TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro AXE5400 Wireless Tri-Band 2.5g / Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi System 2-Pack, 5500 SQ ft, 6E 80.11axe, Connection 3x
Experience uninterrupted streaming, video calls, gaming, and more with Wi Fi 6E whole home tri band mesh system. Routers previously operated on 2. 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, with Wi Fi 6E, connected devices can now operate on the 6 GHz band resulting in faster speeds, greater capacity and expanded coverage throughout your home. Take full advantage of internet plans up to 2. 5 Gbps using one 2. Two Deco units work together to provide speeds up to 5400 Mbps and coverage up to 5, 500 sq. ft. reaching every corner of your home.
Experience uninterrupted streaming, video calls, gaming, and more with Wi Fi 6E whole home tri band mesh system. Routers previously operated on 2. 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, with Wi Fi 6E, connected devices can now operate on the 6 GHz band resulting in faster speeds, greater capacity and expanded coverage throughout your home. Take full advantage of internet plans up to 2. 5 Gbps using one 2. Two Deco units work together to provide speeds up to 5400 Mbps and coverage up to 5, 500 sq. ft. reaching every corner of your home.
Experience uninterrupted streaming, video calls, gaming, and more with Wi Fi 6E whole home tri band mesh system. Routers previously operated on 2. 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, with Wi Fi 6E, connected devices can now operate on the 6 GHz band resulting in faster speeds, greater capacity and expanded coverage throughout your home. Take full advantage of internet plans up to 2. 5 Gbps using one 2. Two Deco units work together to provide speeds up to 5400 Mbps and coverage up to 5, 500 sq. ft. reaching every corner of your home.
Experience uninterrupted streaming, video calls, gaming, and more with Wi Fi 6E whole home tri band mesh system. Routers previously operated on 2. 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, with Wi Fi 6E, connected devices can now operate on the 6 GHz band resulting in faster speeds, greater capacity and expanded coverage throughout your home. Take full advantage of internet plans up to 2. 5 Gbps using one 2. Two Deco units work together to provide speeds up to 5400 Mbps and coverage up to 5, 500 sq. ft. reaching every corner of your home.
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This review is for the TP-Link Deco W7200 mesh router system. We current house design does not allow easy access for running network cabling. I had two routers bridged to allow connectivity to the far end of our 1 story house, but the connection was not stable. Decided to replace these with a mesh system to provide better connectivity. Setup was quick, easy and these routers are not only fast, but provide for future devices, as they support Wi-Fi 6. The signal strength is stronger and consistent throughout the house. I was even able to change the IP schema from the default to my previous, so I did not need to reset devices I have with static IP addresses. You do need to download TP-Link's Deco app to your cell phone or table setup this system. The power adapters are ... MoreThis review is for the TP-Link Deco W7200 mesh router system. We current house design does not allow easy access for running network cabling. I had two routers bridged to allow connectivity to the far end of our 1 story house, but the connection was not stable. Decided to replace these with a mesh system to provide better connectivity. Setup was quick, easy and these routers are not only fast, but provide for future devices, as they support Wi-Fi 6. The signal strength is stronger and consistent throughout the house. I was even able to change the IP schema from the default to my previous, so I did not need to reset devices I have with static IP addresses. You do need to download TP-Link's Deco app to your cell phone or table setup this system. The power adapters are fairly large, so be aware that they will take up more space than a regular 3 prong plug. You will need to completely power down your old network, including a modem, connect the first Deco, then power back up and log into the Deco app to complete setup. After this unit is on line and functioning properly, all you need to do for the second unit is place it within range of the first unit and power on. A blue light will flash during the setup, then change to green once it is connected to the network. No further configurations needed for the second unit. Another plus for those that are bothered by the power indicator lights is that these can be turned completely off or set to turn off during a time period of your choice. There is a guest network option that can be setup, along with a number of other basic router configurations. Each unit has 2 network cable ports available. Using these, you have the option of connecting them together via network cable to allow faster data transfer between the units, or you can connect other devices to these ports, such as a switch or printer, allowing Internet connectivity without the need to run cabling, which is great for locations where you cannot install cabling. Those users that prefer to do major router setting modifications may not be able to those with this system, but for most users, the options available are more than enough. The system can send you alerts when there are changes happening, such as a new device connecting. Should you require more range than this 2-unit system can provide, you can attach additional units to your network to expand the coverage area. Overall, I am quite pleased with this system compared to my old 2 router setup. They provide a faster more consistent signal with room for future expansion needs and I would purchase these again. One last thing, this is the same system as the TP-Link X68, but is being sold for less under the Walmart (W7200) name.
