Is your home network not keeping up with your NBN speeds? Upgrade to a Wi-Fi 7 mesh network for less with this 31% discount on our favorite system

If you’ve recently upgraded or are considering upgrading to one of the faster NBN plans, you’ll understandably want to make the most of the improved speeds. That’s where the best mesh Wi-Fi systems come in, as they’re designed to deal with dead zones and slow internet, to ensure you get maximum performance throughout your home.

If this sounds familiar, I should also point out that while you’re looking for a mesh system, future-proofing your network with Wi-Fi 7 can ensure your investment is even more worthwhile, especially if you’re on an NBN 1000 plan, or even a superfast NBN 2000.

Luckily, you don’t need to look far, as our pick for the best Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, the TP-Link Deco BE65, is currently on sale for a limited time, with the 3-pack available for AU$798.50.

AU$800 for some Wi-Fi routers may seem like a significant investment, but there’s a lot here to justify the price. You can connect devices (think network attached storage (NAS) or desktop PCs, for example) directly to each of the drives via four 2.5GbE wired ports to keep latency to a minimum.

The TP-Link Deco BE65 system also offers up to 11 Gbps of total throughput, which is enough bandwidth to handle multiple devices such as computers, gaming consoles, and televisions playing 4K video.

Also included in the BE65 are VPN support, parental controls, and TP-Link’s HomeShield security and network management service.

More advanced features are available through a subscription service (AU$4.99 per month or AU$29.99 per year), including advanced parental controls, although our reviewer found the free tier is already good enough for most households.

Why do I need a mesh Wi-Fi system?

A mesh Wi-Fi system helps cover a larger space compared to a standard router, using one or more satellite nodes (also known as extenders or points) to expand your Wi-Fi coverage and eliminate weak spots. The idea is that you place them around your house, so that you have uninterrupted coverage while you move.

Meanwhile, Wi-Fi 7 gives you more frequency bands (the common 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz, and a third at 6Ghz), additional capacity for more connected devices, lower latency and more to ensure you maximize your NBN plan. The goal is not necessarily to improve speeds (although that is certainly a benefit), but to ensure solid reliability and stability.

However, you’ll need Wi-Fi 7 compatible devices to get the most out of them, and they’re still few and far between as of 2026, but it’s a good bet to be prepared for the future. On the other hand, brands have started releasing Wi-Fi 8 networking equipment, so you can expect Wi-Fi 7 equipment to drop in price soon and future-proofing to become a little more affordable in the future.