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Price: $129.99 - $109.99
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Product Dimensions | 3.57 x 3.57 x 6.39 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.13 pounds |
ASIN | B084GTH5LL |
Item model number | Deco S4(3-Pack) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #979 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #6 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems |
Date First Available | February 21, 2020 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
Warranty & Support
Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE standard 802. 11 Specifications. Range and coverage specifications along with the number of connected devices were defined according to test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate, wireless coverage, and number of connected devices are not, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.
A New Way to WiFi: Deco Mesh technology gives you a better WiFi experience in all directions with faster WiFi speeds and strong WiFi signal to cover your whole home.
Better Coverage than traditional WiFi routers: Deco S4 three units work seamlessly to create a WiFi mesh network that can cover homes up to 5, 500 square feet. No dead zone anymore.
Seamless and Stable WiFi Mesh: Rather than wifi range extender that need multiple network names and passwords, Deco S4 allows you to enjoy seamless roaming throughout the house, with a single network name and password.
Incredibly fast 3× 3 6*Stream AC1900 speeds makes the deco capable of providing connectivity for up to 100 devices.
With advanced 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.
Robust Parental Controls: Limit online time and block inappropriate websites according to unique profiles created for each family member. Easy to keep your children safe while they’re online.
Setup is a breeze with the Deco app available on your Android or iOS device. Turn on or off guest WiFi with Alexa voice commands.
Each Deco S4 has 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports(6 in total for a 3-pack) and supports Wired Ethernet Backhaul for better speeds. Any of them can work as a Wi-Fi Router. Works with all internet service providers, such as AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, RCN, Cox, CenturyLink, Frontier, etc.( a modem is required for most internet service providers)
Reviewer: John
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Superb value and coverage, but place them smartly!
Review: I have used the 3 node Deco S4 for just over 4 years now. It has been reliable and stable, but I wanted to share some recommendations to get the most out of it.1. Regularly check the Deco app to see if the network needs to be optimized due to interference. I find doing this a couple times per week helps a lot and it is my first troubleshooting if speed drops.2. Restart your modem periodically, at least once per month3. When setting up, at first just turn on the main node. Then use a wireless device like an iPad and run a speed test as you move away from that location. Very close to it you should get close to your contracted speed from your internet provider (in my case about 400Mb per second). The further away you move the speed will drop, more so when you pass the signal through walls or other obstructions. When you get to a spot where the signal is starting to degrade (in my case 250Mb per second) place your next node. Repeat for the third hopefully in a way where you achieve good coverage at a reasonable speed. In my case I can get a minimum of 100mb per second across an area of 10,000 sqft across 3 levels by spending some time on the placement. Keep in mind that the further away you place the nodes the more thinly you are spreading coverage. Remember, having a strong signal to a remote node doesnât mean fast wifi if the signal TO that node is already degraded. Likewise, if you place them too closely you will just create network interference due to overlapping. I found the coverage below a node is better than above so given the choice place them on a higher floor. It may take a little trial and error.I did not see a need to do any wired backhaul and I am HD streaming all TV/Netflix, etc. with tons of smart devices.One thing I did notice is microwave ovens really interfere with the signal so best to keep away from them if possible.Setup is really easy and the app gives you everything needed to manage your network. Iâm still very happy after 4 years of using this product. Unless I get 2GB service in my area I see no value at all in a newer generation system.
Reviewer: Ulysses
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easiest setup ever for a router, works great
Review: I have eeros for my main network, but wanted a DMZ for smart devices so the main network wasn't exposed should anyone gain access to them. These were on sale so I took a chance. It turns out that they are easier to install than the eero, handle my 1G fiber internet bandwidth and seem, if anything, more stable than the eero. I have a 2-story house so i have one on each floor, and one in the basement. Two of them have ethernet backhaul, but the 2nd-floor does not and doesn't show and diminished speed. I set the guest network for 2.4GHz only, which makes attaching smart devices (which typically don't do 5G wifi) really easy. I have, on occasion, connected my phone to the Deco's main wifi when the eero connection dropped. After moving all of my smart devices and hubs to the Deco guest network, I am wondering why I still have the eeros!