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I move around a lot which is relevant to this review because most homes I have lived in, (~ 15 homes), had a few areas where the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bandwidth had difficulty reaching. I wanted to see if TP-Link’s AX1800 mesh network would help with this challenge and if I am super lucky, completely resolve it. The setup I choose was a dual-station package with one station connected with an included data cable to the router and the other station placed in an area with weak signal. It is worth noting that my internet is fiber optic with up to 1 Gbps up and 1 Gbps down. Due to the speed, I do not have a modem and my router is one I purchased and not the one that the ISP typically leases to you. Setup for the Deco mesh network system very simple. There is an app you download ... MoreI move around a lot which is relevant to this review because most homes I have lived in, (~ 15 homes), had a few areas where the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bandwidth had difficulty reaching. I wanted to see if TP-Link’s AX1800 mesh network would help with this challenge and if I am super lucky, completely resolve it. The setup I choose was a dual-station package with one station connected with an included data cable to the router and the other station placed in an area with weak signal. It is worth noting that my internet is fiber optic with up to 1 Gbps up and 1 Gbps down. Due to the speed, I do not have a modem and my router is one I purchased and not the one that the ISP typically leases to you. Setup for the Deco mesh network system very simple. There is an app you download that goes through every step. I tend to be on the slow side when it comes to installing new equipment, but the total time for install was around 15 - 20 minutes. My speed test prior to setup of the mesh network in the weak signal area was around 24 Mbps down which is very frustrating when you are paying for up to 1 Gbps. You’ll see in one photo after the installation of the mesh network, the speed is now mind blowing. It is also worth noting that my home has a smart panel with all the internet equipment. This smart panel is made of metal and really impacts the internet speed. However, after the mesh network was setup and running, I didn’t notice any drop in speed due to the metal smart panel box. If you have areas in your home that have weak Wi-Fi signal, especially on 2.4 GHz bandwidth, you will be very happy once you have the TP-Link AX1800 mesh network system up and running.
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I needed to upgrade my old Google wifi mesh network due to it being antiquated and slowing down. I have about 40 devices on my network, including KASA dimmer switches, Nest cameras, Google Home speakers, other various lights and miscellaneous items (including the ordinary computers, phones, tv's, etc). I used the same SSID/password when I set up the TP-Link system and everything went smoothly up until my devices needed to connect. Ironically, almost everything on my network connected with the TP-Link except for the KASA products! I then turned off the 5G and was eventually able to get the KASA dimmers to connect temporarily, but then many of the other devices would not connect. I then spent the next five hours tweaking every setting possible and was unable to get ... MoreI needed to upgrade my old Google wifi mesh network due to it being antiquated and slowing down. I have about 40 devices on my network, including KASA dimmer switches, Nest cameras, Google Home speakers, other various lights and miscellaneous items (including the ordinary computers, phones, tv's, etc). I used the same SSID/password when I set up the TP-Link system and everything went smoothly up until my devices needed to connect. Ironically, almost everything on my network connected with the TP-Link except for the KASA products! I then turned off the 5G and was eventually able to get the KASA dimmers to connect temporarily, but then many of the other devices would not connect. I then spent the next five hours tweaking every setting possible and was unable to get about half of my devices to connect, including the KASA devices again. It was a constant juggling act... some devices would connect while others would disconnect and the TP-Link would consistently drop it's signal every time I would only have it on the 2.4. The upload/download speeds were much faster than my Google, which was great at first. However, there is no way I can use this system due to the connectivity issues with all my devices. I reverted back to Google and everything connected seamlessly, including the KASA devices. It's almost laughable that Google connects better with KASA than the TP-Link. Needless to say, I am returning this junk and will try another mesh system.
