most bang for the buck! Easily the best mesh you can buy under 400 dollars, and believe me ive tried a few.. I had a bad luck with google wifi, so i tried asus lyra instead.. warning! lyra = worst overpriced crap ever made.. Buggy cheap chinese app from hell, and disconnected and refused connecting some of my devices.. got this deco instead and they work like a charm.. reminds me of google wifi, but i managed to max out my 100/100mbit over this one.. With google i had a struggle reaching over 65-70 on the node 2 rooms from my wall outlet.. Buy the Deco.. my advice! great app, less speed loss, great stable strong connection
@GeekSmart
6 жыл бұрын
Good to hear. I agree, for the money, it is fantastic.
@guerrillavinyl3178
4 жыл бұрын
Strong connection? Mine dropped constantly. Sent it back. Pure trash.
@eriklinder131
4 жыл бұрын
@@guerrillavinyl3178 Yes.. Strong stabile connection in the whole house! Great quality and works like a charm! Never fails or disconnects! Top notch for it's price range! Google and asus are not!
@guerrillavinyl3178
4 жыл бұрын
@@eriklinder131 I'm definitely not trying anymore mesh systems. Tried the M4 and M5 and both sucked.
@dalekistner9170
4 ай бұрын
I could never get wifi into my shed with aluminum covering on the interior walls 40ft away with orbi mesh or spectrum's wifi 6 untill I purchased the 3 pack TP link M5. With a 100 mbps internet speed I get (with the door closed and sealed I'm getting 65 mbps and NOW able to stream moves, use the phone and have full bars to the edge of may 2 1/2 car garage and to the end of the property line approx 150 ft away and now I'm not dropping out my cameras in both ft and rear of the house. LOVE THIS SYSTEM!!!!!!
@oscarlingad2549
4 жыл бұрын
Actually i switched my mesh wifi a month a go from deco and changed it to linksys velop. My main reason are the durability and the support. Deco is cheap compared to order brands that's why i brought. But after a month of using this it auto restart without any reason. The support hotline is USELESSSSSSS. Never fooled because of the price.
@psfgtech
3 жыл бұрын
Lynksis isn’t good
@florind1587
3 жыл бұрын
I really don't understand why people "like the fact that is has USB-C power" on some devices. Would you like your fridge or doorbell to be USC-C powered? That usbC port+cable is very-very-very f**kin' FRAGILE!! and it helps with NOTHING if it only powers the device. I hope Apple doesn't change the iphone lightning port to usb-Crap, and remove the usbC charging from laptops, and many other examples. Sorry for my rage on an unrelated video, but I see this very often and it makes me crazy, why everybody wants this typeC all over their devices. I am using an expensive dongle on my Macbook Pro M1 (work laptop, didn't choose it, would never buy it), to connect my external monitor and other mice, keyboards (which of course they have USB-A dongles in 2021), and every time I f***ing move the laptop, the usb-Crap port is not perfect and my monitor disconnects.
@JeffBourke
4 жыл бұрын
The "internet port"....???? What self respecting geek would ever use this term?
@PopoyTanke
4 жыл бұрын
Can I connect this device to my TPLINK unmanaged switch? Or it should be directly connected to my router?
@japaneseotaku7532
3 жыл бұрын
I was also about to ask this now. Hey mate, have you found out the answer to your question?
@phillipemonares1220
3 жыл бұрын
You could connect it to any switch as long as it supports automatic config on the switch and if not you need to crossover your cable for your switch to connect it and make sure to connect your router cable to the switch
@terryalburtis1865
2 жыл бұрын
Buddy, you have a good video but you talk way too fast and do not pronounce words. The entire point is communication. Take a breath, slow down a nano-second between words and it would be more helpful. Great practical information, but I miss a lot of what you are trying to say.
@husy64shah66
4 жыл бұрын
my house has wired cables from my router, so can I use my deco as a wireless extender and still use the wired ethernet cables from the router for the devices that are plugged in ?? thanks
@bturn10
4 жыл бұрын
this is what I was wondering. I believe that what you said is correct. Can just plug one into the back of your router and then use the other two as extenders around the house.
