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Do I need a separate modem/router?

Do I need a separate modem/router?
Do I need a separate modem/router?
Yesterday - last edited Yesterday
Model: Deco X20  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 2.0.6

I set up my mesh system about 4 years ago with 2 X20 units. With advice from the hardware supplier (Vodafone/One NZ) one X20 unit is connected directly to the optical fibre network point, therefore acting as a router. My house is not large, about 208 sqM, but two years ago I added 2 M4 (V4) units. My fibre network provider contract is for up to 900 MbPS. In reality I do not experience speeds anything like that, peaking at around 600MbPS download at best (at my home office desktop). The problem is that I still experience poor connection and buffering with my new "smart" TV which is connected via WiFi. The best technical advice my provider has offered is to re-boot the system, also they do not seem able to get their heads around my not having a dedicated modem/router. 

My question is, am I losing speed/functionality by not having a dedicated modem/router? Do I need to invest in additional nodes and perhaps sit one by the TV (it is at present about 4 metres away from the nearest node)?

Any advice or suggestions to address the problem will be much appreciated.

Chris

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Re:Do I need a separate modem/router?
Yesterday

  @Grounded 

 

Hi, welcome to our community.

According the WiFi spec on the official website, it is 5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax) and 2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax).

Suppose your desktop is connected to 5GHz band, the speed is normal, as the actual internet speed via wireless connection is about 40% -50% of link speed. 1201 Mbps is the max link speed/negotiation speed.

For your new TV, is it possible to connect it to the one Deco node via Ethernet cable?

Although the 4-meter distance is close, Wi-Fi signals can be affected by walls, interfering devices (such as microwave ovens) or channel congestion.

You may also turn off Mesh technology on Deco app for a try.

If you want to get full use of ISP speed, you may consider Deco models that have more advanced WiFi spec. And you may refer to the official page.

BTW, it seems your Deco X20 are customized model by some local ISPs.

Best regards.

 

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Re:Do I need a separate modem/router?
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  @Grounded 

Hello Marvin and thank you, the information you have provided has aided my understanding. Cost is a bit of a barrier to obtaining the latest Deco models and I still feel the units I have should be up to the job. I could connect an ethernet cable to the TV, but I guess I have a stubborn streak and believe a wiFi TV should be operable via WiFi. But perhaps that is unrealistic? I have a couple of questions though. Why would turning off mesh technology help my situation? And yes, my Deco units were supplied by Vodafone/One. NZ, in what way(s) have they been customised? Might that be in ways that would reduce their functionality?

Thanks again, I do appreciate it

Chris

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Yesterday - last edited Yesterday

  @Grounded Does the TV connect by wifi to the closest Deco? 

 

The TV might be confused by the "mesh technology" info received from the Deco.  By turning off "mesh technology", you could determine if this is the case. 

 

Changing the setup is frequently used to determine the source of an issue.

 

Similarly, connecting the TV by Ethernet will help determine that wifi is contributing, or not, to the issue.

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