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Brand | TP-Link |
Model Name | Deco BE85(3-pack) |
Special Feature | QoS, Access Point Mode |
Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11ax, 802.11g, 802.11ac, 802.11.be |
Compatible Devices | Tablet, Smartphone |
Frequency | 6 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Included Components | 1 RJ45 Ethernet cable, Quick Installation Guide, 3 x Deco BE85 unit, 3 Power adapters |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
About this item
- 【Ultimate BE22000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Speeds】Deco BE85 is designed with the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology, featuring Multi-Link Operation, Multi-RUs, 4K-QAM, and 320 MHz channels. With speeds of 11520 Mbps on the 6GHz band, 8640 Mbps on the 5GHz band, and 1376 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, the 3 pack mesh covers up to a colossal 9,600 Sq.Ft, connects over 200 devices without dragging down performance and delivers unparalleled Wi-Fi performance.
- 【Pro-Grade Dual 10G WAN/LAN Ports】Equipped with two 10G WAN/LAN ports—one RJ45 port and one SFP+ Fiber/RJ45 Ethernet combo port—Deco BE85 provides flexible support for both fiber and copper connections. The additional two 2.5G ports and a USB 3.0 port make it an ideal solution for future-proofing your home network.
- 【Simultaneous Wireless + Wired Backhaul】Through TP-Link's self-developed technology, Deco BE85 can connect to wireless and wired backhaul simultaneously, taking full advantage of the WiFi 7 technology and giving you a faster speeds and wider coverage.
- 【AI-Driven Seamless Roaming】The Deco Mesh forms a unified network with a single network name. With built-in AI-Roaming technology, it creates the ideal WiFi solution with its advanced algorithms and self-learning. Walk through your home and enjoy seamless streaming at the fastest possible speeds.
- 【TP-Link HomeShield】TP-Link's premium security service keeps your home network safe with cutting-edge network and IoT protection. Free features: 1. Basic Network Security including Security Scan and IoT Device Identification 2. Basic Parental Controls 3. Quality of Service 4. Basic Weekly/Monthly Reports. Visit TP-Link website for more information.
- 【VPN Clients and Server Supported】Allow devices in your home network to access remote VPN servers without needing to install VPN software on every device. Deco BE85 can run both the VPN and ordinary internet connections at the same time, delivering security and flexibility.
- 【Easy Set Up and Management】 Set up and manage your mesh router in minutes with the free Deco App available for both Android and iOS devices.
- 【Voice Control】Use an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled device to control Deco BE85 with just your voice.
- 【Extensive Compatibility】TP-Link Deco products are extensively compatible and can work together to form a Mesh Wi-Fi network. It is also backward compatible with all WiFi generations and works with any internet service provider (a modem is required for most internet service providers).
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WiFi 7, WiFi Like Never Before
WiFi 7 includes the new 6 GHz band, which is exclusive to 6 GHz devices, eliminating interference from legacy devices. The additional 3× 320 MHz channels enable more simultaneous transmissions at the highest possible speeds. 4K-QAM brings 20% higher theoretical transmission rates than 1024-QAM. Also, Multi-RU and MLO make full use of every resource and deliver a more reliable network.
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The latest WiFi 7 for a combined speed of up to 22 Gbps across 12 streams in 3 bands.
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Designed for Performance
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Ready for a Future of Multi-Gig Connectivity
Equipped with two 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports — one RJ45 port and an RJ45/SFP+ combo port — the Deco BE85 provides flexible support for both fiber and copper connections. The additional 2.5 Gbps ports and USB 3.0 port make it an ideal solution for future-proofing your home network.
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Designed for Performance
TP-Link’s in-house component research and thorough hardware selection ensure the quality and value of the entire Deco BE85 system. Everything comes together to form the perfect Mesh device.
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Simple. Easy. Yet Powerful.
Setup and manage your network anytime and anywhere on the user-friendly TP-Link Deco app.
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Easy Management
Manage your WiFi at home or away on the Deco app. See every connected device, prioritize your own, and set up a guest network.
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VPN Client and Server Support
Allow devices to access remote VPN servers without needing to install VPN software on every device. Run VPN and Internet at the same time.
