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TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh Wi-Fi Router System (3-Pack) $199 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Ozbargain's favourite budget mesh router are back at the all time lowest price.
TP-link Deco M5 3-pack for $199 from Amazon Australia
Officeworks also has the M5 3-pack on clearance:
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/tp-link-de…

Shopback has 1.4% cashback on computing and Cashrewards has 1.5% which should net you around $3 cashback

Specs:
Wi-Fi 5
IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz

AC1300
5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 400 Mbps (802.11n)

3-5 Bedroom Houses (3-pack)TP-Link Mesh Technology
Optional Ethernet backhaul work together to link Deco units to provide seamless coverage

4× Antennas (Internal)
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas

Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range

Qualcomm 717 MHz Quad-core CPU

2× Gigabit Ports Per Deco Unit
Supports WAN/LAN auto-sensing

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    • scuderiarmani on 21/07/2022 - 17:07
      +2

      Don't buy routers for people overseas, for the same reason you shouldn't buy them overseas for here.

      Different standards, warranty, plugs…..

      • RamsesII on 21/07/2022 - 17:35

        Thanks for the suggestion. It's a good point

  • ar7ist on 21/07/2022 - 16:19
    +1

    Any recommendation for a modem/router to use with a phone jack and then have this mesh? I have an old router from Dodo but looking to upgrade my tech.

    • superforever on 21/07/2022 - 16:23

      I have an old router from Dodo but looking to upgrade my tech.

      See if you can set it to bridge mode (modem only) and use M5 as router.

    • gleamnite on 21/07/2022 - 16:24

      Not a specific answer to your question, but just noting that there is (if I recall correctly) a Deco modem/router, such that your modem would be within the same ecosystem (and the router would add to your mesh wifi coverage).

      • ar7ist on 21/07/2022 - 16:27

        I might just skip the mesh altogether if I can get a better router. My current router is quite old; to the point that the I get low signals if I am in line of sight and only 5m away - I've tried resets, online guides etc but conclusion is that I need an upgrade. There's just so many different standards and names that I do get confused on which one to buy.

        • scuderiarmani on 21/07/2022 - 17:08

          What type of Internet Connection do you have? Check on the NBN address checker if you are unsure….

    • y2k on 21/07/2022 - 21:18

      If using a mesh, does it matter how crapy and old your modem is? All it’s doing it piping the internet into the mesh, right?

  • kosmokramer on 21/07/2022 - 16:24

    Hoping someone might be able to help me.. I am looking to buy a Deco M5 or similar Mesh system.

    I was using a ISP (iinet) modem router before, we were experiencing poor speeds in the household - multiple people streaming and plenty of devices connected.
    I upgraded to a Nighthawk X4S R7800 Modem Router (I need a modem due to my FTTN connection).
    Speeds are pretty much the same with the new modem but now my internet drops out several times a day, some times only once a day. From what I've read, it's a common issue with this model. Surprisingly, the range isn't as good on the Netgear either, complete dead spot in one point of the house. Single story house but lots of brick walls
    My internet speeds are 26mbps/6.91mbps - and I'm on a 50mbps plan.

    If I were to connect this mesh system to the X4S, would it remediate the drop out issue or would I be better off connecting my old modem (which has no issues) and plug in the mesh router via ethernet?

    Cheers OzB team

    • superforever on 21/07/2022 - 16:33
      +1

      (I need a modem due to my FTTN connection).

      FTTN is the problem not your router especially you can only get 26mbps/6.91mbps from 50mbps plan.

      • kosmokramer on 21/07/2022 - 16:37

        Thanks mate. Do you know if its possible to get an NBN box installed on my premise? Or does it come down to the cabling of the neighbourhood

        • superforever on 21/07/2022 - 16:43
          +1

          You have to check on NBN site to see if you can upgrade it to FTTP, may be cabling issue or may be you are too far away from the node.

    • scuderiarmani on 21/07/2022 - 16:45
      +1

      Not sure specifically about your ISP, but Telstra Modems are one of the best options for FTTN connections (even without Telstra).

