It really is mostly plug and play after downloading the app. It was definitely the easiest setup out of any router I have ever used. The mesh stations connect pretty seamlessly. No issue with connection speeds on the lower levels and it reaches quite a bit outside the house so I can use it when...

The TP-Link Deco M5 is a worthy entry to the low end of the mesh networking market. It's well priced at £230 for three nodes, includes network-based antivirus and excellent QoS controls.

Strong coverage; Good long-range speeds; Good value

Close-range performance isn't the best

This product fixed all our dead WiFi spots in the house and low signal strength. Our WiFi router was in the opposite side of the tv room so streaming Netflix or YouTube was awful. Now videos stream instantly.

Easily Expanded; Easy To Set Up; Fast; Reliable; Small

Great product and it's improved my wi-fi considerably.

Good wireless coverage, a great price and a strong selection of features, especially for parents

Great parental controls; Three-year antivirus built in; Strong wireless coverage;

Slightly slow at close range; Pricier than BT Whole Home Wi-Fi;

Good wireless coverage, a great price and a strong selection of features, especially for parents

Great parental controls; Three-year antivirus built in; Strong wireless coverage;

Slightly slow at close range; Pricier than BT Whole Home Wi-Fi;

Good wireless coverage, a great price and a strong selection of features, especially for parents

Great parental controls; Three-year antivirus built in; Strong wireless coverage;

Slightly slow at close range; Pricier than BT Whole Home Wi-Fi;

Good wireless coverage, a great price and a strong selection of features, especially for parents

Great parental controls; Three-year antivirus built in; Strong wireless coverage;

Slightly slow at close range; Pricier than BT Whole Home Wi-Fi;

Final Thoughts For their first entry into the whole-home WiFi market I think TP-Link has a very strong contender in the Deco M5 system. This is our first time taking a look at a system like this so we cannot compare it to others, but comparing it to typical routers we can definitely see some areas...

– Easy setup; – Better overall WiFi coverage than a normal router; – Small profile; – TPLink HomeCare included; – Great unboxing experience

– Not as many configuration options as a normal router; – Will need to buy a switch if you need multiple Ethernet ports

Like mentioned above, the setup and configuration of the TP-Link Deco M5 is by far the easiest Wi-Fi router that I have ever set up. This is perfect for those who just want to plug it in and go. There is no need to fiddle with obscure settings or constantly tweak things.

Covers up to 4,500 square feet; Excellent parental controls; Quick and easy setup from mobile device; Covers up to 4,500 square feet; Excellent parental controls; Quick and easy setup from mobile device

More on expensive side; No web UI access; No advanced routing settings; More on expensive side; No web UI access; No advanced routing settings