TP-Link Deco M9 Plus AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Tri-band (3-Pack, Refurbished) $124.95 USD +FS

Thank you! Ordered one for my sister's place

Nice find! I've been eyeing an upgrade for my wifi

NigelL64428 wrote: ↑ FYI since they are refurbished it seems like they don’t come with the parental controls, antivirus and QoS…as per the Q&As at least

Doubt it. It doesn't seem you need to enter a pin code or something. Unboxing of a new unit from YouTube doesn't have some sort of activation code. Of course, no one can confirm that, unless any RFDer who bought it before can confirm.

Bought one few weeks back, great deal, very easy to setup. I received price matching since it's $25 cheaper now.

I've been wanting to switch to a mesh and this deal made me do it. Thanks OP!

Thanks OP, ordered one to replace the 2 OnHubs that I got from B&H years ago. Total cost is $142 USD to Ontario.

NigelL64428 wrote: ↑ FYI since they are refurbished it seems like they don’t come with the parental controls, antivirus and QoS…as per the Q&As at least

Not a tech guy so it might sound amusing for some RFders

This is wifi5 and not wifi6 - is that a deal breaker?

watul wrote: ↑ Not a tech guy so it might sound amusing for some RFders

This is wifi5 and not wifi6 - is that a deal breaker?

It should not be, most devices in your house won't be wifi6 right now.
This is a solid solution, I got the same from B&H and my speeds were better than the 'business' level Tplink eap225/245. The only reason I returned mine was they got really hot at the bottom of the puck, most people here said it should not be an issue but I was concerned about the long term effects of it so returned mine just because of that.
Performance wise these are awesome.

watul wrote: ↑Not a tech guy so it might sound amusing for some RFders

This is wifi5 and not wifi6 - is that a deal breaker?

Wifi 6 allows for faster transfer of data through the wifi but you need the electronics that have WiFi 6. Most of the stuff in your house is wifi 5 most likely. Pretty much wifi 6 will eventually be the standard but not quite there yet.

Don’t kill the messenger

NigelL64428 wrote: ↑FYI since they are refurbished it seems like they don’t come with the parental controls, antivirus and QoS…as per the Q&As at least

I bought these same refurbished ones last month. Anti-virus, Parental Controls, QOS are all there and appear to be working

Quick question for anyone who has these pucks. Would you know if they would work in a garage (with average winter temperature below 10 degrees in winter). I live in the GTA and my current setup is not strong enough to cover the garage area and I really need it for my wifi camera.

FlyingSausage wrote: ↑ Quick question for anyone who has these pucks. Would you know if they would work in a garage (with average winter temperature below 10 degrees in winter). I live in the GTA and my current setup is not strong enough to cover the garage area and I really need it for my wifi camera.

Yes I have one in the shed to cover the backyard and it is not heated. All good for 3 years.

FlyingSausage wrote: ↑Quick question for anyone who has these pucks. Would you know if they would work in a garage (with average winter temperature below 10 degrees in winter). I live in the GTA and my current setup is not strong enough to cover the garage area and I really need it for my wifi camera.

SquadG wrote: ↑ Yes I have one in the shed to cover the backyard and it is not heated. All good for 3 years.

I’ve got one in my attached garage (none heated but insulated ) for the past 2 years . I’m in southern Ontario and they have survived.

Ordered the Costco $299 Google mesh 4 pack. Would this give me same for less price? I like that these have ethernet ports.

zstubin wrote: ↑ Ordered the Costco $299 Google mesh 3 pack. Would this give me same for less price? I like that these have ethernet ports.

I'm seeing a 4-pack for $299?

Anyway I think all Google mesh are dual-band. If you're connecting them wirelessly I think this tri-band TP-Link will do better.

Yes. Edit to 4 pack. Thanks.

I have Shaw modem only ATM. I'd like to turn off shaw wifi and use the pucks solely for wifi. Currently far corners/bedrooms are spotty for internet.

zstubin wrote: ↑ Yes. Edit to 4 pack. Thanks.

I have Shaw modem only ATM. I'd like to turn off shaw wifi and use the pucks solely for wifi. Currently far corners/bedrooms are spotty for internet.

I think what neonic was mentioning is do you have "wired backhaul" aka will you be connecting the units/nodes via ethernet or will you just plug them in to the power outlet and have them all connect wirelessly?

If they are all wireless then a tri-band is ideal and the M9's for the price from the OP are a great deal.

If they are wired together then the google will be fine although my opinion is I would still go with the M9's over google. Another alternative is the eero 6 ($279). And if you want to go up in price and are wired the TP-Link X60 ($350) or wireless Orbi RBK752 ($399 - although more powerful only 2 units)