TP-Link Deco M5 is definitely an interesting WiFi system which takes advantage of the mesh technology, supports MU-MIMO data streaming, has a really good wireless performance (even if it's just dual-band) and it has an incredibly simple installation process.

Good Wireless Performance; Fast and Simple Installation Process; Really Well Done and Thorough Parental Controls; Ethernet + Wireless Backhaul; It Has A Competitive Price

The Antivirus as a Separate Paid Service After Three Years; Has Some Advanced Features; but the List is Short; App-Only Interface

At $299 for a set of three units, TP-Link's Deco M5 has more to offer than other similarly priced systems, like the Google Wifi , or the Luma . The most noticeable is the ability to keep the entire home network, including IoT devices, from online threats.

The Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System is easy to use and delivers reliable Wi-Fi over a large area; The system has more features than most other systems, including the ability to protect the entire network against online threats

The M5 doesn't have a dedicated backhaul band, so it suffers from signal loss when its units are linked together wirelessly; It connects to TP-Link at all times and there's no access point mode for it to work well with an existing router

If you have FIOS you must have this product. Easy set-up and looks nice if you need to have it out in the open. We now have four in our home and WiFi has never been better. You might even want to lower your speed. Update to follow on that. GS Queens

The Deco M5 is TP-Link's take on the increasing popular whole home Wi-Fi (mesh) product category. These little discs contain a total of four radios each, that act as a combination of Wi-Fi backhaul and client access.

Mesh routers aren't exactly new, but until now they've tended to command the kind of price points that have kept them out of the reach of the majority. TP-Link hopes to change that with the Deco M5, which offers up a mesh system much cheaper than the competition.

Great value for money; Incredibly easy to configure; Good coverage

Not as fast as some; Lacks fine control

Nice and simple to setup and then just starts working. Bigger range than my previous standard wifi router though still has a bit of trouble getting through my coloursteel cladding.

This is a great product. It creates a strong wifi signal in our house. As you need one unit to sit with existing wifi router, you really only have two units to place in dead zones around your home. Highly reccommended.

The M5 is reliable and packs more useful features than most Wi-Fi systems in its price range.

The Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System is easy to use and delivers reliable Wi-Fi over a large area; The system has more features than most other systems, including the ability to protect the entire network against online threats.

The M5 doesn't have a dedicated backhaul band, so it suffers from signal loss when its units are linked together wirelessly; It connects to TP-Link at all times and there's no access point mode for it to work well with an existing router.

Reliable Wi-Fi coverage; Competitive pricing; Optional wired backhaul;

Slower than some rivals; No wireless backhaul; Sometimes unclear setup instructions;

i had a few initial issues setting up but that was more of a me issue than a product issue, once set up its been great! my original router didnt give much coverage, i have a 1971 2 bedroom solid brick unit and the coverage would drop even in the spare room and especially if you walked outside or into the attached garage. plus with my old router i would have to manually switch from 5 to 2.4ghz network to use apps to control things like smart bulbs or led strips, now its all on 1 network and i can just click on my app and it works seamlessly. im really glad i purchased it. just remember if you have stuff connected wirelessly like your printer or tv etc youll have to redo the connection as youre setting up a whole new network- this is what can take some time.