I was THIS CLOSE to pulling the trigger on the X55 when I started seeing articles pop up about TP-Link sharing (lots of) data with Avira, and no way to disable it. My search for an affordable WiFi mesh continues, though I may be forced to admit there is no such thing. You have to pay for it with money or data (or both). As always, kudos for your local-only test methodology. Testing WiFi performance with an Internet speed test doesn't really make sense, and so far you're the only reviewer I've seen not do that. Thanks!
$185 on Amazon sales right now! This is a great deal at this price point for 3! I’d buy a tri band but for the price and range I’ll buy this and plug them in if needed. Hell for the price I can upgrade later down the road if needed
Literally had this in my cart on Amazon, saw your review for this. Then I watched several comparisons on your channel. Then I came back to this one and took the router out of my cart and clicked subscribe to your channel, then clicked the affiliate link to show some support. Amazing video and channel. Lots of great info and broken down very simply for people to understand it.
@@iam_dinesh I bought it. I like it overall. But I kinda liked my Google WiFi that I had before. Unfortunately that hardware was old and it was set to stop receiving security updates this year. This wifi works except for my two Chromebooks, it randomly disconnects and I cannot figure out why.
@Roberto Mezquia Jr I don't have this particular router. But the reason your two Chromebooks keep randomly disconnecting could be due to the frequency. For example, I have tmobile 5G home internet, which offers 2.5GHZ and 5GHZ. A device I had connected to the 5GHZ kept randomly disconnecting and I kept having to reconnect it. But when I connected it to the 2.5GHZ, it hasn't disconnected once since.
Thank you for your videos! Not sure if you remember our discussion but i ended up buying the Asus ET8 because of you through your link to support you!!!
Great review! I have a Asus rt86u which supports Mesh networks. Was wondering: do I need to connect those devices with ethernet or do they also work wirelessly? In the video I think both use times you use ethernet
Thanks! Depends how you plan on connecting it, this thing can replace your RT86U. If you want to keep your RT86U, then you would need to connect the main X55 to the RT86U and run the X55 in access point mode, it's not something I recommend personally. If you want to stick with ASUS, I would just get another ASUS mesh like the XT9.
I enjoy your videos, thanks. I'm looking to get a mesh system. I'm looking to get better range for all of my outdoor wifi cameras which are all 2.4Gh. I was thinking the Deco X55. The mesh system would only be wireless backhaul. Would a triband (X68) with the extra 5Gh band be a waste, seeing that my cameras are 2.4Gh? Thanks.
I love your reviews! What software are you using for the local network tests? I have a Plex Server and use a HDHomeRun Device for local broadcast tv. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Great review and info! Can I connect two of them together via ethernet? I want to connect ethernet to my computer after a 50' ethernet run from the first Deco.
So compared to the x60? Are these better or worse? They seem to overlap the same space in the deco line up. Great content! I’ve binged your channel the past few weeks looking for a new router. Have you tried mixing deco units in a system either? Not many channels talk about it
There are a few minor differences between the two, the most obvious being this has 3 ports vs 2 on the X60. There’s also a few other differences. Generally speaking they are still fairly similar. No, I haven’t tried mixing deco units but I’ve read as long as it’s a deco, it is compatible. I’ve only mixed eero units and I imagine this works the same way where each node operates at its capabilities assuming it also has a strong connection to the main router. You also want to make the best deco your main router.
@@jimmyhou215 I ended going with the W3600, it’s the Walmart version that’s about $100 cheaper for only two units. Works flawlessly and has been fantastic for the past 7 months
My current TP Link Extender RE650, my iPhone 14 Pro Max does not detect the Extendend 5GHz frequency, only the 2.4GHz frequency. My Pixel 7 on the other hand can see both. I want to get a Deco system to extend my Starlink router which is WiFi 5 and not 6 but I'm afraid the cheaper Deco S4 will not show the 5GHz frequency on my iPhone 14 Pro Max. It shows up fine on iPhones X, XR and 11 Pro. Please can you confirm to me that the iPhone 13 or 14 Pro Max can detect the 5GHz of this newer X55 or the older one like the S4. I will appreciate this as I do not need a Wifi 6 mesh but need my iPhone 14 Pro max to detect the 5GHz frequency.
