TP-Link - Deco BE22000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System (2-Pack) - White

I just upgraded to this new mesh WiFi 7 system. I work in IT, so I'm fully aware that WiFi 7 isn't certified yet. I'm not too worried about that. This system is exactly what I've patiently been waiting for: a mesh system with MULTIPLE multi-gig ports and 160Mhz channel width support. Netgear Orbi does not support 160Mhz channel width. What does this mean? Your WiFi 6 devices can connect at 2.4Gbps speed if they have 2x2 MIMO antenna with 160Mhz channel support. When WiFi 7 devices come out, they will support 320Mhz channel width. Anyway, on to the quick review. I have all 3 of the BE85 units connected via ethernet for wired backhaul support. All 62 devices in my home connected flawlessly, and my WiFi 6 laptop is roaming seamlessly around the house. I get 950 - 1200Mbps download speed over WiFi. I get 2,300Mbps download speed over wired ethernet on my 2Gig fiber connection. My Ring cameras outside have rock solid connections. My doorbell camera has a network connection RSSI -31. Driveway cam has RSSI -52. Most common devices in a person's house I would say range from -40 to -70 for a signal strength. The higher the number, the worse the signal strength. When devices start to reach -71 and beyond, your devices can and will start to lose connections. The closer to 0, the BETTER the signal strength. Seeing my doorbell camera with a -31 signal strength, that is phenomenal! This is an insane amount to pay for a 3-piece mesh router setup, but you have to look at the hardware that is being offered. This is the price you pay to be an earlier adopter. I've literally been waiting 2 years for mesh WiFi with these features. I've had TP-Link mesh WiFi for 2-3 years now. In my opinion, if you can wire all the mesh units together for ethernet backhaul support, TP-Link is one of the BEST mesh WiFi systems you can buy. They offer seamless roaming around the house and my connection has been stable on the M5 units. Let's hope BE85 units offer the same consistency.

I purchased this amazing mesh system in June. I wanted to give some time so I can give a true review. First, I want to say that I replaced my Eero Pro 6 with this system. I did not have any problems with my Eero and highly recommend Eero to anyone. I upgrade my internet plan with Frontier from 1gig to 2gig and almost purchased the Pro 6e, but didn’t like the fact that the max wired speed was basically 2gig. There is no room for future upgrade speed if I wanted to 5 gig through my ISP and would have to buy another mesh again. It is just my personal preference. Now my review for Deco BE85. The box presentation is impeccable. TP-Link did not hold out on the presentation. Setup is simple. Downloaded the app first and just follow the instructions. I plugged one node(The main router) into my wall outlet first. All nodes are interchangeable and the one hooked up to your ISP will be the main. I also want to advise that my infrastructure is telephone line that the tech converted the ends to Ethernet. Telephone line is rated Cat 5e and can do speeds up to 5 gbps at a short distance. That was the best way without having to wall fish Ethernet line or drilling holes. Once the main was set up, I plugged in the second node and followed the instructions. I do not have the third plugged in because the two nodes cover my whole house. All three suppose to cover over 9,000 sqft. That’s a mansion lol. The second node I am doing a wireless back haul and it is located in my office. Overall, this system has been great. It has been about 30 days and no issues. Wired speeds are awesome and all my Wi-Fi 6 devices is almost getting a gig on speed test. This system is really future proof. Once Wi-Fi 7 device are available, I will not have to upgrade.

Great and powerful wifi system, so far wifi really steady. I was having issues with my traditional routers ( new one, wifi 7 ) and my house has thick walls, therefore my electronics were having issues getting the signal, or at least steady signals. With this system, OH MY GOD !!!! Amazing, powerful wifi, my electronics getting strong signal, and so far not a drop of signal at all. White color and Elegant nodes and they blend with the surrounding, the tiny light at the bottom of 'em is deem, discreet and not annoying at all. Set up is ridiculously very easy, you need to download the Deco App, and from there it guides you step by step until your whole system is up and running. Awesome mesh wifi system !!!.