@husy64shah66
4 жыл бұрын
@@bturn10 can I still use ethernet to the main router as well for my playstation for e.g.
@hc6242
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have to create a new network when you set up the main deco? Or can you just connect it to your existing internet?
@ShellieSager
3 жыл бұрын
This is my question, but no answer from OP?
@cw6317
3 жыл бұрын
not and excellent explanation for a dutch man like me because you talk too fast and can't make any understanding out of it. Maybe slow down next time and film it better.
@boogeyman81
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. What is your final choice? Deco or Eero?
@saharshtiwari2276
3 жыл бұрын
Velop
@stevem2961
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I was trying to find out if I could use a wired connection to set up access to the other devices.
@JeffBourke
4 жыл бұрын
YOU can assign a static IP address on your PC.
@kawjinggodofgambler5127
3 жыл бұрын
DO NOT BUY. You wil not be able to configure DNS.
@BoosterStqts
3 жыл бұрын
Mine can’t get past the choose house location step, it’s connected to an Ethernet outlet in the wall and to power so idk what’s going on
@PotatoChixMoMo
4 жыл бұрын
Did i need to turn on bluetooth everytime use this mesh wifi?
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
No
@hashrate207
4 жыл бұрын
Why do you speak so fast. It seems you were in stress!
@kari031088
4 жыл бұрын
After installing the first Deco (Mother node) (directly to the ISP's router), do the remaining 2 nodes (nodes B and C) have to be in range of the mother node? Or is it enough for node B to be in range of the Mother node and node C to be in range of node B? P.S. Found your reviews for this and the Linksys Velop very very helpful!!
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
They can be daisy chained, so at least 1 node has to be in range of the primary.
@harryh1097
3 жыл бұрын
Do not waste money on this. I lost it in 7 days. Returned .
@harryh1097
3 жыл бұрын
Google nest is best. 4 piece.
@nathanfrisby9075
2 жыл бұрын
Just a question - if i was using the Deco on wifi, could I then use the ethernet cable for my computer? My computer doesnt have wifi, but has an athernet port (my modems throughout the house arent directly connected to ethernet)
@psfgtech
3 жыл бұрын
I love my TP Link S4, ac1900 is Internet 5. I’m too scared of going internet 6. M5 and S4 awesome
@tmitchable
2 жыл бұрын
if I have another model TP-LINK, is it connected the same? Thanks
@curtis1812
2 жыл бұрын
Do these work of you have a static IP? An can you separate traffic between 2 and 5 GHz?
@jonaskvrner4873
4 жыл бұрын
Why is mine so unstable? It drops up and down all the time. Im 5 feet away from on of the boxes and we are paying for 300/300 and im getting under 100.
@user-ke1db2ci3n
2 жыл бұрын
These do work with a wired backhaul. I've seen other videos demonstrating this working. Maybe it wasn't working properly in the firmware at the time you reviewed it? It'd be great if you had a screen capture for your phone screen so we can clearly see what you're showing. Anyhow, a nice summary of these units. I'm still torn between the Deco M5, Eero and Asus Lyra Trio.
@denisehiguchi1131
2 жыл бұрын
Recommended
@Fjaelyep
3 жыл бұрын
Can you use 2 nodes? One of them connected to a fibre Ethernet port and the other one, 60-70 feet away, but connected to the modem? Will my electronics get connected without any hassle of disconnecting?
@dunnoyolo2238
5 жыл бұрын
Could you put two in house 🏡 and one in garage that’s about 35-45 ft. Away from house 🏠 ?
@ShellieSager
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to discard the ISP's modem and start fresh with these or can this just be hooked up to their modem? I thought these systems just fed off of the modem you have?
@neilbertram1922
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't understand the comments at the end about wireless setup versus wired setup. Do you have to do the initial setup in wireless mode and then you can connect them wired for best stability? Or are you saying that a wired connection between the units is never possible?
@LexLuthor1234
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, hopefully this will help me set up my parents deco system as well :)
@emeresbestres1
3 жыл бұрын
How close to I keep the "pucks" to each other? I want to expand it all the way to my garage.