Hi, thanks for the reviews. I have a small rectangle 2 bed terrace house and will be using wireless backhaul for the second router so I was considering the Deco X68 2 pack at $335. However the Deco X55 2 pack is on sale for $279. Would you still get the x68 or do you think the cheaper x55 would be good enough considering the size of my house? Many thanks.
Thanks! if you're referring to those power line communication devices that use the power to transfer data then in theory it should be compatible. I haven't played with those but those should be compatible with any router/mesh system. These should also be compatible with MoCA which is the equivalent of the PLC except instead of running on the power line, it runs on an existing coax cable.
@@landpet i bought the 3 pack of xe75. But i’m bit scared to not do his job ): since i live in Brazil is pretty hard to bring those router here. Should i buy 2x pack of x55 to mix with the xe75?
How does this compare with the X20? Is it only speed difference or are there any substantial improvement? I just bought the X20 and didn’t realize that there is a newer version.
I wish there is a good valued Tri- Band system with 3 units especially with houses with 2 floors and a basement. Those 3 elevatolions benefit from 3 access points.
Can't think of many tri band 3 pack mesh wifi's that have a good price. TP Link has several 2 pack systems like the X68, that's a pretty good value. There is the eero Pro 6 as well but that costs more.
@@ibitaRaptor Just saw that, looks like they're working on an update. It said something about if you use the homeshield options which I don't use but maybe it's being shared anyways, not sure. The sad thing is that ISPs also can log your data, so at this point in time, getting a VPN is the safe way to go. I've been using VPN (expressVPN specifically) for years.
I wondering how much units you can attach to your wifi mesh net with this model! In an environment of 6 inches concrete walls, all filled with iron and thick concrete, and 9 to 10 inches thick of concrete ceiling each floor, and 60m large and 20m width building, with two floors. Can I buy 7 or 10 units to cover all the building, or this is an impossible task with this model? What can you tell me about?
I setup this mesh (3 pack) this morning. So far I am not impressed. I've been using a single, Asus router for the last 6-7 years and figured it was time for an upgrade to get more coverage in and outside of the house. The mesh does well when I'm by a node, but it seems to take some time for my phone to switch (Galaxy S10+). The sad part is that right outside, in the front of my house, the signal falls off significantly. So the single Asus router had better range, but can't match the top speed when close to this router. Since range is more important to me, a single deco is worse than my old router. I have to use all three decos to get something a little bit better. I just expected to be blown away, but ended up being disappointed. I wonder if another brand will fair better. This is my first mesh router.
Do I get 3 Deco X20 or 2 Deco X55 for the same price? I currently have an older Google Mesh System with 3 Puck. I think I can get away with 2 with the X55. What do you think?
Great video... So I'm behind a router that will not allow bridgi and has crap wifi. Could these be put into an Access Point mode mesh plugging back into the core network?
Is this your range with a single unit? Or for all 3 units? Distributed in what manner? I never understood their coverage numbers. 5600 sq ft. That would be a circle of radius 45 feet. Pi*radius squared. Who has ever seen a wifi that only worked 45 feet away, even at 5GHz?
Two of the three are connected. This is me walking away from them in a certain direction until it's unable to connect (not really line of sight since there are some things blocking its path). Since I'm walking away in a certain direction, it's really just connected to just one node until it can't connect anymore. My testing area, generally speaking is fairly open (some obstacles along the way).
I like your testing result. very useful. But I’d like to see the max distance between mesh routers as backhaul channel. It would be good to know how far they can be separated in 2.4G or 5Ghz situation but still gives reasonable throughput for mobile devices
Sure that's a good test as well but they really recommend for optimal placement, so that's what I try to do. I definitely appreciate the feedback but just as a heads up, I'm trying to make my videos shorter so I'm trying to eliminate things as much as possible.
Is the xd4 really a superior product of x55? I tested both and I really didn’t found any relevant difference… but many sites report xd4 is a better solution… 😕
No, you need to disable it yourself or unplug your existing router and set this up. I have videos on how to connect mesh systems. Here's one on the XE75, the setup is very similar. ruclips.net/video/QVKRQDokkhE/видео.html
I have two homes that aren't more than 1500 sqft. Is it possible to use one router at one home and the other router in another home or does it have some type of address that they have to be on the same modem? Thanks for the answers in advance!
