Is Deco M5 Good?

In short, the TP-Link Deco M5 is

a worthy entry to the low end of the mesh networking market

. It's well priced at £230 for three nodes, and it includes network-based antivirus and excellent parental controls.

Is Deco M5 good enough?

I was pleasantly surprised with the performance and features of the Deco M5.

The app is good enough

, all the features are free, and the Wi-Fi coverage was above average. The Deco lacks some of the polish and features of the higher-end Wi-Fi systems, but for most people that probably doesn't matter.

Does Deco M5 replace router?

A:

Deco is designed to replace most home routers

. If your old router need a modem to access the internet, then Deco should be used together with the existing modem.

Is Deco M5 safe?

With built-in antivirus and malware protection powered by Trend Micro*, Deco M5 provides a

truly secure whole-home Wi-Fi system

. … Equipped with TP-Link HomeCare, Deco M5 systems offer an impressive line-up of built-in security features.

Can I just use 1 Deco M5?

Deco can be used with an existing router

. … Note: When Deco works in Router mode, it's not suggested to connect more than 1 deco unit to the existing router directly, as it may cause a network loop. When Deco works in Access Point mode, it's no problem to connect more than 1 deco unit to the existing router directly.

How many deco M5 can be connected?

Does mesh WIFI reduce speed?

In a mesh network, every link, or “hop,

” between routers will decrease the bandwidth by half

. … In a long “chain” of mesh links, this results in a very slow connection from end to end.

Does Deco M5 have wireless backhaul?

I can't really say that TP-Link Deco M5 has done anything more than Eero or Google WiFi in terms of

wirelessly handling the backhaul

(not much can be done with a dual-band router, since no manufacturer would keep only a single radio and most prefer for the devices to be able to travel between at least two bands), but, …

Do I need a router for Deco M5?

The Deco is

only a router

, though, and doesn't include a modem for connecting to the internet. So – as with most of its mesh rivals – you'll need to use the Ethernet cable included in the box to connect it to your existing broadband modem or router for internet access.

Do I need 2 or 3 Deco mesh?

While you could use a single Deco unit as a stand-alone router, Deco works best when multiple units work together as part of a system. … ft., and most homes will benefit best from the

Deco three-pack configuration

.

Which Deco mesh is best?

In every category except pricing,

the Deco M9 Plus

is the stronger product. Still, if you are looking to get a bigger speed boost in your home, choosing Deco X60 or another great Wi-Fi 6 mesh will be a longer-term solution.

Can I use a mesh network with existing router?

The AmpliFi HD Mesh Point, by Ubiquiti Labs

, lets you create a mesh system with an existing Wi-Fi router. … If you happen to own the company's mesh router and satellites, the Mesh Point can expand the existing network even more.

Can I have 2 Deco networks?

No

, the Deco will out put one network name. You can disable either the 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz. You can also enable a Guest Wi-Fi network if you would like to have differently named network, but the connected guest clients will not be able to commuincate with clients connected to your main network.

Does Deco M5 have 5GHz?

Deco provides both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks

with the same network name. If you want to use 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi only, you can switch off the unwanted Wi-Fi band in the Deco app. Note: For now, some Deco models do not support this feature, and it will be added via firmware updates in the future.

Is Deco M5 a modem?

The

Deco is only a router

, though, and doesn't include a modem for connecting to the internet. So – as with most of its mesh rivals – you'll need to use the Ethernet cable included in the box to connect it to your existing broadband modem or router for internet access.