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Jul 24, 2023 2:45 PM

3-Pack TP-Link Deco AXE5300 Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band Home Mesh System (Refurbished)

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tp-link official via eBay has 3-Pack TP-Link Deco AXE5300 Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band Home Mesh System (Refurbished) for $179.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member yeahright07 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Whole Home WiFi 6E – Cover up to 7,200 ft2 with next-gen seamless WiFi and make dead zones and buffering a thing of the past
  • Brand-New 6 GHz Band – Experience the latest frequency of WiFi, eliminating interference from all legacy devices. The 6 GHz band also delivers a powerful dedicated backhaul to further streamline the WiFi performance of non-6E devices
  • True Tri-Band Speed – All three WiFi bands work together to unleash your network's total speeds up to 5,300 Mbps for 200 devices
  • AI-Driven Mesh – Unites your home under one name and password while delivering the best connections as you move room to room
  • TP-Link HomeShield – Keeps your home network safe with cutting-edge features for network and IoT protection
  • Setup Made Easier Than Ever – The Deco app walks you through setup step-by-step
  • Universal Compatibility – Backward compatible with all WiFi generations and works with any internet service provider (ISP) and modem.

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  • About this deal:
    • This price matches this recent Front Page deal.
    • Includes 2-Year Warranty from Allstate
  • About this seller:
    • 98.9% positive feedback w/ over 64,000 items sold.
    • 30 day returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
  • About this product:
    • Certified Refurbished products come with the product itself and power adapter, no accessories, no ethernet cable or racks.
  • Additional Note:

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tp-link official via eBay has 3-Pack TP-Link Deco AXE5300 Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band Home Mesh System (Refurbished) for $179.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member yeahright07 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Whole Home WiFi 6E – Cover up to 7,200 ft2 with next-gen seamless WiFi and make dead zones and buffering a thing of the past
  • Brand-New 6 GHz Band – Experience the latest frequency of WiFi, eliminating interference from all legacy devices. The 6 GHz band also delivers a powerful dedicated backhaul to further streamline the WiFi performance of non-6E devices
  • True Tri-Band Speed – All three WiFi bands work together to unleash your network's total speeds up to 5,300 Mbps for 200 devices
  • AI-Driven Mesh – Unites your home under one name and password while delivering the best connections as you move room to room
  • TP-Link HomeShield – Keeps your home network safe with cutting-edge features for network and IoT protection
  • Setup Made Easier Than Ever – The Deco app walks you through setup step-by-step
  • Universal Compatibility – Backward compatible with all WiFi generations and works with any internet service provider (ISP) and modem.

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches this recent Front Page deal.
    • Includes 2-Year Warranty from Allstate
  • About this seller:
    • 98.9% positive feedback w/ over 64,000 items sold.
    • 30 day returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
  • About this product:
    • Certified Refurbished products come with the product itself and power adapter, no accessories, no ethernet cable or racks.
  • Additional Note:

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Written by beermoneymike

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Jul 24, 2023 9:05 PM
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PeteyTheStrikerJul 24, 2023 9:05 PM
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Quote from gcf1971 View quoted comment :
Does anyone think it's worth replacing the M9 plus with these? Just not sure from what I'm seeing in specs there's anything that will give better coverage.
If you have ISP provided speeds over 500Mbps than you will see increases in speed to your devices over wireless as these can handle around 800Mbps but M9+ only could handle around 500Mbps on a good day. Coverage wise it will probably be only slightly better as antenna technology really hasn't improved much since the M9+'s, but these being bigger with larger antennas will provide a slight increase.

Quote from xjsimon View quoted comment :
Crap. What brand IP cameras do you have? Just ordered this and have a lot of 2.4Ghz cameras.
Quote from 3MB33Z33 View quoted comment :
I have the 5300 from costco and i can confirm the issue with 2.4GHz for some smart devices and/or older devices that rely on that band; Unfortunately, we can't go into the system (at least that I know of) to adjust this frequency; I'm assuming these mesh system swap between 20 and 40 for the 2.4 band and some older devices are more comfortable with 20 mhz only.
This is a problem for only very few people, but if you have issues, just setup a 2.4ghz guest network and put all the cameras on the guest network. That work around should fix the problem. As most people assume the issue is because the cameras dont like being switched between 2.4ghz/5ghz and they freak out when the smart AI asks them to switch to the 5ghz band which they dont have.
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Jul 24, 2023 9:06 PM
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CamTechJul 24, 2023 9:06 PM
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Quote from d3alsoffortune View quoted comment :
I bought this the last time and returned.

Pros:
Amazing speed on 5GHz.
Easy setup.
Separate out of the box IoT network.

Cons:
2.4Ghz speed was not good enough as my IP cameras kept disconnecting.
Also, no way to separate out the 2.4ghz and 5ghz which is probably expected from mesh.
2.4 works perfectly on Deco and my 2.4 cameras and devices have no issues, and I have a lot of devices.

