Just picked up a 3pk Google WiFi for $399 ($100 off RRP) at Officeworks Pitt Street Sydney.
It may be a pricing error as the ticketed price was $499. Not sure if other locations have the same price but worth a check.
It's the cheapest I've found (beats 20% off TGG sale on now)
Edit 11/11: Available on site now for $399.
JB hi-fi has this for $399 too
yep $399 most places now
Right well I have mud on my face. Could have sworn the website said $499 yesterday
How do I delete a post? (obvious newbie here)
yes, it was $499. googles search shows $499 at officeworks, but click through to the store and its now $399
What does this do?
Sorry for the lazy question.
The Google WiFi Mesh Router is designed to deliver a reliable wireless network within your home. It uses mesh technology to create a single WiFi network so you'll be able to stay connected seamlessly as you move around your house. This set comes with 3 so you can connect them together to create strong single across larger areas.
Thanks. Sound good.
Are they the best in class? Any better alternatives?
Netgear Orbi RBK50.
My complaint with Google Wifi is each unit only has 2 ethernet ports which is not enough for me. The one that the internet goes into is only going to have one ethernet remaining. Definitely not adequate for me.
There any plenty of alternatives.
Any reputable manufacturer released mesh WiFi in 2017.
@lostn: We have a house + a granny flat at the back, do you know if this mesh thing would be effective?
Currently, I am using a bridge at the granny flat. Telstra Max router is in the main house.
@congngo: I've had it setup for a couple of days now. I'm in a 4 story house with 10 rooms and a granny flat. The wifi reaches from granny flat at the back to the loft in the front of the house. Actually works better than I expected with great speeds from all points. Highly recommend
@lostn: Agreed but I just used a switch; but the Orbi probably would be better since each module has more ethernet ports.
like Netgear RBK53?
It's US $298.30 delivered from Amazon, which is about AU $390. Normal price.
Rather pay an extra $9 for local warranty and no need for adapter plugs.
It was $499 at officeworks Launceston so they price beat with jb and I got it for $379.
Superb! I was going to buy this from the Good Guys with the 20% off, but that would still be $407 including postage.
I will head over to my local JB and buy with discounted gift cards - win!
Reckon these are a better buy than an Asus AC68U? I know the mesh will extend the range, but not sure on which to go with yet.
It's a question of single maximum power AP (in a router/switch/AP combo) versus lots of low power APs. Latter need to be be low power to prevent station (ie. WiFi client) from aggressively roaming between them.
If you have very no or very few dead spots (ie. shielded or heavy walls) and can locate the single AP in the centre of house, go with it, particularly, a 4 stream AP - in SU-MIMO, Explicit Beamforming will reinforce signal. Even with a dead-spot, buying dual-radio (ie. one for stations and other for back-haul) Extender would be a cheaper than (premium) Mesh package.
Otherwise, if you do want Mesh, RBK50 (or even SRK60). Again, placement of the satellite is key - you station might be seeing maximum power, but that don't mean that back-haul does.
Best advice ever: read SmallNetBuilder and educate yourself.
Yes, this, Orbi or Amplifi are better.
Best is Ubiquiti Unifi, but it is slightly more expensive and harder to configure as its enterprise gear rather than consumer gear.
Ubiquiti AmpliFi the best?
Hi all,
Just my input, I plan to price match at Harvey Norman for $399, then use the "Spend $400, get $100 back" promotion through AMEX.
If anyone has any suggestions/input, please let me know. Will purchase tomorrow morning
good idea. thanks
I purchased at that price. Very successful. Excellent product. Highly recommend at that price point
I personally purchased it for $388 a few days ago with the Harvey Norman special (also on OzBargain): https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/343374
Wouldn’t be a pricing error as website has it listed for 399