| Number of Units | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) |
| Number of Antennas | 4 x Internal |
| MU-MIMO Support | 2 x 2 |
| Beamforming Support | Yes |
TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro 2-Pack and Archer TXE73E, AXE5400 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System, 6 GHz Band, Seamless Whole Home Coverage, Bluetooth 5.3,
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TP-Link DECO X50-4G(1-PACK) 4G+ AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wifi 6 System
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This review is for the TP-Link Deco W7200 mesh router system. We current house design does not allow easy access for running network cabling. I had two routers bridged to allow connectivity to the far end of our 1 story house, but the connection was not stable. Decided to replace these with a mesh system to provide better connectivity. Setup was quick, easy and these routers are not only fast, but provide for future devices, as they support Wi-Fi 6. The signal strength is stronger and consistent throughout the house. I was even able to change the IP schema from the default to my previous, so I did not need to reset devices I have with static IP addresses. You do need to download TP-Link's Deco app to your cell phone or table setup this system. The power adapters are ... MoreThis review is for the TP-Link Deco W7200 mesh router system. We current house design does not allow easy access for running network cabling. I had two routers bridged to allow connectivity to the far end of our 1 story house, but the connection was not stable. Decided to replace these with a mesh system to provide better connectivity. Setup was quick, easy and these routers are not only fast, but provide for future devices, as they support Wi-Fi 6. The signal strength is stronger and consistent throughout the house. I was even able to change the IP schema from the default to my previous, so I did not need to reset devices I have with static IP addresses. You do need to download TP-Link's Deco app to your cell phone or table setup this system. The power adapters are fairly large, so be aware that they will take up more space than a regular 3 prong plug. You will need to completely power down your old network, including a modem, connect the first Deco, then power back up and log into the Deco app to complete setup. After this unit is on line and functioning properly, all you need to do for the second unit is place it within range of the first unit and power on. A blue light will flash during the setup, then change to green once it is connected to the network. No further configurations needed for the second unit. Another plus for those that are bothered by the power indicator lights is that these can be turned completely off or set to turn off during a time period of your choice. There is a guest network option that can be setup, along with a number of other basic router configurations. Each unit has 2 network cable ports available. Using these, you have the option of connecting them together via network cable to allow faster data transfer between the units, or you can connect other devices to these ports, such as a switch or printer, allowing Internet connectivity without the need to run cabling, which is great for locations where you cannot install cabling. Those users that prefer to do major router setting modifications may not be able to those with this system, but for most users, the options available are more than enough. The system can send you alerts when there are changes happening, such as a new device connecting. Should you require more range than this 2-unit system can provide, you can attach additional units to your network to expand the coverage area. Overall, I am quite pleased with this system compared to my old 2 router setup. They provide a faster more consistent signal with room for future expansion needs and I would purchase these again. One last thing, this is the same system as the TP-Link X68, but is being sold for less under the Walmart (W7200) name.
