TP-Link Deco Outdoor Mesh WiFi (X50-Outdoor), AX3000 Dual Band WiFi 6 Mesh, 2 Gigabit Ports, 802.3at PoE+,Weatherproof, Works with All Mesh WiFi, Pole/Wall/Tabletop Mount Options,1-Pack

I live in a two-story home and always struggled with dead zones, especially in the rooms farthest from the router and in the backyard. Since installing this device, the WiFi now reaches the entire 2,500 sq. ft. area without any issues — and even a bit beyond that. Overall, this TP-Link is absolutely worth the investment. If you’re looking to extend your coverage, improve stability, and eliminate dead zones, this model is a great choice. I would definitely buy it again. Setup was incredibly easy. The TP-Link app walks you through every step, and I had everything up and running in under 10 minutes. I really like that the system automatically manages the best band for each device, switching between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz seamlessly. You never notice it happen, but the network stays stable at all times. The speed improvement has been significant. Before, I dealt with buffering while streaming movies or constant cutouts during video calls. Now I can have multiple devices connected — TVs, laptops, phones, and smart home gadgets — and the network doesn’t slow down. Even during peak usage hours, everything runs smoothly. Overall, this TP-Link is absolutely worth the investment. If you’re looking to extend your coverage, improve stability, and eliminate dead zones, this model is a great choice. I would definitely buy it again.

This Deco WiFi 7 mesh system delivers excellent speed and stability. Setup was very easy through the app, and the coverage is impressive across a large space. The wired backhaul with 2.5G ports is a big plus, and performance has been consistent even with multiple devices connected. A solid upgrade if you want fast and reliable home WiFi.

Highly recommended upgrade for those looking to increase their wireless speeds with several connected devices. I thought it wouldn't be much of an improvement over my DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem/router + Wifi extender, which appeared to be significantly throttling my bandwidth, but mesh Wifi is in fact different and more effective at extending range and providing speed consistency throughout the home. Why I purchased: I decided to try a mesh network as we were having some issues with streaming video quality, such as blurry/pixilated picture on our streaming TV, or buffering/loading on tablets or other devices playing video. A couple suspected reasons for these bandwidth issues were ethernet connected computer(s), use of a Wifi extender, and/or a Wifi security camera at the extent of the Wifi signal range that were reducing the connection quality of the other devices mentioned. Improvements after installing: One main issue I was seeing was an outdoor security camera that had a weak signal was having trouble staying connected. On my smartphone, I also had trouble staying connected to my Wifi when standing next to the camera outside. After installing this system, I have a strong signal throughout the house and near this camera, and speed tests indicate a much faster connection speed than before. There was a +50 Mbps jump in the upstairs far corner of the house. The security camera also remained connected much more reliably. I thought that it wouldn't be possible to still get a great signal across the house, figuring there was no way connecting through a satellite would provide any kind of decent speed, but it does! My understanding is that the software for this system is able to appropriately manage consistency of connections (through all connection points), so there is in fact an advanced capability over older routers to keep speeds high regardless of distance from the main router. Setup: Installing this system took less than 10 minutes to be fully up and running - very easy plug-and-play. May take 20 or 30 minutes for someone not as savvy.. but between the app and the automatic connections between the routers, it couldn't have been easier, and very difficult to mess up. Simply connect an ethernet cable from your modem to the main router (each of the 3 units is the same), connect the power cable, then download the app on your smartphone. In the app, after some brief setup steps (includes creating an account), the main step is to connect to the router through the on-screen prompts. From there, you can name your wireless network and password. Connecting the other 2 satellite routers: Place them within a reasonable distance from the main router (~20-30 feet/1-2 rooms away), then plug in to power. Wait ~2 minutes and done! The whole system was live and wirelessly connected through the main router. I couldn't believe it. In my relatively square-shaped house with the main router on one far side, I was able to place the 3 routers in a triangular pattern, where both satellites are about equal distance from the main router in the middle of the house (about 20 feet each). If your router is in the middle of your home, you may want to place the satellites at either end. I believe a daisy chain (main router at one end like I have, then 2 satellites in a line across the house) is also an option for larger, more expansive homes to maximize the range. I didn't test the daisy chain, but I'd expect diminishing speed at the far end (although one may be surprised based on my observations so far with the management of the traffic at farther distances). While at the far end of my house and running a speed test, I can't tell that I'm not connected to my main router as the speed is still very good. The daisy chain may slightly differ, but can't say for sure. 2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz networks: Wait, you don't need to set up 2 different networks?? The app basically eliminates all complexity over traditional router setup apps, making the setup choices totally accessible for anyone of any networking skill level. In the app, there is an option to broadcast 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz only, or 5 GHz only. I remained on the first option as I needed support for 2.4 GHz-only devices. Otherwise, 5 GHz would be fine and preferred for everything (supports faster speeds). Apparently, the single network name/password automatically creates a dual band setup, if choosing both. Devices that connect apparently are favored to the optimal band - frankly, I don't know the details there, but would assume 5 GHz connects first over 2.4, unless only compatible with 2.4. Refurbished vs. New: No difference here. If you want to save a little money, refurbished is a good option for you. The box came with everything in it including an ethernet cable as if it were new. As far as condition, there were a few scuffs on the units, but nothing terrible. I could almost rub off any blemishes. I'm not looking at them anyway. Overall, highly recommended for those looking to make the leap to a mesh network, or debating whether mesh is just all hype (it's not with this system).

