TP-Link

Deco S4 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

TP-Link Deco S4 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

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Sentiment score75% positive
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

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Reddit Iconjk_here4all
11 months ago

Go for Mesh. If you are looking for more than 500Mbps connection you might need to connect the units using LAN cables. I used this one for my parents house. https://www.amazon.in/TP-Link-Deco-M4-AC1200-System/dp/B07KJ2TDMR/

11 months ago

Yeah needs to be plugged in. You take LAN out of your main router and connect to one of the units (base unit). Then the second unit can connect wirelessly to the base or via LAN cables. Something like this 1. Router ----- Deco Base )))))))) 2nd Unit 2. Router ----- Deco Base ------ 2nd Unit \--- LAN connection )))) WiFi backhaul Remember when using WiFi backhaul, the max speed of the second unit will depend on the strength of Base unit's Wifi signal where the 2nd unit is placed. My set up is like the router is upstairs computer room. Base unit directly connected to router via LAN cable. The 2nd unit is kept near the stairwell which covers all the downstairs. The range of the units are way better than the BSNL supplied ones.

Reddit Iconjxelll
11 months ago

I had 3 of these. Solid product. Upgraded to BE25s WiFi 7 last month.

11 months ago

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

Reddit IconFred_Stone6
11 months ago

I have a single erro router in the middle of my house it supports mesh, I would like to have more coverage in the yard, quite like the tplink mesh units like. https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETTPL9402/TP-Link-Deco-M4-AC1200-Dual-Band-WiFi-5-Whole-Home?qr=web-share

Reddit IconOk-Rock7488
4 months ago

I have a tp link deco mesh network, initially it was 3 nodes. I’m up to think 6 nodes now across probably 10k square feet over 2 levels. For the most part, it’s been perfect.

4 months ago

It’s been in about a year, I think it’s ac1200.

Reddit IconIce_crusher_bucket
11 months ago

Ive had the Deco 4 and now Deco6e. I f'in love it! 3 pods and covers the house and property quite nicely.

Reddit IconSuikerspin_Ei
10 months ago

I had a TP-Link Mesh system (Deco M4), not possible. Maybe on their routers.

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