I move around a lot which is relevant to this review because most homes I have lived in, (~ 15 homes), had a few areas where the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bandwidth had difficulty reaching. I wanted to see if TP-Link’s AX1800 mesh network would help with this challenge and if I am super lucky, completely resolve it. The setup I choose was a dual-station package with one station connected with an included data cable to the router and the other station placed in an area with weak signal. It is worth noting that my internet is fiber optic with up to 1 Gbps up and 1 Gbps down. Due to the speed, I do not have a modem and my router is one I purchased and not the one that the ISP typically leases to you. Setup for the Deco mesh network system very simple. There is an app you download ... MoreI move around a lot which is relevant to this review because most homes I have lived in, (~ 15 homes), had a few areas where the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bandwidth had difficulty reaching. I wanted to see if TP-Link’s AX1800 mesh network would help with this challenge and if I am super lucky, completely resolve it. The setup I choose was a dual-station package with one station connected with an included data cable to the router and the other station placed in an area with weak signal. It is worth noting that my internet is fiber optic with up to 1 Gbps up and 1 Gbps down. Due to the speed, I do not have a modem and my router is one I purchased and not the one that the ISP typically leases to you. Setup for the Deco mesh network system very simple. There is an app you download that goes through every step. I tend to be on the slow side when it comes to installing new equipment, but the total time for install was around 15 - 20 minutes. My speed test prior to setup of the mesh network in the weak signal area was around 24 Mbps down which is very frustrating when you are paying for up to 1 Gbps. You’ll see in one photo after the installation of the mesh network, the speed is now mind blowing. It is also worth noting that my home has a smart panel with all the internet equipment. This smart panel is made of metal and really impacts the internet speed. However, after the mesh network was setup and running, I didn’t notice any drop in speed due to the metal smart panel box. If you have areas in your home that have weak Wi-Fi signal, especially on 2.4 GHz bandwidth, you will be very happy once you have the TP-Link AX1800 mesh network system up and running.
I needed to upgrade my old Google wifi mesh network due to it being antiquated and slowing down. I have about 40 devices on my network, including KASA dimmer switches, Nest cameras, Google Home speakers, other various lights and miscellaneous items (including the ordinary computers, phones, tv's, etc). I used the same SSID/password when I set up the TP-Link system and everything went smoothly up until my devices needed to connect. Ironically, almost everything on my network connected with the TP-Link except for the KASA products! I then turned off the 5G and was eventually able to get the KASA dimmers to connect temporarily, but then many of the other devices would not connect. I then spent the next five hours tweaking every setting possible and was unable to get ... MoreI needed to upgrade my old Google wifi mesh network due to it being antiquated and slowing down. I have about 40 devices on my network, including KASA dimmer switches, Nest cameras, Google Home speakers, other various lights and miscellaneous items (including the ordinary computers, phones, tv's, etc). I used the same SSID/password when I set up the TP-Link system and everything went smoothly up until my devices needed to connect. Ironically, almost everything on my network connected with the TP-Link except for the KASA products! I then turned off the 5G and was eventually able to get the KASA dimmers to connect temporarily, but then many of the other devices would not connect. I then spent the next five hours tweaking every setting possible and was unable to get about half of my devices to connect, including the KASA devices again. It was a constant juggling act... some devices would connect while others would disconnect and the TP-Link would consistently drop it's signal every time I would only have it on the 2.4. The upload/download speeds were much faster than my Google, which was great at first. However, there is no way I can use this system due to the connectivity issues with all my devices. I reverted back to Google and everything connected seamlessly, including the KASA devices. It's almost laughable that Google connects better with KASA than the TP-Link. Needless to say, I am returning this junk and will try another mesh system.
Look no further! I'm not one to write reviews but I'm genuinely blown away! Not only did my wifi speeds increase by at least 50%, but it stabilized my connection dramatically. I kept having to reboot my old mesh network as performance was drastically degraded at times. After plugging just one of the TP-Link points I had better signal and speeds throughout most of my home, than I previously had with 5 mesh points from Google!! Once I connected the second TP-Link AP my speeds increased in further points in my house and throughout my entire backyard. I was struggling to receive 60-70Mbps back there for years and now I'm getting close to 300Mbps! It was SO easy to setup the entire system it is honestly one of my best experiences and I own a LOT of tech! Coverage wise ... MoreLook no further! I'm not one to write reviews but I'm genuinely blown away! Not only did my wifi speeds increase by at least 50%, but it stabilized my connection dramatically. I kept having to reboot my old mesh network as performance was drastically degraded at times. After plugging just one of the TP-Link points I had better signal and speeds throughout most of my home, than I previously had with 5 mesh points from Google!! Once I connected the second TP-Link AP my speeds increased in further points in my house and throughout my entire backyard. I was struggling to receive 60-70Mbps back there for years and now I'm getting close to 300Mbps! It was SO easy to setup the entire system it is honestly one of my best experiences and I own a LOT of tech! Coverage wise our home is a single floor - 2500sq ft so very spread out plus a decent backyard with TV, projector, sound system etc. Fairly thick walls as I live at the beach, plus my office is completely sound proofed. I previously had to have an AP in my office, no longer! I'm in the IT industry so can really appreciate a good product when I get to test one! Five Stars TP-Link! Job well done, you have a new customer for life!
