join as part of the existing network. Same concept as any other brands mesh networks.

If you set the additional units as a router, what happens is that you would have multiple networks within the network. Honestly, if you are unfamiliar with configuring the unit in more "advance mode", setting the secondary units as router mode would likely cause an IP conflict issue first. i.e. every device is configured with the same IP and IP range. For simplcity, always set the satellite units as an AP or Mesh setup, regardless of the brand.

 

[Seehuatsee]

Does anyone know the actual coverage range of the Asus BE98? I recently signed up for M1’s 6Gbps plan for my 4-room BTO in Tampines. I tested the speed and coverage using the BE98 router placed in one of the rooms of my empty house, and to my surprise, the signal in the kitchen was very weak, only 1 bar.

I then moved the router to the DB box, the signal at the master bedroom also showed only 1 bar.

One thing to note: I didn’t fully extend the external antennas, mostly folded flat. Not sure if that affects performance.

 

[xiaofo7]

When you add additional units to the network, they should be configured in AP mode. Meaning to say (in layman), they will join as part of the existing network. Same concept as any other brands mesh networks.

If you set the additional units as a router, what happens is that you would have multiple networks within the network. Honestly, if you are unfamiliar with configuring the unit in more "advance mode", setting the secondary units as router mode would likely cause an IP conflict issue first. i.e. every device is configured with the same IP and IP range. For simplcity, always set the satellite units as an AP or Mesh setup, regardless of the brand.

thanks. I am using velop now and my definition of mesh is seemless switching connection to different mesh nodes when i move around. So by that definition only mesh in ap mode is real mesh?

 

[kashix]

Does anyone know the actual coverage range of the Asus BE98? I recently signed up for M1’s 6Gbps plan for my 4-room BTO in Tampines. I tested the speed and coverage using the BE98 router placed in one of the rooms of my empty house, and to my surprise, the signal in the kitchen was very weak, only 1 bar.

I then moved the router to the DB box, the signal at the master bedroom also showed only 1 bar.

One thing to note: I didn’t fully extend the external antennas, mostly folded flat. Not sure if that affects performance.

You can’t cover whole BTO with just 1 router, that part is quite obvious? Unless it’s like those 2 room flexi, or 1 bedder condo.

 

[Seehuatsee]

you are wrong. My parent’s house is same 4rm sqm as me, using be7000 Xiaomi. Go to anywhere is full to 1 bar less. No issue

 

[Yongkit]

You can’t cover whole BTO with just 1 router, that part is quite obvious? Unless it’s like those 2 room flexi, or 1 bedder condo.

on this remarks as it really depends how high you can place your router honestly with less inteference from surrounding.

i used RT-AX3000 in 1.18k sqft 5room with router placed above 6ft cabinet to cover the whole unit wifi without any issue.

 

[kashix]

on this remarks as it really depends how high you can place your router honestly with less inteference from surrounding.

i used RT-AX3000 in 1.18k sqft 5room with router placed above 6ft cabinet to cover the whole unit wifi without any issue.

Your placements sure plays a part in the results. Unfortunately a lot of ppl feels that you buy a powerful router, 1 unit is enough. You are sadly mistaken. There are so many factors at play, YMMV.

 

[kashix]

you are wrong. My parent’s house is same 4rm sqm as me, using be7000 Xiaomi. Go to anywhere is full to 1 bar less. No issue

If I’m wrong, why are you having coverage issues? Then you have found your own answer then.

 

[Seehuatsee]

many factors play apart. your comment does not help in answering my original question apart from concluding 1 router not enough. In fact it has been proven otherwise. I am also a firm believer for 1 router is enough and I did mention I did not open up the external antenna which could be a cause, and in an empty house. I am just asking how far can this router cover from any current user

 

[froztheart]

Does anyone know the actual coverage range of the Asus BE98? I recently signed up for M1’s 6Gbps plan for my 4-room BTO in Tampines. I tested the speed and coverage using the BE98 router placed in one of the rooms of my empty house, and to my surprise, the signal in the kitchen was very weak, only 1 bar.

I then moved the router to the DB box, the signal at the master bedroom also showed only 1 bar.

One thing to note: I didn’t fully extend the external antennas, mostly folded flat. Not sure if that affects performance.

I believe the external antennas will likely help provide a little better signal/coverage than if it was to be kept folded.
Also, placement, interference in your home and environment etc. plays a part.
What works for others might not work for you, but generally, the idea usually is to place it in a centralised location in your home.

 

[lovejolin]

My testing of TP-Link Archer BE805 in the following thread (Page 7/8/9).
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...d-deco-wifi-6e-7-mesh-solution.6953682/page-7

I actually have a TP-Link China dual band WiFi 7 router (no 6GHz band, BE6500, quad 2.5G ports) as well which is not really used (only for occassional testing). So I just set it up as a wireless bridge to see how it works with Archer BE805 as the main wireless router. The connection is using 5GHz band.

The distance between the two rotuers is about 3.5m.

