Hi /r/HomeNetworking,
I currently have a 1,200Mbs plan (via Comcast) and I'm wanting to upgrade my equipment to accommodate 2.5Gbs speeds.
Existing Setup:
I have a 1Gb Motorola modem and three TP-Link Deco x20's [wired backhaul]. I get 900+ DL / 40+ UL [wired], and average 400 DL / 20 UL [wireless]
What I am considering
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A 2.5Gbs modem (Motorola makes one, and also the Arris S33)
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A TP-Link Deco x55 Pro (has two 2.5 ports, so one from modem and the other for wired backhaul)
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Two TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro's (each has a single 2.5 port), connected via a wired backhaul
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A 10G switch {Modem > Router > Switch > Each Deco unit}
Reasoning:
I've been using TP-Link products for a while and I like their Deco mesh systems. The most complex networking configs I would need would be simple port forwarding, channel adjustments, and so forth. While I will happily accept having a setup which allows for more networking monitoring and tinkering, I simply don't think I'll need it.
What I use my network for:
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Homelab stuff, like running my own NAS for backups, a Jellyfin server, etc.
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Occasional gaming, but mostly streaming content from my server
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The great majority of devices are wired (Cat6), with the exception of phones and laptops.
Conclusion:
Is my proposal viable? Am I missing something here? Is there a better option available? I've seen TP-Link's EAP-series access points and Omada setups - is it worth it given what I need my network for? I suppose I would be 'future proofing' myself, if I wanted to learn more and do more - but I just don't see that happening anytime soon.
Thank you all for your time!
I think you can "get away" with 75Mbps. Try to avoid streaming over wifi if possible and use a wired connection. I just checked out the deals in my area and the 400Mbps plan was $10 cheaper than the 200 plan - so see what your other options are and if it would make more sense for you.