@SteveoAtilla
3 жыл бұрын
Late to the party here, but which port on your modem do you use? Most have one WAN port, and multiple LAN ports. Does the Deco want to be in the WAN or LAN port?
@robertogomez8100
4 жыл бұрын
This system isn't a Powerline base one is it? I have three floors so if this is an air base system it would not work, would it?
@ingusskursitis3802
2 жыл бұрын
What is the maximum range from each other. Thanks
@omkarparanjpe2330
4 жыл бұрын
I live in Australia and our NBN company has provided Arris CM8200 modem. Can we directly connect this deco unit to directly to Arris CM8200 Modem or do we need a bridge router connecting both Deco and Arris CM8200
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
Plug in directly to the modem
@driaq.doncal
4 жыл бұрын
Address Reservation is there now in the menu, maybe earlier was not. You can have your fix ip
@rsb8653
3 жыл бұрын
Can they be concealed in a cupboard
@mugotneilalvin5355
5 жыл бұрын
can we use it as wire less
@marianelontoc6717
3 жыл бұрын
can i use my 2nd deco wirelessly
@dmhans22
4 жыл бұрын
Have a bandwidth tab? Maybe its like a repeater device
@necronomicon6666
2 жыл бұрын
How many can you add to your network?
@AviationAddict69
6 жыл бұрын
Let’s say I wanted to use just 2 of the routers, one for my hallway and one for my bedroom. Can I put my first router away from the modem or should they be together?
@GeekSmart
6 жыл бұрын
Typically together, but as long as you can wire them together it can be placed anywhere
@colinoz
4 жыл бұрын
GeekSmart if my modem is plugged into a datapoint, from its WAN port and the deco is plugged into a datapoint in a different room, which is plugged into a LAN port on my modem, this should also work right?
@prathameshlabhade
5 жыл бұрын
My d link dgs 1024C is connected to deco m4 but as add more devices to the switch it crashes the network... Please help and tell me which switches are supposed by deco
@Darklighter43
4 жыл бұрын
Can I connect an Ethernet cable to one of the mesh devices? thanks
@phillipemonares1220
3 жыл бұрын
Yep you can also connect
@ramrosal7957
3 жыл бұрын
can we use this mesh for two modems for 2 different ISPs?
@emeresbestres1
3 жыл бұрын
Is this system worth it overall?
@n1ti
4 жыл бұрын
Do you know if the wireless backhaul is automatically disconnected when you use the wired backhaul? Also can the wired backhaul be on the same network? Lastly...can routing be turned off and be used as an access point? I want to use my existing router as the main gateway, dhcp services, etc. Nice review.
@japaneseotaku7532
3 жыл бұрын
Hello. I have this question for myself also. Did you use the tp link mesh in wired ethernet mode connected to your switch? Im wondering if i can use that and still be on the same network
@macster1457
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to turn your router's wifi off so it won't interfere with the deco's signal?
@ausguy4385
3 жыл бұрын
Get a Wi-Fi router and they will work together and need less pucks
@mariohernandezchirino4402
6 жыл бұрын
Hi I hope you can help I did my set up and my wifi conections are great, but I have 2 Nas . 1 is a WD My Cloud, and " is a Qnas. they both ethernet connected bus now I cant discover them to conect to them nor can I acces on their web site. Any ideas, thanks
@paulchan2524
3 жыл бұрын
@GeekSmart do the devices need to be in a straight line with the router to work?
@freedombee9900
6 жыл бұрын
WHERE'S THE FULL REVIEW you said you would give ???????
@MrMedwes
5 жыл бұрын
Is it better tan installing 2 AP like UBIQUITI UAP-AC-LITE Unifi or TP-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO
@ricardoromo96
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! If I have a modem/router (its one single device) do I need to get a regular modem for these mesh routers to work correctly? Or can I just deactivate the WLAN option from my current modem/router?
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
You can deactivate to use your modem/router as a modem
@acresd
3 жыл бұрын
you can actually use the TP link M5 as strickly AP mode from your modem/router
@mel2401
5 жыл бұрын
Set my 6 node network up today. I am on Virgin Media 200 mbps and I am getting an indicated 220 mbps absolutely everywhere in a 12 room double fronted terrace with internal brick walls. It was soooo easy to set up, not a single glitch. Very happy with the Deco, Highly Recommended!
