Access Points - help me make a decision

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Access Points - help me make a decision
Access Points - help me make a decision
2020-09-29 17:10:13
Model: EAP245  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version:

Need some help in decision making. This is for my house, 3k sqft, single level, ~40 wifi clients
I am split between 
1. Two used R610 unleashed in mesh($300) from ebay - used, but enterprise class
2. Two TP Link EAP245 ($200)- cheapest, but still good.
3. Two Netgear business WAP610, wifi6 ($330)- expensive but wifi6

What I observed:
1. I feel the EAP and WAP610 on stand alone mode has tad more dbm than R610. Netgear in wifi6 connects at 1Gbps speed at times.
2. I really like the enterprise controls, parental controls etc available in R610 - not available in other two 
3. Netgear packs wifi6, other two do not, this is my biggest gripe, should I stick to wifi6.

Question:
1. Seamless hand-off - will two R610's on a e-mesh support this? I do lots of video calls walking back and forth.
2. Family appreciates strong, stable and reliable wifi - I get into trouble if I cannot do that!
2. What are you suggestions?

All and any help appreciated!

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Re:Access Points - help me make a decision
2020-10-04 05:03:17 - last edited 2020-10-04 05:03:40

@Nonamelix 

 

1. Seamless hand-off - will two R610's on a e-mesh support this? I do lots of video calls walking back and forth.

 

TP-Link doesn't have R610, you won't get an answer here unless you contact the support of R610 to confirm it.

For your reference, TP-Link EAP245 V3 supports 802.1K/V Fast Roaming feature, it's required Omada Controller to enable it.

 

3. Netgear packs wifi6, other two do not, this is my biggest gripe, should I stick to wifi6.

 

Regard with Wi-Fi 6, it’s important to realize that you need Wi-Fi 6 supported on both the WAP and wireless clients to benefit. If only one of the two supports Wi-Fi 6, it will communicate using an older version of Wi-Fi between them.

 

My suggestion is choosing one according to your actual demands, don't buy an apple if you want to eat pear. Good Luck!

Good day to you no matter where you are.
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