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Name: TP-Link - Deco AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 Router with Built-in Smart Hub - White
Brand: TP-Link
SKU: 6359111
Price: 99.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (28 reviews)

TP-Link - Deco AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 Router with Built-in Smart Hub - White

Model:: DECO M9 PLUS (1-PACK); |
SKU:: 6359111

User rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars with 28 reviews.

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QuestionIs the tri-band in reference to it being 3 mesh pods for that price or does that mean something else?
Asked 5 years ago by Reggie.
- Answer The Deco M9 Mesh system is considered Tri-Band because it utilizes two primary bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz) for device connectivity, but also uses a third, separate band (2nd 5GHz) exclusively as part of the system's Dynamic Backhaul. This provides means of efficient communication between Deco units, to provide optimal network bandwidth. NOTE: This third band is not for device (phone, laptop, etc.) connectivity; it is solely a dedicated path of communication between the Deco units. Regards, TP-Link Support
  Answered 5 years ago by TPLinkSupport
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QuestionI currently have 3 M5's in place and would like to purchase an M9 to add more coverage. Should I add the M9 as the MAIN unit and make the 3 M5's the slaves?
Asked 4 years ago by LynnS.
- Answer Yes, the M9 should be the main unit. I think the app will also instruct you to make the M9 the main unit when you add it.
  Answered 4 years ago by Ramo
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QuestionDoes the device's antenna geometry favor it being mounted on a ceiling, or on a wall? Or does it not make much difference?
Asked 4 years ago by WiFiGi.
- Answer The orientation of the antennas in the Deco M9 would benefit more from being installed in a horizontal plane, as the units are designed for installation on a flat surface, such as a table, bookshelf, or desk. Regards, TP-Link Support
  Answered 4 years ago by TPLinkSupport
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QuestionWe have all sorts of issues staying connected to the internet (we have a portable hotspot from a cellphone company) so someone suggested getting the mesh system to boost the connection. Will the mesh system work with the hotspot?
Asked 4 years ago by Marty.
- Answer The Deco Mesh WiFi system must be hardwired (via Ethernet cable) to an existing Internet source. If your hotspot does not provide Ethernet connectivity, it cannot serve as an Internet source for the Deco.
  Answered 4 years ago by TPLinkSupport
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QuestionI currently have an ASUS wifi router--can the TP Linkunit be connected via Cat 5 directly to one of the Asus' LAN output ports to create a separate WIFI network? (I need the ASUS for another private networking situation).
Asked 4 years ago by Rick188.
- Answer Yes. My TP-Link is connected to my Att router via Cat 5. This gives me a separate access point with gigabit speed.
  Answered 4 years ago by Tex67
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QuestionCan a single m9 be added to work with 2 x20 units
Asked 3 years ago by J2000.
- Answer Yes - all of our Deco models are compatible with each other - up to a total of 10 Deco units per Deco network.
  Answered 3 years ago by TPLinkSupport
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QuestionCan I connect just one to a switch to extend my wireless network? extender just keep losing connections.
Asked 4 years ago by gman.
- Answer Absolutely, you can set up one, or both of the Deco M9 units in Access Point Mode to your existing routed network, as shown in our FAQ here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1842/ Regards, TP-Link Support
  Answered 4 years ago by TPLinkSupport
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QuestionCan this single unit be added as a node to an existing M9 mesh setup?
Asked 4 years ago by StreamingGuy.
- Answer Yep. That’s what I did. I wish I had originally purchased the 3-pack because it would have saved me some money. For my home, I found the square footage of coverage to be a bit overestimated by the manufacturer. But I have an older home with plaster walls. I bought the single unit to reach a detached garage building. It was very easy to add it to the existing network using the app. No more dead spots and great coverage through the garage and outbuilding.
  Answered 4 years ago by RemoteBuyer
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QuestionI have 3 m9 units. Can I connect the second and third antenna to a lan or it must be conneceted via wifi to the main unit?
Asked 3 years ago by Jimmy.
- Answer Hi! You can conveniently connect your additional Deco units via either WiFi or Ethernet.
  Answered 3 years ago by TPLinkSupport
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QuestionDoes this work with FIOS modems?
Asked 4 years ago by Sumbo.
- Answer Yes, simply connect the primary Deco unit to your existing Internet source (i.e., modem) via Ethernet cable.
  Answered 4 years ago by TPLinkSupport
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QuestionNone of the photos shows AC adapter -- do the devices come with them, or are those separate? What's the coverage area for a single device without the hub? Thank you for your help.
Asked 4 years ago by SuperRed.
- Answer Yes, it comes with an AC adapter. I believe the specs say a single unit covers 1500 sq. feet (I have three units). A single unit would be the hub.
  Answered 4 years ago by DHTURK
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QuestionDoes the power grid model have the same capacity as this, ie Deco M7 Plus, since it uses the home’s wiring instead of the second 5gHz band ?
Asked 5 years ago by Cactusleaguer.
- Answer The Deco P7 (Powerline + Mesh) is designed for AC1300 WiFi + AV600 Powerline connectivity. The Deco M9 Plus utilizes a separate 5GHz dynamic backhaul feature that provides a dedicated channel for communication between each Deco unit, while simultaneously providing dual-band WiFi Mesh connectivity for the home. For more detailed information, please email [email protected] and they will gladly assist you. Regards, TP-Link Support
  Answered 5 years ago by TPLinkSupport
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QuestionDoes this router work well with optimum?
Asked 4 years ago by Maverick.
- Answer Honestly these mesh routers kinda stink. All u do is get booted off, when u try to sign in it tells u password incorect and when u leave the house and come back it doesn’t re connect u. I use mine specifically just for smart home stuff now. I am slowly moving smart home stuff to my verizon router on top of it. I think if u direct connected all the wires through the house it would work fine but why buy something wireless and plug them in so they work correctly
  Answered 4 years ago by Wilson
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TP-Link - Deco AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 Router with Built-in Smart Hub - White