They are all individually routers, so yes in theory you can separate them. There is no address requirement, the only thing that pops up in my mind is you may need to do a factory reset if they were previously tied to each other but I don't think you even need to do this.
Just bought this and set it up. Wifi setup was super easy and working in no time. However, the ethernet port was not sending internet to my desktop PC. The ethernet works perfectly fine on my old router. Is there some setting that needs to be enabled to get this working, or otherwise something I can check?
Hi, you make very nice and informative Videos, thank you for that. I bought two Decos X60 and i am very happy with this mesh. Obvisly if I have had a bigger budget i had bought the asus Xt9. My question: would you change the Isp router settings to bridge Mode? What are the advantages and risks using the decos x60 and change the ISP Router in bridge mode?
Thanks! Yes I would change the ISP router to bridge mode. Unless you have a super router with WiFi 6E and crazy fast speed rating, the Deco X55 is a pretty good mesh system with solid performance for the price. Advantages: Deco controls everything, you can control things easily within the Deco app. Nice, clean interface and one network to worry about that's controlled from one place. Disadvantage: Usually none but if you have a crazy fast wifi 6e router as your ISP, it's best to keep that and run this Deco in Access Point Mode. You always want your best router to be your main router so it could propagate the fastest possible speeds and the most range throughout your devices.
@@landpet thanks a lot for your response. In fact the deco app is very good. I have some concern setting my ISP router in bridge mode because i have some doubt concerning security risk as I do not have a firewall and i am not sure if I can trust tp links without upgrading to the premium security package. What is your opinion relating to security issues without paying for the additional security package of tp link?
Connected these to my 1000mbps spectrum modem. My house is 3450 sqft and I am only getting about 56 mbps after running a speed test. My kid is complaining that it is super slow. What is going on?
I don't know how you have it connected or what type of modem you have, it might be a modem/router combo in which case you would need to disable the router portion of that modem router combo so the Deco can be your main router. If you're running wireless backhaul for a big house like yours you should get something more powerful to get those speeds throughout your home. Here is a tutorial setup video I did, I recommend checking this out to make sure you have it connected correctly. In this video, I talk about the XE75 but it applies to the Deco X55 as well. Hope this helps. ruclips.net/video/QVKRQDokkhE/видео.html
If the internet speed is not fast enough to max out a 5g band (in my case I've got 600 mbps), does it still matter if it's a dual-band or tri-band system?
It matters for two reasons which may not apply to your situation: 1. Wireless backhaul usually gets a cut in speed, however this one is not bad compared to others. 2. If you have a ton of wifi devices more than 80 that are in use, you may notice some slowing
I can not get much help from TP Link,I installed this Deco AX3000 "X55" aprox. 3 months ago in my 2000 Sq. foot home,single story,I have 8 devices hooked up to this WiFi mesh router,here is my problem,my wife and I can be sitting next to each other on our Chromebooks,all of a sudden she will lose internet connection,I do not lose connection,or sometimes I will lose internet connection and she does not lose connection,The Deco lights are always green even when this happens,I have Directv and when I connect it to the internet it does not stay connected,it will periodically lose internet connection just like our chromebooks,I have a Roku TV same thing,The Deco is up to date,when I run a diagnostic from the Deco app it says everything is working properly,any suggestions B4 I throw these Decos in the trash ?? Thank you
Do you by any chance have a modem/router combo that’s also emitting another WiFi signal? If so, they will interfere with each other. It’s ideal to disable the router portion of the modem router combo, then setup the deco as the mesh WiFi. I have setup guides on the various ways of connecting them as well. Here’s a setup guide, similar setup for x55 TP Link Deco XE75 Setup Guide | FAQ's Answered | All Configs Shown ruclips.net/video/QVKRQDokkhE/видео.html
Can these be used to mesh an existing wifi signal coming from my Asus AXE110000 router? I don't want to remove that router, I only want to mesh that signal in further parts of my house.
