TP-Link Deco WiFi 6 Mesh System(Deco X20) - Covers up to 5800 Sq.Ft. , Replaces Wireless Routers and Extenders(3-Pack, 6 Ethernet Ports in total, supports Wired Ethernet Backhaul)

Our Installation: We subscribe to a 800 Mbps Comcast plan which actually tests at 900 Mbps. Our 1975 tinker toy construction (drywall/plywood) L-Shaped, single-story ranch 2300 sqft home has a crawl space under the footprint with an attached 3 car garage and backyard patio/swimming pool area. The 5800 sqft wi-fi coverage (overall average wi-fi data rates = 500 Mbps includes smartphones) is more than adequate for our needs (no gaming, 2 TVs (family room and garage) with 5 Alexa Plus/Echo Dots, roaming smartphones/GEN 6 laptop, desktop, multiple switches/plugs, Xfinity/Comcast owned Home Security router and irrigation controllers). We tested the Deco X-68 (2-pack) with dedicated 5GHz tri-band, finding the Home Security upgrade solicitations to be annoying vs the lifetime included Home Security bundled with the X-20 (very good). Since we have a crawl space, wiring backhaul CAT 7 cable (chosen if ISP plan ever exceeds 1 GIG) through a TP-Link unmanaged 5-Port switch made longer term usage/performance sense. Note: also connected TP-Link USB/Ethernet adapter to switch for HP Pavilion Desktop (ethernet adapter only 100 Mbps)...increased wi-fi data rate from 250 Mbps to wired 500 Mbps. Aside: The Mrs wasnt thrilled to call the local Fire Department because I was stuck trying to get out of the crawl space! 900-600-300-(50%) 900 = ISP subscription signal data rate directly from Arris SB8200 cable modem to desktop and laptop. ALERT: The cable modem has 2 1-Gigabit ports, but ONLY 1 is operational unless you upgrade your Comcast subscription plan (not knowing cost me a lot of time plus the Comcast technician during his visit didnt even comment on this condition...we dont troubleshoot 3rd party equipment Oh you dont? = I collected $250 in refunds FROM Comcast during this installation process) Suggestion: We put a book cover around cable modem on bookcase to hide it, but its still accessible if we need to manually reboot (see photo). 600 = Signal loss (300 Mbps) connecting cable modem to Main Deco and backhaul ethernet cable wiring 2 nodes/satellites. Both our desktop and Lenovo Gen 6 laptop speed test at 600 Mbps by each Deco X-20 location. Note: Gen 6 laptop wi-fi data rate is also 600 Mbps at each location which implies the Gen 6 new standards firmware is performing well. Also smartphone Pixel 3A XL wi-fi roaming throughout house speed tests at 500 Mbps. 300 = Signal loss (300 Mbps) speed testing wi-fi on the Gen 6 laptop in remote areas: Garage & Patio areas performing at 300 Mbps 50% Loss Non-Wired Backhaul = Using the Deco X-20 routers to transmit ISP signal through its 4 antenna/radios vs backhaul wiring, decreases signal by 50% at all locations...ie signal in Garage by Android TV drops from 300 Mbps to 150Mbps (basically triggered decision to run ethernet cables or reinvestigate tri-band solutions) Deco APP = Extremely well designed, absolute piece O cake to use. Provides me all I need to manage the entire network (connected devices/mac addresses/connected frequency rate (2.4 vs 5)/locations/wired not wired) by online/offline plus separate listing by locations) Easily reboot All Decos, optimize network, turn on/off Guest Network (works well with Alexa skill) to include 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz signals+++ = Just terrific! TP Link Support = 24/7 phone support with very caring and generally very competent technical troubleshooting. I made a very costly set-up error by testing QoS (Quality of Service) by entering 100 Mbps download (I recommended to TP-Link about adding WARNING for this input) because it basically puts a governor on your real available data rates. Xfinity and I got tired proving I was getting the subscription rate we are paying for! Bottom Line = For our installation and needs, we couldnt be more ecstatic with the upgraded High-Efficiency/High-Value mesh routers for $220. Note: Switch, USB/Ethernet adapter, CAT 7 cables = $75 What triggered this entire project was our purchase of a Gen 6 enabled Lenovo laptop. Of note, BOTH your router and connected device need 802.11ax or Gen 6 chip sets to tap OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)/RU (Resource Units) efficiency and WPA3 security (160 MHz channels (not supported in X-20) and MU-MIMO (Multi-user, Multiple Input, Multiple Output = currently vaporware) adds nothing to our WLAN performance needs). I believe, although cannot unequivocally test, the Gen 6 enhanced data rates are performing extremely well. All other legacy devices are solid with the new available signal strength and strong data rates near the 3 APs (Access Points). Our Orbit hose/timer up the back hill tucked under the redwood trees receives 75 Mbps! 6E chip set devices will be rapidly appearing in the marketplace over the next few years. You need BOTH the router and device to include 6E chipsets to utilize the new 1200 MHz, 6Ghz pristine spectrum. As we Long Term Evolve (LTE), our new Deco X-20 (3-pack) will easily last 3 years or longer as our devices are steadily upgraded to 6E. We highly recommend!

