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TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh Wi-Fi Router System (3-Pack) $159.20 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Cheapest ever according to camel3x…

Specs copied from previous deal:
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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  • RichardL on 30/11/2023 - 17:13

    Amazon most likely price-matching Wireless1 eBay Deal

  • tko6070 on 30/11/2023 - 17:22

    of course it goes on sale after I bought from msy for 220!

    • Alirah on 30/11/2023 - 17:44
      +1

      I feel you. I got mine for $199 :'(

      • mrgeckoz on 30/11/2023 - 18:10
        +15

        I try not to buy stuff unless it’s listed on OzBargain…

  • [Deactivated] on 30/11/2023 - 17:26
    +1

    Just bought for $179 last week fml

    • PainToad on 30/11/2023 - 17:54

      From Amazon? Return it and reorder.

      • FatTofu on 30/11/2023 - 19:10
        +2

        Too much work to get a trip to the post office for $20 - $7 = $13

        • nfusion on 30/11/2023 - 19:52

          Depends on reason you choose Returns can be free. ;)

    • Dreamcast on 30/11/2023 - 18:41
      +1

      It's only $20. You'll be right :p

    • JimmyF on 30/11/2023 - 20:38

      Oh what will you do without that extra $20 now!

      • [Deactivated] on 30/11/2023 - 20:40

        Didn't realise everyone on a bargain site was into spending as much as possible

        • JimmyF on 30/11/2023 - 22:12

          spending as much as possible

          Well you did get them on sale still, normally they are way over $200. So it's not like you did that either ;)

  • KH234 on 30/11/2023 - 17:40

    Hi
    How many devices it’s supported? I do not have issue with area coverage but some of my devices not connected as my router I think supports upto 10 devices only

    • damion on 30/11/2023 - 17:41
      +2

      What router only supports 10 devices?!

      • KH234 on 30/11/2023 - 17:45

        TP link received from tpg. Am not sure I can change any settings to make it work.

    • lordezekiel on 30/11/2023 - 17:52
      +1

      Sounds pretty odd, I thought most if not all routers should be able to connect around 250 devices.

    • Big Lez on 30/11/2023 - 17:55

      I've definitely connected 15+ devices to mine

      • KH234 on 30/11/2023 - 18:15

        I will check again as it’s new router provides by tpg. Should be some pbm in my device.

        • AllYourBase11 on 30/11/2023 - 19:11

          Yeah no that's absolutely not right. You should be able to connect as many wireless devices as there are available addresses - in theory, 255 per subnet.

          I doubt it would be a very fast network, but they would at least be connected.

          Who told you no more than 10?

          • KH234 on 30/11/2023 - 19:25

            @AllYourBase11: It’s connecting to wifi network but showing no internet. So I have to disconnect some devices to make it work.

    • derdew on 30/11/2023 - 18:38
      +1

      I have about 70 connected to mine- rock solid wifi for years!!

    • Shunto on 30/11/2023 - 19:41

      Thats absolutely ridiculous

    • desync on 03/12/2023 - 12:51

      you probably just have interference causing intermittent connections

      hard to believe a device has a hard limit of 10

      it's usually around 250 - ip protocol limitation and even then you can get more with guest networks, vlans, etc

  • bluespider on 30/11/2023 - 17:42

    Damn, got it last week for $179. Does Amazon has any price protection policy where we can get the difference back?

    • theguyrules on 30/11/2023 - 18:00
      +2

      You could buy another one, start a return of the one you bought for $179 and just send the new one? Bit of hassle for $20 but I think the system should allow it.

      • dontpanic on 30/11/2023 - 22:49

        This is the way. Not the most friendly for carbon miles, but friendliest to your wallet and sanity.

    • sonic2011 on 30/11/2023 - 18:02
      +1

      No, if contact customer support, they will ask you to return it and buy another one/ They dont price match.

  • ghoulie1 on 30/11/2023 - 17:46
    +3

    Sweet thanks for the share. I've been chasing a two pack of these and they had a refurb one for $89.

    • toll on 30/11/2023 - 19:08
      +1

      Thanks for the tip, got the same

  • leroy on 30/11/2023 - 17:48

    Do you plug this into a PowerPoint? Also what are the connections at the back for? Not sure how these work so sorry for the basic questions!

    • ValueVoyager on 30/11/2023 - 17:51
      +2

      Yes, need to plug each one into a power point. There are two ethernet ports on each unit.

      • leroy on 30/11/2023 - 17:55

        Ok thanks. What are the Ethernet for, if you want to ‘hard wire’ a device in? We only use WiFi for all our devices so assume these are good for that?

        • mrgeckoz on 30/11/2023 - 18:11
          +2

          Backhaul.

