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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
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  1. hadleighboy's avatar
    Have these and a solid piece of WiFi kit...
    RockstarRobbo's avatar
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    Cheers for the information
  2. Skol's avatar
    They're ok if you literally just have a basic setup.

    I 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.
    googanhiem's avatar
    Have you tried putting them in access point mode? (Settings-advanced-operation mode)
  3. hedgemonkey9874's avatar
    Got these. I’m getting over 500mbps on my router which goes down to just over 100mbps on the mesh network. Overall it’s good for coverage and meets the needs of the household but the relative reduction in speed is a concern.
    hedgemonkey9874's avatar
    EE full fibre 900 with the their white smart hub.
  4. Precious321's avatar
    Would this model or the TP-Link Deco S7 be the better more updated router? Which model can be used as a modem? Please forgive my ignorance - I have no knowledge, but there seems to be several of these similar items on deals currently(confused)

    amazon.co.uk/dp/…736

    amazon.co.uk/dp/…653
    bensimmo's avatar
    The S7 is a new higher model, the S4 has been out for many years longer, but there are new revisions through that time, they both are updated as they both, like all Deco, use the same Deco software.
    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.
  5. deleted188690's avatar
    Got rid of all my range extenders and bought these, what a difference. No dead spots in my house now.
  6. sasuke0's avatar
    Deco S7 at £104, had 3 internal antennas and better range more worth it imo
    yubious's avatar
    and have 3 ports. worth a deal post i think
  7. ryan1985's avatar
    Sorry for the n00b question but I would really appreciate if someone more tech savvy than me could answer this question for me.

    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.
  8. Subsh's avatar
    would someone explain please, is the benefit wifi coverage for larger houses mainly or other uses as well? and how do these work with virgin media routers?
  9. wozwebs's avatar
    Been looking at these. Live in a 1930's house with thick walls so not sure if I need to go with these instead but double the price. Should be getting 1Gbps Internet soon so would these be a better bet?

    amazon.co.uk/dp/…h=1
    mossmanfly's avatar
    Yes they would be better. But be prepared to not get 1Gb all around the house especially via WiFi, even with the top end Mesh Systems.

    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.
  10. lordwc's avatar
    No! These are old. Get the x20s for a bit more
    coxy82's avatar
    Aren't they double the price of this deal for a set of 3?

    I've had these S4's for 18+ months now and they have been solid. They serve the main purpose given the price. (edited)
  11. mephestic's avatar
    How are these for gaming? I'm with virgin and my router is downstairs, ps5 upstairs and I find that ping shoots up randomly at times with packet loss so need something thats going to form a solid connection via wifi for FPS - would this work you reckon? (edited)
    Ewan_7OS's avatar
    I have these in my home and by son plays upstairs via his laptop and has no issues gaming.
  12. jumpy123's avatar
    These are very basic and don't daisy-chain off each other. Meaning that they all try and connect to the base station rather than increase the signal from one to the other.

    They've also been this price for months now.
    yubious's avatar
    best practice is to get an ethernet connection to them all, granted there are better systems but these are less than £100 for 3 which is more than enough for most homes
  13. Wibblefish's avatar
    I have gigabit FTTP internet but looking for better wireless coverage then my BT smart hub. Can I plug all three of these directly into my router via the hardwiring in my newbuild house to extend my wi-fi coverage in 3 rooms? Or do they need to wirelessly connect to one of the units?

    Is there a better hardware solution for this
    Configuration (edited)
    bensimmo's avatar
    Yes you can, the mesh uses the ethernet link for the connection then. Set up in AP mode (I've never used them this way) You would disable the routers WiFi at this point (or set it up as a different WiFi ssid to not get in the way of the mesh)

    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...
  14. asylmuha's avatar
    Sorry if silly question but could these or s4 work without the router., ie can I just connect straight to my phone line. I have ee router. Or do I need to connect this to ee router to make it work?
    bensimmo's avatar
    These have no SIM slot, EE is mobile tech so I guess needs to connect to it.
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