When in AP mode, set the SSID the same as your isp router, and turn off the WiFi in the isp router, then you have no conflicts, so the isp router has control off assignments and any static IP’s, whilst the deco just takes control of the WiFi 👍🏻
I still can`t understand what is the difference between router mode and access point. My main Deco is connected via cable to the service provider modem, so I understand the preferred setup would be access point? I still haven`t tested it this way, but currently with router mode set I'm disappointed with speed. We have two Deco M5 for a 500mb internet connection, the second one is like 20 meters apart from the main one and speed there is lower by 70%, don`t know what I'm doing wrong
I have 4 tp-link m5's. Working great everywhere in my house and in the back of my garden (10 meters dept). But it is possible to control the deco network from your computer. You just need to have the IP address of the main deco and enter that in the browser, use your deco network password and your in. In most modems you will find a page with a oversight of all connected devices where you can find the ip of the main deco.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS No problem, however, I have to correct my self a little. When accessing the tp-link devices by webbrowser you get a oversight of your configuration. See all devices that are connected to the network. You can manually upgrade the firmware. Check and if needed change the system time. Reboot. enable or disable IGMP (not sure what that does). But you can't do the actual configuration through the webbrowser. That's something you indeed need to do in the Deco App on your phone or tablet.
I have a Mikrotik HAP AC2 router and pair of Deco M5 in access point mode (backhaul thru ethernet). I had no problems with this setup. I trust more my Mikrotik to route traffic.
Great video dude. I have a fleet of Deco M5's spread across my home. Maybe my findings below might be off help to you and the rest; 1:30 -> Correcting this. You're still able to logon to the Deco web-gui interface via web browser from your desktop/laptop. Follow normal procedures of finding the IP address of your main Deco (eg; 192.168.0.1) Just note this; > Functionalities are limited. For basic monitoring purposes its worth visiting. > Features like "Reboot" is still enabled for browser access. You can even reboot all Deco's simultaneously.
i have a question, my router its pretty good its a Archer C80 i dont want to use the deco m5 as a router casue i think my router is better, in acces point you think will be better conection? at least?
Hi!! Does this Deco keeps the meshing feature while using in access point mode? Currently my topology is ISP Modem in bridge -> Mikrotik router -> Dlink router only as Wi-Fi (this router does not have AP mode, so have double source NAT to reach internet from my wireless internet network), and I’m planning to get a pack of 2 nodes of this Decos. Thank you!!!
I have starlink with the ethernet adapter...do i leave the first node connected to my starlink router all the the time?..and then hookup the other 2 nodes...and should i place my SL router in bypass mode...Thank you
I tried to put one of those here onboard. But the problem is, when one user log in to internet, other phone that connected to wifi router can access your internet. They will consume ur internet inshort. We have limited data onboard. I hope u can help me. Thanks
Thanks for the video. Just a question, when changing the deco's to Router mode, did you make the SSID and Password the same as your original router/modem where you plug the deco into, or are they still 2 separate SSID's or did you disable the router one? Any recommendations for this in Router mode?
I have ethernet internet access to my 2 floors, I just want them to work both as an access point and seamlessly change connection, I have 2 decos connected to the wall and as an access point , but only one works, both are white light
Please tell me if I, having this deco m5 system, want to connect more than one, two, etc. devices via cable, through the main module, how to organize this? After all, the main deco m5 module has only 1 free ethernet port. Via switch?
My deco is in the router mode. Even though it is connected to my previous internet. Whenever I try to switch to access point it doesn't give wifi? Do I need to set up a new network or am I missing something?
but you still have to place your isp router in bridge mode right? or you will have two identical ssids. Your wireless devices will not know which ssid is the correct one?
I only have the main mesh. I'm planning to use long lan cable maybe about 20 meters so that I can put the main mesh between the main router and my bed room. Is my set up good or it is not ok to use long cables for the extender... Thank you...
Hi. Im making it as access point. But does the main deco still need to be connected to the router via lan cable? Or i can place it anywhere? Thank you!