@wonderfulwalrus273
3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes my wifi gets to 3 bars and sometimes it gets to 2. Why is it doing that?
@phillipemonares1220
3 жыл бұрын
It seems like you didn't place well your deco
@pocmatos
6 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to ubiquity solution or the google solution?
@Seaker01
3 жыл бұрын
Just purchased this on Amazon and it looks like a nice setup and you can't beat the price but I didn't know there were PRIVACY concerns. From my understanding, the Deco mesh network is always connected to the company's cloud which collects all of your personal information and browsing data - they also have the right to sell this to other parties. This is just creepy. I am returning it unless someone can clarify this. If anyone knows of a mesh setup that doesn't require connectivity to the company or at least opt out - let me know. Keeping home network private is a MUST for me. Sad - I was hoping this would have worked out.
@guadalupealvarez3491
Жыл бұрын
Only if you use the parental control feature. They don’t sell the information though. “We will collect a device's browser history and access time when the device is under the control of the Parental Controls feature, such as the Parental Controls feature on Deco Products, in order to better monitor the device which is under control.”
@Native722
4 жыл бұрын
Does this work well with AT&T fiber 1000 and there router? Also, does this come with a router?
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
This is a router, and yes will work
@jodiepotter6029
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, great video and information. Can you please advise where you got your iPad keyboard? I’ve been looking for one like that for awhile...thanks!
@emeresbestres1
3 жыл бұрын
Great review, you got a sub.
@everythingispose-able2543
3 жыл бұрын
I just replaced my Archer C7 and AC1750 range extender with a set of 3 of these M5 and so far they work much better. Getting about 60% faster speeds than before in my garage office. Now we wait and see if the "freezing" still happens. The C7 would often go to the "connected but no internet" state and I would have to reboot or disable/enable the client or reboot the router. This used to happen several times a week and is the main reason I just replaced it.
@a892728
2 жыл бұрын
Archer C7 and sc1750 run Onemesh config? As I know Archer C7 V5 support Onemesh with RE.
@everythingispose-able2543
2 жыл бұрын
@@a892728 not sure but as of today I am still getting better results with the M5s
@dunnoyolo2238
5 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a set of M5 and my power port is not USB-C why is that ?
@matthewcheng474
4 жыл бұрын
Do you need to connect the ethernet cable to the wifi router for it to work? and can I get a better internet connection(ping) when I only plug in the ethernet cable to the deco M5 and my pc(without plugging in my ethernet cable to the Deco M5 and my wi-fi router).
@phillipemonares1220
3 жыл бұрын
Connect it to the router then deco and that's all. Deco purposes is for wireless connection. You should probably connect your cable to router to pc instead
@abukhaled5315
4 жыл бұрын
Is wifi main modem off ?
@aghilarabnia3004
6 жыл бұрын
This Feautre is very Goode .. TP-LINK Deco M5 I like this option ...
@JeffBourke
4 жыл бұрын
parental control lol. a classic marketing gimiick.
@Adamhuge7
3 жыл бұрын
Why what's wrong with it
@JeffBourke
3 жыл бұрын
@@Adamhuge7 it doesn’t work. False sense of security. Security theatre.
@susygab6750
4 жыл бұрын
Does it only work with Alexa?
@rcomo520
4 жыл бұрын
cool watch band
@kennethafable1240
4 жыл бұрын
Can we manually modify the maximum allocated bandwidth for each device ?
@mediocritycentral
4 жыл бұрын
yep QoS is available
@ah6382
4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one hopefully it works well
@felixmintah8632
4 жыл бұрын
How's the device performing? I intend to buy one
@ah6382
4 жыл бұрын
@@felixmintah8632 I sent it back but my internet provider was having issues due to lockdown so I can't give an honest answer. If you need signal then this is pretty good and easy to set up but specs wise not mind blowing.
