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TP-Link Deco M5 Gigabit Whole Home WiFi System - Triple Pack - £102.21 Delivered (£

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  • #2
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    Looks like they've gone already.


  • #3
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    I'll mark it expired.


  • #4
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    I've the taller versions.
    Game changer for home WiFi coverage and removing blackspots.


  • #5
    bromley52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,853 ✭✭✭bromley52


    It's still available for me. I just purchased.


  • #6
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    bromley52 wrote: »
    It's still available for me. I just purchased.

    Back again all right. Unmarked as expired. 🙂


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  • #7
    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,280 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    I've the taller versions.
    Game changer for home WiFi coverage and removing blackspots.

    The M8 units are great, but for anyone with a big stone / period house, get the P9 kit , it uses power line backhaul and is unreal.


  • #8
    themacdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭themacdaddy


    Is the M4 units better than the M5? Torn between the two.


  • #9
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    themacdaddy wrote: »
    Is the M4 units better than the M5? Torn between the two.

    https://www.androidcentral.com/tp-link-deco-m5-vs-deco-m4

    Looks like the m5 wins on the specs side of things. Aesthetics are a different story.


  • #10
    emclau
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭emclau


    What type of power cables do these use? EU plug adaptor required?


  • #11
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    Eric Cartman wrote: »
    The M8 units are great, but for anyone with a big stone / period house, get the P9 kit , it uses power line backhaul and is unreal.
    Yep I've the M4 and it uses ethernet backhaul too.

    £99 on Amazon.co.uk but currently OOS.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deco-M4-Seamless-Coverage-Replacement/dp/B07NH1J543/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=tp-link+mesh&dchild=1&keywords=tp-link+mesh&pd_rd_i=B07NH1J543&pd_rd_r=590d5c1b-df42-4df1-9f67-d4cd3c6e7a36&pd_rd_w=Qp0q4&pd_rd_wg=JQRB0&pf_rd_p=9b1a9511-9af9-4d06-8643-d54ebec511ef&pf_rd_r=G079PTM82A9ZQ48ZRCBM&psc=1&qid=1597018549&sr=1-1-fdbae751-0fa5-4c0f-900b-865654896618


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  • #12
    billbond4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,416 ✭✭✭billbond4


    I have the Deco M4 and it's great.
    Handy feature is that you can plug an ethernet cable into the satellite Deco units to give devices Internet connection i.e. If you have a tv that only has an ethernet connection plug it into the deco and it will have an Internet connection


  • #13
    themacdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭themacdaddy


    I just ordered the M4 there, a bit of a wait now as its out of stock but happy to get it at £99


  • #14
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    themacdaddy wrote: »
    I just ordered the M4 there, a bit of a wait now as its out of stock but happy to get it at £99

    Well worth it. If you can, while you're waiting for them to arrive, look into running ethernet cables to daisy chain them together. Much better performance.

    Although a buddy of mine is running them wirelessly in a regular 3-bed semi and is getting 150-200mbps all around the house on Wifi off a 500MB Siro package.


  • #15
    themacdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭themacdaddy


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Well worth it. If you can, while you're waiting for them to arrive, look into running ethernet cables to daisy chain them together. Much better performance.

    Although a buddy of mine is running them wirelessly in a regular 3-bed semi and is getting 150-200mbps all around the house on Wifi off a 500MB Siro package.

    Yeah I could do, I need to add some more plugs in the house so it is definitely something I could do in tandem.


  • #16
    gabbo is coming
    Registered Users Posts: 980 ✭✭✭gabbo is coming


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Yep I've the M4 and it uses ethernet backhaul too.

    £99 on Amazon.co.uk but currently OOS.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deco-M4-Seamless-Coverage-Replacement/dp/B07NH1J543/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=tp-link+mesh&dchild=1&keywords=tp-link+mesh&pd_rd_i=B07NH1J543&pd_rd_r=590d5c1b-df42-4df1-9f67-d4cd3c6e7a36&pd_rd_w=Qp0q4&pd_rd_wg=JQRB0&pf_rd_p=9b1a9511-9af9-4d06-8643-d54ebec511ef&pf_rd_r=G079PTM82A9ZQ48ZRCBM&psc=1&qid=1597018549&sr=1-1-fdbae751-0fa5-4c0f-900b-865654896618

    But not powerline


  • #17
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    Use Cat5e or Cat6 cable anyway if so! :)


  • #18
    Morby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 531 ✭✭✭Morby


    What sort of cables or setup would I need if I wanted a proper WiFi set up around the house?


  • #19
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    You'll have your main router supplied by your ISP.