So only the main deco (access point mode) needs to be connected to the main router. The other decos (access point) don't need to be physically connected, correct?
hi, am thinking of getting these to use on AP mode but using ETHERNET backhaul all 3 decos to the my ISPs router since all the cabling already exists at my place. how are the speeds and mesh handover in AP mode using wired connection direct to the ISP router via ethernet?
did you find an answer to this? I am in the exact same position as you. I also would like to know if I need to disable my ISP's router wifi when using the DECOs in AP mode. I'm guessing there's no point in using the ISP's router wifi any more (even if its the same network), because it wont be a part of the mesh - therefore my devices won't switch to it seamlessly. Would be better to just put a deco in its place?
@@duartegaivao4900 I ordered the Deco S4 instead, (because of cost) it is yet to arrive but i will be disabling the ISP wifi since it wont be part of the mesh and hard wiring all of them via ethernet to the ISP router to use them in AP mode, i think this is the best way to do it in my situation since i cant get rid of my ISP router due to the way they deliver internet to my home
@@liranvarfman9772 my ISP router has 4 ports so i connected all the Decos directly to the router using using ethernet cable, and disabled the ISP router WIFI. keep in mind am using my decos in AP mode. The only thing i noticed is when doing whatsapp video calls, when i move to another room as it switches the call drops for upto 10-15 seconds before coming back up, on google duo it takes about 3-5 seconds to connect. I dont know if this is due to not wiring them up directly to each other vs wiring ALL of them up to my ISP router individually.
Yes the first Deco needs to be next to the modem unless you have a long Ethernet cable put it anywhere. Access point didn't work that good for me, Router mode is better.
Thanks for the video! I've jusy used it to set mine up. I've got 3 in access point mode all wired to my Virgin hub via ethernet. It still says one of the decos is the 'main' deco, and app also says all 3 decos are using the new deco network I created when I set the system up, rather than the virgin network. Do you know if that's right? And if not, how I change it? Thanks!
Many thanks for the review. When you connected yours in router mode, did you disable the wifi antennas on your ISPs modem/router? I was getting very poor wifi.
Hi glad you found the video useful. At first I didn't as I was running the Decos in AP mode but when I changed them into router mode then I put my main router into modem mode. We're still having issues with wi-fi only with our Apple devices. I might return mine.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS Did you switch off DHCP on modem and let the DECO handle? I had issues both with the WIFI and DHCP on the modem had to call provider to remotely disable, and turn off DHCP as that was creating some issues for me initially. I have had mine for two days, and not very impressed at the moment, except it beats a WIFI extender. I have three levels - (basement, first floor, attic) to spread the WiFi through and cement floors here to deal with. My setup is DECO into the Modem (WIFI on Modem switched off) in basement, one Deco on main floor very poor signal, and then I have a hardwire to the attic (my office), which is now plugged into the DECO in the basement (via CAT 6). The hardwired DECO in the attic gives me fantastic WIFI @ 200MB/100MB as one would expect, but the middle level relying on 2.4/5G is very poor. I am losing 75% throughput even after trying to find different places to place the DECO, I may need to hardwire there, but seems to defeat some of the purpose of what a MESH network is supposed to be able to do. Maybe I am expecting too much from WIFI across the type of environment I have just moved into. Which system would you try next if you can’t solve the issues?
Yes I did. Have you tried powerline adapter's? They work on the same SSID and password. I've ordered a Netgear nighthawk wi-fi booster. We only have issues upstairs in one of the bedrooms, hopefully that should help.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS I have tried powerline adapters in the past (in a different house) but did not have great experience with them either, losing a lot of throughput - and it required a different SSID. It seems that part may have been solved these days. I also have different circuit boxes for each floor here, even though they end up at the same MAINS, so was not sure if it would have problems with that. Given how people rave about Mesh, I though I would give it a try. I have also been having issues where my ALEXA devices (even though MESH is turned off for them in the TPLink App) will sometimes try to connect to a router on another floor, which arguably should have a weaker signal most of the time, but it doesn’t switch back seamlessly, Alexa will just not be able to connect to the network.
thanks for the review. are you using virgin media router? and hows your speed to every part of yopur house? planning to buy this also but thinking of m9 as well. thanks again and stay safe.