So I just ordered this today for $179. My second gaming pc does not have wi-Fi card. Can I pout hub right next to it and plug Ethernet into pc and hub even tho the mains modem hub will not be wired to other hubs? My internet speeds is only 500Mb download speeds as well
Yes you can use the Ethernet ports of any deco regardless if it’s in wired or wireless backhaul configuration. In fact that’s even a better way of connecting to it.
@@landpet omg thank you so much for replying that fast. Everyone in our house gamers and we been using old router so my kids will be excited. Much respect man
@landpet....so I bought this have it set up happy running smooth....but i noticed when I logged into it with my PC....a lot of the settings / admin settings are not configurable or missing is that a thing now where you have to do it thru the app? Also I noticed the 2.8 and 5g are combine i dont have a separate network for 2.4 and 5g
Deco doesn’t have many options on the web, it’s pretty much all on the app from what I remember. You cannot separate the 2.4 from the 5GHz on the Deco. Some mesh systems like Asus brand give you that option and much more.
I bought this becuase my internet was not reaching the speeds it should. I pay for 800 mpbs. Now with these I'm getting about 700+ in the main room but the other rooms I'm getting only 230mpbs? is that normal
If it’s far enough away it is normal since this is a dual band system. That’s really the main thing the expensive mesh systems offer compared to the budget friendly systems which is really good wireless backhaul speeds.
X55's 5GHz radio is 2x2 160MHz, X60's 5GHz radio is 4x4 80MHz. X55 has an extra ethernet port (3 total ports vs X60's 2). Design is slightly different between the 2; X55 has a black top, and a "deco" logo, instead of a "tp-link" logo, and additionally has another "deco" logo on the rear above the ports. I think those are the main differences.
Homeshield itself is included and it's free and has the free basic controls like parental controls. The Pro (paid version) has additional features on top of these.
I was THIS CLOSE to pulling the trigger on the X55 when I started seeing articles pop up about TP-Link sharing (lots of) data with Avira, and no way to disable it. My search for an affordable WiFi mesh continues, though I may be forced to admit there is no such thing. You have to pay for it with money or data (or both).
As always, kudos for your local-only test methodology. Testing WiFi performance with an Internet speed test doesn't really make sense, and so far you're the only reviewer I've seen not do that. Thanks!
I didn't reallize that, thanks for the heads up. Thanks for the feedback!
$185 on Amazon sales right now! This is a great deal at this price point for 3! I’d buy a tri band but for the price and range I’ll buy this and plug them in if needed. Hell for the price I can upgrade later down the road if needed
Literally had this in my cart on Amazon, saw your review for this. Then I watched several comparisons on your channel. Then I came back to this one and took the router out of my cart and clicked subscribe to your channel, then clicked the affiliate link to show some support. Amazing video and channel. Lots of great info and broken down very simply for people to understand it.
Glad the video was useful! Thanks!
Just for clarity, did you actually buy it or opted for something else?
@@iam_dinesh I bought it. I like it overall. But I kinda liked my Google WiFi that I had before. Unfortunately that hardware was old and it was set to stop receiving security updates this year. This wifi works except for my two Chromebooks, it randomly disconnects and I cannot figure out why.
@Roberto Mezquia Jr I don't have this particular router. But the reason your two Chromebooks keep randomly disconnecting could be due to the frequency. For example, I have tmobile 5G home internet, which offers 2.5GHZ and 5GHZ. A device I had connected to the 5GHZ kept randomly disconnecting and I kept having to reconnect it. But when I connected it to the 2.5GHZ, it hasn't disconnected once since.
@@ALoneWolf047 thanks for the reply. I've tried all of that. I ended up selling it and getting the Google WiFi Pro. Much happier with it overall.
Bro literally reading my mind lol, glad you did this.
Lol nice
Thank you for your videos! Not sure if you remember our discussion but i ended up buying the Asus ET8 because of you through your link to support you!!!
I appreciate it! Thanks!
Amazing in-depth review. Your video answered all of my questions!
Glad it was helpful!
