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TP-Link

TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh WiFi System 3-pack wireless router

SKU CH-HWPF-3R1BF

A three-unit mesh system covering up to 5,500 square feet with dual-band Wi-Fi, two Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit, and lifetime antivirus and parental controls

  • Whole-home mesh coverage up to 5,500 sq ft with three units
  • Single network name and password for seamless roaming throughout the house
  • Lifetime HomeCare subscription includes antivirus, parental controls and QoS
  • Six Gigabit Ethernet ports total with wired backhaul support
  • Simple setup via Deco app, compatible with Android 4.4+ and iOS 9.0+

Whole-home mesh coverage

The TP-Link Deco M5 system replaces a traditional router and extender with three units that form a single mesh network. It covers homes up to 5500 square feet and supports more than 100 connected devices. Dual-band Wi-Fi uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards. The Deco app guides setup in minutes and works with Android 4.4 or later and iOS 9.0 or later.

Included hardware and security services

Each unit provides two Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired backhaul or wired clients, giving six ports total across the pack. The box contains three power supplies and one Ethernet cable. A free lifetime subscription to TP-Link HomeCare adds antivirus protection, parental controls and quality-of-service prioritisation. Voice control via Alexa is also supported.

Compatibility and placement checks

Verify that your internet modem has an available Ethernet port for the primary Deco unit. Ensure you have three mains sockets near the desired locations for each unit. Confirm your mobile device meets the minimum OS versions for the Deco app. Check whether your home layout benefits from wired Ethernet backhaul between units for maximum stability.

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Price $159.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will any parts of the Deco M5 units need periodic replacement?

The three Deco M5 units have no user-serviceable parts; they are sealed mesh nodes with dual-band Wi-Fi and two Gigabit Ethernet ports each, so no routine component swaps are expected.

What limits total throughput when all three nodes run flat-out?

Each node links at 802.11ac speeds on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, and the two Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit cap wired backhaul at 1 Gbps, so the Ethernet link is the first bottleneck.

How much power do the three units draw and how hot do they get under all-day load?

The three Deco M5 units run from the included power supplies with no active cooling, so they stay silent and only warm to the touch during continuous operation.

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