Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

Review TP-Link Deco M5, Budget mesh networking for starter

views
     
TSJayceOoi
post Mar 28 2019, 07:26 AM, updated 4y ago

Pro Blogger
*******
Senior Member
2,679 posts

Joined: Jan 2007
Author's Note: The original review can be found at my blog - TP-Link Deco M5 Review @ JayceOoi.com.

Yes, seamless whole-home Wi-Fi coverage all thanks to TP-Link Deco M5. More than 100 Mbps on 5 GHz at end of the kitchen while normal router barely reaches 25 Mbps. Forget about extender / repeater, multiple Deco M5 work together in single network name. Your devices will auto switch between Decos seamlessly. Yup, this is Deco M5. Loaded with AC1300 and 2 Gigabit LAN ports. Comes with 4 internal antennas but no USB port. Is TP-Link Deco M5 really that great? Let’s find out…



So which one do you prefer? Powerful router or whole house coverage mesh?
sitescope
post Jul 18 2019, 04:34 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
4,225 posts

Joined: Oct 2013
interested to get one but still doubt about its wifi backhaul performance
TSJayceOoi
post Jul 18 2019, 05:05 PM

Pro Blogger
*******
Senior Member
2,679 posts

Joined: Jan 2007
QUOTE(sitescope @ Jul 18 2019, 04:34 PM)
interested to get one but still doubt about its wifi backhaul performance
*
Performance depends on the distance between Decos. Cable is always the best of course.


glam85
post Mar 30 2020, 12:14 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
67 posts

Joined: Dec 2008


QUOTE(JayceOoi @ Mar 28 2019, 07:26 AM)
Author's Note: The original review can be found at my blog - TP-Link Deco M5 Review @ JayceOoi.com.

Yes, seamless whole-home Wi-Fi coverage all thanks to TP-Link Deco M5. More than 100 Mbps on 5 GHz at end of the kitchen while normal router barely reaches 25 Mbps. Forget about extender / repeater, multiple Deco M5 work together in single network name. Your devices will auto switch between Decos seamlessly. Yup, this is Deco M5. Loaded with AC1300 and 2 Gigabit LAN ports. Comes with 4 internal antennas but no USB port. Is TP-Link Deco M5 really that great? Let’s find out…



So which one do you prefer? Powerful router or whole house coverage mesh?
*
Would like to ask if the 2nd node lan port can connect to switch hub for desktop.?
TSJayceOoi
post Mar 31 2020, 08:54 AM

Pro Blogger
*******
Senior Member
2,679 posts

Joined: Jan 2007
QUOTE(glam85 @ Mar 30 2020, 12:14 PM)
Would like to ask if the 2nd node lan port can connect to switch hub for desktop.?
*
Should work. Do check with TP-Link Support to confirm.
Skylinestar
post Apr 2 2020, 11:35 AM

Mega Duck
********
All Stars
10,090 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Sarawak
can the whole thing be setup without android/ios app?
Taikor.Taikun
post Apr 12 2020, 08:19 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Junior Member
967 posts

Joined: Sep 2018
QUOTE(JayceOoi @ Mar 28 2019, 07:26 AM)
So which one do you prefer? Powerful router or whole house coverage mesh?
*
Mesh is the new standard. More n more ppl ditching router coverage w repeaters in preference for mesh. The only thing that slows down mesh is the price
death_nite
post Jun 29 2020, 04:08 PM

Lossless Land...
*******
Senior Member
2,361 posts

Joined: Jun 2005
From: Not Here Not There...


QUOTE(JayceOoi @ Mar 28 2019, 07:26 AM)
Author's Note: The original review can be found at my blog - TP-Link Deco M5 Review @ JayceOoi.com.

Yes, seamless whole-home Wi-Fi coverage all thanks to TP-Link Deco M5. More than 100 Mbps on 5 GHz at end of the kitchen while normal router barely reaches 25 Mbps. Forget about extender / repeater, multiple Deco M5 work together in single network name. Your devices will auto switch between Decos seamlessly. Yup, this is Deco M5. Loaded with AC1300 and 2 Gigabit LAN ports. Comes with 4 internal antennas but no USB port. Is TP-Link Deco M5 really that great? Let’s find out…



So which one do you prefer? Powerful router or whole house coverage mesh?
*
Hi
Was thinking to get this. But can u help me? May i know how long the power plug cable is? Thinking where to put this thing. Might need longer cable.
syk
post Jun 29 2020, 05:15 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
313 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: KL


QUOTE(death_nite @ Jun 29 2020, 04:08 PM)
Hi
Was thinking to get this. But can u help me? May i know how long the power plug cable is? Thinking where to put this thing. Might need longer cable.
*
I think is about 1.5 meter

 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0125sec    0.36    5 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 29th March 2024 - 12:40 AM