Product review
November 2024
WiFi routers and mesh networks
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November 2024
TP-Link
Deco XE75
Price
$604
Score
83
Price
$604
Score
83
Excellent speeds, good default security settings and access to the new 6GHz WiFi band make this TP-Link a market-leading option. It might seem expensive, but it's actually priced pretty well considering it's usually sold in a pack of 3. This Deco is ideal for a bigger house with lots of space to cover and inhabitants that'll make the most of the WiFi 6E support.
Test results
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90WiFi performance
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70Setup and ease of use
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76Security
Good points
- Easy to set up.
- Very easy to customise.
- Good security.
- Good multi-device performance.
- Good performance through a concrete wall.
- Good wired performance.
- Excellent long-distance performance.
- Supports WiFi 6E.
- Supports WPA3 encryption.
Bad points
- No obvious bad points.
Model
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Provided by internet company-
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Cost when provided by internet company-
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Mesh system
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Number of units in pack3
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Compatible with fibre
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Compatible with ADSL/VDSL
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Compatible with 4G/5G
More performance scores
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Multi-device performance73
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Obstructed performance82
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Long-range performance100
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Wired performance70
Specifications
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Highest WiFi versionWiFi 6E
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Weight of main unit520g
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Ethernet LAN ports2
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USB portNo
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Physical power button
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Other buttons/switchesReset
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AerialsInternal only
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Wall mountable
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Quick start guide included
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Ethernet cables included1
Features
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Can create guest networksYes
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WPS available
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Supports WPA3 encryption
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Firewall
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Quality of service (QoS)No
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Parental controlsYes
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USB drive sharingNo
Member reviews
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Re setup: read John Miller's comments for the Deco X55
Pros
I just bought the XE75 this afternoon. It took a little wrangling to get going, but as John notes, this is just as likely a Spark issue as a Deco one.
The Deco app was good to work with for installation and gave helpful tips to my various questions on the way through.
30 minutes in, so far so good!
Cons
It was quite pricey. I needed a router fix fast so didn't wait for a sale, but watching PriceSpy should be rewarding for the patient.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Anake G.
Used 1 month or less