Deco M5

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Deco M5

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Starter/beginner setup advice

I need VLANs so I need managed switches. If I selfhost the controller then I dont need the OC200 right? It isnt that big but everything is concrete (I live in Europe). I currently have 3 Deco M5 which barely manage to mesh. So maybe 2 EAP610 would be enough. Only on the top floor and one on the grou

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Mstelt in r/TPLink_Omada

May 22, 2025 8:50 PM

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help me fix my apartment wifi!

The Deco M5 is quite old, based on the WiFi technology introduced in 2012 (WiFi 5). And it aslo 2x2-devices, so somewhat more limited bandwidth between the units. Getting around 300-350 behind the first Deco device that is cabled to the router sounds correct. And then there is - at least theoretical

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Northhole in r/HomeNetworking

May 11, 2025 11:28 AM

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Are my speeds unreasonably slow? If so, what are my next steps?

1st, your Deco M5 Mesh system is underpowered for your 1Gb Fiber service; if possible you should upgrade to something that is Wifi6e or Wifi7 compatible. Oh, absolutely aware. We've had the Deco since 2018, and just got the fiber in 2022 or 2023. Upgrading equipment isn't in the cards unless it's a

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NecroJoe in r/wifi

April 29, 2025 6:40 AM

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TP link ER605 or Mikrotik HEX S (2025)?

This is what made me go for Mikrotik. I was tempted to grab the L009 without the wireless but the 150Mhz of processing difference convinced me to go for E60iUGS This is the first time I'm not purchasing a TP link product in the last 12 years of my internet life. Had to make this decision after using

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Born-Paleontologist9 in r/HomeNetworking

August 28, 2025 2:12 PM

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TP link ER605 or Mikrotik HEX S (2025)?

Would like to know more about your usage purposes, as you're using both.. My use case - trying to switch from a frustrating mesh router setup (2 units of Deco M5 ) to a wired router > switch > APs. I've used the following in the past 7 years Deco M5 x2 Archer C80 Archer AX23 TL WR841N - 300 mbps TL

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Born-Paleontologist9 in r/HomeNetworking

August 28, 2025 2:22 PM

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Problems with Deco X50's

Hi. I have no clue. I do not have issues with Deco M5 in ethernet backhaul but on some users, ethernet backhaul does not work as intended. Tough nut to crack.

borg_ph in r/TpLink

October 5, 2025 7:27 AM

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Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra with access points from another brands?

I have a similar question. I currently have 3 Deco M5 and I'm considering switching to unifi.Right now I can't afford all the devices so I'm thinking about a gradual upgrade: first a UGC-Ultra and a few months later 2 APs (with wifi 6/7 there is no need for 3 as in the deco setup which is pretty dat

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m_balloni in r/Ubiquiti

April 1, 2025 3:10 PM

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Are my speeds unreasonably slow? If so, what are my next steps?

So a few things to talk about. 1st, your Deco M5 Mesh system is underpowered for your 1Gb Fiber service; if possible you should upgrade to something that is Wifi6e or Wifi7 compatible. And for a stop-gap, temporary fix, you should look into doing a wired Ethernet backhaul connection between your mai

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jacle2210 in r/wifi

April 29, 2025 6:26 AM

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