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All Decos Work Together
Deco BE85 is compatible with every other Deco model to form a Mesh network. Expand Mesh WiFi coverage anytime by adding more Decos.
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User interface | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.5 |
WiFi signal | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Tech Support | 3.2 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 2.8 | 2.8 | — | 3.6 | 3.9 | — |
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connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | #1 New Release | Bluetooth |
number of ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
data transfer rate | 22000 megabits per second | 22000 megabits per second | 10 gigabits per second | — | 4.9 gigabits per second | 1 gigabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 BE, 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G | 802 11 BE, 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G | 802 11 BE, 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G | 802 11 BE, 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AC |
frequency band class | tri band | tri band | tri band | quad band | tri band | single band |
lan port bandwidth | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 1 gigabits per second |
security protocol | WPA3, WPA2, WPA | WPA3, WPA2, WPA | WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 | WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 | WPA3, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK | — |
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Product Dimensions | 5.04 x 5.04 x 9.29 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.66 pounds |
ASIN | B0C4W31L4N |
Item model number | Deco BE85(3-pack) |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #42,354 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #231 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems |
Date First Available | May 14, 2023 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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Get ready for lightning-fast WiFi with Deco BE85 mesh system, utilizing the latest WiFi 7 technology for unprecedented speed and efficiency. Tri-band channel with WiFi 7 exclusive features, 8 high-performance antennas, and 2 internal cooling fans ensure reliable connections and maximum performance. Connect to wireless and wired backhaul simultaneously, while enjoying flexible support for both fiber and copper connections on 10 Gbps speeds. Expandability options include 2 x 2.5 Gbps ports and 1 x USB A 3.0 port. Get the Deco BE85 for unmatched WiFi performance.
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Customers like the quality and ease of installation of the networking router. For example, they mention it's a fantastic mesh WiFi system and the app guides you through a very straightforward and easy setup process. That said, some complain about the value and signal strength. Opinions are mixed on performance and connectivity.
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Customers like the ease of installation of the networking router. They mention that the app guides them through a very straightforward and easy setup process. They also say that the router can be enabled and managed very easily via the Deco app. Customers also say the app seems a little easier to navigate than the Google Home app. Overall, they say the router is convenient and easy for rookies to maintain.
"...Very convenient. Note here that no SFP+ module is provided with the product, so you need to provide your own...." Read more
"...The installation was as easy as expected with the Deco app...." Read more
"...Link app, Deco, is very user friendly and I am more than satisfied with the interface. The reach of TP Link BE85 is impressive...." Read more
"...Pros- Easy setup- Excellent switching between nodes. When I walk from room to room I can see my iPhone switch immediately...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the router. They mention it's a fantastic mesh WiFi system, with excellent range and WiFi coverage. They also appreciate that the router can access their network even when their phone is not connected.
"...36. I noticed you can access your network even when your phone is not connected to the network. This can come in handy.37...." Read more
"...some of the tests I performed using WiFi 6E. The BE85 comes with three wireless bands: 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz and 6Ghz. The latter is the new kid on the block...." Read more
"...The reach of TP Link BE85 is impressive. I have a large home on 2 acres. I bought the BE85 3- pack on sale for $1299...." Read more
"...The range is of the product is also excellent.I would recommend purchasing the security package, as well as a good VPN." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention that it gets amazing initial speeds, and the 6Ghz band offers higher speeds and reliability compared to the other two traditional bands. However, others say that it's very unreliable, and would constantly stop working.
"...It is faster than the 100MB limited switch on the TV and faster than Wi-Fi, even with the satellite sitting right next to the TV.47...." Read more
"...Theoretical speeds are good and serve the purpose of validating that the product contains the technological standards that it claims, but I was more..." Read more
"...Door bell, which is placed in between 2 BE85 Nodes, still takes time to play the video on our phones at home, though the items on the LAN should be..." Read more
"...a couple of weeks after I got this system and version 3.7.14 works very well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that the modem itself is rock solid, and the connections hold well. However, others say that things would stop connecting and they had to reset it 15 times. They also say that devices constantly disconnect and reconnect.
