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TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System –Up to 5,500 sq. ft. Coverage and 100+ Devices,WiFi Router/WiFi Extender Replacement, Support Parental Controls/Anitivirus, Seamless Roaming (Deco M5)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WVCB862?

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About This Product
    Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)
    Reviews: 8,370 B&H Photo Video Reviews
    Product Name: TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System – Homecare Support, Seamless Roaming, Dynamic Backhaul, Adaptive Routing, Up to 5,500 sq. ft. Coverage (M5)
    Product Description: Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications along with the number of connected devices were defined according to test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate, wireless coverage, and number of connected devices are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition. MU-MIMO capability requires both the mesh system and client devices to support MU-MIMO. TP-Link HomeCareTM powered by Trend MicroTM (HomeCare) is included for 3 years from date of activation at no additional cost, after which would require an opt-in subscription at an additional cost. Opting-out of this subscription will disable certain features. For a complete list of HomeCare functionalities go to www.tp-link.com/us/HomeCare. Protocols: Supports IPv4 and IPv6.
    Model Number: Deco M5
    Product SKU: B06WVCB862
    Wireless Type: 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency, 5 GHz Radio Frequency, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
    Item Dimensions L x W x H: 4.72 x 4.72 x 1.34 inches
    Item model number: Deco M5
    Brand Name: TP-Link
    Series: DECO M5
    Item Weight: 1.02 pounds
    If you're looking to ditch your traditional router extender setup for a whole home Wi Fi system, put the TP LINK Deco M5 Wi Fi system on your short list PC mag said
    Unlike traditional routers that can cause dead zones and buffering, Deco M5 uses three units working seamlessly to create a mesh network that can cover homes up to 5, 500 sq. Ft. And keep 100+ devices connected at the same time
    Rather than range extenders that need multiple network names and passwords, Deco M5 allows you to enjoy seamless roaming from room to room, with a single network name and password
    TP LINK unique Adaptive routing technology automatically chooses the fastest path for every device and allows for more flexible placement than a satellite system
    Easy setup download the TP LINK deco app, plug in your system, and follow the instructions to get your new home network up and running in minutes
    Comprehensive Antivirus powered by Trend Micro helps protect your personal information and devices (free 3 year subscription). you can also prioritize each device, filter internet content and pause the Wi Fi for your children
    Industry leading 2 year warranty and FREE 24/7 technical support

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    M5 is dual band while M9 is Tri-band. With a dedicated backhaul the M9 should provide better performance but the coverage should be about the same. The M9 also has some sort of smart hub which I know nothing about.
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    Just set up the Costco version of these (m9 plus) this week at my brothers house. Easy setup and strong speed throughout the whole house. Its only $40 more and in my opinion worth the price difference. Recommended!
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    Don't do it! This is a dual band system, which means if you use a wireless backhaul, it's going to eat your bandwidth.

    Get the M9 system from Costco for $40 more, It's tri-band and a much better choice for most people (unless you are using a wired backhaul).

    (And, of course, the M9 system was $99 at Costco a couple of months ago...but that ship has sailed).
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    06-02-2020 at 11:07 AM.

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    Just set up the Costco version of these (m9 plus) this week at my brothers house. Easy setup and strong speed throughout the whole house. Its only $40 more and in my opinion worth the price difference. Recommended!
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    06-02-2020 at 12:21 PM.
    06-02-2020 at 12:21 PM.
    These are the older M5. How do these compare to the newer M9 that Costco has sold for $199?
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    06-02-2020 at 12:33 PM.
    06-02-2020 at 12:33 PM.
    Should I return my Orbi to Costco for this? 300 vs 150 total cost.

    It's the orbi rbk 50 - I only have access to internet 225 down and 12 up.
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    Quote from dealboy12 :
    These are the older M5. How do these compare to the newer M9 that Costco has sold for $199?

    M5 is dual band while M9 is Tri-band. With a dedicated backhaul the M9 should provide better performance but the coverage should be about the same. The M9 also has some sort of smart hub which I know nothing about.
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    06-02-2020 at 12:56 PM.
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    Set this kit up on a previous SD for my folks' house and it's been humming along great. Can use ethernet / wifi as hybrid backbone too depending on your topology.
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    06-02-2020 at 01:11 PM.
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    How does this or the m9 compare to the netgear nighthawk r7500v2
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    06-02-2020 at 01:13 PM.
    06-02-2020 at 01:13 PM.
    I have had a C7 router and an extender for a couple of years, and have recommended the brand to friends and family. However, they updated their Tether iOS app earlier this year, and now you have to create an account with them in order to use it to configure devices that I already had deployed. There is no reason for them to require this, except to collect data about me. I don't want yet another "cloud" account, especially for something that is local. While I can still configure things through a web browser, it was convenient to use the app. They won't be getting any more of my business.
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    06-02-2020 at 01:20 PM.
    Quote from Butim :
    TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System –Up to 5,500 sq. ft. Coverage and 100+ Devices,WiFi Router/WiFi Extender Replacement, Support Parental Controls/Anitivirus, Seamless Roaming (Deco M5)

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WVCB862?

    Don't do it! This is a dual band system, which means if you use a wireless backhaul, it's going to eat your bandwidth.

    Get the M9 system from Costco for $40 more, It's tri-band and a much better choice for most people (unless you are using a wired backhaul).

    (And, of course, the M9 system was $99 at Costco a couple of months ago...but that ship has sailed).
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    06-02-2020 at 01:25 PM.
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    If one were to add a m9 to an existing m5 system...how would you do this optimally? Tia!
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    Quote from bpa123 :
    If one were to add a m9 to an existing m5 system...how would you do this optimally? Tia!
    Recommendation is to add M5s to M9 plus by re-configuring your network.

    https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2248/

    Seems like there is a easy way to do though the app.

    https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2400/
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    06-02-2020 at 01:48 PM.
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    Quote from dealboy12 :
    These are the older M5. How do these compare to the newer M9 that Costco has sold for $199?
    M9 is better as mentioned by the OP, but if you dont have speeds over 500Mbps you wont see much of a difference. The other aspect is if you need a smart home hub, cause the M9 gives you that functionality. If you use the wired backhaul you will literally not see much of a difference at all either. Nice thing about the Decos you can mix and match all of them from the 3-5 up to the 9's.

    Quote from bearman3 :
    Should I return my Orbi to Costco for this? 300 vs 150 total cost.

    It's the orbi rbk 50 - I only have access to internet 225 down and 12 up.
    Besides a drop in some range cause these are all different in peoples houses based on layout and construction, you will probably not see much of a difference. Even less so if you hardwire the Decos. The tribands are extremely nice to have though for those with speeds over 500 megs and are only using wireless.

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    If one were to add a m9 to an existing m5 system...how would you do this optimally? Tia!
    You would setup the M9 as the main point connected to the modem, any other m9's next in line, then you would put the M5's on the outer fringe of your network. There will be a drop of speed from the hand offs but most people dont even notice. If you need a fringe location with the best possible speeds you would move your M9's in that direction and put the M5 elsewhere. You just dont want to put a M5 in between two M9's cause you bottle neck them. Its pretty simple to do, and if you hardwire works even better.
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    06-02-2020 at 01:51 PM.
    Quote from bulsworth :
    How does this or the m9 compare to the netgear nighthawk r7500v2
    Better coverage, speeds slightly slower, a little less throughput. Overall performance pretty similar but with better coverage.
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