TP-Link - Deco X50-PoE
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Based on 1 year's data from Feb 24, 2026 How it works
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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 did that and my Google home has never had a disconnect since."
"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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"They make it easy to set up a separate IOT network if you want one."
"Deco is intended to be comprehensive and turnkey - you only need this one product and you're done. ... It has all of the features that consumers are likely to use ... user-friendly setup and administration of the solution."
"I personally found the TP Link DECO setup easiest"
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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 setup Deco X 50 for my 4000 sq ft villa and it’s amazing so far over 6 month now"
"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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"Well I'd be considering simply upgrading your Deco system with atleast one x50 if not two... ... Deco x50 2 pack is roughly $300 ... It's going to be cheaper than going down the Ubiquiti route, considering your going to need a UX7 at roughly $400 + a U7-IW and stand at roughly another $400 to replicate your current setup."
"The TP Link Deco mesh systems also provide good speeds at a much lower cost, so that would be my go to."
"TP-Link Déco is cheap and simple to install."
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"Nothing but reliable! ... Over two years of usage at my business and we have over 100 devices consistently connected"
"Finally, nothing drops, everything is fast and solid, the devices themselves are now the bottleneck."
"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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"Can confirm. Have Deco. Am miserable."
"I dislike the Deco's forced online login and management via a phone app only"
"rubbish app that won't let you change settings 9 times out of 10"
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"Deco are cheap but they moved a lot of stuff behind a paywall on the newer models."
"I dislike the Deco's forced online login and management via a phone app only"
"and its lack of logging or other functions"
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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."
"What's really common is someone will buy this for their tiny house thinking 3 radios will help their WiFi issues, when actually it's just made it so much worse, all without pushing that wired IS the best option rather than relying on wireless."
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"Dont by Deco. Its terrible. Search for the posts about unstable work. ... for some it works well. for me it worked well for a while. now it is terrible. ... And more and more ppl are complaining abut stability. Just read posts."
"random disconnects"
"Same headaches here. I just manually restart them occasionally."
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"Only reason I ditched it was subscription for parental controls."
archer-86 1.0Been really happy with my TP Link X50 POE. I'd try and get your APs out a bit more. Also, as mentioned, run Cat6 to every TV location, and where you think you might want cameras in the future. https://preview.redd.it/um692knyhlqf1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=fe596a268635480f80114a9aed9a49d497754f09
Joeman64p 1.0DECO X50 PoE Mesh with Backhauled Ethernet Gigabit WiFi everywhere $300 for a set of 3 Lucked up at MicroCenter and picked up 3x sets of 3-Packs for $100 each! Installed 5 at my business and used the rest for my new home build Nothing but reliable! Over two years of usage at my business and we have over 100 devices consistently connected
Alternative-Egg-8221 0.2I went rt-be92u x 2 from Asus. It is WiFi 7 however not all devices support it, but you can turn off WiFi 7 mode in app. Now I pay for 950 down (UK) and at node using Samsung Tab S10 Ultra showing WiFi 6E on tablet I'm getting 647 down. Laptop ethernet to node get 812 down. Ping is around 9 on both. You want the best I've heard the newest Orbi devices are supposed to be the dogs dangly bits. I used TP Link X50 mesh before which again is good system. Only reason I ditched it was subscription for parental controls.
e2lngnmn 0.2I 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.
gilligan888 0.2I ran cat6 cable from my front office to the back of my house and added a TP-Link Deco X50 AX3000 Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 Router down there. Now my whole house gets full wifi coverage 👍🏻 $180 and 3 hours work
Hi-Manski 0.2Dont by Deco. Its terrible. Search for the posts about unstable work.
IWuzTheWalrus 0.2I run Decos (AX3000) in my house which was built like a f\*\*\*ing faraday cage. 2300 feet and I need 3 mesh units to get coverage throughout, plus another one just outside the back door (X50) to reach the backyard, otherwise the signal is gone after 15 feet.
I run Decos (AX3000) in my house which was built like a f\*\*\*ing faraday cage. 2300 feet and I need 3 mesh units to get coverage throughout, plus another one just outside the back door (X50) to reach the backyard, otherwise the signal is gone after 15 feet.
joshuabroad 0.2The brand isn't specifically the issue here, it's that you choose the base entry models such as the x10 & x20... You need to choose the appropriate models that will cater for the capacity and coverage your going to need. Deco is a basic home user mesh system that supports guest and iot networks, although I only ever use the x50 and above models... Ubiquiti once again is a brand and if you choose the wrong models, then your going to be blindly saying Ubiquiti is rubbish... Make sure you use a controller with Ubiquiti vs stand alone access points, individually configured.
Well I'd be considering simply upgrading your Deco system with atleast one x50 if not two... Deco x50 2 pack is roughly $300 It's going to be cheaper than going down the Ubiquiti route, considering your going to need a UX7 at roughly $400 + a U7-IW and stand at roughly another $400 to replicate your current setup.
Lostbutnotafraid 0.2I think any of those 3 would work for you. I personally have setup my home network on the Deco X50 mesh system with 4 AP in total, and my smart home network in Home Assistant. No issues at all and provides a fair amount of control over your devices and network (priority, IP reservation, preferred bands/AP, etc. ).
Matatag_Dimagiba 0.2We have 2 deco x55, an x50, and an x10 with wired backhaul and everything works seamlessly. Great coverage all around the house.
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