TP-Link Deco BE25 BE3600Mbps Whole Home Mesh WiFi 7 System, 688 Mbps at 2.4 GHz + 2882 Mbps at 5 GHz, 2 × 2.5 Gigabit Ports, AI Mesh WiFi Booster, MLO, Alexa and Google Assistant Supported, HomeShield

⸻ Exceptional Wi-Fi Performance with TP-Link Deco After experiencing poor Wi-Fi signals throughout my home and facing limitations with conventional routers, I decided to take control of my home network. The TP-Link Deco system offers flexibility with both Access Point (AP) and Router modes. Opting for Router Mode, I strategically placed three Deco units in a triangular formation, ensuring comprehensive coverage across my entire house. Easy Setup Process The setup was straightforward and user-friendly. I connected the primary Deco unit to my ISP’s router using the provided Ethernet cable and followed the instructions in the included leaflet. The Deco app guided me through the process, making it accessible even for those with minimal technical expertise.  Enhanced Wi-Fi Performance With this configuration, my home now enjoys robust Wi-Fi coverage, eliminating dead zones and providing consistent speeds throughout. The Deco system intelligently manages connections, ensuring optimal performance as I move between rooms.

I liked that this had a good spec with a gigabit Ethernet port meaning that there theoretically should be no loss of my gigabit internet signal as opposed to a previous version which had an ethernet port capped at 100Mbps - there was no point in having gigabit internet without upgrading my deco system. As my old 100mbps system was becoming very sluggish, i decided to upgrade to a newer faster deco system. Set up is really simple, virtually plug and play with a little bit of knowledge needed regarding your current wifi password and details or maybe some internet specific settings but these are readily available from your Internet provider. Once the first base unit is successfully attached the the internet, adding the satellite stations really is plug and play using just the Deco app which you will need to download. We have just these three units giving reliable 1 gig internet to a standard semi detached house which is rich with smart tech. Lighting, plugs, alarms, door sensors, motion sensors, ambient lighting, tv's, Sonos, Blink, Ring, Spotify and an internet enabled garden room. The Garden room is approximately 30 meters from base unit two - which in turn is around 10 meters from the main Deco - it really suffers no drop-outs and is reliable for all gadgets. The app gives the ability to implement parental controls and other controls which to be honest, we don't use. Simple hassle free internet around your property. Great for garden usage or for covering any blackspots.

For a long while, we've experienced really poor Wifi connection in our house. Blackspots, random dropouts, can't see some devices (Sonos was the main culprit, would be there one minute, gone the next), slowness etc. So I decided to pick up some powerline Wifi extenders. While that helped clear a few blackspots, all it really did was amplify the crappy Wifi from the VM Hub. So no improvement on reliability at all. No-fault of the extenders. So I decided to switch to a mesh system to replace the VM Wifi completely. As we've got a few areas in the house that are hard to reach and over three floors, I was holding out for a mesh with a Powerline option. As this was in the sale, I took the plunge. Set up was ok, although I needed to create a TP-Link account which seemed a bit OTT. Anyway, getting all three units set up was actually pretty painless via the app on my iPhone. The main issue I had was actually with how the VM router was set up. If your a VM customer, please take note of the following: For a while, I had it set up in parallel to the new Deco network. While everything worked, I had the occasional issue with some devices getting lost or not being able to connect properly. So I decided to switch the VM Hub into "modem mode". What was supposed to happen was the VM Hub is now just providing Internet and DHCP and the Deco the Wifi/connectivity. However, everything fell apart. Any device connected to the Deco didn't have internet or might not connect. Turns out, the VM Hub will only work properly if you connect your new network (in this case, the Deco) into ethernet port 1. As I had the Deco plugged into port 4, nothing seemed to work right. As soon as the Deco was plugged into port 1, everything sprung back to life. Found this out by trial and error, save yourself a few hours. Since then, Wifi and connectivity, in general, has been faultless. My TV and VM TV box are plugged into the ethernet ports on a Deco unit and we've not had any issues watching any streaming services like we used to. Every other device on the wifi works perfectly and every blackspot has been eliminated. Sonos no longer randomly vanishes. No dropouts. Speed is consistent. It just works, which I'm pleased about. If your a VirginMedia customer and are experiencing issues with your Wifi connection, then I highly recommend you consider checking out this product, or a product like this. It will improve your connection no end. As for the Deco, it works just fine. The features with the system are pretty basic, but it's not an issue as it's a major step up from what we had. One thing I would like to see is detail on the Powerline, there is nothing in the app to indicate if powerline is being used, or the backhaul is pure wifi. However, as mentioned, as it just works, it's no biggie.

