TP-Link AC1300 Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System, 2-Pack DECO M5(2-PACK) Specifications
Product Type
Wireless Routers
Product Type
Mesh system
Product Type
Access Point
Product Type
Wireless Bridge
Product Type
Wireless Access Points
Brand
TP-Link
Collection Model
TP-Link Deco M5 2-Pack
Collection Model TP-Link AC1300 Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Collection Model
TP-Link Deco M5 Kit (2-Pack) AC1300
Collection Model TP-Link AC1300 Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System, 2-Pack
Manufacturer Product Type
TP-Link Wireless Bridge
Product colour
White
Placement Table
LED indicators Yes
Product Family
TP-Link Deco
Product Family AC1300 Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Product Family Deco M5 Kit (2-Pack) AC1300
Product Family AC1300 Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System, 2-Pack
Processor cores 4
Processor frequency 0.717 GHz
Internal Memory 256 MB
Flash Memory 32 MB
Maximum data transfer rate 1300 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11ac,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithms WPA-PSK,WPA2-PSK
Antenna Type Internal
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
DHCP server Yes
Bluetooth Version 4.2
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Port forwarding Yes
Security algorithms WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Dynamic IP Yes
Static IP Yes
DHCP client Yes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Yes
DC-in jack Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 2
USB connector type USB Type-C
WAN connection Ethernet (RJ-45)
WLAN data transfer rate (max) 1267 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi band Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band) 867 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band) 400 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band) 867 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band) 400 Mbit/s
AC adapter output current 1.2 A
AC adapter frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Input current 1.2 A
AC Input Voltage 100 - 240 V
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 V
Input Voltage 12 V
AC adapter output voltage 12 V
Firewall security SPI firewall
Guest access Yes
Width 120 mm
Depth 120 mm
Height 38 mm
Supported network protocols IPv4, IPv6
BeamForming Yes
Built-in processor Yes
Reset button Yes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Yes
Parental control Yes
Year 2018
Quality of Service (QoS) support Yes
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz) 867 Mbit/s
Wireless Technology Bluetooth
Wi-Fi data rate (max) 867 Mbit/s
Number of guest networks (5 GHz) 1
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz) 1
Parental control features Content filter, Custom profiles, Time controls, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports
Transmitting power 23 dBmW
Harmonized System (HS) code 85171800
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 70 C
Antenna features Integrated antenna
Antennas quantity 4
Certification FCC, IC, NCC, BSMI, IDA, RCM, JPA, JRF, VCCI, KC
Certification CE, FCC, IC, NCC, BSMI, IDA, RCM, JPA, JRF, VCCI, KC, RoHS
Sustainability certificates CE, RoHS
Sustainability compliance Yes
Compliance certificates CE, RoHS
Cables included LAN (RJ-45)
Package width 247 mm
Package depth 241 mm
Package height 101 mm
Package weight 950 g
Number of units included 2 pc(s)
AC adapter included Yes
Ethernet cable Yes
Number of products included 2 pc(s)
Number of adapters included 2 pc(s)
Housing colour White
Colour of product White
MPN DECO M5(2-PACK)
Connectivity Wireless
Product Line
TP-Link Deco
TP-Link AC1300 Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System, 2-Pack DECO M5(2-PACK) Reviews
Tim - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on bigtechquestion.com in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2021
I used to say I had a young family, but recently I've noticed that, with each passing year, not only do I get older but so do my children. My “young family” now consists of two teenagers and one pre-teen, so after years of stumbling around with Windows' f...
Is the TP-Link deco the answer to every problem for parents? Absolutely not. But it ticks my most vital boxes: control access to the internet by time, across all devices; instantly switch off connection during meal times; tough enough controls that the ki...
Reviewer - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2019
The TP-Link Deco M5 is the firm’s first mesh networking system and, just like Google Wifi and BT’s Whole Home Wi-Fi, it aims to improve wireless coverage around your home by using multiple boxes to bounce the wireless signal from one to the other, spreadi...
+Great parental controls, Three-year antivirus built in, Strong wireless coverage-Slightly slow at close range, Pricier than BT Whole Home Wi-FiIn short, the TP-Link Deco M5 is a worthy entry to the low end of the mesh networking market. It's well priced at £230 for three nodes, and it includes network-based antivirus and excellent parental controls.I prefer Google Wifi's app and the way it can p...
Jonathan - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on itpro.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 14 August 2018
Sign up for our daily newsletterTP-Link has regularly topped the list of our favourite wireless routers, but with mesh networking providing the best way to improve your Wi-Fi coverage at the moment, it's having to play catch-up.The TP-Link Deco is the...
