TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi System(Deco M5) –Up to 3,800 sq. ft. Whole Home Coverage and 60+ Devices, WiFi Router/Extender Replacement, Parental Controls, 2-Pack
$114.99
Related Products
Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE standard 802.11 Specifications. Range and coverage specifications along with the number of connected devices were defined according to test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate, wireless coverage, and number of connected devices are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.
mu-mimo capability requires both the mesh system and client devices to support MU-MIMO.
tp-link homecaretm powered by Trend MicroTM (home care) is included for 3 years from date of activation at no additional cost, after which would require an opt-in subscription at an additional cost. Opting-out of this subscription will disable certain features. For a complete list of home care functionalities go to www.Tp-link.Com/us/home care
All TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi can work together
If you’re Looking to ditch your traditional router extender setup for a Whole Home WiFi system, put the TP-Link Deco M5 WiFi system on your short list PC mag said
Better Coverage than traditional WiFi routers: Deco M5 uses three units working seamlessly to create a mesh network that can cover homes up to 3,800 square feet. No Dead Zone anymore.
Seamless and Stable WiFi: Rather than wifi range extender that need multiple network names and passwords, Deco M5 allows you to enjoy seamless roaming throughout the house, with a single network name and password.
TP-Link unique Mesh technology automatically chooses the fastest path for every device and allows for more flexible placement than a satellite system
Secure WiFi Mesh Network: Protect your network and connected devices with a free lifetime subscription to TP-Link HomeCare featuring Next-level Antivirus, Robust Parental Controls, and QoS.
Easy to setup: Download the TP-Link Deco app, plug in your system, and follow the instructions to get your new home network up and running in minutes.Works with Amazon Alexa as well.
Each Deco M5 has 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports(4 in total for a 2-pack) and supports Wired Ethernet Backhaul for better speeds. Any of them can work as a Wi-Fi Router. Works with all internet service providers, such as AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, RCN, Cox, CenturyLink, Frontier, etc.( a modem is required for most internet service providers)
5 reviews for TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi System(Deco M5) –Up to 3,800 sq. ft. Whole Home Coverage and 60+ Devices, WiFi Router/Extender Replacement, Parental Controls, 2-Pack
Add a review
$114.99
John –
It works well with some caveats.
Waited a few months to review this so I could give an honest opinion.First the bad:1. The units only have 2 Ethernet ports on them, so you have limited options for hardwired internet devices. You will need an Ethernet switch if you want more than 1 free port. I picked up a switch at home Depot for $15 and it works just fine for my satellite Deco to hardwire my tv and game consoles.2. Don’t expect great signal from the deco wifi backbone. I hardwired my deco because the wifi between the units wasn’t great. If they are line of sight to each other it may be ok but for best results they should be hardwired to each other.3. For the price of the two Deco units I could probably have bought a very good Wi-Fi router that might have equivalent coverage.4. These units need to be exposed for best Wi-Fi signal. I had one in a cabinet and I was getting about a third of the speed.Now the good:1. For the two Deco units I was able to cover my house which is about 2,300 square feet plus basement with good Wi-Fi signal. Download speeds are in excess of 100 Mbps on Wi-Fi, which is the same speed basically as hard wired and that is what my ISP plan is.2. I had no issues with installation and setup was very easy.3. Originally the signal was not very strong but there is an option to optimize the network on the Deco app. After optimization the signal was much better.I would probably recommend this setup if you were looking into it but I am not 100% convinced of the advantages of mesh Wi-Fi versus a good centrally located Wi-Fi router. Would I buy them again, probably not.
Chyson Aguano –
Solution to your weak home wifi network
Bought the Deco M5 to replace an Arris modem/router combo. Our wifi was really unreliable, and terribly weak. Streaming videos was a nightmare, we would even switch off the wifi on our iPhones and use data so that we could get social media pages to load. Did some research and was pretty confident the Deco would be a reliable, budget-friendly solution. When it arrived, I un-boxed and to my surprise there was no instruction manual. It says it right on the front of the packaging – just download the app and follow the prompts. IT WAS SO EASY. Literally took me 2 minutes to set up. The app walks you through step-by step; its actually accomplished in only like 4 steps. Once its set up the app is easy to navigate for setting up preferences and managing the network. Wifi tested and approved! Streamed a movie, checked email on the laptop, and browsed social media simultaneously. NO PROBLEM! No buffering, no loading errors. Connecting devices to the new network was super simple – I would get a prompt via the app asking if I wanted to “share the password” and with a simple tap I could connect devices without having to type the password. It allows you to set up multiple networks, and you can even prioritize a device or activity so that its always top banana. Side note: We are still using the Arris but as a modem only, I disabled the router function which, worth noting, was also very simple. I can’t rate Tech support – BECAUSE I DIDN’T NEED ANY!!
GaryS –
Attractive, Easy To Install Routers Boost Coverage Dramatically
Coverage in my 4600 sf Ranch-style home had been very spotty with one Verizon FIOS router, so I decided to go with a Mesh system. These are attractive, unobtrusive compact units that fit anywhere and are an easy setup.On a Verizon FIOS router, like mine, you do need to learn how to turn off the wifi by communicating directly with the router itself. Otherwise, there will be a conflict with the new mesh routers. So, this may be a problem for some novices unless you have help.I used four routers in my large home to get the best results. Well, coverage was excellent! Every square inch was covered by wifi, plus a three-car garage and around the pool. In most areas, speeds were very close to wired connections, while a few areas furthest from the main router were about a 50% loss In speed, but still adequate and far better than it was with just one router.You can begin installing the first unit anywhere you have a wired connection off the router, then branch out from there. It’s very flexible. You can also connect to the various routers with ethernet, as well as wifi. You can create a new SSID and password for the new Network, one that is likely easier to remember than the original install. I even created a guest network too. Very easy!You really can’t lose with the system. The price is reasonable, even for a large home! I love it.
Toni –
Added to existing system
We had the TP-Link Deco Mesh (Deco M5) system already with 3 extenders. We have a 211 year old with 1.5 ft thick walls. We would have times of slow speed and/or interruptions due to the thickness of the walls especially if several devices were being used. The additional two extenders seem to make the system work more efficiently without as many interruptions or slower speeds. The set up for the additional two extenders weren’t difficult to add.
Antonio Conte –
Great Wi-Fi coverage in the whole apartment
These Deco units work very well and made my Wi-Fi reach every corner of the apartment. The signal is strong and consistent in all rooms now.