      Had much better experiences with them myself, both in stability and speed.

      Awful experiences with Asus Modems for instance.

      • kosmokramer on 21/07/2022 - 16:49

        Thank you! Will look at getting a Telstra modem and potentially a mesh system.. The Ozbargainer in me is telling me to just buy the M5 pack

        • scuderiarmani on 21/07/2022 - 16:50

          It's generally very easy to pickup a Telstra Modem on FB/Gumtree for like $20, sometimes new.

          Don't go paying the $200 odd new.

          Just see how it works for you first, easy to experiment that way.

          Gen 1 or 2, basically the same, though I think Gen 2 (or new Gen 3) may be able to be used as a Mesh device). Whirlpool best place to check, maybe with modifications for Gen 2.

    • Make it so on 22/07/2022 - 12:23

      Did you run speed tests? Was your WiFi to blame or your internet connection? You shouldn't need a fancy modem. I'm using an old one I got from an ISP many years ago.

      Some FTTN areas are being upgraded to FTTP. See https://www.nbnco.com.au/residential/upgrades/fttp-upgrade-w…

  • bargain_knight on 21/07/2022 - 16:36

    How does this compare to the Eero?

  • dj123 on 21/07/2022 - 17:23

    I now run Ethernet to devices via four NetComm NP505F 500Mbps powerline adapters. Internet from powerlink adapter at the far end of the house from the NBN router is erratic, so I need to do something to improve the situation.

    Can I use the NP505Fs for Ethernet backhaul with the Deco M5 3 pack? Even if feasible, would it improve performance? I do not move files around the home network, so Internet use is the main network performance issue.

    I have Belong 50/20 NBN FTTP service in the garage, using an old Belong F@ST 4315 wifi router.

    Thanks for any thoughts.

    • scuderiarmani on 21/07/2022 - 17:43

      You may be able to do without the EOP devices. Though they should be fine for ethernet backhaul.

  • y2k on 21/07/2022 - 17:33
    +1

    Should I return my Eero 6+ for this and save $200+? I'm on 50mbps. My guess is I'll upgrade to 100 MbPS in 2-3 years when maybe prices are lower, and it makes sense to upgrade my mesh hardware to Wifi then?

    I have a NAS that I use for the occasional movies, and a reasonable amount of smart devices (although most are Phillips Hue and thus have the Hue's own mesh system, which I assume means they're not burdening the main mesh). We watch Netflix. No gaming.

    I know Wifi 6 devices prob have some extra range and can handle more devices but just not sure if I'd notice it.

  • Alzori on 21/07/2022 - 18:11

    Is there performance benefit to using a "mesh system" vs. just setting up multiple access points and making them share the same SSID + password as I've been doing already? Does a mesh network handle the handover better or anything?

    • gleamnite on 21/07/2022 - 18:36
      +2

      My understanding is that if you move from one room to another on the "multi WAP, same SSID" setup, you man not actually get a hand-off; you'd just stay on the original WLAN until that connection dropped. It comes down to the device setting and whether they choose to jump to the other WLAN. With mesh it's much more seamless. It's also considerably less "faff" to setup.

      • bert-lifts on 22/07/2022 - 07:13

        Yeah my parents have that setup at their place. Standard modem/router at one end, then AP at the other.

        Really frustrating as it creates dead spots or areas which aren't as strong and it won't automatically hand off to the other point until the signal completely dies (or you turn your devices wifi on/off). It's fine for stationary devices like TV's/PC's etc as it will just permanently connect to the strongest/most close point. But it's awful for when your moving about on your phone.

        A mesh system in their case arguably would've been better.

    • Nebargains on 22/07/2022 - 07:14

      Yeah I think you would find a smoother experience, better coverage and beyond like 5 minutes to setup you'll probably never need to touch it.

      I replaced a similar setup to what you are describing in 2020 with Deco M9's and couldn't be happier, haven't touched them since I set then up. Just works flawlessly.

    • superforever on 22/07/2022 - 09:35

      just setting up multiple access points and making them share the same SSID + password

      Tried before didn't work, it won't roam automatically until dropped out, that is why we use mesh.