Great review! I have a Asus rt86u which supports Mesh networks. Was wondering: do I need to connect those devices with ethernet or do they also work wirelessly? In the video I think both use times you use ethernet
Thanks! Depends how you plan on connecting it, this thing can replace your RT86U. If you want to keep your RT86U, then you would need to connect the main X55 to the RT86U and run the X55 in access point mode, it's not something I recommend personally. If you want to stick with ASUS, I would just get another ASUS mesh like the XT9.
I enjoy your videos, thanks. I'm looking to get a mesh system. I'm looking to get better range for all of my outdoor wifi cameras which are all 2.4Gh. I was thinking the Deco X55. The mesh system would only be wireless backhaul. Would a triband (X68) with the extra 5Gh band be a waste, seeing that my cameras are 2.4Gh? Thanks.
I love your reviews! What software are you using for the local network tests? I have a Plex Server and use a HDHomeRun Device for local broadcast tv. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Thanks! I’m using OpenSpeedtest server to run my LAN speed tests
Great review and info! Can I connect two of them together via ethernet? I want to connect ethernet to my computer after a 50' ethernet run from the first Deco.
Yes you can, that's wired backhaul, best speeds that way
@@landpet Oh Thanks. Yeah, I just saw some of your other vids about wired backhaul. Your channel is great!
Thanks for doing this, it was very helpful!
No problem!
So compared to the x60? Are these better or worse? They seem to overlap the same space in the deco line up.
Great content! I’ve binged your channel the past few weeks looking for a new router. Have you tried mixing deco units in a system either? Not many channels talk about it
There are a few minor differences between the two, the most obvious being this has 3 ports vs 2 on the X60. There’s also a few other differences. Generally speaking they are still fairly similar. No, I haven’t tried mixing deco units but I’ve read as long as it’s a deco, it is compatible. I’ve only mixed eero units and I imagine this works the same way where each node operates at its capabilities assuming it also has a strong connection to the main router. You also want to make the best deco your main router.
So which one did U end of buying?
@@jimmyhou215 I ended going with the W3600, it’s the Walmart version that’s about $100 cheaper for only two units. Works flawlessly and has been fantastic for the past 7 months
Thanks for the review!
No problem
My current TP Link Extender RE650, my iPhone 14 Pro Max does not detect the Extendend 5GHz frequency, only the 2.4GHz frequency. My Pixel 7 on the other hand can see both. I want to get a Deco system to extend my Starlink router which is WiFi 5 and not 6 but I'm afraid the cheaper Deco S4 will not show the 5GHz frequency on my iPhone 14 Pro Max. It shows up fine on iPhones X, XR and 11 Pro. Please can you confirm to me that the iPhone 13 or 14 Pro Max can detect the 5GHz of this newer X55 or the older one like the S4. I will appreciate this as I do not need a Wifi 6 mesh but need my iPhone 14 Pro max to detect the 5GHz frequency.
Great video and awesome information and review.
Hello. Very good video. If you had an X60 and an X55 for your mesh network. Which of them would you put as main? TKS
Thanks, maybe the X55
Hi, thanks for the reviews.
I have a small rectangle 2 bed terrace house and will be using wireless backhaul for the second router so I was considering the Deco X68 2 pack at $335. However the Deco X55 2 pack is on sale for $279. Would you still get the x68 or do you think the cheaper x55 would be good enough considering the size of my house?
Many thanks.
It really depends on what speeds you will be happy with near the second router acting as a node. They are both good, the XE75 is even better
Great Review! Does it support Power Connection Line - PCL ?
Thanks! if you're referring to those power line communication devices that use the power to transfer data then in theory it should be compatible. I haven't played with those but those should be compatible with any router/mesh system. These should also be compatible with MoCA which is the equivalent of the PLC except instead of running on the power line, it runs on an existing coax cable.
Thanks for the reviews, you're good!
For a 350m2 apartament with walls, does x3 (XE75) cover the whole house?
or the x55 does the job well?
Thanks! For wired backhaul, X55 will do the job. If you're running wireless backhaul, I'd go with the XE75 (3 pack)
@@landpet i bought the 3 pack of xe75. But i’m bit scared to not do his job ): since i live in Brazil is pretty hard to bring those router here. Should i buy 2x pack of x55 to mix with the xe75?
