TP-Link Deco M5 Whole Home Mesh WiFi System review

Here at Bob's house, we're awash in technology. Between computers and gadgets, we probably have 15-20 different Wi-Fi enabled devices. But I'm not a gearhead. I don't like spending hours tinkering with network settings to keep everything up and running.

Easy to install; Robust management and user control features; Excellent coverage; Consistent; reliable performance; Excellent; hands-off antivirus and intrusion security; Remote control features allow you to manage your network from anywhere

Need to replace your existing network; Continuous data sharing with TP-Link could present some risks; Long-term pricing for the security package is unclear

TP-Link Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System

The Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System is definitely an appealing option for those looking to get setup with a Wi-Fi mesh network. It is easy to setup, provides uniform coverage over the area it claims to, and is rather attractively priced.

» Easy setup; » Provides reliable and consistent Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home; » HomeCare anti-virus and other security measures are welcome features; » Parental controls are very thorough and easy to setup; » Access point mode now available for those that don't want to replace existing...

» As a router; the features are rather limited; » Advanced configuration options are lacking; » No USB ports and very limited LAN ports; » In access point mode; most of the advanced features are disabled; ; ; » Advertised as AC1300; which isn't all that fast these days; » Wi-Fi tested slower than...

TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh WiFi Network Review

While many people are excited about Google WiFi, there's another name out there that is doing the same thing, and it's actually a bit cheaper. And that's the TP-Link Deco M5. Now TP-Link has been