TP-Link deco M5 Whole Home Wi-Fi Setup

[@mel2401]

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!

[@dalekistner9170]

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!!!!!!

[@everythingispose-able2543]

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]

Archer C7 and sc1750 run Onemesh config? As I know Archer C7 V5 support Onemesh with RE.

[@everythingispose-able2543]

@@a892728 not sure but as of today I am still getting better results with the M5s

[@eriklinder131]

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]

Good to hear. I agree, for the money, it is fantastic.

[@guerrillavinyl3178]

Strong connection? Mine dropped constantly. Sent it back. Pure trash.

[@eriklinder131]

@@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]

@@eriklinder131 I'm definitely not trying anymore mesh systems. Tried the M4 and M5 and both sucked.

[@andersonw81]

Excellent video. What is your final choice? Deco or Eero?

[@saharshtiwari2276]

Velop

[@stevem2961]

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.

[@hc6242]

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]

This is my question, but no answer from OP?

[@curtis1812]

Do these work of you have a static IP? An can you separate traffic between 2 and 5 GHz?

[@LexLuthor1234]

Thank you, hopefully this will help me set up my parents deco system as well :)

[@neilbertram1922]

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?

[@Fjaelyep]

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?

[@SteveoAtilla]

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?

[@emeresbestres1]

Is this system worth it overall?

[@rsb8653]

Can they be concealed in a cupboard

[@nathanfrisby9075]

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)

[@kari031088]

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]

They can be daisy chained, so at least 1 node has to be in range of the primary.

[@user-ke1db2ci3n]

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.

[@emeresbestres1]

How close to I keep the "pucks" to each other? I want to expand it all the way to my garage.

[@marianelontoc6717]

can i use my 2nd deco wirelessly

[@necronomicon6666]

How many can you add to your network?

[@ingusskursitis3802]

What is the maximum range from each other. Thanks

[@n1ti]

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]

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

[@ricardoromo96]

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]

You can deactivate to use your modem/router as a modem

[@acresd]

you can actually use the TP link M5 as strickly AP mode from your modem/router

[@PotatoChixMoMo]

Did i need to turn on bluetooth everytime use this mesh wifi?

[@GeekSmart]

No

[@omkarparanjpe2330]

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]

Plug in directly to the modem

[@sudiptadeka]

And which is the best to buy.? You reviewed a lot of devices. Can you suggest me one?

[@GeekSmart]

My favorite systems are the Ubiquiti AplifFi and the eero Pro

[@jodiepotter6029]

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!

[@robertogomez8100]

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?

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Could you put two in house 🏡 and one in garage that’s about 35-45 ft. Away from house 🏠 ?

[@mugotneilalvin5355]

can we use it as wire less

[@BoosterStqts]

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

[@paulchan2524]

@GeekSmart do the devices need to be in a straight line with the router to work?

[@macster1457]

Do you have to turn your router's wifi off so it won't interfere with the deco's signal?

[@ausguy4385]

Get a Wi-Fi router and they will work together and need less pucks

[@AviationAddict69]

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]

Typically together, but as long as you can wire them together it can be placed anywhere

[@colinoz]

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?

[@ah6382]

Just ordered one hopefully it works well

[@felixmintah8632]

How's the device performing? I intend to buy one

[@ah6382]

@@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]

@@ah6382 thanks for the quick response and feedback

[@ah6382]

@@felixmintah8632 no problem dude hope you find something that helps be it this M5 or maybe a more powerful router instead of mesh

[@oscarlingad2549]

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]

Lynksis isn’t good

[@WeylandYutani57]

perfect system ,finally wifi around the whole house, my wife isnt complaining anymore.

[@Mindtrash_]

Same! I feel like a hero

[@susygab6750]

Does it only work with Alexa?

[@abukhaled5315]

Is wifi main modem off ?

[@drzefkovitsh]

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]

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]

@@mahmudulhassanhasib3816 thanks for this info! Unfortunately here in Poland I can only buy M9 in 2-pack :/

[@mahmudulhassanhasib3816]

@@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]

@@mahmudulhassanhasib3816 sure, first I will try with two devices, one per each house level. Maybe it will be enough.

[@mahmudulhassanhasib3816]

@@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.

[@hrajotte]

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?

[@ramrosal7957]

can we use this mesh for two modems for 2 different ISPs?

[@Native722]

Does this work well with AT&T fiber 1000 and there router? Also, does this come with a router?

[@GeekSmart]

This is a router, and yes will work

[@JeffBourke]

YOU can assign a static IP address on your PC.

[@Mindtrash_]

Just got it, works smothly

[@stephaniesanchez2311]

The Mindtrash does it still work?

[@Mindtrash_]

@@stephaniesanchez2311 still smoothly

[@ah6382]

@@Mindtrash_ what speeds?