    Then if you buy the 3-pack DECO M4, you'd:

    1. Connect one Deco to your ISP's router. This is then your main deco.
    2. Run a Cat5E or Cat6 cable from here to your next Deco. Maybe to the room right above where your main Deco is. Let's call this Deco #2.
    3. From Deco #2, run another Cat5e/6 cable to your next Deco. Maybe to the back bedroom. If you're upstairs, you might be able to run cables handily by drilling to the outside, jumping into the attic via the facia/soffit and then back out the other side of the house and drill back into another bedroom. Ask an electrician for advice if unsure.
    4. Connect the newly run Cat5E/6 cables to each Deco (#2 and #3).
    5. Setup the Deco's with a new Wifi network using the Deco app. Very easy.
    6. Login to your ISP's router and disable its Wifi (not essential but recommended to prevent interference etc).

    There's other configurations you can do with your ISP's router like putting it in bridge mode etc, but the above would be a solid setup. Some ISPs (like Siro / Vodafone) would allow you to connect directly to the Deco as well. I did this. I don't have to use the router Vodafone provided. I can use the main Deco as my router and that's it. A lot cleaner and less cables / modems lying around.


  • #20
    5500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,380 ✭✭✭5500


    Eric Cartman wrote: »
    The M8 units are great, but for anyone with a big stone / period house, get the P9 kit , it uses power line backhaul and is unreal.

    Would the M4 suffice for a solid period 3 story or better off paying the extra for the P9?


  • #21
    Soarer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭Soarer


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Well worth it. If you can, while you're waiting for them to arrive, look into running ethernet cables to daisy chain them together. Much better performance.

    Although a buddy of mine is running them wirelessly in a regular 3-bed semi and is getting 150-200mbps all around the house on Wifi off a 500MB Siro package.

    How is he getting that?
    I’ve the 3 pack around a 2400sq.ft. 4 bed detached house, and I’m getting between 80 and 90 from a 1gb fibre connection.


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  • #22
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    Soarer wrote: »
    How is he getting that?
    I’ve the 3 pack around a 2400sq.ft. 4 bed detached house, and I’m getting between 80 and 90 from a 1gb fibre connection.

    He has a decent enough and open hallway/landing area with little barriers I suppose.

    Wired is king when it comes to Wifi anyway!


  • #23
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    5500 wrote: »
    Would the M4 suffice for a solid period 3 story or better off paying the extra for the P9?

    Can you run a cable from the main one to each floor? If so, the M4 will be perfect.


  • #24
    5500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,380 ✭✭✭5500


    Not each floor as such, ive got cat6 points at the top and bottom where the router is, I could connect these 2 but my main wireless black spot is top and middle floors. Currently with a wifi extender socket I'm only managing 4/6mpbs where there was previously no signal but its patchy even at that, if I could get 80/90 wireless there id have no complaints


  • #25
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    5500 wrote: »
    Not each floor as such, ive got cat6 points at the top and bottom where the router is, I could connect these 2 but my main wireless black spot is top and middle floors. Currently with a wifi extender socket I'm only managing 4/6mpbs where there was previously no signal but its patchy even at that, if I could get 80/90 wireless there id have no complaints

    Ah. You're sorted so if you buy the M 4


  • #26
    Mango Joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Mango Joe


    Crap...missed this!

    People keep us posted if this comes up again please!


  • #27
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    I set up an alert on hotukdeals with the word "mesh". Something will turn up.

    Mine arrived yesterday. As expected, had EU plugs, but I got some adapters in Dealz.

    I've block walls throughout the house, and this seems to be working well. One in the sitting room, one in the home office (other side of wall), and another on other side of house in kids play room. Broadband speed is 250 down in living room, 120 in office, and about 40 in the play room, and the signal has to go through two walls to get there!

    I had hoped to have one in the attic, but the signal from there (which I'd hoped would pass through ceilings better than walls) seemed poor.

    So far, happy with purchase.


  • #28
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,655 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    MarkR wrote: »
    I set up an alert on hotukdeals with the word "mesh". Something will turn up.

    Mine arrived yesterday. As expected, had EU plugs, but I got some adapters in Dealz.

    I've block walls throughout the house, and this seems to be working well. One in the sitting room, one in the home office (other side of wall), and another on other side of house in kids play room. Broadband speed is 250 down in living room, 120 in office, and about 40 in the play room, and the signal has to go through two walls to get there!

    I had hoped to have one in the attic, but the signal from there (which I'd hoped would pass through ceilings better than walls) seemed poor.

    So far, happy with purchase.

    Do they have 12V DC jacks on the rear of the device or USB-c?
    The early models were USB-c but we'e later downgraded.
    All of the pictures show USB-c as a result.


  • #29
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    machiavellianme wrote: »
    Do they have 12V DC jacks on the rear of the device or USB-c?
    The early models were USB-c but we'e later downgraded.
    All of the pictures show USB-c as a result.

