Customer Ratings & Reviews

The TP-Link Deco AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Indoor/Outdoor Whole Home Mesh System is a good unit. It comes in a 4-Pack, 3 indoor and 1 outdoor unit. The product comes well packaged and easily sorted out. It comes with a Quickstart guide that provides a QR code to download the required software to set everything up. It requires the Deco app for step by step instructions and installation. I was hoping for a smooth install, but unfortunately I ran into a few hiccups. They were fairly minor hiccups. During the setup process it failed to connect to the router, but when I clicked Retry it worked the second time. I had to do this for several steps during the setup process where it would fail one of the steps, but then it would work with no problems the second attempt. I’ve used other mesh WiFi networks, but wanted to give this one a try because it had an outdoor router. My EV vehicles get software updates periodically and the WiFi signal in my garage isn’t that strong. Since this system includes an outdoor router, I decided to place the outdoor router in my garage. I assume most indoor routers may fail due to high temperatures in most garages. Since this one has an outdoor router, I’m hoping it can withstand the hot summer days and cold winters. The system provides excellent WiFi speeds. I was getting almost 100 GB faster connection compared to my previous mesh WiFi system. So far it’s running fine. If the outdoor WiFi router can survive the temperature changes in my garage over the years I’d be quite happy.

This is my 3rd different mesh system over the last 10 years. I'm constantly trying to improve my wifi coverage of our 2000 sq ft ranch with full basement and a pole barn that sets around 75 from the house. The installation was simple. Once the app is downloaded and you get the first node connect, it is a very simple process. The app walks you through the setup step by step and is easy to follow. I did have a few times where it took 2 tries to get the secondary nodes to connect. Other than that it was a simple install. I installed the first node in the living room near the entertainment center, unfortunately, it's where the internet comes into the house (need to move it...just haven't done it yet). The second node is in the utility room and the third is in the basement. Their setup forms a triangle which is what the setup on the app recommends. I placed the outdoor unit in the garage on the farthest wall, closest to the pole barn (will most likely be moving to outside of the pole barn, but didn't have a good setup plan yet). So far the coverage inside the house has been great. Compared to old unit, the outside coverage has increased greatly. I used to not get service in the pole barn...at all. As soon as I walked into the door, I would lose almost complete connection. Now, I get a good signal and not stream youtube and music out there. It's been a great upgrade with not regrets.