I was using it with Virgin media but unfortunately it didn't really work, I've bought a Netgear router AX12 that works really good. I've heard the M9 are good. I just had to many devices. Take care.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS I know you said, you had too many devices? But it what way did it not work? I ordered now and it's coming tomorrow, so if you could let me asap I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT
@@djringla And why is that? If you're not using an ethernet cable then this thing keeps your signal strength strong, your ping low and has good QOS features.
@@Back2Life If you sit on top of it, maybe you get some good ping, QOS won't help you there much. Did you test/compare it with cable? Cable in my case is 7 ms...this thing 20-30 and results fluctuate constantly(same room) . Stil decent but definetly not built for gaming.
@@djringla I have three units scattered about the house, and I maintain a full 900mbps with 7 ping wirelessly at all times. The fluctuations only really occur if something is causing heavy interference in the house that would be swamping the wireless channels. Like with all things wireless, it's completely dependant on location, interference levels, the type of house you live in, what your preexisting setup is, etc.
May I know how to set up Access Point in Deco I mean I already know how to make Deco in access point but I don’t know how to set it up, can anyone help me?
Great video. Curios about the access point mode. Mine are comming today. So I had planned on plugging the first one into my virgin router and using the other 2 as Access points. If I was To do this., on the set up phase when you go to advanced options would I have to click access point mode straight away? Or can i connect the first one to my virgin router and still leave it in router mode? Any help on this bit would be much appreciated. Keep the vids comming BTW. Great review 👍👊
Thanks for your kind comment. The first one is a key to the other two, once you've set them all up make sure they working, than you'll need to put them in access point mode.
Hola Alguien me puede ayudar a solucionar el problema, al momento de configurarlo al modo punto de acceso el disco conectado al router si enciende la luz verde, los otros 2 se mantienen en rojo intermitente.
So when you turn them into an access point, it looks like it still does the network you setup (Deco), so does it broadcast two networks at the same time, i.e. your normal house network, say BT Fibre111 plus the Deco network?
So, if I want to use these more as a WiFi extending option, i then connect the first one to my router, then the others wirelessly. However, do you still need to set up a new network?
This seems really good. The internet in the attic is rubbish so this is something I can defo look into. It’s a bit pricey at £100 through. Thanks for sharing. As always a great video full of useful information. :-)
Hey thanks for the vid - one question pls .. if we connect the main or first one to the modem/router can we extend the remaining 2 of them as wired extensions instead of WiFi ? (Was looking to get a total of 4 of them for the entire house) Wifi extension is available but since the zones we are moving within the house are with thick walls and thick doors.. WiFi extension is not an option. Thanks in advance
Hi, first of all thanks for the video. I need your help. I have a problem. I bought two M4 devices and both is connected to the my ISP router via cable. İf i using with Router mode all is working very vell but my isp router using 192.168.1..ip adress and my deco devices offer 192.168.68... ip range. That's why I have two different ip range. If i change it as Access point mode then my computer and other devices can not get an ip adress from Deco devices (I see 169....) What can be problem? I can not change my ısp modem like bridge mode. Can be problem this? Normally if i want to use deco devices like ap should get an ip from main isp modem?
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS To be honest access point mode is not worked very well for me. I’m using with router mode and all devices connected to the isp modem via cable. İf i change like ap mode, internet connection some times loss. Also my devices can not get an ip adress. I changed deco devices via new one but problem is continue. I dont know why but looks like problem is not deco devices, because new devices are similar.
I thought setting up the deco units as access point will work for me after viewing your videos but the other unit still reported as using the WIFI as a source and not the ethernet and the internet speed is low due to that. I'm going to return the Deco back to the store...
