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TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)
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44 reviews
simple, noble and apparently also fast
The setup is simple. Connect a Deco according to the instructions, the remaining devices are recognised directly by the power supply and integrated into the mesh. The ideal location for the slaves must be found out during operation. After 1-2 optimisations, you have your mesh network.
The 3 LAN connections/Deco and Wifi6 as well as the simple design were the main reasons why I chose this product. There are devices with Wifi 6E and Tri-Band - but the prices are much higher and the devices less attractive. Deco 50 has had the best price/performance ratio and size for me,. The LAN ports effectively get up to 950Mbps on a 1GB line - wouldn't have expected that. I have replaced all my LAN hubs with the Deco's. At the beginning, the Wifi network interrupted from time to time (recognisable by the LED). After a few days, the mesh network seems to have "optimised" itself somehow and is running stably.
You can make advanced settings via the Deco app. These are, for example, address reservations or WPS activation per Deco device, Wifi settings (2.4/5Ghz) etc, blocking list, fast roaming, beamforming (bundling the Wifi signal of the connected devices for a stronger connection), prioritisation of the devices, assignment of the devices to rooms etc. The operating status is indicated by discreet LEDs. You can switch them off or deactivate them in "night mode" only at night and leave them on during the day - very nice!
HomeShield scans the network for better performance and security in the basic version. Upgrading to the Pro version costs an additional 59.-/year (1 month trial/subscription included). This is supposed to give you real-time IoT protection, parental controls, and network protection. I haven't bought the Pro version yet because I don't really need to use it. Most providers already offer basic protection for the connection.
Conclusion: So far I can only recommend Deco 50 - hope it stays that way :)Pro
- fast throughput
- easy set-up
- Overview of the devices in the app
- Configuration via app
Contra
- Mesh are generally a bit expensive
Awesome
As a tip: less is more! It's better to order one less at the start. If too many are installed, as in my case (3), they can interfere with each other's signals. Now with 2 pcs. perfect over two floors. Kiss on the nut.
Actually good, but suddenly goes offline almost every day
I would actually be satisfied, see above. The 3 Deco boxes are evenly distributed on the 3rd floor and the box on the ground floor is connected to a fibre optic router from yallo (the other 2 boxes are then connected via WLAN). But there is a big problem: regularly (practically every day) all three Deco boxes suddenly switch to red and the Internet is lost. This happens even though the yallo router is still running and lights up green. But of course it doesn't help, the WLAN is gone. Only a restart or disconnection from the power supply solves the problem, after which everything lights up green again. It's getting desperate.
If anyone has had similar experiences or has any other tips, I would be very grateful!Pro
- Beautiful & discreet boxes
- Actually good speed
- Really simple setup with the Deco app
- Full control over connected devices, speed and incl. parent mode
Contra
- regularly goes offline suddenly!
Time-consuming set-up
Basically, our Wi-Fi now works evenly throughout the flat, but it was a time-consuming process until we got to this point. We may have been clumsy, or the problems may have been caused by the switch from cable to fibre optic internet, but I wouldn't call it "plug and play". It is very annoying that our printers can no longer be controlled via WLAN. I now regret the purchase, as it felt like we had invested endless amounts of time to get everything up and running.
Note: I am neither an IT professional nor a beginner - I think with my knowledge it should actually be possible to get a well-made device up and running in 30 minutes. That is certainly not the case here.Pro
- We now have internet everywhere in the flat
Contra
- We can no longer connect our printers
- Operating instructions far too superficial
- High expenditure of time until everything ran smoothly
Highly recommended - really set up in 20 minutes
After many attempts with other suppliers, a system that is installed quickly and successfully.
I installed the set of 3 with an Ethernet backhaul - this means the three stations communicate via the Ethernet cable and don't use the wireless channels. Super robust thing.
Strong recommendation to buy!
I paid 50.- more at the time, but it was worth every franc.
Pro
- you get a lot of performance for your money
- Very easy to install
- Outstanding stability and throughput rates
- Mesh really works - routing from one node to another quickly and reliably
Contra
- somewhat few LAN connections
Perfect
Pro
- Easy installation
- Price/performance
- Range of functions (Eco mode)
Contra
- Only 3 Ethernet connections
Very good for me
Very good for me, now I don't have to worry about wifi at home.
Pro
- Retrieved from
- Discreet
Contra
- Nothing
Mesh function is not stable
I have a simple setup: one x50 upstairs, one downstairs, both wired to the home network. The primary x50 works well. But the second one keeps losing the connection. Sometimes everything shows green in the app, but it flashes red. Even when it works, iPhones connect to the one further away and then have an unstable connection. This "intelligent mesh" does not seem to be fully developed. If the x50 loses the connection once, you have to restart it manually. I have the impression that connecting the devices via LAN cable is useless and not implemented properly.