@felixmintah8632
4 жыл бұрын
@@ah6382 thanks for the quick response and feedback
@ah6382
4 жыл бұрын
@@felixmintah8632 no problem dude hope you find something that helps be it this M5 or maybe a more powerful router instead of mesh
@judealtran17
4 жыл бұрын
i forgot my username on my deco app. is there any chance that i can retrieve it or can i just reset the deco and make a new username and password for it?
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
I would reset and assign a new password
@judealtran17
4 жыл бұрын
@@GeekSmart thanks for your help!
@richierich8166
4 жыл бұрын
Hi i have deco m4 and i dont find any settings to have my wifi an open wifi, is that possible to have no wifi password?
@millionkilliati6140
4 жыл бұрын
Can the tp link system be connected to a modem/router? Like a 2 in one?
@mediocritycentral
4 жыл бұрын
yes but it's advisable you turn off the wifi radio in your main modem/router
@WoLF-uu8hr
4 жыл бұрын
Can you change IP while on PPPoE mode?
@dunnoyolo2238
5 жыл бұрын
And is this better than Netgear orbi?
@rizalbreath
6 жыл бұрын
why dont you test 1 by 1 for each location you put each devices?
@kenny347
5 жыл бұрын
possible to add the m5 to existing network?
@ElitoChan22
4 жыл бұрын
Does it need to connected to the router or is it Wireless to my room?
@mediocritycentral
4 жыл бұрын
1 needs to be connected wired to the modem. the rest can be connected wirelessly but it's still more stable to them connected wired.
@lhender2232002
5 жыл бұрын
I want to extend my WiFi about 100 feet outside to my motor home is this product what I’m looking for?
@mediocritycentral
4 жыл бұрын
umm Mesh systems are usually for medium to big houses.. they usually come in packs of 3. If you have a large enough home, this would suffice as it would get rid of dead spots but if not, a simple range extender is much more cost-effective.
@pege63
7 жыл бұрын
Does it support 1Gb cable backhaul between the nodes as well?
And which is the best to buy.? You reviewed a lot of devices. Can you suggest me one?
@GeekSmart
6 жыл бұрын
My favorite systems are the Ubiquiti AplifFi and the eero Pro
@cosminf563
5 жыл бұрын
How many devices can it handle? Got more than 30 smart dev in my house and I need something to keep them all connected.
@mediocritycentral
4 жыл бұрын
they advertised it that you can connect 100 devices reliably
@trxconsulting
4 жыл бұрын
Hi can I connect 2 of the deco unit with a ethernet cable?
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@treasuresabound0062
4 жыл бұрын
I need something to reach from my house to a gameroom apx 150’ away with nothing between the two. - can I link these guys to extend wireless out there?
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
So, like 150’ from building to building?
@treasuresabound0062
4 жыл бұрын
GeekSmart yes- open outdoor in between - no trees etc as barriers
@Daddy53751
3 жыл бұрын
@@treasuresabound0062 did you solve the problem, if so how?
@treasuresabound0062
3 жыл бұрын
@@Daddy53751 got the deco mesh 3 piece set. put one in the house as the base, second one on screened back porch that faces the out building I needed to reach, and third one right inside on the window sill of the out building. It works - two times I’ve had to unplug and reset it due to loss of signal issues.
@Daddy53751
3 жыл бұрын
@@treasuresabound0062 hey, thanks so much for the info!
@hrajotte
6 жыл бұрын
When using three units, does the unit farthest away require a good connection to the first unit, or does it daisy-chain through the second one?
@ah6382
4 жыл бұрын
Some of my 5g devices connect to 2,4g. Is there any reason for this
@johnj28
4 жыл бұрын
Probably has to due with network congestion or distance. 5g is faster but doesn't travel through walls well.
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
It may be a connection issue with distance or interference
@ah6382
4 жыл бұрын
@@GeekSmart it happens in the same room as the router? I'm also getting drops in connection which is causing rubber banding in games.
@JoeJoe-mx1uk
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and super detailed. Thank you so much!
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dgriffin6074
4 жыл бұрын
The deco app is USELESS. I purchased the Deco E3, have tried x 2 to install and get "no internet" from my computer; however, according to the 1 page "too small to read" instructions that come with the unit when the white light is illuminated it is internet ready. Not so. It's now gathering dust.
