Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionHow many ethernet ports does each mesh unit have?

• A:Answer Each mesh unit has 4 ethernet ports.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum speed supported by the ethernet ports?

• A:Answer The ethernet ports support a maximum speed of 2.5 Gbps.

Q: QuestionCan this mesh system connect to a wired backhaul?

• A:Answer Yes, this mesh system can connect to a wireless and wired backhaul simultaneously.

Q: QuestionWhat is the coverage area of this mesh system?

• A:Answer This mesh system can cover upto 9,600 sq.ft. of area.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum WiFi speed this mesh system can provide?

• A:Answer This mesh system provides upto 16 Gbps of WiFi speed.

Q: QuestionDoes this mesh system have parental control feature?

• A:Answer Yes, this mesh system comes with parental control feature.

Q: QuestionHow many devices can connect to this mesh system?

• A:Answer This mesh system can support upto 200 connected devices.

Q: QuestionDoes this mesh system support Multi-Link Operation?

• A:Answer Yes, this mesh system supports Multi-Link Operation to optimize data transfer across multiple channels.

Q: QuestionDo all 3 of the units have the 4 ethernet ports and the 1 usb port (for a total of 12 ethernet and 3 usb), or are the ports only on the one main unit and not on the 2 satelite units?

Asked 1 year ago by djchgo.

• A:Answer Hi djchgo, Yes, each of the Deco BE16000 nodes has the same ports.

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Q: QuestionDoes this brand have dedicated backhaul? And am I able to purchase extra nodes?

Asked 1 year ago by Dee.

• A:Answer Hi Dee, In recent firmware releases, we upgraded our Deco wireless backhaul technology, so you no longer need to restrict the 6 GHz band solely for backhaul. The upgrade utilizes multi-band wireless backhaul technology that aggregates multiple bands, including 6 GHz, into a combined backhaul for connections between Deco units. This reduces the need for additional user configuration by automatically adjusting to the optimal connection according to your wireless devices' performance. The system also ensures faster speeds and a stable connection while reducing latency and improving overall throughput. As for purchasing extra nodes - all of our Deco models are compatible, so you can introduce additional Deco nodes to your existing Deco network with ease. If you want to ensure Wi-Fi 7 Mesh connectivity throughout your Deco network, we suggest using additional Wi-Fi 7 nodes for best results.

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Q: QuestionHow many Ethernet ports can use your wired backhaul? I have one device in my basement (main), one on the 1st flr (remote), and one on the 2nd flr (remote). Can I use wired backhaul for both remote devices? Can I sill use wireless backhaul in addition?

Asked 2 weeks ago by DavyJones.

• A:Answer Hi DavyJones, Yes, you can connect the satellite nodes directly to the main. Yes, Deco 7 models can make use of backhaul aggregation (wired + Wi-Fi) for maximum connectivity.

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Q: QuestionIs it possible to manually change the channel width of the 2.4 ghz band on this router (BE16000)? I have a BE14000 and it does not because it’s automatic.

Asked 3 months ago by MrBig.

• A:Answer Under your deco app, choose optimize network optimization , under there select it and it will start scann and select the best channel based on your area

  Answered 2 months ago by MischievousGeminiVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan the router be set up as access point?

Asked 10 months ago by tplink1600.

• A:Answer Hi, Yes, absolutely. The Deco BE16000 supports both Router Mode and Access Point Mode operation. For more information on how to conveniently use Access Point Mode via the Deco app, see our official FAQ: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1842/

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Q: QuestionThis still requires premium internet service

Asked 1 year ago by Mick.

• A:Answer Hello Mick, Yes Deco systems do not generate the internet service on its own. You will still need a ISP and a compatible Modem or ONT to connect to the Deco.

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Q: QuestionDoes this support VLAN tagging?

Asked 1 year ago by NicoloDiWumio.

• A:Answer We would need more information to answer this. Please email your question and more details to [email protected]

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Q: QuestionWill this work with my existing tp link decos?

Asked 1 year ago by Tplinkuser.

• A:Answer Yes, all Deco Mesh models are compatible with each other. We generally recommend setting the Deco with the newest features as the Main Deco in your network so you can enjoy the latest features and benefits in your Mesh Wi-Fi Network.

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Q: QuestionHow does the Open VPN feature work?

Asked 2 years ago by Dwight.

• A:Answer Yes, I use NordVPN

  Answered 2 months ago by MischievousGeminiVerified Purchase

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