I'm using Tplink Deco M5 router. Which is advance dual band router. My other 5ghz enable devices (laptop, ipad) can automatically connect with it. But not for samsung galaxy Note10 plus!! And there is no option for 5 ghz in my phone?? Plz help Kind regards
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When in AP mode, set the SSID the same as your isp router, and turn off the WiFi in the isp router, then you have no conflicts, so the isp router has control off assignments and any static IP’s, whilst the deco just takes control of the WiFi 👍🏻
Is it possible to have only one deco and this one deco to connect as AP to my ISP router wirelessly?
I've been looking into theses the price was high they've come down now thanks for the helpful review
Glad you found the video useful.
I still can`t understand what is the difference between router mode and access point. My main Deco is connected via cable to the service provider modem, so I understand the preferred setup would be access point? I still haven`t tested it this way, but currently with router mode set I'm disappointed with speed. We have two Deco M5 for a 500mb internet connection, the second one is like 20 meters apart from the main one and speed there is lower by 70%, don`t know what I'm doing wrong
if you want max speed off that second deco unit you would need to wire it up to the first one with network cable.
I have 4 tp-link m5's. Working great everywhere in my house and in the back of my garden (10 meters dept). But it is possible to control the deco network from your computer. You just need to have the IP address of the main deco and enter that in the browser, use your deco network password and your in. In most modems you will find a page with a oversight of all connected devices where you can find the ip of the main deco.
Thank you for sharing this information!
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS
No problem, however, I have to correct my self a little. When accessing the tp-link devices by webbrowser you get a oversight of your configuration. See all devices that are connected to the network. You can manually upgrade the firmware. Check and if needed change the system time. Reboot. enable or disable IGMP (not sure what that does). But you can't do the actual configuration through the webbrowser. That's something you indeed need to do in the Deco App on your phone or tablet.
I have a Mikrotik HAP AC2 router and pair of Deco M5 in access point mode (backhaul thru ethernet). I had no problems with this setup. I trust more my Mikrotik to route traffic.
Great video dude. I have a fleet of Deco M5's spread across my home.
Maybe my findings below might be off help to you and the rest;
1:30 -> Correcting this.
You're still able to logon to the Deco web-gui interface via web browser from your desktop/laptop. Follow normal procedures of finding the IP address of your main Deco (eg; 192.168.0.1)
Just note this;
> Functionalities are limited. For basic monitoring purposes its worth visiting.
> Features like "Reboot" is still enabled for browser access. You can even reboot all Deco's simultaneously.
Thank you for sharing your experience, very helpful.
i have a question, my router its pretty good its a Archer C80 i dont want to use the deco m5 as a router casue i think my router is better, in acces point you think will be better conection? at least?
Hi!! Does this Deco keeps the meshing feature while using in access point mode? Currently my topology is ISP Modem in bridge -> Mikrotik router -> Dlink router only as Wi-Fi (this router does not have AP mode, so have double source NAT to reach internet from my wireless internet network), and I’m planning to get a pack of 2 nodes of this Decos. Thank you!!!
I also have this, This made my wifi speed 249
excellent video , I'm trying in access mode , see how it goes
I have starlink with the ethernet adapter...do i leave the first node connected to my starlink router all the the time?..and then hookup the other 2 nodes...and should i place my SL router in bypass mode...Thank you
Yes put the Starlink into modem mode.
I tried to put one of those here onboard. But the problem is, when one user log in to internet, other phone that connected to wifi router can access your internet. They will consume ur internet inshort.
We have limited data onboard. I hope u can help me. Thanks
Thanks for the video. Just a question, when changing the deco's to Router mode, did you make the SSID and Password the same as your original router/modem where you plug the deco into, or are they still 2 separate SSID's or did you disable the router one? Any recommendations for this in Router mode?
Well if you are going to use it in router mode, you do not need the other one. SSID you can use whichever you want.