        • ValueVoyager on 30/11/2023 - 18:15
          +1

          Yes ethernet is if you want to 'hardwire' a device in for inteenet connection. You can just use with WiFi without any issues.

        • Erwark on 30/11/2023 - 18:47
          +2

          Wired backhaul means linking the nodes with ethernet. Good idea if you can.

          You can also plug devices into the nodes as well.

    • AllYourBase11 on 30/11/2023 - 18:35
      +7

      All 3 will need power points, but only one will need to be plugged in via Ethernet - either to your modem (if on FTTN), or your NBNCo box (if on FTTP/C)

      They work by communicating with one another via WiFi, creating a seamless "mesh" for your devices. As far as you are concerned, you only have one wireless network to worry about.

  • Big Lez on 30/11/2023 - 17:54
    +11

    Of course it's on sale after I spent $230 3 years ago

    • nightelves on 30/11/2023 - 18:04

      I feel your pain.

    • spy on 30/11/2023 - 18:30
      +3

      3 yrs for $80 is pretty good

  • Frugal Sharkey on 30/11/2023 - 17:57

    Does this work with Starlink to extend the range of the signal?

    • Kanjus on 30/11/2023 - 18:23

      Dont see why not. Just connect to Ethernet

    • AllYourBase11 on 30/11/2023 - 18:28

      You'll just need the adapter to connect starlink to any other wired connection. It won't automatically mesh with starlink WiFi

  • pippohippo on 30/11/2023 - 18:06

    that's a great deal. got another pack!

  • soakedintaquila on 30/11/2023 - 18:08

    noobie here, WiFi 5 or wait and buy WiFi 7 - https://www.amazon.com.au/TP-Link-Tri-Band-Deco-BE65-1-pack/… ?

    • Kanjus on 30/11/2023 - 18:24
      +1

      Depends on budget.
      This is a good stop gap if you have no existing mesh.

      • desync on 03/12/2023 - 12:54

        can you still get mw3s for $60?

        maybe second hand

        if so then that is a good stop gap

        these are a bit expensive for what they are imho

    • AllYourBase11 on 30/11/2023 - 18:32
      +9

      If you have to ask, WiFi 5 will be fine.

      WiFi 7 is bleeding edge, so much so that basically nothing supports it yet.

      • deadpoet on 30/11/2023 - 23:47
        +1

        Sweet jesus, the price on that thing!

  • sauce2k on 30/11/2023 - 18:20

    Noob question currently on TPG fttp will this work?

    Also I already have a router provided by TPG but there’s a bedroom that absolutely gets the worst signals, do I just use this to extend the network?

    • AllYourBase11 on 30/11/2023 - 18:30
      +1

      This will completely replace your TPG router - one unit becomes the router and meshes with the other 2. Just plug one in to your FTTP box using the same cable the current router uses

      • sauce2k on 30/11/2023 - 18:31

        Thanks for this. Would I be able to just buy one Deco and use that together with the router I have from tpg?

        • AllYourBase11 on 30/11/2023 - 18:42

          In short, no. Unfortunately, the various mesh providers have made it so that none of the different brands play very well with one another.

          You might be able to send the router back to TPG?

          Otherwise you might be looking for a WiFi Extender instead, which is an inferior (but significantly cheaper) solution.

          You could also try Ethernet-over-powerline extenders - often one of the units is a wireless repeater, if you're only trying to cover one room, that could work.

          But you're probably spending $80-100 on any of those solutions, so IMHO you're better off hiring the bullet and buying these instead

          • soakedintaquila on 30/11/2023 - 18:43

            @AllYourBase11: can I leave the existing modem as-is and establish a new SSID for the mesh ?

            • AllYourBase11 on 30/11/2023 - 19:04
              +1

              @soakedintaquila: Sort of. You could disable WiFi on the current router and use the mesh WiFi (and if you use the same SSID/password, your devices won't know the difference).

              You could use them side by side, as long as they're on different WiFi channels, but why?

              If you leave the existing router in the setup, you will need to turn off the network services on ONE of the devices (DCHP, for starters), and if you're plugging routers into routers without correct configurations you'll "Double NAT", which in technical terms, is Bad.

              • bennib0i on 30/11/2023 - 21:16

                @AllYourBase11: Hey @AllYourBase11,

                I'm planning on installing these M5s for my mum's double story house. She currently has Optus HFC with an Optus Smart Modem/Router.

                If I connect the 1st M5 into the Optus Smart Modem via ethernet, and leave the rest of the M5s as a wireless mesh, what configuration changes would I need to do to the existing Optus Smart Modem (to avoid "Double Nat")?