Bought these because my old router kicked the bucket, and it was time for an upgrade. Didn't actually care that they were "WiFi 7", I just wanted units that had two 10GbE ports. These have exceeded all expectations. I pay for Comcast "Gigabit" internet. On my prior router, obviously I could only get 1 Gigabit maximum, since it only had Gigabit Ethernet for its internet port (it did have one 10 GbE port for LAN.) On these? I set one base up as the primary, with the Comcast modem on one of the 2.5 GbE ports. Then set one of the boosters/repeaters up about 40 feet away through multiple walls. Then connected my laptop up to a 2.5 GbE port on the booster. (Laptop has 2.5 GbE.) I got 1.8 Gbps. That astonished me. I figured there was no way WiFi was actually capable of >1 Gbps now. Obviously I was wrong. Humorously, I plugged in 2.5 GbE backhaul between the primary and the booster, and my speed test went *DOWN*. Heck, on my old router, which was theoretically capable of >1Gb over WiFi, even locally between a "WiFi 6E" laptop right next to the router and a 10 GbE server plugged in to the router's one 10GbE port, I couldn't top 1 Gbps. And through multiple walls? Forget even 500 Mbps.

Switch from netgear nighthawk. This was easy to set up. WiFi is fast. No dead zones. I bought this to future proof my system.

The TP-Link Deco BE85 BE22000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System is an absolute game-changer when it comes to home networking. As someone who has struggled with Wi-Fi dead zones and inconsistent coverage in the past, this system has truly transformed my internet experience. First and foremost, the performance of the Deco BE85 BE22000 is outstanding. With its tri-band technology, it effortlessly handles multiple devices and heavy network traffic, ensuring a stable and reliable connection throughout my home. Whether I'm streaming 4K content, engaging in intense online gaming sessions, or conducting video conferences, this mesh system effortlessly keeps up with the demands of modern connectivity. The setup process was surprisingly easy and user-friendly. The package includes three units that work seamlessly together to create a unified mesh network. I simply connected one unit to my modem and strategically placed the other two within range. The Deco app provided clear step-by-step instructions, allowing me to configure the system quickly and efficiently. One of the most impressive aspect of this mesh system is its coverage range. The three-pack setup blankets my entire home, eliminating any Wi-Fi dead zones and ensuring a strong signal in every corner. Whether I'm in the basement, on the top floor, or even in the backyard, I can confidently connect to the network without any dropouts or signal degradation. The Deco BE85 BE22000 also excels in its advanced features. The built-in AI-driven network optimization constantly analyzes and adjusts the Wi-Fi settings to provide the best possible performance. It intelligently manages network traffic, prioritizing bandwidth to devices that require it the most, resulting in a lag-free experience for all users. Furthermore, the system offers comprehensive parental controls, allowing me to manage and monitor internet access for my children. I can set time limits, filter content, and even pause the internet on specific devices, providing a safe and controlled online environment. In terms of design, the Deco BE85 BE22000 boasts an aesthetically pleasing look that blends seamlessly with my home decor. The compact and minimalistic units can be easily placed on shelves or mounted on walls, offering flexibility in terms of placement. This Mesh System is built with latest WiFi 7 with exclusive 160Mhz, 240Mhz and 320Mhz bandwidths which are very less crowded and super fast but you need to have clients which support 6Ghz band only few available in the market as of now but no worries going forward most of the tech gadgets comes with Wifi 7 chip we your are Future Proof for so many years To sum it up, the Deco BE85 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System has exceeded all of my expectations. Its impressive network performance, wide coverage range, easy setup process, blazing speeds, advanced security features make it a must have for anyone seeking a reliable and powerful home networking solution. Say goodbye to Wi-Fi frustrations and hello to uninterrupted connectivity with this outstanding mesh Wi-Fi system.