I have ethernet internet access to my 2 floors, I just want them to work both as an access point and seamlessly change connection, I have 2 decos connected to the wall and as an access point , but only one works, both are white light
Please tell me if I, having this deco m5 system, want to connect more than one, two, etc. devices via cable, through the main module, how to organize this? After all, the main deco m5 module has only 1 free ethernet port. Via switch?
you are not as nearly as grumpy as I thought you would be lol good review
Lol my daughter named my channel. Thank you for watching!
My deco is in the router mode. Even though it is connected to my previous internet. Whenever I try to switch to access point it doesn't give wifi? Do I need to set up a new network or am I missing something?
The wi-fi will be same as your existing internet.
Do you make an entire new wifi SSID name and password door AP mode? or did you use existing? Thanks
I used my existing network SSID and password.
but you still have to place your isp router in bridge mode right? or you will have two identical ssids. Your wireless devices will not know which ssid is the correct one?
@@jbhobbs5747 Not if you run one of them in access point mode however you are correct if you only want to use one, you have to disable the other one.
I can't access the network via the app, when access point mode is set. Any ideas, how to access the configuration?
That's strange, you should be able to access it, although the options are limited in access point mode. Try resetting the deco.
Does this work with Virginia Media Hub 4?
Yes it does that's what I have.
I only have the main mesh. I'm planning to use long lan cable maybe about 20 meters so that I can put the main mesh between the main router and my bed room. Is my set up good or it is not ok to use long cables for the extender... Thank you...
Hi, it's fine to use a long cable, it will be a bit slow with the speed.
Just ordered this thanks for the helpful review.
Good choice.
In AP mode SSID are the same?
Yes.
Gracias, saludos desde Peru
If i go into access point set up, can unplug the cable from router to deco main?
No the main deco has to have a cable connection to the router.
Hi. Im making it as access point. But does the main deco still need to be connected to the router via lan cable? Or i can place it anywhere? Thank you!
Hi, yes it does need to be connected to the router.
So only the main deco (access point mode) needs to be connected to the main router. The other decos (access point) don't need to be physically connected, correct?
hi, am thinking of getting these to use on AP mode but using ETHERNET backhaul all 3 decos to the my ISPs router since all the cabling already exists at my place.
how are the speeds and mesh handover in AP mode using wired connection direct to the ISP router via ethernet?
Hi, unfortunately this could not handle my wi-fi needs even in access point mode therefore I no longer use it.
Sorry I couldn't be helpful.
did you find an answer to this? I am in the exact same position as you.
I also would like to know if I need to disable my ISP's router wifi when using the DECOs in AP mode. I'm guessing there's no point in using the ISP's router wifi any more (even if its the same network), because it wont be a part of the mesh - therefore my devices won't switch to it seamlessly. Would be better to just put a deco in its place?
@@duartegaivao4900 I ordered the Deco S4 instead, (because of cost) it is yet to arrive but i will be disabling the ISP wifi since it wont be part of the mesh and hard wiring all of them via ethernet to the ISP router to use them in AP mode, i think this is the best way to do it in my situation since i cant get rid of my ISP router due to the way they deliver internet to my home
@@djsamomol connecting using ETHERNET backhaul to all 3 decos to your ISPs router worked? Or you need to split 2 of them from the main deco?
@@liranvarfman9772 my ISP router has 4 ports so i connected all the Decos directly to the router using using ethernet cable, and disabled the ISP router WIFI. keep in mind am using my decos in AP mode.
The only thing i noticed is when doing whatsapp video calls, when i move to another room as it switches the call drops for upto 10-15 seconds before coming back up, on google duo it takes about 3-5 seconds to connect.
I dont know if this is due to not wiring them up directly to each other vs wiring ALL of them up to my ISP router individually.
Does the first Deco need to be right next to your modem? Does setting it up as an Access Point is better than setting it up as Router?
Yes the first Deco needs to be next to the modem unless you have a long Ethernet cable put it anywhere.
Access point didn't work that good for me, Router mode is better.