@@Jinsunguito You can, I personally prefer getting the same model.
How does this compare with the X20? Is it only speed difference or are there any substantial improvement?
I just bought the X20 and didn’t realize that there is a newer version.
Good video. No difference between the X50 and the X55 apart from the black top on the X55?
I wish there is a good valued Tri- Band system with 3 units especially with houses with 2 floors and a basement. Those 3 elevatolions benefit from 3 access points.
Can't think of many tri band 3 pack mesh wifi's that have a good price. TP Link has several 2 pack systems like the X68, that's a pretty good value. There is the eero Pro 6 as well but that costs more.
@@landpet did you read about how tp link routers are sending your data to avira services without your consent even if you disable them?
@@ibitaRaptor Just saw that, looks like they're working on an update. It said something about if you use the homeshield options which I don't use but maybe it's being shared anyways, not sure. The sad thing is that ISPs also can log your data, so at this point in time, getting a VPN is the safe way to go. I've been using VPN (expressVPN specifically) for years.
Very helpful video, but I'm curious- does the modem matter with this system when it comes to performance?
Modem will make a difference with internet speeds, that’s true with any router or mesh WiFi.
I wondering how much units you can attach to your wifi mesh net with this model! In an environment of 6 inches concrete walls, all filled with iron and thick concrete, and 9 to 10 inches thick of concrete ceiling each floor, and 60m large and 20m width building, with two floors. Can I buy 7 or 10 units to cover all the building, or this is an impossible task with this model? What can you tell me about?
I setup this mesh (3 pack) this morning. So far I am not impressed. I've been using a single, Asus router for the last 6-7 years and figured it was time for an upgrade to get more coverage in and outside of the house.
The mesh does well when I'm by a node, but it seems to take some time for my phone to switch (Galaxy S10+). The sad part is that right outside, in the front of my house, the signal falls off significantly.
So the single Asus router had better range, but can't match the top speed when close to this router. Since range is more important to me, a single deco is worse than my old router. I have to use all three decos to get something a little bit better.
I just expected to be blown away, but ended up being disappointed. I wonder if another brand will fair better. This is my first mesh router.
Do I get 3 Deco X20 or 2 Deco X55 for the same price? I currently have an older Google Mesh System with 3 Puck. I think I can get away with 2 with the X55. What do you think?
Thanks a lot! It was useful for me. =)
Think it’s still a good option in 2024? I don’t do anything crazy WiFi 6 is plenty for what I do
Yeah it's still good
Great video... So I'm behind a router that will not allow bridgi and has crap wifi. Could these be put into an Access Point mode mesh plugging back into the core network?
Thanks! I do believe you can, I'm not using it right now to check but I know I've seen it for a few deco mesh wifis, I think this was one of them.
Is this your range with a single unit? Or for all 3 units? Distributed in what manner? I never understood their coverage numbers. 5600 sq ft. That would be a circle of radius 45 feet. Pi*radius squared. Who has ever seen a wifi that only worked 45 feet away, even at 5GHz?
Two of the three are connected. This is me walking away from them in a certain direction until it's unable to connect (not really line of sight since there are some things blocking its path). Since I'm walking away in a certain direction, it's really just connected to just one node until it can't connect anymore. My testing area, generally speaking is fairly open (some obstacles along the way).
Hi. Nice video. Can I buy the 3 pack and use 2 of the units in one home and the single one in a 1100 sq ft condo? Thanks!
Thanks! Yes you can
I like your testing result. very useful. But I’d like to see the max distance between mesh routers as backhaul channel. It would be good to know how far they can be separated in 2.4G or 5Ghz situation but still gives reasonable throughput for mobile devices
Sure that's a good test as well but they really recommend for optimal placement, so that's what I try to do. I definitely appreciate the feedback but just as a heads up, I'm trying to make my videos shorter so I'm trying to eliminate things as much as possible.
@@landpet For router to router, they could use 160Mhz which lots of user devices still do not support. Interested to see that too.
Is the xd4 really a superior product of x55? I tested both and I really didn’t found any relevant difference… but many sites report xd4 is a better solution… 😕
I have a gigabit connection (800mbps of speed test about)
When you install the Deco units, does that disable your existing WiFi network?