Im not tech savvy at all. I received my deliver, the box was fine, packaging was perfect, read the instructions, made up a password and gained additional access to the wifi system. Easy to follow instructions, easy install, plus the app allows you to check your system and how many devices are currently on it. Works very well, better than expected.

Ive struggled for years to get a good Wifi set-up in my (largish) house that worked well with Apple products. Id have multiple WAP all back-haul cabled to the switch, but it seemed the Apple devices never chose the right WAP. With this Deco systems, all the SSIDs are the same (for both 2.4G and 5G bands) and so they just go with the best signal strength. I ended up buying two sets for a new place that was over 5,000 SF. Within each set, all three nodes are already associated with each other - its plug and play right out of the box. For adding additional units beyond, its only a little more complicated to get it to associate. Awesome units!

I thought that I was going to need 2-3 of these for full WiFi coverage in my house - one works really well!

Me la he comprado, regularmente funciona bien, casi nunca tiene problemas de de reiniciarse y perdida de señal, pero en si es un buen producto me soluciono el problema de repartir señal por mi casa de 3 pisos.

First off: I have a long ranch house with multiple out buildings, this includes multiple connected garage door openers, detached home gym, guest house, etc... the total footprint of the compounds are 115x40, and the structures have 14 masonry walls. Secondly: I kept my router in the center of the main residence equidistant from both wings of the building, but my wifi coverage was spotty and I had too many connected devices for my routers native channels to cover simultaneously. This device was relatively easy to install and it solved all of my problems. Pro tip: Name your new wifi the same as your old system and use the same password, and you wont have to go device by device updating everything. Also, if you have a dual modem/router like I do, rename the wifi system on your old router, and turn off the wifi radio so that it doesnt interfere with your new, awesome, mesh wifi 6 system. Youre welcome.

After months of usage, I have been delighted with this WiFi 6 Mesh Systems performance. The setup was easy and straightforward, and the App that comes with it makes it simple to manage and monitor the network. The system provides fast and reliable coverage throughout my entire multi floors home, and Ive noticed a significant improvement in speeds and connectivity in comparison to my old router. One of the standout features of this system is its ability to support multiple devices simultaneously without any slowdown or loss of signal. This is especially useful for households with multiple users and smart devices. The only weird thing is that my desktop PC keeps connected to the Deco meshs 2.4 GHz band but not the 5G channel. There is no setting in the App and web interface to force my desktop to connect to the 5G band. I saw some workaround online that I need to separate the 2.4 and 5 by the guest network. Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase and would highly recommend this WiFi 6 Mesh System.

So far its working good no issues with the setup fast and easy

I live in an old house with plaster walls. With my old router WIFI was weak in parts of the home making streaming sporadic. This has solved that problem.

This system is very easy to setup and use. Everything is done through the app