TP-Link - Deco BE25 (BE5000)
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Last updated: Dec 8, 2025 Scoring
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"deco have very nice, cheap and reliable options ... tp link is best bang for buck"
"go through Walmart and you'll most of the time find it on sale for less than $100 ... I picked up my 2 pack for around $80"
"The TP Link Deco mesh systems also provide good speeds at a much lower cost, so that would be my go to."
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"Actually better than a range extender, as Mesh systems are designed from the ground up to work with each other in the system. ... But it's half ass "patched up" jerky jerky mesh was no match to a Deco. Deco was snappier, more reliable, and longer range."
"I have over 60 devices connected to it, and have ZERO issues."
"I have tp-links deco mesh system and it’s rock solid."
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"My mom actually installed it herself with no problem. ... If you’re not familiar with networking it’s great system."
"Honestly I really like it, I have only had a few minor hiccups but the control I have is great and it was easy to set up. ... At least this way I can see what is and is not working and troubleshooting is easy. I also have a variety of controls to see who is connecting to what and I can block things easier"
"Just a no fuss system. ... Plug in, download the app, set ssid and don't worry about it anymore for years. ... Mine has been stable and working for years."
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"Actually better than a range extender, as Mesh systems are designed from the ground up to work with each other in the system. ... But it's half ass "patched up" jerky jerky mesh was no match to a Deco. Deco was snappier, more reliable, and longer range."
"I have 4 pucks of deco 25 wired backhaul. Awesome set up"
"Became FANTASTIC once I strung some ethernet cables among four of them including the one serving as a router in strategic locations (our house is rather large and some walls contain metal lathe). ... We now always have excellent connectivity and fast roaming."
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"I have 4 pucks of deco 25 wired backhaul. Awesome set up"
"Became FANTASTIC once I strung some ethernet cables among four of them including the one serving as a router in strategic locations (our house is rather large and some walls contain metal lathe). ... We now always have excellent connectivity and fast roaming."
"i noticed a BIG improvement once i conected all my decos via ethernet. ... it was a game changer, i use smart products from different brands and now i don't have any issues with disconections!! ... Some meross plugs disconected all the time before wiring my decos, now they work flawless!"
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"the deco wouldn’t play nice with my existing whole house tplink gigabit switch for the wired backhaul. Even though it was the same manufacturer. I tried forever, but finally I gave up"
"I had Deco. Spend hours trying to extend WiFi range with another node. Fail."
"I went from Deco’s that had devices drop off regularly"
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"If you want better configuration dont go Deco its locked down by the software app to run some services and tweak. ... using them as a primary gateway not the smartest for the more experienced user that likes the standard routing options available to setup etc."
"TP Link Deco definitely requires an app and an account ... although there is a web interface, it can't do much."
"Can confirm. Have Deco. Am miserable."
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"I just discovered that Decos and TP-Link's gaming routers require a modem connection to route traffic for physically connected devices. ... This results in your physically connected devices getting disconnected from your network every 15 minutes or so while the modem reboots, effectively rendering your home network useless."
"the deco wouldn’t play nice with my existing whole house tplink gigabit switch for the wired backhaul. Even though it was the same manufacturer. I tried forever, but finally I gave up"
"the deco wouldn’t play nice with my existing whole house tplink gigabit switch for the wired backhaul. Even though it was the same manufacturer."
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"Stay far away from routers with fans, I returned a tp-link wifi 7 router over this exact issue. ... Sfp port was so hot it was unreal. ... Try to cool your place in summer with air conditioning, you don't want some fan blowing heat. ... Also moving parts is a bad idea for longevity."
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"If you want better configuration dont go Deco its locked down by the software app to run some services and tweak. ... using them as a primary gateway not the smartest for the more experienced user that likes the standard routing options available to setup etc."
"rubbish app that won't let you change settings 9 times out of 10"
I have the new Spectrum WiFi 7 router… sitting in a cabinet. Replaced it with the BE5000 mesh and it definitely improved my house coverage over a single access point.
r/Spectrum • My best decision: Getting rid of the Spectrum router ->I have a deco be85 connected as my "main router" and my pc is connected to a be25 in my bedroom that is connected to my network via wifi to that be85 My PC is ethernet to that be25 and I get 920/940 and my ping is 8 Good Luck on your networking adventures :)
r/HomeNetworking • Mesh vs access points? ->I have a 600mbps plan and i use a deco x50. Could deco x20 do the job, yes in paper. But the protocol (wifi 6) is not the only consideration. For deco x50 it has 2x2 mu-mimo which better handles wireless devices. I have wifi 5 device in theory should handle 600mbps but it reality it only handles 300mbps. In conclusion, you may need to know what are your devices and how many. Also what is the structure of the home (concrete or wood walls) if wireless backhaul would be enough or you need wired. If you dont want to think much. I suggest get be25 for future proofing. Deco x50 if your not gonna upgrade anytime soon.
r/TpLink • Recommended wired mesh/AP for 700mbps connection ->I ended up with BE5000 on clearance
r/openwrt • Does anyone know of a good WiFi 6 (hopefully 6E) router that supports mesh networking? ->I had 3 of these. Solid product. Upgraded to BE25s WiFi 7 last month.
r/Kerala • Are Wi-Fi Extenders Really Effective? ->I use a mesh system. Used to have 3x TP link Deco M4s. Now upgraded to TP link Deco 25 WiFi 7. Be used to have multiple extenders which were plugged into the wall and basically worked as repeaters but it was finicky. Go for a mesh system
r/Kerala • Are Wi-Fi Extenders Really Effective? ->I have 4 pucks of deco 25 wired backhaul. Awesome set up
r/Spectrum • What’s the cheapest WiFi 7 router you’d recommend with Spectrum? ->They are incredible and simple. I’ve had a setup with the WiFi 6e ones, and now have one with WiFi 7 ones. Literally stellar performance. Do you have first hand experience?
r/TpLink • Deco mesh router recommendation for a 3-storey house that is 135 sq metres (1453 sq ft)? ->I use a mesh system and it is great. But it depends now on what you want to spend, I use a TP Link WiFi 7 mesh system, but there are many options. If you live in a small place you might not need a mesh network.
r/Spectrum • Best Router Recommendations for Spectrum Internet? ->Eh whatever works. If you have an unfinished basement you can run it through there easily. Anyhow, back to your question: assuming you’re not super technically inclined and don’t want to drop a ton of cash, the tp link deco WiFi 7 system (BE) should serve you well for a long time. You probably only need two nodes but you’ll want them both to be wired - so wire the further node back to the node that plugs into your ONT. That way they’ll give identical performance without having to worry about whether they can communicate over WiFi (which would dock performance anyhow). If you’re technically minded and want to spend way more, ubiquiti
r/HomeNetworking • Best Routers for PC gaming and Gig Internet speeds? ->I got the Deco Wi-Fi 7 mesh and usually see 800+ on my devices except for devices that are only using the wireless backhaul. I’ve been very happy with it. Believe it is app only admin though. In my head, the wireless back haul is only done on 2.4 GHz so it would be limited throughput regardless of vendor. I think Unify is probably the leader for this , Orbi is probably a close second. Unless you want to get slightly complicated and use Fortinet.
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