"...This will solidify the reliability and speed between the two routers but you will loose the ability to connect your 6Ghz compatible clients...." Read more
"...The instability of this product is mind-boggling. It constantly drops connections, making it nearly impossible to use for anything beyond sending an..." Read more
"...They all have 4 multi-gigabit ethernet ports. I have three of my older devices on ethernet and the speed up and down is over a gigabit on each...." Read more
"...They frequently go offline and reboot themselves resulting in disruption of online work." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the signal strength of the router. They mention that the WiFi speed is very unstable, the range and speed of the WiFi signal are abysmal, and it struggles to cover. They also say that the range on this router is really miserable for a $500 device. Customers also say the WiFi network goes down all the time and devices drop intermittently.
"...I would move the satellites around, I would still get reduced speeds in the furthest rooms...." Read more
"...The range and speed of the WiFi signal are abysmal, and it struggles to cover even a small area effectively...." Read more
"These are miles better than my old Orbi WiFi 5 router, signals are much stronger...." Read more
"...only communicate with the main Router directly resulting in Medium signal strength...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the networking router. They mention that it's expensive.
"...The ORBI was way overpriced, and the BE95 offered me nothing extra...." Read more
"...Coverage and speed is as advertisedCons- Pricey-..." Read more
"...very pleased with the performance of the product and they are worth the investment if you're looking for an excellent mesh wifi setup." Read more
"...This system is expensive. Overpriced, really. But I couldn't be happier with the results...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the support provided by the networking router. They mention that the support is very poor, unresponsive, and unknowledgeable. They also say the performance is dismal, the system has horrible usability deficiencies, and the devices are not ready for prime time.
"...It's a terrible product with terrible customer support, and you'd be better off investing your money in a more reliable and reputable brand." Read more
"...For the cost of these routers the performance is dismal...." Read more
"...There were some usability deficiencies, but I was willing to overlook that for both the performance I was getting now, and the theoretically..." Read more
"These devices are not ready for prime time..." Read more
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I previously had an ORBI RBS850 for my Cox 1GIG Down / 35 Up plan (they just changed to 100 up before I switched). The ORBI did fine for the last three years I had it. However, even though I would move the satellites around, I would still get reduced speeds in the furthest rooms. Based on ORBI, the RBS850 with two satellites should have been overkill, but it wasn’t.
I recently received FIBER and opted for the 1Gig Up/Down. Since the speed is overprovisioned, I’m able to get 1,300 Up/Down. My ORBI was limited to 1 GIG port, so I was limited to around 945 with overhead down and the full upload speeds. Since I do a lot of CAD and video work, I am also considering moving to the 2 or 5-GIG plan in the future.
I researched many of the new Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems. Note that I currently do not have any Wi-Fi 7 devices, but I might in the future.
I narrowed it down to the new ORBI 970, the Deco BE 95, the Deco BE85, and the Eero Max 7. I chose the Deco BE85 due to its two 10 Gig ports and two 2.5 Gib ports and the price factor.
The ORBI was way overpriced, and the BE95 offered me nothing extra. Though the Max 7 was tempting, I ultimately went with the BE85 since I would have wired backhaul on both satellites.
My out-of-the-box experience:
1. The Deco comes packaged in a very nice, easy-to-open container.
2. You are presented with three identical Deco units, three power adapters, and a cord for each that can be removed, making it easier to fish power cords for the Deco.
3. I appreciate that the plug-in on the Deco is a normal size and isn’t one of those that take up three or four plug-ins due to its shape/design.