We live in a 3 bed Victorian terrace (London) using SKY Q as our broadband provider. Internet speed test (c.30 download, c.7 upload) check your speed for free by typing “speed test” into Google. Internet okay downstairs but is choppy upstairs (sometimes download drops to 7!) and sometimes signal falls out. This has been a real problem regards working from home. Video calls have been horrific at times, loading software, opening emails, internet searches.. Urgh. No explanation, just some days it works ok (not fine just ok) but sometimes everything is slow (very). Yes, I’m aware of actions to do, switching off every night, resetting sky box etc. but these have not fixed the problem. So.. I looked into this lots - wifi extenders, or this - a mesh system with “power line” backup. First off, just plugging a single unit into the sky box made an immediate difference (I don’t know why but it did). Noticeably different - speed tests upstairs were better, connection stable, video streaming and calls whilst using multiple devices. I did set up the other two units anyway just incase as the box came with 3 units. Setup, really simple, and took no longer than 20mins. Performance - wow. (Re. Powerline - I should add we had our house rewired last year so electrics are good and circuits are clear - but as stated earlier, our internet performance worked with just one unit). So £150.. but given our change in performance (and what it has meant for productivity) and the simplicity of setup - more than happy. I have tried other devices in the past (Apple airport express, wifi extenders) none have worked as well as this. Delighted. /// Update July 2023. These are now disappointing. Why? Regular drop out, despite standing next to the unit and the app is not helpful nor is the support. I don’t know why these have stopped being useful, nothing changed but we were so fed up with our internet and service we switch provider and ditched these also. Keep in mind if your provider is not great, then these won’t make a difference. FWIW we were with Sky but service was abysmal despite being on the premium package. Regular throttling and slower speeds than advertised so we switched to a proper fibre broadband and no longer need these units

First and foremost I am not connected with TP Link in any way but I had to say the following comments to help other out. I have bought various Netgear range extenders and so called WiFi boosters from various companies in the ever growing attempt to cover all of our house with glorious WiFi coverage but alas to no avail have I ever succeeded.........Until now that is. One word describes the TP-Link P9 units and that is OUTSTANDING!!!!. Items are so easy to setup and wow what coverage you get. (Additional deco units can be added at any point at the touch of a button though the app but don’t think you going to need them unless you have a 8 bedroom mansion and even then I think it would cope). We had various dead zones around the house the usual places conservatory and one of the bedrooms bathroom garage etc and you could forget it out in the garden that was a 4G area only. We now have total coverage all over the house and a 3 bar signal in EVERY room, no drop off at all and best of all we now have our garden covered as well, bare in mind it is 75ft from the back of our house to the bottom of the garden and still it gives 3 bars with 56mbps download from a 75mbps fibre service. I have totally deactivated the WiFi from our plus net home hub One as the Deco units handle it better and apparently it is better this way as your home hub can cause conflicts with the signal. I have run a few tests 1 included overkill on the network running 16 smart items in our house at the same time including 3 wireless cctv cameras, 2 smart TVs, 4 Alexas streaming music, 3 iPhones playing videos, 2 laptops running Skype video calls and 2 tablets streaming video and at NO POINT did any of them lag, buffer or disconnect, I was absolutely stunned if I am honest and nothing has come close to this for me EVER. App is so easy to use with quick buttons to parental settings which are so easy to set up, it also shows you all the things connected to the deco units and how much bandwidth they are using. You can easily toggle 5GHz and 2.4GHz settings on and off, monthly reports etc etc the list goes on. You can also prioritise certain items on the network to have more bandwidth than others. Another nice Touch is the guest network you can create with just the click of a button and share it with friends Via messenger, text message even airdrop it, for example at a party just shake your smart phone and it asks you which network you want to share and how then when they all leave just turn it off and they are disconnected....... how simple is that. Would just like to add what a wonderful looking product it is as well not to big at about 9” high and blends in seamlessly with our other furniture. WELL DONE TP-Link for designing an outstanding product that actually does what it claims it will do. Hope this helps people out that are in 2 minds about this product DONT it’s bloody fantastic.