    I was hoping for USB-C, but no. That's only in the V1 model. 12V DC jack.


  • #30
    bidiots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭bidiots


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Some ISPs (like Siro / Vodafone) would allow you to connect directly to the Deco as well. I did this. I don't have to use the router Vodafone provided. I can use the main Deco as my router and that's it. A lot cleaner and less cables / modems lying around.

    Simply plug out ISP router and plug into Main Deco or is there more involved? Thanks


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  • #31
    themacdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭themacdaddy


    themacdaddy wrote: »
    I just ordered the M4 there, a bit of a wait now as its out of stock but happy to get it at £99

    My M4 kit from Amazon.co.uk has shipped. Was telling me September 4th to 25th when I ordered on Tuesday so I am happy with that.


  • #32
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,045 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    bidiots wrote: »
    Simply plug out ISP router and plug into Main Deco or is there more involved? Thanks

    You still need to use your existing modem. If you can hardwire all 3, then follow this setup and you will be sorted. Im on 360mb VM and I now get full wifi speeds everywhere in the house now and i get about 100-120mb outside in the back garden whereas before it was non existent out there.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=114271957&postcount=19


  • #33
    bidiots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭bidiots


    Aquos76 wrote: »
    You still need to use your existing modem. If you can hardwire all 3, then follow this setup and you will be sorted. Im on 360mb VM and I now get full wifi speeds everywhere in the house now and i get about 100-120mb outside in the back garden whereas before it was non existent out there.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=114271957&postcount=19

    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Some ISPs (like Siro / Vodafone) would allow you to connect directly to the Deco as well. I did this. I don't have to use the router Vodafone provided. I can use the main Deco as my router and that's it. A lot cleaner and less cables / modems lying around.


    I can't hardwire mine, but the above from Ayatolla tweaked my interest. If you can bypass using the ISP modem then thats a cleaner setup for me. Just wondered if its simply a case of plugging out the ISP modem or are other steps needed


  • #34
    rodneytrotter15
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭rodneytrotter15


    Forgive my ignorance here but do these work wireless as well or must they be cable. Switching from Sky to Pure Telecom 1 gig on Tue and was going to try something similar to boost the signal out to the extended part of the house and help support signal for another Ring security camera at the rear of the house


  • #35
    stevegrace
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭stevegrace


    rodneytrotter15 wrote: »
    Forgive my ignorance here but do these work wireless as well or must they be cable. Switching from Sky to Pure Telecom 1 gig on Tue and was going to try something similar to boost the signal out to the extended part of the house and help support signal for another Ring security camera at the rear of the house

    I have 4 Deco m5 and all are connected wirelessly and they work great


  • #36
    stevegrace
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭stevegrace


    bidiots wrote: »
    I can't hardwire mine, but the above from Ayatolla tweaked my interest. If you can bypass using the ISP modem then thats a cleaner setup for me. Just wondered if its simply a case of plugging out the ISP modem or are other steps needed

    You need to keep your providers modem but you need to put it into bridge mode and then use the deco as the main modem plugged into your isp modem. It’s all fairly straightforward to do plenty of guides online.


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  • #37
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,045 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    stevegrace wrote: »
    I have 4 Deco m5 and all are connected wirelessly and they work great

    I tried that way but the WiFi speeds weren’t great, well 100-120mb which isn’t bad I guess, on a 360mb connection. It’s all to do with placement I guess, as I was able to run cables pretty easily, once I did, I was getting the max speed from each deco after that. The layout of each property has a lot to do with WiFi speeds also.


  • #38
    bidiots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭bidiots


    stevegrace wrote: »
    You need to keep your providers modem but you need to put it into bridge mode and then use the deco as the main modem plugged into your isp modem. It’s all fairly straightforward to do plenty of guides online.

    I know.
    That's how I have it setup currently.
    But my question relates to Ayotola stating you can remove the ISP modern and just use the Deco
    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Some ISPs (like Siro / Vodafone) would allow you to connect directly to the Deco as well. I did this. I don't have to use the router Vodafone provided. I can use the main Deco as my router and that's it. A lot cleaner and less cables / modems lying around.


  • #39
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,045 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    bidiots wrote: »
    I know.
    That's how I have it setup currently.
    But my question relates to Ayotola stating you can remove the ISP modern and just use the Deco

    I’m not familiar with Siro or FTTH BB, but you definitely can’t remove the Virgin Media Hub. My mother in law has FTTH from Vodafone and there is an Ethernet cable coming from a small white box on the wall in to the Vodafone modem when then gives her her land line and her BB. I’d be surprised if that Ethernet would work if plugged directly into the deco without going through the Vodafone modem, sure she’d have no phone line then.