Pro
- Design very nice
- Main transmitter works well
Contra
- Mesh breaks down again and again
- High power consumption
Does what it should
I had no trouble setting it up, the app guides you through setting up the deco.
However, the locations of the deco must be good, after a few days of trying around, unfortunately the last of the three deco still has a performance loss of almost 40%, which is just enough to watch videos without jerking.Pro
- It covers the whole flat with internet
- App very simple
- Simple set-up
Contra
- However, the decos must (see each other otherwise the Internet connection is weak)
- From deco to deco, the performance gets weaker and weaker
Unpack, plug in and get started with Plug'n'Play
Unpack, connect the first device to the router, restart the router, place the next device somewhere etc. and "poof" everything is configured, which I think is really great!
Pro
- Well and carefully packed
- easy to operate, a pleasure to use with Plug'n'Play
- Can be operated via app, good overview of functions
- Energy-saving measures via app
- expandable
- Very good and high transmission quality/speed
- As always, fast delivery
- favourable
Little additional power over floors
Did not provide enough power in our house over two floors and a larger area - we successfully switched to Powerline
Pro
- quality
- Simple installation
Contra
- Too little additional power
Bad
Highly unstable connection in the mesh network, the signal drops out all the time when you move between the satellites with your device.
Great Mash repeater
Pro
- Performance
- Reach
- Simple set-up
- Design
Contra
- Uses 3 socket outlets
Recommended to everyone
I've had it for 1 week and am completely satisfied.
Wifi is now equally strong in every room.Pro
- Easy to assemble
- Simple operation
Simple setup and perfect coverage
It would be better if the classic way of configuration had been built in with complete web configuration.
The app is ok, but it's yet another app that only needs to be installed once for configuration...
I don't understand why everything always has to be done in Apss...Pro
- Quick and easy setup
- Perfect WiFi coverage
- 3 LAN ports per repeater
Contra
- Complete configuration via app only
- Limited configuration options
Absolutely top
Pro
- Easy to install
Contra
- Nothing
Looks Cute and easy to install
Pro
- Looks
- No installation on wall
- Easy and quick installation
- All connected to Mesh, extension with additional mesh compatible devices possible
Contra
- Signal still weak in some parts of house, I need to get an additional device I guess
Perfectly fulfils its mission
Pro
- Excellent coverage
- Quick to install
Improved Wifi signal, but for the price more appearance than reality
I bought the most expensive version because it was advertised as having a VPN client. Unfortunately the VPN client doesn't work at all, the support tried to help me and send me a new FW, but the Deco X50 still can't connect to any VPN server. I have even tried several VPN servers (where other devices and routers can connect, only the X50 does not want to connect directly and remains on connect....).
The fact that the devices all need to see the main device to connect is bad and defeats the purpose, in a larger flat where the Deco is bought precisely because of the weak signal, it makes little sense that there is no "daisy chain" functionality.
Setup was a bit odd, the modes on sale don't make much sense, but in the end it worked.
The wifi signal itself is quite strong, the AI mesh node switching is expandable, many connection errors happen when switching between nodes, several times you are then connected to a node where you have almost no internet and the other node dutifully sits next to you waiting for you to connect to it.... Switching Wifi off and on takes care of this, but it shouldn't be necessary.Pro
- Strong signal
- Relatively simple setup
Contra
- VPN client does not work
- No daisy chain option
- All devices must be connected to the main device
Everything tip-top
Everything perfect
Pro
- Fast
Highly recommended
Super part... I now have good and fast WLAN everywhere
Pro
- you get a lot of performance for your money
- Very easy to install
- Outstanding stability and throughput rates
Finally, stable and fast WLAN throughout the flat.
Pro
- Cover
- reliability
- App
Contra
- Nothing
Was able to reconnect printer with cable
Pro
- No cable routing required for network
Easy to setup
Pro
- Easy setup
Contra
- You need an app
Very disappointing!
What use is a good Wi-Fi network in my home if my devices are constantly disconnected from the home network?
Each device then has to be reconnected and the network key re-entered.
The mesh often has to be de-energised first to re-establish the connection to the devices.
Printing something quickly is not possible because the printer is no longer in the network.
Quickly streaming music via the system is not possible because the player has to be reconnected.
Catastrophic!Pro
- Easy to install
- WLAN is well amplified
Contra
- Devices constantly lose the connection
- Devices can only be reconnected to the network with great effort
Good value for money
Pro
- Easy to set up
- Good to very good performance
- Deco-rative (no ugly antennas)
- 3 network ports
Contra
- Simply with the app
- Communicates with external server for management
Easy set-up, fast and limitless internet everywhere
Pro
- Easy set/up
- Very good and user friendly app
- Fast internet through wifi
- Expandable to have wifi at everywhere at home
- Not costly
Mesh WiFi my arse
Save your money and buy the Deco M4 series, it's just as good.
(yes, I have both)Pro
- works
Contra
- Performance with 3rd box on the 2nd floor 10% of the initial
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