[@psfgtech]

I love my TP Link S4, ac1900 is Internet 5. I’m too scared of going internet 6. M5 and S4 awesome

[@mariohernandezchirino4402]

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

[@matthewcheng474]

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]

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

[@prathameshlabhade]

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

[@pocmatos]

How does this compare to ubiquity solution or the google solution?

[@dunnoyolo2238]

And is this better than Netgear orbi?

[@millionkilliati6140]

Can the tp link system be connected to a modem/router? Like a 2 in one?

[@mediocritycentral]

yes but it's advisable you turn off the wifi radio in your main modem/router

[@ElitoChan22]

Does it need to connected to the router or is it Wireless to my room?

[@mediocritycentral]

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.

[@jonaskvrner4873]

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.

[@dmhans22]

Have a bandwidth tab? Maybe its like a repeater device

[@JoeJoe-mx1uk]

Awesome video and super detailed. Thank you so much!

[@GeekSmart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@treasuresabound0062]

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]

So, like 150’ from building to building?

[@treasuresabound0062]

GeekSmart yes- open outdoor in between - no trees etc as barriers

[@Daddy53751]

@@treasuresabound0062 did you solve the problem, if so how?

[@treasuresabound0062]

@@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]

@@treasuresabound0062 hey, thanks so much for the info!

[@MrMedwes]

Is it better tan installing 2 AP like UBIQUITI UAP-AC-LITE Unifi or TP-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO

[@kennethafable1240]

Can we manually modify the maximum allocated bandwidth for each device ?

[@mediocritycentral]

yep QoS is available

[@mattoflynn]

Fantastic review. Thanks for providing all that detail

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Just picked up a set of M5 and my power port is not USB-C why is that ?

[@cosminf563]

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]

they advertised it that you can connect 100 devices reliably

[@BoosterStqts]

Is it imperative that one be wire-connected to the modem?

[@everythingispose-able2543]

Yes

[@pege63]

Does it support 1Gb cable backhaul between the nodes as well?

[@GeekSmart]

+pege 63 it should

[@pege63]

forum.tp-link.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5513&d=1499753251

[@brentalbrecht]

www.tp-link.com/us/faq-1794.html

[@kenny347]

possible to add the m5 to existing network?

[@richierich8166]

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?

[@driaq.doncal]

Address Reservation is there now in the menu, maybe earlier was not. You can have your fix ip

[@cpukarecpukare9190]

you can set up your static ip on the pc itself if need it to be

[@davidw.2994]

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.

[@rizalbreath]

why dont you test 1 by 1 for each location you put each devices?

[@773soccer]

Is it possible to use this without having to create a new network ID?

[@pm7771]

Yes! You probably want to use your old ID and password. That way all your clients (devices) will auto connect to the new router.

[@lhender2232002]

I want to extend my WiFi about 100 feet outside to my motor home is this product what I’m looking for?

[@mediocritycentral]

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.

[@wonderfulwalrus273]

Sometimes my wifi gets to 3 bars and sometimes it gets to 2. Why is it doing that?

[@phillipemonares1220]

It seems like you didn't place well your deco

[@Seaker01]

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]

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.”

[@WoLF-uu8hr]

Can you change IP while on PPPoE mode?

[@montagemlbb9086]

when I unplugged the deco should I need to repeat process?

[@GeekSmart]

No

[@emeresbestres1]

Great review, you got a sub.

[@rcomo520]

cool watch band

[@tombreen7927]

can you use an ethernet cable to connect pc rather than wireless?

[@td1138]

Yes.

[@nancyycnan679]

hi, i got the 2 pack m5, does one mesh device needs to be near the modem after it was connected ? or can i move it to another part of the house ?

[@antonporteus]

One has to be connected to the modem via a cable. The Mesh creates a new network.

[@cdrtpick]

@@antonporteus sorry noob question. if you have only 1 mesh you really have to be connected to the main modem router via wire/cable? i cannot use is wirelessly. is my understanding correct?

[@antonporteus]

@@cdrtpick Yes, as far as I know, it has to be connected via cable.

[@cdrtpick]

@@antonporteus thank you very much!😀

[@aghilarabnia3004]

This Feautre is very Goode .. TP-LINK Deco M5 I like this option ...

[@katy-cat]

urgent, Linksys Velop x2 or tp-link deco x3 is better with 1000Mbps? thanks

[@GeekSmart]

Velop is faster than the deco

[@droneworks6340]

Linksys Velop gets some bad reviews on amazon...

[@katy-cat]

Drone Works it’s been 2 years... lol. I’ve bought deco m5

[@judealtran17]

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]

I would reset and assign a new password

[@judealtran17]

@@GeekSmart thanks for your help!

[@deialuana3252]

What happen when the Tp-link deco M5 LED button turns red? Thanks!

[@jackfryer3617]

Skynet happens

[@cheersbradaa6670]

Do we need a modem to connect this Deco M5?