Thanks for the video! I've jusy used it to set mine up. I've got 3 in access point mode all wired to my Virgin hub via ethernet. It still says one of the decos is the 'main' deco, and app also says all 3 decos are using the new deco network I created when I set the system up, rather than the virgin network. Do you know if that's right? And if not, how I change it? Thanks!
That's all fine.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS thanks a lot!
Which ISP are you with?
Virgin media
can you disable dhcp on access point mode????
No.
Very good system
Thank you for watching.
Many thanks for the review. When you connected yours in router mode, did you disable the wifi antennas on your ISPs modem/router? I was getting very poor wifi.
Hi glad you found the video useful.
At first I didn't as I was running the Decos in AP mode but when I changed them into router mode then I put my main router into modem mode.
We're still having issues with wi-fi only with our Apple devices.
I might return mine.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS Did you switch off DHCP on modem and let the DECO handle? I had issues both with the WIFI and DHCP on the modem had to call provider to remotely disable, and turn off DHCP as that was creating some issues for me initially. I have had mine for two days, and not very impressed at the moment, except it beats a WIFI extender. I have three levels - (basement, first floor, attic) to spread the WiFi through and cement floors here to deal with. My setup is DECO into the Modem (WIFI on Modem switched off) in basement, one Deco on main floor very poor signal, and then I have a hardwire to the attic (my office), which is now plugged into the DECO in the basement (via CAT 6). The hardwired DECO in the attic gives me fantastic WIFI @ 200MB/100MB as one would expect, but the middle level relying on 2.4/5G is very poor. I am losing 75% throughput even after trying to find different places to place the DECO, I may need to hardwire there, but seems to defeat some of the purpose of what a MESH network is supposed to be able to do. Maybe I am expecting too much from WIFI across the type of environment I have just moved into. Which system would you try next if you can’t solve the issues?
Yes I did.
Have you tried powerline adapter's? They work on the same SSID and password.
I've ordered a Netgear nighthawk wi-fi booster.
We only have issues upstairs in one of the bedrooms, hopefully that should help.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS I have tried powerline adapters in the past (in a different house) but did not have great experience with them either, losing a lot of throughput - and it required a different SSID. It seems that part may have been solved these days. I also have different circuit boxes for each floor here, even though they end up at the same MAINS, so was not sure if it would have problems with that. Given how people rave about Mesh, I though I would give it a try. I have also been having issues where my ALEXA devices (even though MESH is turned off for them in the TPLink App) will sometimes try to connect to a router on another floor, which arguably should have a weaker signal most of the time, but it doesn’t switch back seamlessly, Alexa will just not be able to connect to the network.
Well worth having theses
Thank you for watching.
Excellent review thankyou.
Thank you!
thanks for the review. are you using virgin media router? and hows your speed to every part of yopur house? planning to buy this also but thinking of m9 as well. thanks again and stay safe.
I was using it with Virgin media but unfortunately it didn't really work, I've bought a Netgear router AX12 that works really good.
I've heard the M9 are good.
I just had to many devices.
Take care.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS I know you said, you had too many devices? But it what way did it not work? I ordered now and it's coming tomorrow, so if you could let me asap I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT
On the upper floor the WI-FI was still dropping.
Excellent review great product
Glad you found the video useful.
This is amazing! Just what I need for gaming :) love it! Bring us more!
Thank you for watching!
this is not suitable for gaming
@@djringla And why is that? If you're not using an ethernet cable then this thing keeps your signal strength strong, your ping low and has good QOS features.
@@Back2Life If you sit on top of it, maybe you get some good ping, QOS won't help you there much. Did you test/compare it with cable? Cable in my case is 7 ms...this thing 20-30 and results fluctuate constantly(same room) . Stil decent but definetly not built for gaming.
@@djringla I have three units scattered about the house, and I maintain a full 900mbps with 7 ping wirelessly at all times. The fluctuations only really occur if something is causing heavy interference in the house that would be swamping the wireless channels. Like with all things wireless, it's completely dependant on location, interference levels, the type of house you live in, what your preexisting setup is, etc.
