TP-Link - Deco BE63
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"It’s easy and reliable. ... This is all really easy to set up in my experience, and it just works."
"And yes you can install this by the yourself without any networking knowledge."
"I'd go with a mesh system like the Eero 7 Plus or the TPLink Deco, it would be much easier to get up and running."
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"I was able to cover a 3 level house using two units (one of the ground floor and second mounted near the roof of second floor near the stairs. This covers all 3 floors completely."
"It takes 3 decos to cover 5500 sq ft. That’s what I have. Took about 5 of the crappy Linksys ones. Got rid of those."
"I moved to a TP link Deco system and have been incredibly impressed particularly with maintaining my internets full gigabit speeds between nodes."
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"TPLink Decco is a damn good mesh system and and much cheaper. ... $169 for my 3 Decco System."
"deco have very nice, cheap and reliable options ... tp link is best bang for buck"
"you can pick up a 3-pack for cheap, solid units"
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"if I connect to the MLO network (WiFi 7) I get nearly max speeds my isp offers."
"I moved to a TP link Deco system and have been incredibly impressed particularly with maintaining my internets full gigabit speeds between nodes."
"My Portal now connects and works amazing. Fast connection, zero lag."
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"tplink just works ... I follow up with my customers each month and they say everything is much better and working great. I only hardwire nodes, never wireless, and I buy the wifi6e versions- I’m not saying tplink is better than Unifi, just saying a hardwired network and wifi where you need it is the recipe."
"on the 2nd unit i hardwire my work computer into it and I get around 940 mbs of my 1 gbs line."
"Re-iterating what others have stated. They work great when you hardware each unit. ... I have recently done a Deco install and an Eero install, hardwiring all units for both. It is sometimes cheaper to do it this way than buying APs to wire in."
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"I don't like that almost all management must be done with an app and not a web interface. ... Basically all the management must be done through the app, and there is only a very minimal web interface. ... Basically you must use either the Android or IOS App there is no way to setup the system with only Windows, This extends to doing such things as checking connection quality between nodes, or managing DHCP once the system is initially setup."
"all the administration has to be done from a mobile app. the web based "admin" page just has some basic diagnostics and no ability to configure anything."
"has a dumbed-down admin interface with only basic config options"
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"frequently fails to deliver advertised features or function reliably"
"all the administration has to be done from a mobile app. the web based "admin" page just has some basic diagnostics and no ability to configure anything."
"The system relies on TP-Link servers for management"
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"I had a lot of issues walking around the house and the switching between nodes taking a long time or unable to get a full Internet access once reconnected."
"It's not great / weaker then the tp link deco meshing setup i was using before. Lower connection speed and more frequent disconnects."
"The TP links randomly drop connections."
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"I have a deco, nothing but trouble. Read the tp link subreddit about dropped connections."
"frequently fails to deliver advertised features or function reliably"
"The TP links randomly drop connections."
anarchaavery 1.0A mesh network with wired backhaul worked for me. I use Deco BE63s with one on each floor. Replacing the singular router could easily work though. What router are you currently using?
BigNavy505 1.0I just test out the Be63’s last week for 3100 SF home and large backyard. It worked well but I’m more of a prosumer and the app was pretty dumbed down. Bought the more expensive Asus BT10, 2 pack and they just smoke the BE63s. Faster and a lot better range.
Brenell 1.0Just upgraded from an older Orbi system to the TPLink BE10000 today and it was worth it. Speeds overall are better and had it up and running in 30 minutes with the satellites.
CautiousInternal3320 1.0I suggest starting by wiring the XE75s together. This should dramatically improve the situation. If, after doing that, you still require an additional Deco, BE63 is a good choice. If you run the Deco mesh in Router mode, one port of the main Deco must be dedicated to the connection with Internet, the satellite Deco cannot be reachable via that port. If you have a separate ISP box acting as a router, you might consider running the mesh in Acces Point mode.
The main Deco must be wired to its source of Internet. I would return the Archer, indeed, and build a mesh only with deco units.
3 Deco meshes in the family, purchased in 2020, 2024 and 2025, all working perfectly.
-dun- 1.0You can also look into deco be63, each unit has 4 2.5Gb ports. If you plan to upgrade to an even faster fiber in the future, then be65 offers two 5Gb ports and two 2.5Gb ports.
I've been using my Google nest wifi (not Pro) since 2022 and it's been working great. I was planning to upgrade to the Google nest pro 6e during black Friday/winter sales but realized that the new pro 6e nodes didn't have Google assistant speakers. Knowing that I could still use my old nodes ask Google assistant speakers, that gave me a chance to look at other router options. After doing some research I ended up with the TP link deco be63. My current Internet speed is only 500Mbps so it's definitely an over kill but I'm planning to upgrade to 1Gbps next year or so and I already have a 1Gbps switch + cat6e installed in my house. The reasons why I picked the deco be63 over Google nest pro 6e are that the deco router offers wifi 7 (future proof), the ability to create a dedicated 2.4Ghz network for older devices and able to support VPN server/client on the router. I have quite a few of older smart devices that could only connect to 2.4Ghz. When I upgraded my PC in December 2025, I had a hard time connecting one of my smart speakers to my PC because Google nest wifi can't separate 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. So the ability to separate the bands is a pretty big thing for me.
Hooyahhhh 1.0Same, i had 4 google 6e mesh and was a nightmare. Half the time it didnt work or the coverage was horrible throughout the house. Just got the Deco BE63 and setup was simple and speeds are great
jawittesr 1.0Just installed a BE63 and so far it’s working fine. Getting 700 mps on a one gig fiber account.
jebidiaGA 1.0Loving my 2 be63 tplink decos in our 2900 sqft 2 story. Usually get around 600-700 mbs over wifi. I go from fiber ont to the main deco unit, then to a poe switch for exterior cameras. Just doing a wireless backhaul and it works great.
I've got 2 x be63s and they fully cover our 2900 sqft home wonderfully. Bought them right when they came out and haven't had any issues. I use the wireless backhaul and on the 2nd unit i hardwire my work computer into it and I get around 940 mbs of my 1 gbs line. They are awesome
Very happy with my tplink be63's. I vlan from my ont to the main unit and then the other unit can be wired or wireless
Go for tplink deco mesh... lose the traditional router. Decos are simple to setup and work great. Always try wireless backhaul first, most of the time it's enough, regardless of how everyone on reddit wants to spend 1000s$ hardwiring your house. Need info on your house size and stories etc
Tplink be63's are awesome and easy to setup. Wireless backhaul is fine. You can hardwire into a unit that is running a wireless backhaul and get great speeds. My second unit is setup like that and I get about 940mbs of my 1 gbs fiber
Looks like that's the outdoor unit? I've got 2 be 10000's and they've been awesome. I get about 500-700 mbs over wifi on my gig fiber. My second unit is over wireless backhaul and i wired a computer to that unit and see about 940mbs, only about 10-20 mbs less vs hardwiring that second unit. 2 units in a 2900 sqft 2 story
Mesh over new router all day. I tried 3 different very expensive routers a few years back and then tried tplink deco mesh system and would never go back. 2 units cover our 2900sqft 2 story completely.
Josh2942 1.0I think it's never going to be good as an aftermarket setup. You will get it regardless with a 2GB+ network speed. You can try it out. I hate the smartphone app. I have my Deco BE10000 wifi 7 setup in AP mode behind my BGE-320
JustJJ92 1.0Just purchased Deco BE63 and a BE25. We just got fiber installed 2gb. Going to bridge the modem to the 63 and wire through attic to the 25 in the garage. Will let you know how it goes.