TP-Link Deco M5 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System | Antivirus Security Protection and Parental Controls | Up to 4,500 sq. ft. Coverage | Works with Alexa and IFTTT | 3-Pack

Pros: Using with wired back haul and in wireless access point mode. This means I am running my own separate router and switch and each of these Deco M5s have a cat6 network cable running back to the switch. Allowed me to put throughout the house and get good coverage most places.

Cons: does not seem quite fast enough for the steam link; though most will tell you to only run steam links with a wired connection... other devices all work fine. and If I tune some settings down on the steam link it works well enough being only a bit less pretty. In Wireless Access Point mode there are even less settings. so if you like or need lots of settings or options this won't work for you.

Overall Review: I would get this again. but maybe the next step up version next time; m9 or perhaps a future ax version. just to hopefully increase speed with a few devices. But otherwise works great not having any drops and devices work great!

Pros: Simple setup. Covers my 4,000 sqft (single story) home with just three units. Less than half the price of other brands.

Cons: Like others have said, it's pretty light on features. This wasn't an issue for me because I just turned off the wifi on my existing router and plugged these in and used them as WAPs.

Overall Review: I replaced a mish-mash of Linksys, Netgear and D-link routers, WAPs and powerline networking gear with this simple system. Now my entire house is one single wifi zone with better performance and reliability. Can't believe it actually works as advertised. Great value for the money.

Pros: - Super simple setup with a smartphone - So far changing between the "Decos" as I have moved from one side of my house to the other as well as the garage has been trouble free - Built in security.

Cons: - I would have been nice if there was a way to mount the devices but it has worked great by sitting slightly hidden behind some end tables and other appliances.

Overall Review: - I would definitely recommend this setup for covering large areas.

Pros: Good coverage across my house with three devices Simple to connect to network once set up -- WPS works okay Phone-based control app simple to use

Cons: Initial set-up trickier than it had to be (see review) App a little bare-bones More physical ethernet ports would be nice

Overall Review: I haven't had these long, but so far they are performing well. Did run into an irritating thing on initial set-up: Set up first device, no problem. Says it needs a firmware update, so I let it do so. Afterwards try connecting other devices to WIFI network, fail miserably. Took a while to find out that they needed to have *their* firmware updated as well to connect. Had to tediously connect the other two devices to the internet and update the firmware. Once that was done, they connected to the network easily. No idea what would have happened if I had waited until all devices were up and running to try and do the update. Anyhow, all is good now, but be aware of that firmware thing before setting up your network.

Pros: good while it worked.

Cons: failed very quickly, no longer powers and is a complete brick. Can not return, was a complete waste of money.

Pros: -- coverage -- sophisticated software -- remote monitoring/control -- Alexa enabled

Overall Review: I love the TP-Link mesh systems. These are great boxes and easy to set up, but you must use the software on iphone or Android. They still don't have it for desktop use. Remote management is great; you can easily monitor for updating and client connection management.

Pros: - easy to get up and running - can be used as access points - decent range/speed

Cons: - made to sit on table/shelf--cannot hang them on wall

Overall Review: Easy to get up and running. Using these units as access points, and so far, so good. This allows me to keep all existing wired devices connected (e.g.: modem -> router -> deco/switches). Getting decent range and speed.

Pros: Easy to install. Solved my issue without having to change to Fios or upgrade my Comcast speed. Coverage is great. Haven't lost a zoom call since installing system.

Overall Review: Would recommend.