No, you need to disable it yourself or unplug your existing router and set this up. I have videos on how to connect mesh systems. Here's one on the XE75, the setup is very similar. ruclips.net/video/QVKRQDokkhE/видео.html
Does the range test include all three or just one of the deco x55 units?
I'm walking away from one unit in a fairly open area
Hi trying to decided between this deco x55 3-pack or the eero 6+ 3-pack what do you recommend
Both really good, I’d go for the one that costs less.
I have two homes that aren't more than 1500 sqft. Is it possible to use one router at one home and the other router in another home or does it have some type of address that they have to be on the same modem? Thanks for the answers in advance!
They are all individually routers, so yes in theory you can separate them. There is no address requirement, the only thing that pops up in my mind is you may need to do a factory reset if they were previously tied to each other but I don't think you even need to do this.
Just bought this and set it up. Wifi setup was super easy and working in no time. However, the ethernet port was not sending internet to my desktop PC. The ethernet works perfectly fine on my old router. Is there some setting that needs to be enabled to get this working, or otherwise something I can check?
There's nothing you need to set, I would restart your computer
Shutting down the PC, restarting the router and then the PC fixed it. System works well so far. A nice improvement from my old router.
Hi, you make very nice and informative Videos, thank you for that. I bought two Decos X60 and i am very happy with this mesh. Obvisly if I have had a bigger budget i had bought the asus Xt9. My question: would you change the Isp router settings to bridge Mode? What are the advantages and risks using the decos x60 and change the ISP Router in bridge mode?
Thanks! Yes I would change the ISP router to bridge mode. Unless you have a super router with WiFi 6E and crazy fast speed rating, the Deco X55 is a pretty good mesh system with solid performance for the price.
Advantages: Deco controls everything, you can control things easily within the Deco app. Nice, clean interface and one network to worry about that's controlled from one place.
Disadvantage: Usually none but if you have a crazy fast wifi 6e router as your ISP, it's best to keep that and run this Deco in Access Point Mode. You always want your best router to be your main router so it could propagate the fastest possible speeds and the most range throughout your devices.
@@landpet thanks a lot for your response. In fact the deco app is very good. I have some concern setting my ISP router in bridge mode because i have some doubt concerning security risk as I do not have a firewall and i am not sure if I can trust tp links without upgrading to the premium security package. What is your opinion relating to security issues without paying for the additional security package of tp link?
Connected these to my 1000mbps spectrum modem. My house is 3450 sqft and I am only getting about 56 mbps after running a speed test. My kid is complaining that it is super slow. What is going on?
I don't know how you have it connected or what type of modem you have, it might be a modem/router combo in which case you would need to disable the router portion of that modem router combo so the Deco can be your main router. If you're running wireless backhaul for a big house like yours you should get something more powerful to get those speeds throughout your home. Here is a tutorial setup video I did, I recommend checking this out to make sure you have it connected correctly. In this video, I talk about the XE75 but it applies to the Deco X55 as well. Hope this helps. ruclips.net/video/QVKRQDokkhE/видео.html
So would my sky router plug into one of these like a modem?
this replaces a router. You would connect these to a modem
@@landpetso what do you use if the only thing you have is a sky router ?
If the internet speed is not fast enough to max out a 5g band (in my case I've got 600 mbps), does it still matter if it's a dual-band or tri-band system?
It matters for two reasons which may not apply to your situation:
1. Wireless backhaul usually gets a cut in speed, however this one is not bad compared to others.
2. If you have a ton of wifi devices more than 80 that are in use, you may notice some slowing
Would you get this one or the eero 6+ which one do you think is better??
From what I remember, they’re both fairly similar. Depends on the price.
@@landpet the price are the same 199 for a 3 pack. On sale today.
Can you do a comparison between x55 and x60?
I don’t have the x60 anymore
can be connect 2 pic in Roter !