Overall seems like a great product, BUT your experience may vary depending on the age of your devices. Would not recommend if want a stable network for videoconferencing/work-from-home/gaming. Pros: Fast, easy set-up via the app. Very fast speeds that almost fully use my 1Gigabit connection from the ISP. Nice UI, support docs, videos, and troubleshooting pages. I like the design, seems modern and fits nicely in the living room. Cons: 1. EXTREMELY inconsistent performance. I've tried everything on the support page and some devices have very high lag/ping times to both main and child nodes. M1 Mac, newer iPad, and iPhone work just fine... but Arlo doorbell, iPhone 12, Macs from 2018, and even Tp-LINK AC adapters will experience HORRIBLE lag and spotty internet. Just ... MoreOverall seems like a great product, BUT your experience may vary depending on the age of your devices. Would not recommend if want a stable network for videoconferencing/work-from-home/gaming. Pros: Fast, easy set-up via the app. Very fast speeds that almost fully use my 1Gigabit connection from the ISP. Nice UI, support docs, videos, and troubleshooting pages. I like the design, seems modern and fits nicely in the living room. Cons: 1. EXTREMELY inconsistent performance. I've tried everything on the support page and some devices have very high lag/ping times to both main and child nodes. M1 Mac, newer iPad, and iPhone work just fine... but Arlo doorbell, iPhone 12, Macs from 2018, and even Tp-LINK AC adapters will experience HORRIBLE lag and spotty internet. Just trying to visit Google would take a minute or two. I reverted to my old AC router and the problem doesn't exist. There are no advanced settings to configure via the web UI, and the App is also limited compared to what other router interfaces I've used. There are various posts about the Deco line having high ping (see their forum pages link below). I need a stable and reliable network for work and school. I really wanted this to work, but this mesh network is too problematic. No product should require this much tinkering and troubleshooting to get working properly. https://community.tp-link.com/en/business/forum/topic/171562?page=5
Admittedly I've owned this product for about a week. I used to own an aging Linksys Velop that came with a fair bit of features. Features a) I either didn't use to their fullest and b) those that I didn't use at all. While some of these views talk about downgrades, etc. It all depends on what your intentions are. Do you want a seemless iinstallation (if you use the same name/pass as before)? i.e. Setup 2 or 3 or 4 nodes in pretty much less than 20 minutes from start to finish? Then this is a great product. Is your house more vertical than horizontal? Then you likely only need 2. If it's more horizontal, then you might want 3 or potentially 4. I ended buying 2 packs of 2 because they were on sale and it's basically getting the 4th for a major discount. I would have ... MoreAdmittedly I've owned this product for about a week. I used to own an aging Linksys Velop that came with a fair bit of features. Features a) I either didn't use to their fullest and b) those that I didn't use at all. While some of these views talk about downgrades, etc. It all depends on what your intentions are. Do you want a seemless iinstallation (if you use the same name/pass as before)? i.e. Setup 2 or 3 or 4 nodes in pretty much less than 20 minutes from start to finish? Then this is a great product. Is your house more vertical than horizontal? Then you likely only need 2. If it's more horizontal, then you might want 3 or potentially 4. I ended buying 2 packs of 2 because they were on sale and it's basically getting the 4th for a major discount. I would have normally needed 3 anyways. I've had zero drops since installation. A lot of this all depends on where the nodes are placed. Behind TV's? Tucked in corners? Hidden from sight? Then you're likely gonna get drops. Take advantage of the 3, yes, 3 ethernet ports on the back of each node. If you're at a desk, have a node close enough you can run an ethernet line to it to enjoy the best possible connection. Does this product have a speed test? No. Is that the end of the world? No. You can easily connect your laptop to your modem (still protected) and run a speed test if you're concerned about your ISP's speed. Or b, just use an online speed test to give you a rough idea. 9/10 the speed your modem gets is not what you'll be getting over wifi anyways. Enjoy the simplicity, enjoy the speed, and watch netflix without interruption.