I honestly bought this system knowing it was total overkill for my 1 Gig connection, but I was tired of the constant buffering in the back bedroom. I upgraded from an older Google Nest setup to this BE85 pack, and the difference is night and day. Setup was surprisingly painless via the app, though I do find it annoying that I can’t manage advanced settings through a web browser like on my old traditional routers. The range is ridiculous; I’m getting full signal in the garage and even halfway down the driveway now. I wired the units together with an ethernet backhaul since my house is pre-wired, and the speed tests are basically maxing out my ISP line in every single room. The 10G ports are great for future-proofing, even if I’m not using them to their full potential yet. My only real gripe is the size of these things—they are massive and run a little warm, so don't plan on hiding them easily behind a picture frame. Also, make sure you turn off the "mesh technology" toggle for stationary devices like your TV or desktop, otherwise they sometimes try to hop between nodes unnecessarily. But if you have a lot of smart home devices and want a "set it and forget it" system that just powers through interference, this is expensive but worth it.

This mesh system has significantly improved my home Wi-Fi. I’ve seen much stronger coverage throughout the house and faster speeds overall. Where I used to struggle with weak signal upstairs, I now get consistent and reliable performance. The Deco units are easy to set up using the companion app, and the process only took a few minutes from unboxing to full connection. The design is modern, and each unit includes two Ethernet ports, which has been helpful for wired connections in different rooms. Performance has been very stable. Speeds have remained strong both wirelessly and over Ethernet, and the system handles multiple devices well. It also supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, which adds a level of future-readiness. ⸻ Pros • Consistent, high-speed coverage across the home • Simple, guided setup process, personally took me under 10 minutes. • Useful dual Ethernet ports on each unit ⸻ Things to Improve • Slightly bulky design • A wall-mounting option would enhance flexibility

UPDATE 4: A further beta firmware has been released on the Deco community which has been working well for a week now, therefore increased my review to 3 stars for now. UPDATE 3: Recent update has been pulled from the website. A beta version is available which I tried but alas, using two S7 in Access Point mode and a system failure after approximately 6 hours. Avoid. UPDATE 2: Received a replacement unit which is an older version of hardware. Added it to the app and placed it the far room via Ethernet backhaul as before, received a notification of new firmware which was actually an older version than that was already loaded. Come the next morning, I noticed that most of the connected devices had migrated to the other Deco unit and I'd had an app alert of loss of Internet connection from one device. The unit appeared to be functioning by the time I checked but the app couldn't find this satellite. I have decided to put this in the loft until a new firmware arrives and continue with the replacement I was forced to buy. When it works it's great but due to intermittent issues I have revised the original rating. UPDATE: These were working well until a recent firmware update which appears to have introduced a bug in to one of the units which goes offline and needs to be power cycled until the next time. When this happened, the faulty unit was the one connected to the router (in router mode with the Deco in AP Mode) with rest of the wired devices on switches and the second deco connected via ethernet to the second port of the main unit. Therefore, no internet access for all devices. Swapped the Decos around and the problem remained with the original failed Deco, however, this was now at the far end of the wired network so all other devices were working as expected. Tried a reset and added again but the problem came back, red light, no WiFi signal and not found on the app. Raised a job with TP Link to resolve. INITIAL REVIEW: I've been using a Netgear Orbi reliably for four years but recently started to have a few issues, such as a phone which could connect but not get Internet access, however it could using the device's guest network. Other networking issues arose so took a risk on buying a new mesh system from another familiar name brand. The S7 dual system sits in the same place as it's predecessor did and performs as expected which is a relief. It does have an extra gigabit port per device (3 in total) which is handy. Performance wise, it seems to be satisfactory so far. The only thing I'm not so keen on is the limited control of settings via the interface but if it works as expected then hopefully it won't be missed. I use a CAT cable to connect the two units for the wired backhaul feature which is noted in the app. In summary, it seems to be a reasonably priced mesh system and seemingly decent performance.