TP-Link Deco BE85 (BE22000) tri-band WiFi 7 mesh router. This newest router has huge potential but you will be looking for upgraded network devices to take advantage of all this speed. I never thought my switches and cable would be the slow components in my network! I had been very impressed with my most recent mesh router from another brand. But, you know, where speed and reliability is the goal, and media quality comes with huge bandwidth demands, you can always use more capability. So, it was with both anticipation and some angst that I took down my nice mesh system and set up this TP-Link Deco BE85 (BE22000). How complicated will this be? How much improvement? Wow. No need to fear. The TP-Link appears to deliver on every promise. Crazy fast. Ridiculously easy to set up. And as I’ve seen with every leap forward, software and firmware upgrades mean I can expect ongoing improvements. SETUP: Turn off my existing routers and disconnect. Unplug my previous router from the ISP’s Point-of-Entry. Swap the first Deco mode into the same position. True everything on and follow the instructions on the TP-Link Deco App. Make a new account. Create a network name with password. Add other nodes by simply plugging them in. Done. Everything works. Didn’t take 30 minutes. FEATURES: I lack the technical expertise to know the full implications of all of the capabilities of this TP-Link Mesh system and I lack the imagination to recognize where this Deco BE85 falls short. Every imaginable expectation I might have for a router, such as maximizing the speed of my Gig fiber from Point of Entry to anywhere I’m my house, providing the flexibility to exploit my several ethernet drops, and giving me control over my network are provided. If you need a feature, I’d bet it’s here. BB’s product listing provides the details. RESULTS: I’m offering tests of my current system. PLEASE, do not assume your speeds can be predicted by my tests. This mesh router system is being limited by my equipment and measuring devices. I can compare relative to my previous setup, but you shouldn’t. (See Router SPEEDTEST “BEST” table in accompanying pictures); Using my iPhone 12 and my MacBook Pro M1 I wandered around my home looking for the Wi-Fi connection speeds I could achieve. I set aside some time before the arrival of my new DECO BE85 to thoroughly test my previous mesh system. I recorded the best speed I could achieve at 5 locations representing distant areas of my house. I maintain my Service provider’s single location (my Office) WiFi network so I’ve set up my add-on mesh systems in Bridge (or Access Point) mode. I tested its performance also. And, finally, when my DECO arrived it had to compete with the other systems. Summary data is shown in my table. It’s not much of a competition. Everywhere other than my office location, the TP-DECO more than doubled the download speeds of both other WiFi systems. There were 2 upload speed anomalies which I can’t explain but were repeatable. They may be unique to my setup, or maybe settings I’ve created incorrectly, or possibly a correctable issue that a future update might resolve. I can’t get too stressed about it because every other performance measure was excellent, crushing my previous setups. And, to repeat, my measurements are limited by my equipment and measuring tools. I can measure only measure WiFi 6 performance using my newest Dell laptop. DEVICES that can exploit WiFi 6 are being released every day. They include Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, Note 10, Note 20, S10, S20, S21, S22, S22 Ultra, S23, Tab S8, Sony’s Xperia, Apple M1MacBook Air, M1MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, iPad Pro, Asus Chromebook Flip c436, Dell XPS 12, HP Spectre x360, Lenovo Yoga, LG Gram17, Microsoft Surface Laptop Go, Google Pixel 6, 6 pro, 6A, 7, 7 Pro, Motorola Edge 30, 30 Ultra, Pro, Fusion, 2021, 2022, Moto Razor 2022, Motorola X30 Pro and Apple’s iPhone 15 is expected to ship with Wi-Fi 6E plus more. DEVICES that can support WiFi 7 will probably not arrive in significant numbers for another couple of years. When they do, the speeds could reach 30Gps, the connection capacity will allow for many more simultaneous devices online, and they will provide greater stability. SUMMARY: This TP-Link Deco BE85 achieves the highest Wi-Fi speeds my house as ever seen, and it’s rock-steady reliable. It has a significant amount of flexibility, It is fun to manage. I’m obsessed with testing it under a variety of usage situations, and it has not failed any expectation I might have. With these emerging technologies there is a need for persistent updating and curing of issues as they arise. New devices and modifications to current wireless protocols will challenge even a cutting edge product like the Deco BE85. It’s readily apparent that TP-Link takes this obligation seriously, so I think I can expect continuous improvements. Looking forward to using this premiere router for a long time.