                I'm planning on switching off the Optus Smart Modem wireless network, and creating the same network name/password on the new M5 mesh.

                • Twix on 30/11/2023 - 21:50
                  +1

                  @bennib0i: There are different ways you can go about this. Does she use the Optus 4G backup and Optus home phone?

                • AllYourBase11 on 01/12/2023 - 06:56
                  +1

                  @bennib0i: You'll need to put the current optus modem into "Bridge mode" - not knowing the modem, I can't really tell you how to do this, but if you google the model number and "Bridge mode" you should get some results.

                  Bridge mode will disable the WiFi and all other network functions except for the "modem" bit, and will let the M5 do all the rest.

                  • Twix on 01/12/2023 - 09:41
                    +1

                    @AllYourBase11: What you have explained only applies to FTTN and FTTB.

                    You don't set the Optus modem/router to bridge on HFC. You pick 1 of these for nbn HFC setup and no double NAT problems;

                    1. Keep the Optus router plugged to the nbn NTD. The Optus router does all the routing (Wi-Fi off) and keeps access to Optus 4G backup and home phone if they use it. Configure the TP-Link Deco as Wi-Fi access points.

                    2. Replace the Optus router. Plug in a TP-Link Deco to the nbn NTD and let the TP-Link Deco do the routing and Wi-Fi. Optus 4G backup and home phone doesn't work with this setup.

                    • Twix on 01/12/2023 - 10:00
                      +1

                      @Twix: @bennib0i here is the answer.

                    • bennib0i on 01/12/2023 - 10:51
                      +1

                      @Twix: Thanks Twix for all the info above!

                      I'll be attempting Option 1. above when the M5's arrive, to try and keep the Landline and 4G backup working. If I can't get Option 1 to work, then I'll revert to Option 2.

                      My mum does still have her old landline phone plugged in (and it rings once a month by scammers….), and she's never seen her 4G backup kick in but I doubt she would know.

                      • Twix on 01/12/2023 - 11:14
                        +2

                        @bennib0i: It's fairly easy. It goes something like this;

                        1. Plug in Deco to the Optus router LAN port.
                        2. Download the Deco app to yours and her mobile phone.
                        3. Turn on Bluetooth on the mobile.
                        4. Go through the install process.
                        5. Choose Dynamic IP.
                        6. Once complete go to More, Advanced, Operation and tap on Wi-Fi access point and apply.
                        7. Login to the Optus router and switch off it's Wi-Fi signal.
                        • bennib0i on 01/12/2023 - 20:40
                          +1

                          @Twix: Thanks and will do. I'll report back and let you know how it goes in a few weeks (after i get the devices and find time to drive over to her place haha).

                        • bennib0i on 16/01/2024 - 14:30
                          +1

                          @Twix: @Twix thanks for the steps above Twix!

                          I finally made it to the relo's house over the weekend and installed all 4 deco M5's.

                          I created the new M5 mesh using the Deco app, switch it over to Access Point only, and turned off the Optus Wifi mode. All seems to be working fine!

                          All computers and amazon devices had no issues connecting onto the new mesh automatically (same Wifi name, and same password), but every google home and google chromecast device had to be reconnected again :(
                          Not sure why.

          • sauce2k on 30/11/2023 - 18:49

            @AllYourBase11: Thx appreciate the detailed response.

            Hmm I will decide soon. I have a relatively big two bedder. The router currently is in the living room but the signals are weak in the two bedrooms due to brick walls

      • hothot on 30/11/2023 - 21:33

        @AllYourBase11
        Is this better then eero 6+
        I already got erro 6+ (1 unit) from my provider when I upgrade it to FTTP, but I guess 1 unit is not enough for my 5 bed double story house and will need to buy another unit which will cost me another $170. Should I rather buy this 3 unit system?

        Currently I am still using my old Telstra Gen2 modem and not quite happy with the performance.

        • Twix on 30/11/2023 - 21:53
          +1

          eero 6+ is better than the Deco M5. In a 5 bedder with 2 levels you might need 3 or 4 eero's. What performance are you expecting?

          • hothot on 30/11/2023 - 22:08
            +1

            @Twix: Thanks for your reply @Twix
            May be I will buy another unit of erro6+ then.

            I think my usage is pretty basic like any normal household. Have few mobiles/laptops as personal devices, 10-15 smart switch/lights, few wifi cameras and 2 Smart TV's use for online streaming Netflix etc. Don't play any games or need to run any highend application on high bandwitdh.

            I was quite happy with my old FTTN with basic plan (25/10) on Telstra Gen2 modem which was installed upstairs.
            After upgrading to FTTP (100/80) plan, I have to shift my modem to ground floor near NBN box and wifi performance is worst compare to before.
            I guess its location of Modem (that's the only thing change).
            Will a mesh system improve this?