Reviewer: D. Matthews
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Finally, Wifi in the garage
Review: So first let me start by saying, I'm comfortable working with computers. However I'm not tech savoy and when it comes to networks, routers, modems, extenders, cables, etc....I'm definitely a green horn. With that, I've had issues for years getting a good signal into our dethatched garage. I would get spotty service at best, and most of the time just concede to the fact if I was in the garage I'd just run off 4/5G. Our router is on one side of the house, and the garage is on the complete opposite side of the house. Iâd say itâs a good 225â-250â as the crow flies from the router to the area in the garage I was having issues with. However there is a lot of interior walls, doors, objects, a set of stairs, and two exterior walls (one brick, one hardy plank) the Wifi signal has to travel through. I tried a few of the cheap extenders and had zero luck with them. A few months back I heard about a mesh system and looked into it. After plenty of research and asking around I decided to pull the trigger. Iâm glad I did!!!First, the setup wasnât hard, however I did encounter a few issues that the app was not helpful on at all. A quick google search had me back in the right direction. One issue was that it could not âacquire my internet settings.â It kept saying the ether net cable may have been plugged into the wrong port on the router. However the port I had it plugged in, provided internet service to every laptop I plugged into it. I finally moved the ether net cable from port 1 on the TP Link to port 3 on the TP Link and it gave me the solid white, successfully connected and ready to go status, within seconds. However the setup in the app was now telling me there was no ether net cable connected to the TP Link. My phone showed to be connected to the TP Link and I was getting speeds of 500+Mbps. So I just skipped past that âerror/warningâ and proceeded forward. I then connected the other two satellite TP Links with absolutely no issue at all. I now have full signal in my garage and get about 175-200Mbps service out there. An inadvertent side effect of the mesh system is, we get amazing service on our back patio now as well. Before it was very weak and would come and go at times.All in all, I am very pleased with the results and would highly suggest this setup to anyone needing/wanting to extend there signal over a greater distance than your current router can manage.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Al principio me decepcionó un poco porque después de haber configurado los DECOs y crear la red, los dispositivos cliente se conectaban intermitentemente, es decir, se salÃan de la red y después volvÃan a conectarse, ésto pasaba con televisiones, computadoras, celulares y cámaras. La red mesh tampoco servÃa bien, si me movÃa de un lugar conectado a un DECO y me movia a otro junto a otro DECO, mi celular seguÃa conectado al 1ero, después perdÃa conexión y por ultimo tardaba un par de minutos en conectarse al otro DECO (aunque estuviera junto a él). Ãsto resultaba increÃblemente molesto porque el objetivo de la red mesh es precisamente perder conexión de un lugar a otro. Estaba a punto de devolver el producto hasta que revisé unos foros de TP-Link y recomiendan deshabilitar la función de "Fast-Roaming" en las configuraciones avanzadas de app para resolverlo. Al parecer es un protocolo algo nuevo y no todos los dispositivos lo soportan (aunque soporten wi-fi 6) y esto puede provocar intermitencia y que la red no funcione bien. Les dejo la configuración que me funcionó perfectamente a mà y ahora de los 100MB que tengo contratados me llegan entre 98 y 100MB en toda la casa:- Fast roaming deshabilitado (configuraciones avanzadas)- Beamforming activado (esto es para que la esfera de difusión de los radios se enfoque a done se encuentran los DECOs)- Modo de operación: Access Point (no router). Ãsto es mera preferencia, pero si tu proveedor de servicio de internet te da un modem con router. Lo mejor es que ese modem siga administrando las conexiones y seguridad y que los DECOs sólo te proveean del servicio de wifi. Si los DECOs los dejas en modo router, tanto tu modem como los DECOs van a querer administrar las conexiones y eso puede provocar problemas de doble NAT o ruteo de puertos (básicamente problemas con servicios de streaming, videollamadas o juegos en linea). Lo mejor es tener un sólo router, ya sea que desactives el del proveedor o los DECOs los cambies a punto de acceso.- Correr el proceso de optimización de la red que provee la applicacion.- Si conectaron algún cliente a la red antes de desactivar el fast roaming, entonces saquen al cliente de la red (olvidar) y vuelvanse a conectar.Cuando dejas las configuraciones adecuadas, los DECOs funcionan execlente. En mi casa con 2 routers inalambricos difÃcilmente conseguia 30MB de los 100 que tengo y con muchÃsimas zonas muertas. Con éstos aparatos lo solucioné, pero de nuevo, tienes que estar muy atento con las configuraciones.
Reviewer: adriana
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Da muy buena velocidad, muy fácil de instalar
Reviewer: Irving Salvador
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Confirmo que el paquete solo llega con un dispositivo cuando se compra el que en la descripción dice que son 2
Reviewer: Adolfo Luna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Siguiendo las instrucciones de de la App. el TP-link Deco se instala fácilmente. Una vez instalado funciona correctamente. Mediante una RED DE INVITADOS tienes bajo control las TVs, Tablets, teléfonos etc. lo cual es muy útil, pues algunos chicos abusan de la nueva tecnologÃa digital.
Reviewer: Carlos Esparza
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: En la descripción del producto dice que estas comprando el paquete de 2 y solo te llega 1.
Customers say
Customers like the ease of setup, performance, and value of the networking router. They mention it's straightforward to use, works great, and has good speed. Some are satisfied with the coverage and reliability. However, some customers disagree on the signal strength and app quality.
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