@jamesred7272
4 жыл бұрын
It works for me lmao
@drzefkovitsh
4 жыл бұрын
I guess I will choose this Deco M5 set. I was also considering Tenda Nova MW6 but it lacks some advanced settings and antivirus & protection features. I hope M5 will meet my requirements. Otherwise, I will change to tri-band mesh solution like TP-Link Deco M9, D-Link COVR-2202 or Zyxel Multy X.
@mahmudulhassanhasib3816
4 жыл бұрын
Tri-Band is definitely better because of the dedicated 5Gz line the routers keep for wireless back haul. I use Netgear Orbi RBK50 and its excellent. I wish we could buy a 3-pack version here or another satellite for cheaper. 1 Satellite costs like 70% of a new 2 pack Orbi RBK50. Deco M9 is better in a way that you can get 3 pack roughly the same cost as Orbi.
@drzefkovitsh
4 жыл бұрын
@@mahmudulhassanhasib3816 thanks for this info! Unfortunately here in Poland I can only buy M9 in 2-pack :/
@mahmudulhassanhasib3816
4 жыл бұрын
@@drzefkovitsh We can get the 3-pack here, it costs same as a orbi rbk50 2 pack. But spec and performance wise orbi is better (yet very costly). Moreover, deco supports multiple deco units to be added in the mesh (even other deco models) but orbi supports only 2 satellite. So do some calculations, see if you'll ever need to increase satellites, then proceed. These are costly investments and you might regret if things don't work out.
@drzefkovitsh
4 жыл бұрын
@@mahmudulhassanhasib3816 sure, first I will try with two devices, one per each house level. Maybe it will be enough.
@mahmudulhassanhasib3816
4 жыл бұрын
@@drzefkovitsh Good luck. The 2.4Gz goes really far but it's the 5Gz band which has trouble penetrating wall and has much less range than 2.4Gz. Deco is better in a way that all the Satellites are equal or same as router (you can use any satellite as the router and vice versa). So removing or including is extremely easy. But the orbi is fixed. 1 router and 1 satellite. I'm thinking about getting the deco when I move to a bigger house.
@BoosterStqts
3 жыл бұрын
Is it imperative that one be wire-connected to the modem?
@everythingispose-able2543
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@deialuana3252
5 жыл бұрын
What happen when the Tp-link deco M5 LED button turns red? Thanks!
@jackfryer3617
4 жыл бұрын
Skynet happens
@signgod
5 жыл бұрын
and with that said...
@tombreen7927
5 жыл бұрын
can you use an ethernet cable to connect pc rather than wireless?
@td1138
5 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@cpukarecpukare9190
6 жыл бұрын
you can set up your static ip on the pc itself if need it to be
@davidw.2994
5 жыл бұрын
You can also try configuring the Address Reservation function in DHCP Server Settings. I read somewhere that it is possible to access the advanced features by logging into a web browser setup for the Deco.
@montagemlbb9086
4 жыл бұрын
when I unplugged the deco should I need to repeat process?
@GeekSmart
4 жыл бұрын
No
@rALdGe
5 жыл бұрын
does this have a extra lan port for connecting pc?
@mediocritycentral
4 жыл бұрын
it has 2 gigabit ethernet ports. Which you can use for either LAN or WAN so yes
@husy64shah66
4 жыл бұрын
my house has wired cables from my router, so can I use my deco as a wireless extender and still use the wired ethernet cables from the router for the devices that are plugged in ?? thanks
@jiminy2731
4 жыл бұрын
you can use it as an Access Point where you deco is connected via ethernet. The ethernet cable will need to be connected to the modem too.
@katy-cat
6 жыл бұрын
urgent, Linksys Velop x2 or tp-link deco x3 is better with 1000Mbps? thanks
@GeekSmart
6 жыл бұрын
Velop is faster than the deco
@droneworks6340
4 жыл бұрын
Linksys Velop gets some bad reviews on amazon...
@katy-cat
4 жыл бұрын
Drone Works it’s been 2 years... lol. I’ve bought deco m5
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