I can not get much help from TP Link,I installed this Deco AX3000 "X55" aprox. 3 months ago in my 2000 Sq. foot home,single story,I have 8 devices hooked up to this WiFi mesh router,here is my problem,my wife and I can be sitting next to each other on our Chromebooks,all of a sudden she will lose internet connection,I do not lose connection,or sometimes I will lose internet connection and she does not lose connection,The Deco lights are always green even when this happens,I have Directv and when I connect it to the internet it does not stay connected,it will periodically lose internet connection just like our chromebooks,I have a Roku TV same thing,The Deco is up to date,when I run a diagnostic from the Deco app it says everything is working properly,any suggestions B4 I throw these Decos in the trash ?? Thank you
Do you by any chance have a modem/router combo that’s also emitting another WiFi signal? If so, they will interfere with each other. It’s ideal to disable the router portion of the modem router combo, then setup the deco as the mesh WiFi. I have setup guides on the various ways of connecting them as well.
Here’s a setup guide, similar setup for x55
TP Link Deco XE75 Setup Guide | FAQ's Answered | All Configs Shown
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Can these be used to mesh an existing wifi signal coming from my Asus AXE110000 router? I don't want to remove that router, I only want to mesh that signal in further parts of my house.
Get another Asus router, it will work better since they support AiMesh.
So I just ordered this today for $179.
My second gaming pc does not have wi-Fi card. Can I pout hub right next to it and plug Ethernet into pc and hub even tho the mains modem hub will not be wired to other hubs?
My internet speeds is only 500Mb download speeds as well
Yes you can use the Ethernet ports of any deco regardless if it’s in wired or wireless backhaul configuration. In fact that’s even a better way of connecting to it.
@@landpet omg thank you so much for replying that fast. Everyone in our house gamers and we been using old router so my kids will be excited. Much respect man
Currently with Linksys I have two diff ssid for 2.4 and 5.0 and all devices talk to each other. Does this work the same?
this one only has one SSID for both the 2.4 and 5GHz, ASUS supports separate SSIDs.
no vpn server support
@landpet....so I bought this have it set up happy running smooth....but i noticed when I logged into it with my PC....a lot of the settings / admin settings are not configurable or missing is that a thing now where you have to do it thru the app? Also I noticed the 2.8 and 5g are combine i dont have a separate network for 2.4 and 5g
Deco doesn’t have many options on the web, it’s pretty much all on the app from what I remember. You cannot separate the 2.4 from the 5GHz on the Deco. Some mesh systems like Asus brand give you that option and much more.
@@landpet how do you assign a device to either 5g or 2.4g?? And thank ls for replying to my question earlier
@@ccerna1 with this, it's done automatically
I bought this becuase my internet was not reaching the speeds it should. I pay for 800 mpbs. Now with these I'm getting about 700+ in the main room but the other rooms I'm getting only 230mpbs? is that normal
If it’s far enough away it is normal since this is a dual band system. That’s really the main thing the expensive mesh systems offer compared to the budget friendly systems which is really good wireless backhaul speeds.
How much maximum distance between two segments needs to connect
i would go more than 50 ft...
Thus it has a sim card slot?
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It works in poe switch to power the deco?
No PoE support
Is x55 same as x50?
I don't know, they look similar in specs. The X55 was sort of a new version of the X60.
is there any diff between this and the x60?
X55's 5GHz radio is 2x2 160MHz, X60's 5GHz radio is 4x4 80MHz. X55 has an extra ethernet port (3 total ports vs X60's 2). Design is slightly different between the 2; X55 has a black top, and a "deco" logo, instead of a "tp-link" logo, and additionally has another "deco" logo on the rear above the ports. I think those are the main differences.
Thanks
@@landpet it's better 2x2 160 mhz or 4x4 80 mhz?
Thanks
@@vittorio4301 160 MHz is better.
when doing a wired backhaul w/o a switc... can AP 2 and 3 connect directly to AP1? or does AP1 have to go to AP2.. and then AP2 connect to AP3.
Either way works
u failed 2 mention they want 54 a year for homeshield pro which offers the mentioned capabilities. Ripoff.
Homeshield itself is included and it's free and has the free basic controls like parental controls. The Pro (paid version) has additional features on top of these.
Incorrect. I said you that free basic. I’m happy for the my new deco x55.
I guess iPhone just has a shitty wireless modem.
That's terrible on the upload.