Simplicity meets performance. From the setup to the configuration the prices is simple. Plug in any of the units to your router and it becomes the main unit. Adding the other units is a breeze. Setting up parental control and time limits for your children is easy. The WAN speed is great and the bandwidth on the LAN is super. The one drawback, app only configuration. You can review settings and reboot the unit from the web interface but all the setup has to be done in the app. On the positive side the app is clean and intuitive. I was able to quickly change my internal LAN IP scheme and setup port forwarding rules to allow VPN access while I am away from home. I have not tried the trial of Homesheild Pro or plus (forgot exact name) because the free version is working ... MoreSimplicity meets performance. From the setup to the configuration the prices is simple. Plug in any of the units to your router and it becomes the main unit. Adding the other units is a breeze. Setting up parental control and time limits for your children is easy. The WAN speed is great and the bandwidth on the LAN is super. The one drawback, app only configuration. You can review settings and reboot the unit from the web interface but all the setup has to be done in the app. On the positive side the app is clean and intuitive. I was able to quickly change my internal LAN IP scheme and setup port forwarding rules to allow VPN access while I am away from home. I have not tried the trial of Homesheild Pro or plus (forgot exact name) because the free version is working right now but I will add it soon. I went from a Netgear Nighthawk mesh setup with two extenders and it was OK. This setup increased my wireless LAN throughput and WAN speed! I did not know we had gotten an upgrade from Spectrum, I think it is an amazing deal for what you get.
I was very disappointed to see that TP-Link has begun putting some basic firewall and routing features behind a monthly subscription pay wall. I have the M5 Deco mesh system currently where all of these features are included. Beyond that the coverage was better than my M5s but the performance was worse. I was connected to 5G on the M5 units getting 540 Mbps down but only achieving 400 Mbps down on the AXE5400s. Additionally I was not able to see or connect to the 6GHz band with my Wi-Fi6e laptop. I tried changing the setting to backhaul + fronthaul but it didn't make a difference. In conclusion, I likely would have kept them had they not decided to try and eek out extra dollars a month to unlock normal functionality. TP-Link has a good history of resolving ... MoreI was very disappointed to see that TP-Link has begun putting some basic firewall and routing features behind a monthly subscription pay wall. I have the M5 Deco mesh system currently where all of these features are included. Beyond that the coverage was better than my M5s but the performance was worse. I was connected to 5G on the M5 units getting 540 Mbps down but only achieving 400 Mbps down on the AXE5400s. Additionally I was not able to see or connect to the 6GHz band with my Wi-Fi6e laptop. I tried changing the setting to backhaul + fronthaul but it didn't make a difference. In conclusion, I likely would have kept them had they not decided to try and eek out extra dollars a month to unlock normal functionality. TP-Link has a good history of resolving performance issues via firmware updates... but I am unwilling to pay the purchase price over and over though a subscription to achieve that. For this reason I will be looking at other manufacturers for my next upgrade.