  • #40
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    stevegrace wrote: »
    You need to keep your providers modem but you need to put it into bridge mode and then use the deco as the main modem plugged into your isp modem. It’s all fairly straightforward to do plenty of guides online.

    Ftth doesn't use a modem, you can replace the existing


  • #41
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,045 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Gooey Looey wrote: »
    Ftth doesn't use a modem, you can replace the existing

    Oh, that’s interesting, I assume that you lose access to your phone line if you do away with their modem


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  • #42
    bidiots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭bidiots


    Gooey Looey wrote: »
    Ftth doesn't use a modem, you can replace the existing

    Do you need to contact Siro about this, I’m with Vodafone but want rid of its modem, directly connecting to the Deco does not work so I’m assuming I need to contact Siro/Voda to approve this somehow?


  • #43
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    bidiots wrote: »
    Do you need to contact Siro about this, I’m with Vodafone but want rid of its modem, directly connecting to the Deco does not work so I’m assuming I need to contact Siro/Voda to approve this somehow?

    Not sure on Siro but if you contact them like any of them they'll say they don't support third party equipment and will be of no help


  • #44
    Oat23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,364 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    The deco is a really good product but seriously lacking in features. For example, you still cannot manually choose a wifi channel on it. They have an algorithm which is supposed to select the best channel automatically but it's laughably bad. Mine is currently using channel 9 for 2.4GHz which is literally the worst channel it could have chosen.

    For the past 18 months people have been begging them to fix it and make it possible to manually change the channel but so far all we've got is "This feature request has been forwarded to the developers."

    If simple settings like being able to change the wifi channel are important to you, then avoid.


  • #45
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    bidiots wrote: »
    I know.
    That's how I have it setup currently.
    But my question relates to Ayotola stating you can remove the ISP modern and just use the Deco

    Just spotted this.

    You just need to configure the main Deco upon setup as PPPOE.

    Use these settings:

    Username: [SERIALNUMBEROFVODAFONEROUTER]@vfieftth.ie
    Password: broadband
    VLANID (custom): 10

    Example of username is below (similar to my own but with random numbers put in)

    E1909CM123456789@vfieftth.ie


  • #46
    bidiots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭bidiots


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Just spotted this.

    You just need to configure the main Deco upon setup as PPPOE.

    Use these settings:

    Username: [SERIALNUMBEROFVODAFONEROUTER]@vfieftth.ie
    Password: broadband
    VLANID (custom): 10

    Example of username is below (similar to my own but with random numbers put in)

    E1909CM123456789@vfieftth.ie

    Gent and a scholar.
    Does priority number matter for VLan? Between 0 and 7, I've just set to 1


  • #47
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    bidiots wrote: »
    Gent and a scholar.
    Does priority number matter for VLan? Between 0 and 7, I've just set to 1

    Nah all good, I have mine as 0 (zero).


  • #48
    ton3181
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭ton3181


    Hi folks, can anyone confirm if the M5 works well with Sky Q router and Sky Q mini boxes?


  • #49
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    ton3181 wrote: »
    Hi folks, can anyone confirm if the M5 works well with Sky Q router and Sky Q mini boxes?

    Sure does. It'll work with more or less any decent fixed-line broadband.


  • #50
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    MarkR wrote: »
    I set up an alert on hotukdeals with the word "mesh". Something will turn up.

    Mine arrived yesterday. As expected, had EU plugs, but I got some adapters in Dealz.

    I've block walls throughout the house, and this seems to be working well. One in the sitting room, one in the home office (other side of wall), and another on other side of house in kids play room. Broadband speed is 250 down in living room, 120 in office, and about 40 in the play room, and the signal has to go through two walls to get there!

    I had hoped to have one in the attic, but the signal from there (which I'd hoped would pass through ceilings better than walls) seemed poor.

    So far, happy with purchase.

    Another point or two. I have a node on my desk, where I work, and I had been connecting wirelessly using my laptop. I idly plugged in an ethernet cable, to see if there was a difference. Got 207 mb down. Given that the node is right next to my laptop, I hadn't expected such a large difference, but wired is always king I guess.

    I also tested the parental controls from my sons laptop. It's more to protect against accidental loading of porn, but it worked pretty well. The pages just refuse to load. No warnings in the app or anything, but effective.


  • #51
    ton3181
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭ton3181


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Sure does. It'll work with more or less any decent fixed-line broadband.

    Thanks. I was/am still a little concerned after reading a number of Sky Community forum posts about Sky Q and Sky mini boxes not working unless connected to the Deco by ethernet. Something about two mesh systems confusing themselves... My system is Sky Broadband, Sky Q and one Sky Mini.


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