[@Ben-bc3cc]

Borneo Apostate you can just connect it to your router

[@cheersbradaa6670]

Thank you brother for info

[@rALdGe]

does this have a extra lan port for connecting pc?

[@mediocritycentral]

it has 2 gigabit ethernet ports. Which you can use for either LAN or WAN so yes

[@andersonw81]

Wired connection between the devices, dont work?

[@cpukarecpukare9190]

its to conect to router no daisy chain unless you set one ount on one deco and imput on the next but i dont think is design to do that even dasiy chain wireless its not recomended

[@mikaeltilly]

Thank you! A question, the wired setup over ethernet is important to me, and other reviewers said it will work. Have you troubleshooted it some more?

[@Marshallld]

Mikael Tilly I just set up the Deco. It does work with Ethernet but you have it seems you have to set it up with wireless first do the update to all the units. My set is Deco 1 in the basement connected to my modem that is connect to a switch. On the switch is my office computer and a NAS, plus a 100' Ethernet wire connected to Deco 2. The Deco 2 is on the 1st floor and is connected to Deco 3 wirelessly on the 2nd floor. My bedroom is one room over from Deco 3 and I'm getting a wireless signal just as strong as in the same room as Deco 1.

[@mikaeltilly]

Ripley62 thank you!

[@n1ti]

@@Marshallld 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. -thanks

[@Marshallld]

Tim Smith I believe the wireless back haul is disconnected automatically. It also can operate just as a mesh network with an external router ahead of it.

[@n1ti]

@@Marshallld Thanks....I need to keep my existing router (and wireless) intact and want to leave DCHP services up to them too. My ISP will be moving to new setup boxes for CATV that uses wifi but they only support it over their router. The mesh is to fill in hole for the rest of the devices. So hopefully these will operate in bridge mode too. Think I'll order one today from Amazon and if it doesn't work out I'll ship it back. Thanks for the reply and input.

[@ah6382]

Some of my 5g devices connect to 2,4g. Is there any reason for this

[@johnj28]

Probably has to due with network congestion or distance. 5g is faster but doesn't travel through walls well.

[@GeekSmart]

It may be a connection issue with distance or interference

[@ah6382]

@@GeekSmart it happens in the same room as the router? I'm also getting drops in connection which is causing rubber banding in games.

[@williamgillan7235]

i dont have a telephone line in my bedroom so will i need a telephone line with the tp-link items youre showing

[@sudiptadeka]

Can it add one more deco?

[@GeekSmart]

You should be able to

[@sudiptadeka]

GeekSmart thanks buddy

[@GeekSmart]

Of course

[@Steve29306]

Does this replace my existing router?

[@kevincody8391]

Yes, or I should say ideally, you don Yes, or I should say ideally. You don't want two routers competing and possibly interfering w each other. If you have a combo modem router you should put the modem in bridge mode. With some combo modem routers it is easy to do via an admin program or an app, others require typing in an address and a set of commands. If you aren't a tech type you might gasp at the ten lines of what seems like a foreign language, just take a deep breath and apply the salami solution = one slice at a time.

[@daninja3500]

Does the first deco seriously require ethernet connection? Every youtuber shows only this method. I need a wi-fi mesh that connects to my already existing wi-fi and not run it as a stand alone replacement but manufacturers dont really give enough info prior to purchase.

[@yvonnebashir7383]

We’re you able to find out an answer to your question bcs I would to do the same thing. Ty

[@denisehiguchi1131]

Recommended

[@freedombee9900]

WHERE'S THE FULL REVIEW you said you would give ???????

[@bdias4679]

If money is no object how would you rank all the various systems you have reviewed?

[@GeekSmart]

+Brian Dostie the Orbi is the fastest mesh system I have tested so far, but per node the most expensive. The most cost effective is the deco. In my opinion the best setup or App has to go to the eero. And the ones that work wired or wirelessly is the Velop or eero. If money was no object, I would choose between the Orbi or Velop for speed and flexibility, but the deco is also the only one that secures itself, so there is also that. There is no best system, only the one that fits you the best.

[@bdias4679]

GeekSmart hey, have you had a chance to encounter the google offering? How would you rate the apple airports compared to these new mesh systems?

[@GeekSmart]

+Brian Dostie I have not had a chance to test the google WiFi product, but I have always been a huge fan and user of the Apple Routers, however I cannot currently recommend them due to their aging status, most of the newer offerings are quite a bit faster

[@guerrillavinyl3178]

Tried this out and it sucked royally. Kept dropping connection. No more mesh for me.

[@khalidwahab1982]

Can you block facetime?

[@JohnDegn]

Super video 🇩🇰👍🏻

[@GeekSmart]

+John Degn thanks

[@dgriffin6074]

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]

It works for me lmao

[@florind1587]

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.