The TP-Link Deco BE25 home mesh Wi-Fi system is a fairly priced Wi-Fi 7 standard mesh system for homes, available for a 2-pack system at ₹32,999. Compared to other options like Linksys Velop Micro 7 Mesh and Netgear's Orbi RBE362 mesh, it is significantly more affordable.
The system consists of two identical nodes, each with two auto-detecting WAN and LAN ports, rated at 2.5Gbps speed. The puck-shaped design is compact and blends well with most interiors.
The system has a theoretical maximum coverage of 4600 square feet, making it suitable for a duplex home with a large indoor area. However, it lacks USB ports, which may be a limitation for users who want to attach storage or a printer to the router.
The setup process is straightforward using the TP-Link Deco app, but users may encounter suggestions for a subscription. The Wi-Fi network is set up with the same SSID for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and users can choose to set the channel width for the 5GHz band at 160MHz or 240MHz.
The 5GHz performance is capped at 4324 Mbps on the 802.11be band, while the 2.4GHz ceiling is at 688Mbps on the 802.11ax band. The system performed well in tests, delivering full speeds on an Apple Mac Studio and an Apple iPhone 7 Pro in close proximity and one brick wall away in a room.
TP-Link has implemented the MLO technology, which allows devices to simultaneously use the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands to send and receive data, speeding up data transfers. The system also uses AI-Driven Mesh technology for seamless roaming between nodes.
The TP-Link Deco BE25 is a workable alternative to more expensive mesh systems, offering effortless Wi-Fi coverage and future-proofing with Wi-Fi 7 technology.