Wired client of TL-7DR65560 2.5G LAN port --> Acer Swift 3 2021 model, Ugreen USB 3 to 2.5G NIC.

PS C:\work\speedtest\ookla-speedtest-1.2.0-win64> .\speedtest.exe -s 13623

   Speedtest by Ookla

      Server: Singtel - Singapore (id: 13623)
         ISP: Singtel Fibre
Idle Latency:     4.22 ms   (jitter: 0.21ms, low: 4.02ms, high: 4.51ms)
    Download:  2346.55 Mbps (data used: 4.1 GB)
                 20.08 ms   (jitter: 7.64ms, low: 5.51ms, high: 270.13ms)
      Upload:  1832.58 Mbps (data used: 3.2 GB)
                 19.16 ms   (jitter: 7.70ms, low: 4.90ms, high: 271.81ms)
 Packet Loss:     0.0%
  Result URL: https://www.speedtest.net/result/c/aaadeabd-fd38-47bc-898d-cdc1c05df035

Hello xiaofan! I also got a set of tplink k50 from cn which i am currently using. Signed up for m1 6gb plan and got the be805 (2 units).

I am wondering if I can plug and play wired backhaul the existing tp link cn unit to my new be805? Will the be805 “easy mesh” the cn unit or I need to set the cn unit up as AP mode.

Current set up is k50 (3 units) main node -> db box, child node -> study and master bedroom.

thinking of replacing db and study with the 2 new be805 and keep the master bedroom cn unit, not very sure if this will work with just plug and play. Hope to seek your advice.

 

[xiaofan]

Hello xiaofan! I also got a set of tplink k50 from cn which i am currently using. Signed up for m1 6gb plan and got the be805 (2 units).

I am wondering if I can plug and play wired backhaul the existing tp link cn unit to my new be805? Will the be805 “easy mesh” the cn unit or I need to set the cn unit up as AP mode.

Current set up is k50 (3 units) main node -> db box, child node -> study and master bedroom.

thinking of replacing db and study with the 2 new be805 and keep the master bedroom cn unit, not very sure if this will work with just plug and play. Hope to seek your advice.

They cannot mesh together. So you may need to use the TP-Link CN K50 units as AP.

Two SSIDs in the end, one for the two Archer BE805 units and one for the K50 units.

 

[lovejolin]

They cannot mesh together. So you may need to use the TP-Link CN K50 units as AP.

Two SSIDs in the end, one for the two Archer BE805 units and one for the K50 units.

Ah. Thanks for the confirmation. If I want only one ssid due to my iot devices, I have got to get another easymesh router to add on the mesh network yes?

Do you have cheap wifi 7 ones to recommend just want to buy one and forget it till 2 years later renewal.

 

[xiaofan]

Ah. Thanks for the confirmation. If I want only one ssid due to my iot devices, I have got to get another easymesh router to add on the mesh network yes?

Do you have cheap wifi 7 ones to recommend just want to buy one and forget it till 2 years later renewal.

If you can use Ethernet Backhaul, then you can get Archer BE230.

If you have to use wireless backhaul, then better to use triband wireless router. In that case, Archer BE805 may already be the most cost effective solution as of now.

 

[MichealScott]

i signed up for the Starhb $30 5gbps plan ONT. Any recommendations for a router? No frills and no need too high end kind.

 

[TheAlphaLion]

many factors play apart. your comment does not help in answering my original question apart from concluding 1 router not enough. In fact it has been proven otherwise. I am also a firm believer for 1 router is enough and I did mention I did not open up the external antenna which could be a cause, and in an empty house. I am just asking how far can this router cover from any current user

You need to unfold the external antenna if your router is lying horizontally. Unless your router is mounted on the wall. Basically the antennas project signal perpendicular to their axis in 360 deg.

 

[alex22]

i signed up for the Starhb $30 5gbps plan ONT. Any recommendations for a router? No frills and no need too high end kind.

Just buy what starhub has to offer, easiest. A no brainer for this question

 

[alex22]

Ah. Thanks for the confirmation. If I want only one ssid due to my iot devices, I have got to get another easymesh router to add on the mesh network yes?

Do you have cheap wifi 7 ones to recommend just want to buy one and forget it till 2 years later renewal.

Think the K50 can carousel ll liao

 

[koreanlover]

https://www.tomshardware.com/networ...ily-with-new-routers-and-an-outdoor-satellite

 

[Boomboomshaketheroom]

Replacing my home routers - 3br hdb bro

current set up is 1 x Asus ax 1800 in db box (wifi turned off) - connected via ethernet to study room computer and another connection to living room for asus ax88 acting as AP for wifi around the house. WiFi is not that great in master room since router is nearer to kitchen than rooms which is fine, I still get 2-3 bars.

I am thinking of going wifi7 to replace my aging routers. I tried googling and most routers seem to feature only 1 10g port.

what should I get so that my living room router can support 10g for wifi throughout the house and my study room pc can also receive 10g through its ethernet port?

I haven’t signed up for my 10g though but likely will recon thru m1.