I’ve been using the Deco X55 set for a few days now, and overall I’m really impressed. Setup was super simple through the app — it practically walked me through everything. The coverage is solid across my whole house (two floors plus the backyard), and devices switch between nodes smoothly without me noticing. Speeds are consistently fast, and having multiple Ethernet ports on each unit has been really convenient for my desktop and TV. The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is that the parental controls and some advanced settings feel a bit limited unless you subscribe, and occasionally one node needs a quick reboot. But day to day, it just works — way better than my old router/extender combo. If you’re struggling with dead zones, this is definitely worth it.

It works very well. First the setup; it's really simple to do, pretty much plug and play. I was intimidated at first about setting it up, but it was really easy, just follow the app instructions as the system does all the work. I have an AT&T wifi router modem and didn’t know if this would work with it, as the router is already wifi capable, and by connecting this, is it going to cause any conflict or confusion? Absolutely not! It totally works fine with it. The system figures everything out. Just give it the time it needs to figure out connect once you plug it into your router /modem. The performance; it does everything I needed it to do as it extends my coverage and has stronger signals for my ever-growing many many wifi devices. I think I have about 30 devices that run off of wifi, LoL. I highly recommend this TP-Link Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System to anyone who needs more coverage and has a lot of wifi devices.

Thanks to Prime Day it was time for me to finally upgrade my home network. I was looking for a reasonably priced WiFi-6 mesh system with 3 stations (1 main + 2 satellites), at least AX3000 speeds, and a price tag of up to $300. It came down to two choices: the Eero 6+ and what I chose instead, the TP-Link Deco X55. Both systems had similar specs, but I liked how the TP-Link Deco had 3x Gigabit ethernet ports per satellite (the Eeeros have just 2). That meant I could wire each satellite in a daisy-chain configuration for a wired backhaul AND connect the 3rd ethernet plug to the gigabit switches I had at each satellite location. This meant that all of my hard-wired devices could stay hardwired, while adding mesh WiFi at full speeds (no bandwidth reserved for transmission thanks to the backhaul). Installation was quick and easy - I simply turned off my cable modem, disconnected my previous router, installed one of the Deco X55's in its place (in my bedroom), and turned everything back on. After downloading the TP-Link Deco app I had an internet connection set up and good to go in less than 5 minutes! Once that was working, I added the other two Deco's into the mix - one in the living room and one in the family room - with all three forming an almost perfect triangle for whole-home coverage. In less than 15 minutes after opening the box, I had a fast, Wifi-6 mesh system in my home. I had been using an older AC1900 router for almost 10 years now and back then it was just fine - but with more and more smart home devices being added to my home, it no longer was enough. I have a medium-sized amount of smart home devices (around 50 devices including hubs) and on occasion, I'd experience signal dropouts on some of the farther cameras, and other devices would sporadically go offline/online at random. With the X55 mesh installed, all of my issues disappeared! My smart cameras used to show a signal strength of between 80% (indoor cameras) down to around 55% (outdoor cameras). With the TP-Link Deco mesh in place, the signal strength changed to 100% indoor and 95% outdoor - a major improvement for sure. Pulling up live and recorded footage from the outdoor camera is so much quicker now. All of the other indoor smart devices I have all show 98-100% signal strength. Needless to say, this was a definite upgrade! As for my rating, I give it a solid 4-stars. There are a few small details that keep me from giving it a full 5-stars: some missing features that I had with my old router. One of them is being able to bulk reserve IPs by entering them into the app beforehand; with the TP-Link Deco, the device has to be connected to the network FIRST (with whatever DHCP IP address the Deco gives it), then you have to go into the app to reserve it with a static IP. I would rather have the more common table where you just enter each Mac address, static IP, and device name and it's done. Another missing feature is being able to have at least 2 separate SSIDs (not including a guest SSID). With the Deco you can only have one main SSID and one isolated guest SSID. Finally, to see some speed numbers I ran speed tests using both fast.com and speedtest.com, and the day before installing the mesh system I had an average internet speed of around ~260Mbps. The day after I installed the TP-Link mesh system my speeds went up to well over 490Mbps! Downloading is a lot faster, and streaming is super snappy as well. So in the end, I am very happy with my purchase of the TP-Link Deco X55 Wifi6 mesh system. Aside from the small feature complaints above, everything is awesome! I no longer have devices going offline/online. My internet speed has almost doubled (my old router was the bottleneck!) and streaming seems quicker as well. If you are looking for a mesh system to upgrade your current home network to the current WiFi6 standards, I would say that this is definitely a good buy! ------------ EDIT 02.18.2024: TP-Link Improvements Are Awesome! TP-Link has been steadily pushing out Deco firmware and app updates, and my -1 star complaint no longer exists thanks to two added features that completely address my complaints: - CUSTOM IP RESERVATIONS First, I don't have to play the game of connecting a new device, letting the Deco assign a DHCP address to it, then having to go back into the app to manually change the reserved IP. Now I can go straight into the Deco app and under the "Address Reservation" tab I can now select "Custom"; this brings me to a page where I can manually type in a MAC address AND the local IP address that I want to assign to it - without having to connect the device first. - SEPARATE IoT NETWORK My other complaint was that I only had the option to have two SSIDs - one main and one guest network. I wanted to be able to configure another SSID specifically so I could group all of my Smarthome devices, and after a couple of firmware updates later TP-Link not only gave me that option, but an even better one: they added a dedicated Iot (Internt of Things) network! Not only does this group my sparthome devices separate from my main network, but it also restricts communications between networks so that the IoT devices stay isolated. This is exactly the feature I wanted them to add during my initial review. - VPN COMPATIBILITY TP-Link has also added the option to use a VPN (server or client) directly through the router, as opposed to having to VPN each individual device manually. Furthermore, the VPN can be assigned to the network in two ways: either all devices (every device connected to the mesh will go through the VPN) or I can select specific MAC addresses that must pass through the VPN before reaching the Internet (tI chose option #2). With this I can make sure that certain devices that like to "call home" can only do so through the VPN, helping to protect my network and privacy. All in all, TP-Link has done a great job at supporting these devices, and their ability to add additional features over time have made me feel confident to revise my initial review now give this system a worthy 5 stars!

