Updates
I changed all my cat 7/8 cables and also call my service provider to check the landline outside. It turned out that the land line was bad so it is not Tp-link devices after all. Also there is also issue with the coaxial cable so it was replaced too. After I updated the firmware everything runs smoothly. I guess the combinations of different issues is making it so hard to diagnose. Worst of all is the main line outside the house which was bad. The only downside is Tp-link vpn feature is not not good compare to some other routers inluding mini and travel routers I purchased before. That is one thing that need to add.
Old review
Not sure what is going on but it seems like Tp-link routers are getting worst. I have the old tp-link 1800 and later Deco 60x3 (my house). I also bought Deco 50 (on another parent's house) The first old tp-link has a limited bandwidth and needs constant reset once the ram is full due to activity and the Deco 60 has a constant disconnect which is bad for vpn.
At first my pfsense is running good as a main router with Deco 60 as a secondary. Not sure what is going on suddenly both routers when acting as main routers are having issues. The pfsense I believe it is due to some addon security which I need to check again. The Deco 60 (3 devices) constant connection drop is bad for my vpn which I am using for work. So, I am trying this BE 800 bust not even 10 minutes later I am having even a worst issue. It couldn't be my cable modem because the Internet is on and this Be800 is not getting the dynamic ip of all sudden. I have to reboot both devices several times to get my connection back.
The plus side is it has extra ports in contrast to the Mesh routers Deco 60 but my connection couldn't go beyond 700 Mbps which is original 1 gbps before using this new router. For Deco 50 I don't have any issue with it. I haven't buy a 10gbps switch but I do have server with multiple 10 gbps ports. I was thinking create a virtual pfsense server from it.
I replaced all my cables with new cat 8 and few cat 7. Cat 8 is very cheap and on sale, so why no but it doesn't resolve the issue.
I will keep it for a week and if the connection is dropping still, I will ask for a replacement. If that doesn't work I will simply refund it.
cable modem ->
1st map -> Be800 ->direct connection desktops, laptops and phones -> Slow and Internet drop.
When the first map failed or having issue, this second one is obviously having the same issue.
2nd Map -> Be800 -> Deco 60 -> Tp-ink 1800 -> devices
-> Be800 -> pfsense -> devices
-> Be800 -> switch -> tplink gb switch
switch -> router
switch -> desktops, laptops
| Wireless Type | 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency |
|---|---|
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