  • Ragzs on 21/07/2022 - 18:16

    Using the usb plugin, is it possible to tether internet from an android phone?

  • Hurg on 21/07/2022 - 19:22

    Not sure that I need this… despite buying it…

    Currently using an AC88U as a router. It's pretty good, though my kids complain when there's too much going on over the network as they play online a lot. However, I think the biggest bottleneck is from the FW connection which is pretty shite.

    Would something like this Deco mesh actually fix any of the issues that we're having, or is that more an issue with the overall DL speed through the tower?

    • Morien on 21/07/2022 - 20:29
      +1

      Go to the Asus router page, click "Adaptive QOS", then "Internet Speed".

      Run a speed test, and see what you get.

      On one of your kids devices, run a speed test and compare the results (including ping).

      If they are pretty much the same, then no, a new router wouldn't fix any of the issues you are having. If they are really different, then a big fat "perhaps.'

  • jamestas on 21/07/2022 - 21:21
    +1

    I purchased these for my parents, great coverage, easy setup and handles the 2.4 and 5 Ghz issue with single SSID for smart devices (and sonos) that need 2.4 without issue. Range is very good and replaces your current NBN device.

  • josefblow on 21/07/2022 - 21:56
    +2

    Bought. Giving up with Google Nest since their latest firmware debacle. Thanks OP :)

  • Taron on 21/07/2022 - 22:32

    OMG, I bought the 2 packs one just 3 days ago :(

  • shockme79 on 21/07/2022 - 22:45

    I set these up for a friend and they are bloody impressive! Super easy to set up and solid mesh network with great range.

    Awesome value especially at less than $200!

  • dj123 on 21/07/2022 - 22:53
    +13

    I went to my local Bunnings tonight (Acacia Ridge, Brisbane) and they honoured their -10% price guarantee against Officeworks $199 printout. So I got the M5 3 pack for $179.10. Bunnings shelf price is $288.

    • lordezekiel on 22/07/2022 - 15:58
      +1

      This worked for me at a Bunnings on gold coast too!

  • abuch47 on 21/07/2022 - 23:10

    This or the Google nest set?

      • abuch47 on 21/07/2022 - 23:17

        Maybe I'll wait for the wifi 6 nest coming at the end of the year. The additional smart home functionality will last us a lot longer without having to churn through e-waste.

        • pingMarky on 22/07/2022 - 08:13

          I have the same thoughts but realistically, my nbn isn’t going to go past 250/50 anytime soon.

          • abuch47 on 22/07/2022 - 12:24

            @pingMarky: Same it's just too expensive. I'd mostly just like the all google smart products to tie in with ccwgtv and hopefully the minor nest issues are sorted with a newer release. A better router would also work but be a similar price and less versatile for any future changes.

  • Brianqpr on 21/07/2022 - 23:19

    These are great, been using for a couple of years. Great coverage all through our house.

  • funkywrench on 22/07/2022 - 01:54

    Apologies if this is a dumb question…
    I’m using a Budii Lite modem (with AussieBB) and I’m getting issues with some of the devices connected to it randomly having no internet. The network itself doesn’t drop out as other devices function without issue and the devices still show as being connected to the network, they just can’t access the internet for some reason.
    The Budii is also located at the very front of the house so I could definitely use an improvement in the wifi coverage too!
    The firmware is also really outdated on the Budii so trying to fix any issues is super painful as half the time I can’t even log into the modem.
    Would the Deco’s be a good way to fix these three problems?

    I’m almost certain I’m FTTN, so from reading the earlier comments it appears that I would need to keep the Budii Lite and use it in bridged mode and connect an Ethernet cable from the Budii to the Deco’s right?