            • Twix on 30/11/2023 - 22:51

              @hothot: Yeah it will. Plug in the eero to the nbn box.

        • AllYourBase11 on 01/12/2023 - 06:57
          +2

          Agreed with @Twix on all counts

      • SonOfATightASS on 02/12/2023 - 13:29

        I am on fttp, and just installed this device. I still required my router for install. I wasn't prompted in setup to do it without a router.

        • superforever on 03/12/2023 - 09:25
          +1

          On the app , go to more, Advanced Operation Mode, default is WiFi Router.

          • SonOfATightASS on 03/12/2023 - 11:13

            @superforever: You Sir, are a champion 🏆! Thanks I got it going.

            • superforever on 03/12/2023 - 12:57
              +1

              @SonOfATightASS: No worry I have it for years no issue at all, not even need a single reboot unless after updated.

              • SonOfATightASS on 04/12/2023 - 16:34

                @superforever: Any tips on fixing the painfully slow PS4 download speed? I saw on Reddit others have the same problem but I couldn't find a solution. I'm plugged in with ethernet.

                • superforever on 04/12/2023 - 16:48

                  @SonOfATightASS: If just happened with PS4 I have no idea, may be they re-directed you to the wrong server overseas.

                  • SonOfATightASS on 04/12/2023 - 17:09

                    @superforever: Thanks for the reply. I'll have to dig deeper. Speed test around house is excellent including the PS4 speed test, but my son is downloading a PS4 update and despite the high speed test, the download performs poorly.

    • Dreamcast on 30/11/2023 - 18:44
      +1

      Yes it'll work, but if you have a 1gbps connection, I wouldn't recommend. This is only wifi 5. You're better off with wifi 6.

      • dammit on 30/11/2023 - 20:32

        Even with wired backhaul is it still not worth it?

        • Dreamcast on 30/11/2023 - 21:40

          The wifi itself is the issue, regardless of wired backhaul. Wifi 5 doesn't have great throughput. Even on the 5ghz band.

          • Klang on 01/12/2023 - 08:32

            @Dreamcast: What is the maximum wifi speed you can get from these units? Heard it is quite bad. About 350Mbps wifi speed on a 1000Mbps connection?

            • Twix on 01/12/2023 - 09:22

              @Klang: About 500Mbps on Wi-Fi 5.

  • Zippy7 on 30/11/2023 - 18:34
    +2

    I bought a set of these many years ago.
    It came with parental control, which was great for me as a parent of high school kids.
    I upgraded to Unifi, for "techie reasons", and I think I would've been happier staying on this.

    • AllYourBase11 on 30/11/2023 - 18:54

      Really? This is very interesting, as I have some unifi AP's in the garage waiting for me to find a decently priced unifi PoE switch. I bought these as a stopgap cause we need mesh right now in our new house.

      Why were you disappointed?

      • Clear on 01/12/2023 - 02:19

        I can probably answer why. TP Link Deco is designed for the home user so everything works out of the box and it's very easy to setup extra features from your phone. They've worked hard to make it simple and fool proof.

        Ubiquiti on the other hand requires more work. You have to setup the controller (software or hardware) and configure everything. With it being designed for business there isn't a streamlined "parental control" option. You really have to dig deep and create firewall rules to do it properly.

        Pretty much different products targeting different markets.

        • AllYourBase11 on 01/12/2023 - 06:58

          Yeah but that's the fun bit!

          • Clear on 01/12/2023 - 08:25

            @AllYourBase11: If your tech savvy. Unifi is certainly better now than it used to be. It still shits me in a lot of areas and the wireless meshing sucks without ethernet backhaul.

        • Zippy7 on 01/12/2023 - 21:05

          Thanks Clear.

          I would also add that my UDM was much less reliable than the Deco.
          It's better now, but my UDM would need a reboot once or twice a month, and their firmware upgrades were pretty crap (like issues).
          Once my UDM bricked itself. I only bought a new one because I was WFH and kids studying at home.
          If anything like that happened now, I'd buy new non-Ubiquiti stuff and sell off the Ubiquiti stuff.

  • unity1 on 30/11/2023 - 18:40
    +2

    How do these compare to the ones in this deal? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/802390

  • Almost Banned on 30/11/2023 - 18:42

    It arrives AFTER Christmas…

    • soakedintaquila on 30/11/2023 - 18:43

      FREE delivery Saturday, 2 December. Order within 21 hrs 16 mins

      • Almost Banned on 30/11/2023 - 18:44
        +1

        Friday, Dec 29
        Estimated delivery

        Amazon hates Perth.

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