Also, newer firmware fixed the 2.4 and 5 network thing, you setup a guest network or the IoT network to be only 2.4 now if you prefer, or you can by device in the app force any device to 2.4 only if you want also. So no issues at all now in 2.4 land. Fantastic support after the recent firmware changes in fact.
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Jul 24, 2023 9:07 PM
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Jul 24, 2023 9:07 PM
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Quote from d3alsoffortune View quoted comment :
I bought this the last time and returned.

Pros:
Amazing speed on 5GHz.
Easy setup.
Separate out of the box IoT network.

Cons:
2.4Ghz speed was not good enough as my IP cameras kept disconnecting.
Also, no way to separate out the 2.4ghz and 5ghz which is probably expected from mesh.
You can create a guest network with a different ssid say wifi2.4 and turn off 5ghz on that then for primary network name it wifi5 or whatever and then 2.4 off of that… if that's what you truly want. You can also enable iot network if you want 3 wifis up
Jul 24, 2023 9:19 PM
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throllyJul 24, 2023 9:19 PM
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Quote from GreenSparrow1991 View quoted comment :
This is only good if you have supported 6GHz band devices right? I just realized I don't have any.
No, by default the 6Ghz band is used for wireless backhaul.
Jul 24, 2023 9:21 PM
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FanFanFan1Jul 24, 2023 9:21 PM
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Bought these and returned. TP link wants me to pay for a subscription to get the full features of Homeshield.
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Jul 24, 2023 9:46 PM
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SerialSlickdealerJul 24, 2023 9:46 PM
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Quote from FanFanFan1 View quoted comment :
Bought these and returned. TP link wants me to pay for a subscription to get the full features of Homeshield.
That is the norm now unfortunately.
Jul 24, 2023 9:47 PM
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HansGruberJul 24, 2023 9:47 PM
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Quote from gcf1971 View quoted comment :
Does anyone think it's worth replacing the M9 plus with these? Just not sure from what I'm seeing in specs there's anything that will give better coverage.
I have the M9 plus. I have setup this (OP) Deco set for a friend. There is no reason to upgrade from an M9 plus unless you need Wifi 6 for devices. The AXE 5300 is the Mesh to get today. I would hold out for a 2.5ghz connection to future proof the mesh.

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Jul 24, 2023 9:50 PM
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CamTechJul 24, 2023 9:50 PM
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Quote from FanFanFan1 View quoted comment :
Bought these and returned. TP link wants me to pay for a subscription to get the full features of Homeshield.
What feature would you miss that exists on the pro version of home shield? Honest question, I see nothing there I'd ever need. Maybe parental controls I guess? Otherwise they are all pretty useless to me and I don't see any features that I'd use even if they were included. I'd never do parental controls either but I have seen some that require them.
Jul 24, 2023 9:53 PM
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lingiJul 24, 2023 9:53 PM
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Quote from d3alsoffortune View quoted comment :
I bought this the last time and returned.

Pros:
Amazing speed on 5GHz.
Easy setup.
Separate out of the box IoT network.

Cons:
2.4Ghz speed was not good enough as my IP cameras kept disconnecting.
Also, no way to separate out the 2.4ghz and 5ghz which is probably expected from mesh.
You can separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz by turning on the Guest Network. This is how I have mine set up, has the added benefit of segregating the IoT stuff from my main network.
Jul 24, 2023 9:53 PM
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TiconderogaN2Jul 24, 2023 9:53 PM
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I have three floors. Can I put one unit on each floor? Right now, my router signal is very weak in the roof (4th floor)
Jul 24, 2023 9:54 PM
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termJul 24, 2023 9:54 PM
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Quote from RowlandC View quoted comment :
TP-Link sends your data to China. Google it.
Not entirely true. Bing it.
Jul 24, 2023 9:55 PM
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CamTechJul 24, 2023 9:55 PM
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Quote from TiconderogaN2 View quoted comment :
I have three floors. Can I put one unit on each floor? Right now, my router signal is very weak in the roof (4th floor)
Sure can, no problem, that's how and why many use and need these. Just gotta be close enough to get a decent signal and you're all set, so not say opposite ends of different floors say, or stagger them around to get the best signal to each device and you'll kill those weak spots.
Jul 24, 2023 9:58 PM
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martmeist3rJul 24, 2023 9:58 PM
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Quote from hayato4ever View quoted comment :
Literally just bought this 4 days ago for $220 cause my old orbi died after 6-7 years. Are they able to price match it or would I have to buy and then return?
My orbi died several months ago and I got a similar model to this and was blown away at the speeds and ease of setup. Hope you have the same experience.
Jul 24, 2023 10:11 PM
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bereaderJul 24, 2023 10:11 PM
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Quote from geost View quoted comment :
Anyone with this model experience issues with upload speeds? Some reviews say that upload speeds are cut in half? Seems to be hit or miss, looking to upgrade an old Eero 5 dual band system (hardwired).
Mine are incredible

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Jul 24, 2023 10:13 PM
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h0va4lifeJul 24, 2023 10:13 PM
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If your an advanced user I'd pass on this. You need an internet connection in order to set this up - your account is stored on tplinks servers. The web interface is very limited and you need their app for setup.
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