The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Middle-Fennel-2798 on 2025-01-22 02:37:24.

Details Mesh system: 2- TP-Link Deco W2400. Set up as access point on the Deco App Main Router/Modem: tg2482a Internet Plan: 500Mbps Down. 30Mpbs Up

So I recently moved to a new apartment and since it has thick concrete walls and aluminum doors I decided to invest in a mesh system and bought the one mentioned. The decos are not that far apart (less than 50ft) and it is a one floor apartment so they are on the same level. The modem/router (its a 2 in 1) is on the living room along with the main Deco connected via ethernet cable (Cat5), and the other is in my bedroom receiving signal from the main deco wirelessly. I know that I should expect a decrease in performance but is receiving 93 Mbps when connected to the mesh Wifi normal ( I can connect to either node and it is still the same speed). I also have my pc connected via ethernet cable to the deco on my room and it is still the same thing. I do get the 30Mbps, that part is freaking solid. But the down is awful, I also noticed that it is pretty unstable even for scrolling, I could be 10 minutes everything going perfect, all of a sudden videos start to stutter, photos wont load etc. I also tried gaming… yeah that didn’t end well, so much lag I couldn’t play anything at all. I would appreciate guidance in maybe making it better, I have tried everything that the app says, including switching the roles of the decos. Any help on making the network stable and getting proper speeds is appreciated.