+Strong coverage, Good longrange speeds, Good value-Closerange performance isn't the bestThe TP-Link Deco M5 is a worthy entry to the low end of the mesh networking market. It's well priced at £230 for three nodes, includes network-based antivirus and excellent QoS controls...
David - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2018
One of the most common annoyances of modern man is a poorly functioning WiFi connection. Especially now that more and more devices are becoming connected and it only gets busier in the ether, it can do no harm to take a good look at your current equipment...
David - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2018
In early 2017, anyone who inquired at a network manufacturer about the trends on the router market invariably received the same answer: mesh. More than a year later, it's time to take stock. Has mesh-technology kept its promises and what are the pros and...
When we look at the results of our first major comparative mesh-test, it is striking that mesh-technology certainly does not guarantee a higher throughput in all cases. It is also noteworthy that the test results clearly show that a client that is close t...
Alan - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techradar.com in the United Kingdom on 08 May 2018
Mesh routers aren't exactly new, but until now they've tended to command the kind of price points that have kept them out of the reach of the majority. TP-Link hopes to change that with the Deco M5, which offers up a mesh system much cheaper than the comp...
+Great value for money, Incredibly easy to configure, Good coverage-Not as fast as some, Lacks fine controlThere are two things that stand out for TP-Link's mesh offering: the price and the ease of use. Individually these would be enough to pique our interest, but together they make for a great combo that is only slightly let down by the top-line throughput. T...
Frank - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 August 2017
Slowly but surely there are more and more mesh-systems available. After Linksys, TP-Link also follows suit with their Deco M5-system. Remarkable is that Deco, despite having three nodes, is a lot cheaper than the competitors we have covered thus far. Thi...
If you are looking for an easy way to have WiFi-coverage in your entire house, mesh is definitely a solution you should consider. Without having to drill in the walls you can easily build a network that covers the entire house. The secret of mesh are the...
Edward - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 02 August 2017
The TP-Link Deco is the latest device in a raft of new mesh router systems to arrive onto the market over the past year. Although the concept of mesh Wi-Fi has been around for some time, it's only in the past year with the likes of the Netgear Orbi that t...
+Reliable Wi-Fi coverage, Competitive pricing, Optional wired backhaul-Slower than some rivals, No wireless backhaul, Sometimes unclear setup instructionsIf security and a reasonably low price are your priorities then the TP-link Deco makes for a decent mesh Wi-Fi system...
Jonathan - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on alphr.com in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2017
TP-Link has regularly topped the list of our favourite wireless routers at Expert Reviews in the past few years, but with mesh networking gaining ground over traditional methods of strengthening your home Wi-Fi coverage, it's having to change tack. The T...
In short, the TP-Link Deco M5 is a worthy entry to the low end of the mesh networking market. It's well priced at £230 for three nodes, and it includes network-based antivirus and excellent parental controls.I prefer Google Wifi's app and the way it can p...
Reviewer - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 12 July 2017
The TP-Link Deco M5 is the firm’s first mesh networking system and, just like Google Wifi and BT’s Whole Home WiFi, it aims to improve wireless coverage around your home by using multiple boxes to bounce the wireless signal from one to the other, spreadi...
+Great parental controls, Three-year antivirus built in, Strong wireless coverage-Slightly slow at close range, Pricier than BT Whole Home Wi-FiGood wireless coverage, a great price and a strong selection of features, especially for parents...
Cliff - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 29 May 2017
TP-Link is the latest networking company to launch a mesh network system. It's called Deco because the aim is to ‘paint your home with Wi-Fi'. The Deco follows a now-familiar format, with a kit consisting of three very compact wireless routers that can b...
We can't fault the Deco's performance and ease of use, although not many UK homes will need the 4500 square foot of coverage offered by the three-pack. But if you're looking for a mesh networking kit that can provide a fast, reliable Wi-Fi signal througho...
Kevin - 2 out of 5 Reviewed on digitaltrends.com in the United Kingdom on 13 May 2017
Mesh networking seemingly emerged in the retail space in the middle of 2016. It ignores the tried-and-true “bubble” wireless coverage offered by a single router, instead incorporating two or more units that can create a web of connectivity. That means the...
+Unique circular design, Support for Ethernet-based Deco-to-Deco communication-Unstable Bluetooth mobile setup process, No web-based backend, Wireless AC devices have a 433Mbps limit, Shallow “advanced” featuresAt this point, we can't recommend this product. There are better performing, less aggravating, more robust solutions on the market today. Sure, the built-in anti-virus aspect is cool, but it's outshined by the setup woes and performance issues. Perhaps TP...