4. I already had my BGW320-500 modem set to bridge mode and the ORBI as the router.
5. I downloaded the TP-Link APP and started to install the Deco BE85 Mesh system.
6. The app asked me to scan the bottom of one of the Decos (it didn’t matter which, as it would become the main).
7. The app did not list a BE85. Maybe it is listed as a BE2200? Nope.
8. I then continue to install but choose Install MANUALLY.
9. I turn off my printers (you will really want to do that)
10. Unplug my BGW320-500 Fiber Modem.
11. I disconnected from all of the ORBIs.
12. I take a photo of the bottom of the Deco I choose to be the Main so I can add the MAC Address
13. I then connect to Deco’s Wi-Fi through my phone.
14. It then tells me that the Deco I chose doesn’t match the one I’m installing. ( I KNOW THAT.)
15. It asks me if I want to change it to the BE85. Of course I do. I say yes and click Next.
16. It tells me to connect the Fiber Ethernet to my Deco and then to my Switch.
17. I connect to the top 10G port on the Deco and then to the switch on the bottom 10G port of the Deco.
18. Since I have a switch with two 10G ports and 6 2.5 G Ports, I connect all the drops to my other rooms to my switch.
19. Deco warns me that only one 10G port can be used and that the bottom is a combo port. For a second, I thought, why give me two ports if I can only use one? Then, it dawned on me that the warning was poorly written. What they mean is you can use the bottom port as a 10G ethernet port by taking out the plug and using the bottom SFP+ port (if needed), but you can’t use both at the same time.
20. I then placed my first Deco satellite Unit in Room 1, connected the wired ethernet drop to the top 10G
port, and connected the lower 10G port to my Switch in Room 2.
21. I then plug in the first Deco Satellite, and it connects almost immediately.
22. I do the same thing for Room 2, connecting it the same way as Room 1.
23. I then change the SSID to match my old SSID and password Exactly.
24. Make note that both are case-sensitive.
25. It takes it, and Now I don’t have to change all my Wi-Fi log-ins on 50+ devices.
26. Before I started, I had an Excel spreadsheet with all my devices' MAC addresses. You should do the same if you can.
27. I looked at the Deco app on my iPhone and noticed that most of the devices did not have very good descriptions. I simply went into the app, looked at the connected MAC address, referenced it with my spreadsheet, and copied the name from my spreadsheet into the Deco app. (Note that I had the spreadsheet on Dropbox, so I was able to copy from my iPhone to the Deco app without typing them all out.
28. In about 10 minutes, I had all my devices with good descriptions.
29. I then noticed that there was a section for devices that were not currently online, like TVs, PS5s, etc. I changed the names of these devices, too.
30. I checked everything out and noticed the 6Gz channel had my SSID followed by _6Ghz, I do have some phones that are 6Ghz so I went in and changed the SSID to match my other SSID by removing the _6Ghz at the end of the name.
31. My phones were not connecting to the 6Ghz.
32. I then found a place under Advanced called Fast Roaming. It was off by default. I turned it on, and my phone connected to the 6Ghz channel. NOTE: If you have some older 2.4Ghz devices, this could cause them not to connect, and you will have to turn them off or get updated devices.
33. I then noticed the Deco App had a DARK mode. I changed it, and my eyes thanked me.
34. I noticed in the app that there is a delay, so give it a moment.
35. I downloaded the App on both my personal and work phone, and they synced perfectly, but there was also a delay there.
36. I noticed you can access your network even when your phone is not connected to the network. This can come in handy.
37. I then noticed four devices I had never seen before. After much investigation, I noticed it was showing me the switches connected to it. It was strange because they were TP-Link switches but were showing as Android 1-2,3,4. I corrected those names as well.
38. I then ran the network optimization tool, which lets you know if there is interference with the main unit or a satellite. Moving them slightly or moving something away from them can help. This was actually a handy feature.
39. I tested my speeds, and the connected PCs (all but one connected by ethernet) are 1250-1300 Up/Down.
40. iPhone 15 Max is quite fast in every room. I get speeds of at least 750 Up/Down depending on the room I’m in, and if I’m close to the Main or a satellite, it is even faster.
41. The Web interface for the Deco is…Just use the phone App.
42. The Decos are warmer than my ORBIs, so keep them in a ventilated area.
43. I wish they would come in different colors.
44. If you can, WIRED BACKHAUL is the way to go.
45. My TVs are all Sony Bravias. I got a USB to RJ45 adapter and plugged it into the USB3 port on the TV, then connected that into either the Deco or the switch (same speed on both). As you can see in the photo, 950+ speeds up/down. (I don't know if it will work on other model TV's)
46. If your TV supports it, this is the way to go. It is faster than the 100MB limited switch on the TV and faster than Wi-Fi, even with the satellite sitting right next to the TV.