The TP-Link Deco is our first tri-band mesh WiFi system, though we have used dual-band mesh systems in the past. This is by far the most powerful system we’ve used for our home network in terms of total bandwidth and coverage; it is IPv6 compatible and supports 11520 Mbps, 8640 Mbps, and 1376 Mbps on 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHZ bands respectively. While my current routers already support channel widths of 160 MHz, the Deco could potentially double that capacity as it is capable of 320 MHz on the 6 GHz band. The BE22000 Deco System includes three BE85 routers and is rated to cover 9600 sq ft and connect over 200 devices. The system is expandable by adding more Deco access points, and the number of nodes you can use is technically unconstrained. However, performance may be hindered with too many nodes, so TP-Link recommends no more than 6 per network. I like that all the units have four WAN/LAN auto-sensing RJ45 ports to connect with the modem and/or client devices. Each one has a WPS button, two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, two 10 Gbps Ethernet ports: one of which is a combo port with the SPF+ fiber port, and a USB 3.0 port for adding networked devices like printers and hard drives. Connected USB storage devices can also be used as the backup disk for Apple’s Time Machine for MacOS devices. The router has no on/off switch and will simply power on when plugged in. There is a status LED at the front of the base, just below the logo. The color and flashing pattern will show its current status, though it is typically a solid green when working correctly. Unfortunately, the status light cannot be dimmed or disabled so placing a node in a bedroom may not be the best choice for those sensitive to light pollution at night. Since the three routers are identical, it doesn’t matter which one you decide to setup as the primary; just connect it directly to your modem using the included flat WiFi 6 cable. You’ll need to download the Deco app to a mobile device and proceed with setup in the app after registering an account or logging in. Setup takes a mere 5 minutes and once the main router is setup, you simply choose a spot for the satellite nodes, plug them in, and they will set themselves up within a few minutes. We placed the primary node on our third story and each of the satellites roughly in the middle of the floors below. We usually experience significant signal strength and speed drops on the first floor, especially at the limits of the property, but the Deco really surprised us with the strength of the signal in places we usually see dead spots and drop offs. When comparing the data transfer speeds between our previous WiFi 6 Mesh system and the Deco, it was nearly double. We saw average download and upload speeds of over ~500Mbps and ~25Mbps respectively everywhere within the property and usable speeds of 50Mbps down/16 Mbps up at the margins, four stories down and 120 ft away from the main router. According to the network map, the router on the first floor is able to wirelessly backhaul directly to the main router rather than use the node on the second floor as an intermediary hop. We have over 50 smart/IoT devices from outlets, to lights and switches, as well as all of our screens and media devices connected to our network and have experienced less congestion in the network as well as improvements in stability and reliability. You can even create a dedicated WiFi network just for IoT devices, however, I didn’t see an option to create a limited/restricted guest network. While the 5 GHz channel operates on 160 MHz bandwidth by default, you can set it to use 80 or 240 MHz to avoid interference, though be aware that clients that don’t support the higher DFS frequency channel width may not be compatible, and it could cause connectivity issues if you live near an airport as this range overlaps with radar systems. You also have the option to enable MLO which allows WiFi 7 clients to connect to multiple bands simultaneously to achieve faster connections speeds and reduce latency. If you don’t have any WiFi 7 capable devices, you can set the system to use the 6 GHz channel as a dedicated wireless backhaul in order to maintain consistent speeds at each node. Just note that you cannot enable both MLO and dedicated wireless backhaul at the same time. If you prefer, you have the option for 10 Gbps wired backhaul instead; just note that when using the combo 10Gbps/SPF+ ports, only one type will work at a time. The Deco app is user-friendly and easy to navigate. You’ll use it to modify WiFi settings, enable device prioritization, create static routing rules, setup VPN, WPS and more. I choose WPA2/WPA3 Personal WiFi encryption to ensure that devices that are capable use the latest security standard while still allowing some of our older legacy devices to connect until we no longer use or have them. Built-in parental controls help you protect your kids by allowing you to set time controls, monitor usage, pause internet to specific devices on-the-fly, block websites or filter URLs by content type. You can create separate profiles for each child as well, and then assign devices to each profile. The system came with a 30-day trial of HomeShield Pro, TP-Link’s monthly subscription that provides web, intrusion, and IoT protection against hackers and malicious websites. You’ll also get expanded parental controls and additional reports on usage as part of the service. Overall, the Deco WiFi 7 Mesh System is a nice upgrade from our previous one, with faster internet speeds throughout our home, more consistent and reliable connections for seamless roaming, and plenty of additional settings and parental controls built-in. Setup was quick and simple, and we get excellent coverage even outside of the home.