These replace an Apple Airport Time Capsule ($600, replaced once by Apple) which Apple stopped making in 2016. I could not be happier so far. Using one as a router on the landing of my basement stairs and one on the windowsill in my problem room (a converted one-car garage with concrete walls under the new paneling), not only do I suddenly get coverage ALL OVER the house (a first), but it even reaches to an outdoor balcony, the covered porch in back, and a separate building in the yard where I have my pool table--where there was zero signal before. Also, the speeds are suddenly much faster. The worst speeds with the TP-Link are better than the best speeds with the Time Capsule. I didn't even do any experimenting with siting the second unit--I just put it on the ... MoreThese replace an Apple Airport Time Capsule ($600, replaced once by Apple) which Apple stopped making in 2016. I could not be happier so far. Using one as a router on the landing of my basement stairs and one on the windowsill in my problem room (a converted one-car garage with concrete walls under the new paneling), not only do I suddenly get coverage ALL OVER the house (a first), but it even reaches to an outdoor balcony, the covered porch in back, and a separate building in the yard where I have my pool table--where there was zero signal before. Also, the speeds are suddenly much faster. The worst speeds with the TP-Link are better than the best speeds with the Time Capsule. I didn't even do any experimenting with siting the second unit--I just put it on the windowsill where it was handiest (see pic), and it works fine. My experience did deviate from that of some others in that setup was not straightforward for me--I had to spend a lot of time on the phone with Chris from Spectrum, who was very patient and cheerful. I do live in a very rural area, and have a complicated 1880's house. We did get it running, and I'm still not sure how. But all is well in the end. I haven't even had these set up for one day so far, so I can't speak to reliability. But for performance, I'm very happy. The screen shot shows my speeds out on my front porch, which I use as my office. The porch is behind some real plaster walls with METAL lathe, which usually acts like a perfect RF shield. That is the largest speed number I've ever seen out here by a far shot. BIG KUDOS and thanks to B&H Customer Service--the rep I talked to prior to buying these (I wish I could remember his name) really did a thorough job running down my options, and recommended these along with two other recommendations at different price points. He told me I was going to see big gains in performance, and was he ever right.
I received this mesh router system as an incentive to give my opinion by review. I originally rated this Deco mesh router at 4 stars. I am updating that to 3 stars due to issues with devices disconnecting frequently. I contribute this to the Deco software that automatically selects the routers 2GHz Wi-Fi channel based on other routers nearby and the channels those routers are broadcasting on. TP-Link has configured the Deco mesh routers to search for the clearest available 2 GHz channel based on it's softwares scans of nearby routers channel traffic. That is common among today's routers. But, there are two software issues that TP-Link incorporated into the Deco systems that other mesh router manufacturers have an advantage over. The first is that the Deco's 2 GHz ... MoreI received this mesh router system as an incentive to give my opinion by review. I originally rated this Deco mesh router at 4 stars. I am updating that to 3 stars due to issues with devices disconnecting frequently. I contribute this to the Deco software that automatically selects the routers 2GHz Wi-Fi channel based on other routers nearby and the channels those routers are broadcasting on. TP-Link has configured the Deco mesh routers to search for the clearest available 2 GHz channel based on it's softwares scans of nearby routers channel traffic. That is common among today's routers. But, there are two software issues that TP-Link incorporated into the Deco systems that other mesh router manufacturers have an advantage over. The first is that the Deco's 2 GHz Wi-Fi channel cannot be manually set by the consumer to remain on a constant frequency. The second is that while the Deco does select what it detects to be the clearest 2GHz channel, it tends to stray from the three best options for what has been determined are the only non-overlapping frequencies available, channels 1, 6 and 11. Because the Deco is constantly scanning for a better 2GHz Wi-Fi channel to broadcast it's signal from, there is a short disconnect between the router and your devices. Usually that disconnect is not noticed and the devices are able to function without issues. But coupled with the Deco choosing overlapping 2GHz frequencies to broadcast on, I believe creates enough instability to cause some devices running on the 2GHz channel to completely loose their Wi-Fi connection to the router. Even devices that may be placed close to the router or the satellite. There is a software option to allow certain devices to receive priority over others in signal distribution, but that doesn't eliminate the issue of device disconnection. If you have minimal devices connected to the router, that may stabilize your network. But I have over twenty devices connected, although not all are running at the same time. I have spoken with tech support and they have no plans to change their software to allow for either of these issues to be changed through an update. So, based on my device disconnections, I have to lower my original score to 3 stars.
| Number of Units | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) |
| Number of Antennas | 4 x Internal |
| MU-MIMO Support | 2 x 2 |
| Beamforming Support | Yes |