May I know how to set up Access Point in Deco I mean I already know how to make Deco in access point but I don’t know how to set it up, can anyone help me?
Great video. Curios about the access point mode. Mine are comming today. So I had planned on plugging the first one into my virgin router and using the other 2 as Access points. If I was To do this., on the set up phase when you go to advanced options would I have to click access point mode straight away? Or can i connect the first one to my virgin router and still leave it in router mode? Any help on this bit would be much appreciated. Keep the vids comming BTW. Great review 👍👊
Thanks for your kind comment.
The first one is a key to the other two, once you've set them all up make sure they working, than you'll need to put them in access point mode.
Hola Alguien me puede ayudar a solucionar el problema, al momento de configurarlo al modo punto de acceso el disco conectado al router si enciende la luz verde, los otros 2 se mantienen en rojo intermitente.
Great review very helpful
Glad you found the video useful.
So when you turn them into an access point, it looks like it still does the network you setup (Deco), so does it broadcast two networks at the same time, i.e. your normal house network, say BT Fibre111 plus the Deco network?
It doesn't do the networking when in access point mode.
You'll only have one main network.
I had the same issue, even in access point mode it still creates an new wifi netwerk... Doesn't make sense if you are suppose to be an access point..
@@wieisdebaas I reset my Deco's and set one up using the same SSID etc and it seems to work (in AP mode)
So, if I want to use these more as a WiFi extending option, i then connect the first one to my router, then the others wirelessly. However, do you still need to set up a new network?
Yes you will have to set each Deco up but you can keep the same SSID and password.
This seems really good. The internet in the attic is rubbish so this is something I can defo look into. It’s a bit pricey at £100 through. Thanks for sharing. As always a great video full of useful information. :-)
Thank you for watching!
Hey thanks for the vid - one question pls .. if we connect the main or first one to the modem/router can we extend the remaining 2 of them as wired extensions instead of WiFi ? (Was looking to get a total of 4 of them for the entire house) Wifi extension is available but since the zones we are moving within the house are with thick walls and thick doors.. WiFi extension is not an option. Thanks in advance
The first setup you have to do over WiFi once it's done you can use an ethernet cable.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS Thank you so much 😊
I don't know why my mesh is in color red :
Hi, first of all thanks for the video. I need your help. I have a problem. I bought two M4 devices and both is connected to the my ISP router via cable. İf i using with Router mode all is working very vell but my isp router using 192.168.1..ip adress and my deco devices offer 192.168.68... ip range. That's why I have two different ip range. If i change it as Access point mode then my computer and other devices can not get an ip adress from Deco devices (I see 169....) What can be problem? I can not change my ısp modem like bridge mode. Can be problem this? Normally if i want to use deco devices like ap should get an ip from main isp modem?
You only need to connect one to your ISP router then set the second one up then put them in access point mode.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS To be honest access point mode is not worked very well for me. I’m using with router mode and all devices connected to the isp modem via cable. İf i change like ap mode, internet connection some times loss. Also my devices can not get an ip adress. I changed deco devices via new one but problem is continue. I dont know why but looks like problem is not deco devices, because new devices are similar.
@@okanerdem sorry no idea.
I'm using a new router now the Netgear nighthawk AX12 it's fantastic.
@@GrumpyMansREVIEWS Np my friend, your new router still use tp-link devices? Maybe my problem can be isp router
@@okanerdem no after using that router I don't need anything else
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Thank you
I thought setting up the deco units as access point will work for me after viewing your videos but the other unit still reported as using the WIFI as a source and not the ethernet and the internet speed is low due to that. I'm going to return the Deco back to the store...
I'm using Tplink Deco M5 router.
Which is advance dual band router.
My other 5ghz enable devices (laptop, ipad) can automatically connect with it.
But not for samsung galaxy Note10 plus!!
And there is no option for 5 ghz in my phone??
Plz help
Kind regards
Do you ever breath between sentences?
Sorry, I'm working on it.