While its security software and an easy installation app distinguish the Deco M9 Plus from the mesh networking crowd, its otherwise midrange performance is marred by sometimes erratic behavior.

Home Automation connections; Simple; straight-forward setup; Network security software

Erratic behavior; Need to use TP-Link Deco app; Can't use USB port

Wi-Fi for all, rejoice!

Powerful Wi-Fi doesn't come cheap

Zigbee hub, Alexa control of the router, Excellent parental controls

Limited smart device support, No Alexa control of devices, Quite expensive

TP-Link's Deco M5 mesh system has long been one of our favourites, offering strong whole-home performance at a competitive price. The new M9 Plus is quite a bit more expensive, but it brings upgraded wireless hardware, plus built-in Bluetooth and Zigbee hubs, so it can connect directly to compatible...

Excellent coverage; Handy smart home hub; Built-in antivirus and parental controls

Relatively pricey; Costly for what you get; Expensive compared to other mesh systems

TP-Link's newest mesh router ticks every box and it's less expensive than it once was

Excellent coverage; Handy smart home hub; Built-in antivirus and parental controls;

Relatively pricey; Costly for what you get; Expensive compared to other mesh systems;

Ever since the WiFi mesh systems entered into the mainstream, the development of new consumer-friendly networking technologies seems to have slowed down a bit and some manufacturers started focusing more towards polishing their already existing devices, while others aimed at diversifying their...

Using the right WiFi adapter, the TP-Link Deco M9 is able to offer a fantastic wireless performance and the backhaul traffic handling is done better than on most of its direct competitors.

Great Wireless Performance, Built-In Antivirus Protection, ZigBee, Bluetooth, IFTTT and Alexa Support, Can Create A Mesh Network, Small Form Factor Design

You Can't Separate The Two Radio Bands, No Web-Based Interface, No In-Depth Configuration Available

There's a lot to like about the Deco M9 Plus Mesh Wi-Fi System. It delivered some of the highest scores we've seen from a mesh system on our throughput performance tests, and its mobile app offers a wealth of management features, including strong anti-malware and antivirus tools, rich parental...

Easy to install; Solid throughput in testing; Dedicated backhaul band; Built-in malware and virus protection; Robust parental controls; Controls numerous smart home devices; Alexa and IFTTT compatible

Expensive; Lacks Z-Wave support; Cannot separate radio bands

If there's one thing that every user of the Internet dreads, it's the network dropout. And since just about everyone uses the Internet, including everyone reading this review, there's a lot of anguish to go around.

Easy to use; incredible speed and range; HomeCare suite offers fantastic options for parents

No USB device support; Zigbee-based Smart Home feature is clearly at a beta stage

Wi-Fi is common as a microwave in home these days. When there is Wi-Fi at a home, having more than once device connected to it is common. One downside

Supports up to 4,500 sqft; Seamless Wi-Fi experience; Supports Zigbee or IoT devices

Price might deter some people; No web-based UI