    • gleamnite on 22/07/2022 - 12:35
      +1

      I've seen various home WiFi networks fixed by upgrading from a cheaper ISP-supplied modem/router. With the number of devices that people tend to have these days in their homes connected to their WLAN, a single cheap WiFi router struggles to cope. A better WiFi router will probably improve your situation; a mesh setup would be even better, as you have multiple routers dividing the device load between them (and provide more even WiFi coverage—"Paint your home in WiFi" as Deco says…)

  • Spending2Much on 22/07/2022 - 06:42
    +1

    I was going to get some pass through power line adaptors, mainly so my new camera NVR could connect to internet.
    Seems this would do the same thing, I'd plug one of these into router and another were the NVR is, (plug NVR into the second unit) and maybe the 3rd I'd have in garage.

    Pass through power line adaptors are also around this same price.

    What's the experienced thoughts in this?

  • l2argain on 22/07/2022 - 07:26

    Can I leave the modem I have currently installed & just add this on? I have 2 dead spots

    • superforever on 22/07/2022 - 09:36

      Can I leave the modem I have currently installed & just add this on? I have 2 dead spots

      Yes, just set it up as WiFi access point.

  • y2k on 22/07/2022 - 10:00

    Suspect Google Nest Wifi is about to see some big cut. Now I'm not sure if I should get these Decos. If you mix Wifi 5 and 6 mesh nodes, does the whole network become wifi 5 max, or just devices attached to the wifi 5 nodes ?
    https://www.techadvisor.com/article/791854/google-wifi-2022.…

  • gmozz on 22/07/2022 - 11:04
    +1

    If you only need 2 units, the M4 variant is a good price https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/tp-link-ac…

  • eckorock on 22/07/2022 - 11:08

    I have a 4G Modem/Router , my current set up is like this

    Modem/Wifi-Router —-cat5—> 24 port switch —cat5—> tv + other devices

    So going on the comments, would it work if I change the Modem to Bridge Mode - then connect the Deco via ethernet in-between the modem and switch?

    Would the 2nd and 3rd deco talk back to the 1st deco over wifi?
    Because the places I need coverage, I don't have any ethernet wall ports.

    • superforever on 22/07/2022 - 11:24
      +1

      Bridge Mode - then connect the Deco via ethernet in-between the modem and switch?

      Yes, plug the first M5 to the WAN port of the bridge mode modem

      Would the 2nd and 3rd deco talk back to the 1st deco over wifi?

      Yes, that is the reason why mesh.

    • gleamnite on 22/07/2022 - 12:39

      Yes to answer your question; as superforever has already said. But I'd also add that mesh devices can also connect to one-another via ethernet.

      So: I'm not sure whether this is applicable to you, but you could also go from the switch to the other Deco devices, providing more stable (and potentially faster) ethernet backhaul. This is assuming that the switch is gigabit though, and you'd likely need to upgrade from cat5 to cat5E or cat6 ethernet.

      • eckorock on 22/07/2022 - 14:59
        +1

        Yes I'm using Cat5e
        But the places where I want to put the mesh devices, there are no Ethernet wall ports for me to connect back to the switch

        • gleamnite on 22/07/2022 - 16:05

          No worries; the mesh devices will communicate via WLAN.

  • RenVilo on 22/07/2022 - 13:12

    Will this work well with streaming 4k stuff via Plex from my pc to my tv?

    • gleamnite on 22/07/2022 - 20:15

      In theory it should work fine, given that you probably only need 100 Mbps (or less) for that use case, and these should support up to 867 Mbps as between themselves. As for how far apart they'll be and how many walls, et cetera between them…

      I have WiFi 6 Deco units (i.e., with higher bandwidth) and haven't had any issues with Plex on my setup.

  • lordezekiel on 22/07/2022 - 14:36

    Bunnings price matched / beat it by 10% ^_^

    • eckorock on 22/07/2022 - 15:00

      Wowee. That's great

  • MrrMagic on 22/07/2022 - 16:32

    Thanks heaps, I got it from bunnings for 179

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 22/07/2022 - 16:44

    Mine arrived from Amazon this arvo.

    Set up was pretty quick bridging a Telstra smart modem gen 2.

    Although I thought I read the 2.4 & 5ghz wifi could run separately but haven't found that in the settings after updating the decos.

    Will continue playing around.