Excellent system. Minimal setup, the app leads you through set up. I was expecting something to not work and then have to figure out network settings but it all went smoothly. I had upgraded from Google WiFi system and was particularly interested in internet backhauling via Ethernet to a distant room, just plugged it a node in and it all auto configured itself, I was very impressed. The app is pretty good, lots of details. I do have to set up a few devices with static IP addresses but have not completed that as yet but there is an advanced configuration page for those settings. Anyway, overall super impressed! Finally, a big plus, my wife liked the units much better than another system I was initially checking out with six antennas! Will update if problems.

I decided to try a 3-pack of these out after reading an article online just as I was experiencing issues with my Xfinity system and spotty coverage in our large home. I initially tried the recommended way of hooking this up to my Xfinity system by putting the Xfinity gateway into Bridge mode and using the main Deco unit in the default Router. I quickly ran into an issue which, after some internet searches, seems to be common, where the Deco unit's light would turn solid red and the app would say there was no internet connection. After much trial and error and some internet searching, I tried one solution suggested on the TP-Link forum where I needed to write down the Mac address from a computer connected directly to the Xfinity Gateway, and then in the Deco app you need to switch the Mac address mode to manual and enter that address you copied from your computer. That finally seemed to get things working, and then I got the other two units up and running in other strategic places of our home where I could also connect them to the 24 year old ethernet system built-into our home, so that I could use ethernet for the "backhaul" of those units. The weird thing was that the app would show only one of the two extension units would be using the ethernet connection at any one time. Sometimes they would switch which one was using ethernet and which one was using a wifi connection. I figured I could live with that, and went to bed as it was already quite late after I had spent several hours trying to get this all working. Unfortunately, it seems that only an hour or two after I went to sleep, everything stopped working again. I tried a few more times, but could not get it working with the Xfinity gateway in Bridge mode. Often the Xfinity gateway would require a complete factory reset just to get it working again with direct ethernet connections to it. The Xfinity app would say that it was working and the speed test to my gateway showed everything was fine, but it was not providing any internet connection through any of its ethernet ports until I did a factory reset again. So, I had to give up on putting the Xfinity gateway in Bridge mode, since something between TP Link and the Xfinity Gateway kept scrambling the brain of the gateway, forcing me to continue to have to factory reset it to get it to work again. I then tried using the Xfinity Gateway in its normal router mode and connected the Deco units as Access points. I got this up and running fairly quickly, and all the units seemed to be working just fine, but my wifi speeds were not that great. After some chat with some online AI agents, it was decided that the best way would be to keep the Xfinity Gateway in its normal router mode (not using Bridge) but to disable the WiFi radio on it, so that I could take full advantage of the Deco units mesh system without conflicting WiFi radio signals. Once I turned off the Xfinity gateway WiFi, so that I was using only the Deco units (all in AP mode), everything finally starting working great and my WiFi speeds were up pushing close to 800Mbps down and 300Mbps up. Much better than what I had with the Xfinity WiFi. Our house is 3 floors and roughly 4500 sq. ft. and the modem is all the way in the far back corner on the middle floor. I hooked up the main Deco unit directly to the modem using its 2.5Gbps port, so it's also in the far back corner of the home. I then put one of the other Deco units down in my basement studio/office, which is on the same side of the home, but more in the middle. The other unit I put on the second/main floor (same floor as main Deco unit), closer to the front of the house behind our home theater system. Had to locate them where I had ethernet outlets. Now I'm getting consistent high speed wifi throughout the whole house with no more dead zones. Knocking off only one start for the large amount of time it took to get this system working, although I'm sure part of the issue is with the Xfinity gateway not wanting to play nice in Bridge mode. Hopefully this will be helpful for anyone else trying to make this work with their Xfinity system.