Q: QuestionIs the tri-band in reference to it being 3 mesh pods for that price or does that mean something else?

Q: QuestionI currently have 3 M5's in place and would like to purchase an M9 to add more coverage. Should I add the M9 as the MAIN unit and make the 3 M5's the slaves?

Q: QuestionDoes the device's antenna geometry favor it being mounted on a ceiling, or on a wall? Or does it not make much difference?

Q: QuestionWe have all sorts of issues staying connected to the internet (we have a portable hotspot from a cellphone company) so someone suggested getting the mesh system to boost the connection. Will the mesh system work with the hotspot?

Q: QuestionI currently have an ASUS wifi router--can the TP Linkunit be connected via Cat 5 directly to one of the Asus' LAN output ports to create a separate WIFI network? (I need the ASUS for another private networking situation).

Q: QuestionCan a single m9 be added to work with 2 x20 units

Q: QuestionCan I connect just one to a switch to extend my wireless network? extender just keep losing connections.

Q: QuestionCan this single unit be added as a node to an existing M9 mesh setup?

Q: QuestionI have 3 m9 units. Can I connect the second and third antenna to a lan or it must be conneceted via wifi to the main unit?

Q: QuestionDoes this work with FIOS modems?

Q: QuestionNone of the photos shows AC adapter -- do the devices come with them, or are those separate? What's the coverage area for a single device without the hub? Thank you for your help.

Q: QuestionDoes the power grid model have the same capacity as this, ie Deco M7 Plus, since it uses the home’s wiring instead of the second 5gHz band ?

Q: QuestionDoes this router work well with optimum?

QuestionIs the tri-band in reference to it being 3 mesh pods for that price or does that mean something else?

QuestionI currently have 3 M5's in place and would like to purchase an M9 to add more coverage. Should I add the M9 as the MAIN unit and make the 3 M5's the slaves?

QuestionDoes the device's antenna geometry favor it being mounted on a ceiling, or on a wall? Or does it not make much difference?

QuestionWe have all sorts of issues staying connected to the internet (we have a portable hotspot from a cellphone company) so someone suggested getting the mesh system to boost the connection. Will the mesh system work with the hotspot?

QuestionI currently have an ASUS wifi router--can the TP Linkunit be connected via Cat 5 directly to one of the Asus' LAN output ports to create a separate WIFI network? (I need the ASUS for another private networking situation).

QuestionCan a single m9 be added to work with 2 x20 units

QuestionCan I connect just one to a switch to extend my wireless network? extender just keep losing connections.

QuestionCan this single unit be added as a node to an existing M9 mesh setup?

QuestionI have 3 m9 units. Can I connect the second and third antenna to a lan or it must be conneceted via wifi to the main unit?

QuestionDoes this work with FIOS modems?

QuestionNone of the photos shows AC adapter -- do the devices come with them, or are those separate? What's the coverage area for a single device without the hub? Thank you for your help.

QuestionDoes the power grid model have the same capacity as this, ie Deco M7 Plus, since it uses the home’s wiring instead of the second 5gHz band ?

QuestionDoes this router work well with optimum?