    Edit. OK so can assign individual devices to either wifi/auto. Or set up guest network as 5ghz only.

  • dhleoz on 22/07/2022 - 19:11
    +4

    Got pricebeat at Bunnings for $179. I was very hesitant to go with mesh before the purchase. Just finish setting up now and I have to say, this is incredible!!! At this price, rather than buying the normal router/modem, I would suggest to go with this, no brainer! I got full speed at my "deadzone" (speed drop more than 50%) with 2 nodes only. Tried outside at the back of the house, thought I would need the third one, but still full speed lol. Thanks OP.

  • MrrMagic on 22/07/2022 - 22:31

    Very easy setup, but i have a confusing question.

    If i plug ethernet directly into the mesh device is that pulling wifi from my other wifi mesh systems or is it directly connected now?

    The reason I ask, my pc is plugged into the mesh system now (I have ethernet into the mesh) im curious if my pc is using the ethernet direct connection or is it using the mesh's wifi, if i unplug my direct connection from wall to the mesh my pc is still connected to the net when plugged into the mesh which is obviously using the wifi, so does that mean the mesh automatically switches to wifi when the direct connection is lost.

    Or have i just completely lost the plot and the two ethernet ports are just for output?

    • eckorock on 23/07/2022 - 01:10

      I think you might have answered your own question?

      The PC can maintain multiple network adaptors and connections, the routing table tells it which gateway to prefer, as a general rule it will prefer Ethernet if it's available. If that isn't available, it uses the next available network adaptor

  • Chodas on 22/07/2022 - 23:38

    Damn, I must've missed out. Seems out of stock or $280+ everywhere

    • Ragzs on 23/07/2022 - 09:44

      still showing 199 at officeworks

  • liveonimpulse on 23/07/2022 - 10:23

    I got Bunnings Newstead to price match today

  • RenVilo on 23/07/2022 - 11:40
    +1

    Still torn between a very good router vs this mesh. Both is about the same price. This might give more coverage but wouldn't a router have better routing options and config etc?

    • superforever on 23/07/2022 - 14:22

      but wouldn't a router have better routing options and config etc?

      If you need good routing options like pfsense, just setup the Mesh as access point only, so you have both and good coverage.

  • bennybennybenny on 23/07/2022 - 13:45

    I was a bit slow on the deal but managed to snag a set click and collect from Officeworks.

    I'm on NBN FTTN and currently just using a Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 (connected to Superloop Internet). Would I be best to bridge the Telstra modem and use the Deco connected to the modem as the router or leave the modem as is and setup the Deco's in access point mode?

    Cheers for the help

    • superforever on 23/07/2022 - 14:20

      and setup the Deco's in access point mode?

      In term of WiFi, as router or as AP the same doesn't matter, depends on if you can bridge the Telstra modem but you still need it anyway for FTTN.

    • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2022 - 14:34

      Turn off Telstra WiFi broadcasting and all other options.

      Enable Bridge Mode.

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 23/07/2022 - 15:53

      In the same situation as yourself and my decos arrived yesterday.

      Im on FTTN and put the Telstra smart modem gen 2 into bridge mode turning its wifi off. Connected the 3 decos and all works well.

      • bennybennybenny on 23/07/2022 - 17:54

        Thanks everyone, I think I'll bridge the smart modem and setup the connected deco as a router

  • chrisboyes on 23/07/2022 - 15:14

    Got a price match at Bunnings Belrose - $179

    • atom1319 on 23/07/2022 - 17:55

      Lucky, mine got rejected as they claimed it is on clearance at Officeworks.

  • tshar104 on 25/07/2022 - 10:46

    Would these go well with a seperate pfsense appliance for routing.

    Or is the router in the Deco better than using pfsense.

  • l2argain on 03/08/2022 - 06:38

    Set mine up - very happy with results - connected to existing modem. Purchased @ OW. Easy set up. Works great through walls & doors 👍🏻

  • eckorock on 09/08/2022 - 17:20

    Has anyone wall or ceiling mounted these yet? I notice they don't come with built in mounting holes

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