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Posted 16 March 2023
TP-Link Deco S4 AC1200 Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi System, Pack of 3 - £93.64 @ Amazon
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Delivers Wi-Fi to an area of up to 4,000 sq.ft. and if that’s not enough, simply add more Decos to the network anytime to increase coverage
Provides fast and stable connections with speeds of up to 1167 Mbps and works with major internet service provider (ISP) and modem
With enhanced Deco Mesh Technology, units work together to form a unified network with a single network name; devices automatically switch between Decos as you move through your home for the fastest possible speeds
Deco can handle traffic from even the busiest of networks, providing lag-free connections for up to 100 devices
Parental Controls limits online time and block inappropriate websites according to distinct profiles created for each family member; setup is easier than ever with the Deco app there to walk you through every step
Provides fast and stable connections with speeds of up to 1167 Mbps and works with major internet service provider (ISP) and modem
With enhanced Deco Mesh Technology, units work together to form a unified network with a single network name; devices automatically switch between Decos as you move through your home for the fastest possible speeds
Deco can handle traffic from even the busiest of networks, providing lag-free connections for up to 100 devices
Parental Controls limits online time and block inappropriate websites according to distinct profiles created for each family member; setup is easier than ever with the Deco app there to walk you through every step
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sorted byI have a Firewalla box after the modem that needs to be the DHCP but these won't allow an alternative to themselves giving out the ip addresses so I have had to switch to a different setup altogether to keep my NAS protected.
Coverage wise though, they are good for the money.
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S7 being newer may stay as a current model for longer, who knows.
The S7 has three antenna and three ethernet sockets compared to the two of each on the S4.
They are both the same physical size and shell.
You can do a compare on TP-Link site.
One deco unit in its normal mode replaced your modem/router.
One ethernet link goes to your ONT for the fibre optic connection after that.
If you have to use a different router for some obscure reason (Virgin with coax cables or old ADSL setup) then you turn the old router box into a modem only and can up link to that. It is more complicated OR you set the Deco in to AP setup configuration.
TP-Link website should be able to explain it more.
If you have the choice, buy the S7.
If you can afford more expensive or need the extra speed they my may bring with WiFI6 and WPA3, then I think you'll need the X range, probably the newer ones.
I'm moving to a house on OFNL network (FTTP). I've only gone for 360mb connection as that will be more than sufficient for our needs. I've been provided with a TP link Archer C6 router AC1200. Essentially my question is can I use these wirelessly to spread the WiFi around my home and out to the garage (it's close to the house) or is there a better way to do it without installing any wiring? I believe there is a ethernet port in the master bedroom which is linked to one next to the entry point of the fibre.
I hope that makes sense, I've never looked at networks before and just used powerline kit previously on much slower Internet. Thanks in advance.
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You always have to think that if you use these Mesh nodes in Wireless backhaul then the Wireless nodes need to transmit data to each other. So if the nodes for example like this have 867Mb bandwidth on the 5Ghz which is used as the wireless backhaul then how much throughput will occur once you place the nodes 20 or 30 ft away, not alot. Plus this is a dual band Mesh so all your WiFi bandwidth for the wireless backhaul is also shared with your devices.
So if you plan on using Wireless backhaul with a Mesh then you really need Tri band system as this uses a dedicated wireless channel for the data between the nodes.
In all honesty you should look at reviews and really see what system is best for you but be prepared to pay £200+ if you want to maximise your internet or if you don't fancy that be prepared that 1Gb internet is going to be at your main router access point and anything else will be significantly slower.
I've had these S4's for 18+ months now and they have been solid. They serve the main purpose given the price. (edited)
They've also been this price for months now.
Is there a better hardware solution for this
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But you would normally replace the Hub/Fibre Router with these, set one as the main deco router, connect it to the ONT and then wire the rest up coming back this main deco router unit.
I'd look for something a bit faster, either the S7 or the X range to make better use of the gigabit connection. The S7 have three ethernet ports rather than two on these.
You are of course restricted by your devices connecting to it as well. These don't have WPA3 not WiFi6/7 if you need or want that.
I now have these mixed along with the S7s, the S4s sit at the edges now.
So you can always alter the setup as needed since the decos work together.
Have a read on TP-Link deco site for the marketing...