47. I don’t know how this will work yet, but I set the Deco to check for updates nightly. Hopefully, this will prevent a problem with a rogue firmware update.
48. Set notifications when new devices join the network.
49. I didn’t opt in for their Parent Control. My kids are 34-28 and alone, so there is no need.
50. I didn’t get their protection as I have my own, and they should have included it for free.
51. Crazy thing happened. On an ATT modem set to passthrough, you need to enter the router's Mac address (I had the ORBI entered first, then changed to the Deco when I replaced it). You go to your AT&T status page on the web 192.168.1.254, enter your credentials, and go to Firewall > IP Passthrough. Change Allocation Mode to Passthrough, Passthrough Fixed MAC address you can select from list or enter the entry Manual. The manual is fine. Now, here is the crazy part. I still had my disconnected ORBI as the manual entry, and everything worked fine. I couldn’t see any issues. I changed it to match my Main Deco unit, and all is still fine. I really don’t know how it worked before.
52. Take a photo of the main unit to have it when you change the MAC address.
53. One last thing: when I had my ORBI as the router, all my IP addresses were 172. xxx, and with the Deco as the Router, all my IP addresses changed to 192. xxx. I don’t know why, but everything is working.
54. NOW, back to the printers. If they are off when you get everything connected and then turn them on, they will connect easily. However, depending on the printer model, they may get lost, and everything will be connected except your printers. So, to be on the safe side, turn them off, and once everything is connected, turn them on.
55. Well, I hope this helps someone with their Deco.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
I previously had an ORBI RBS850 for my Cox 1GIG Down / 35 Up plan (they just changed to 100 up before I switched). The ORBI did fine for the last three years I had it. However, even though I would move the satellites around, I would still get reduced speeds in the furthest rooms. Based on ORBI, the RBS850 with two satellites should have been overkill, but it wasn’t.
I recently received FIBER and opted for the 1Gig Up/Down. Since the speed is overprovisioned, I’m able to get 1,300 Up/Down. My ORBI was limited to 1 GIG port, so I was limited to around 945 with overhead down and the full upload speeds. Since I do a lot of CAD and video work, I am also considering moving to the 2 or 5-GIG plan in the future.
I researched many of the new Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems. Note that I currently do not have any Wi-Fi 7 devices, but I might in the future.
I narrowed it down to the new ORBI 970, the Deco BE 95, the Deco BE85, and the Eero Max 7. I chose the Deco BE85 due to its two 10 Gig ports and two 2.5 Gib ports and the price factor.
The ORBI was way overpriced, and the BE95 offered me nothing extra. Though the Max 7 was tempting, I ultimately went with the BE85 since I would have wired backhaul on both satellites.
My out-of-the-box experience:
1. The Deco comes packaged in a very nice, easy-to-open container.
2. You are presented with three identical Deco units, three power adapters, and a cord for each that can be removed, making it easier to fish power cords for the Deco.
3. I appreciate that the plug-in on the Deco is a normal size and isn’t one of those that take up three or four plug-ins due to its shape/design.
4. I already had my BGW320-500 modem set to bridge mode and the ORBI as the router.
5. I downloaded the TP-Link APP and started to install the Deco BE85 Mesh system.
6. The app asked me to scan the bottom of one of the Decos (it didn’t matter which, as it would become the main).
7. The app did not list a BE85. Maybe it is listed as a BE2200? Nope.
8. I then continue to install but choose Install MANUALLY.
9. I turn off my printers (you will really want to do that)
10. Unplug my BGW320-500 Fiber Modem.
11. I disconnected from all of the ORBIs.
12. I take a photo of the bottom of the Deco I choose to be the Main so I can add the MAC Address
13. I then connect to Deco’s Wi-Fi through my phone.
14. It then tells me that the Deco I chose doesn’t match the one I’m installing. ( I KNOW THAT.)
15. It asks me if I want to change it to the BE85. Of course I do. I say yes and click Next.
16. It tells me to connect the Fiber Ethernet to my Deco and then to my Switch.
17. I connect to the top 10G port on the Deco and then to the switch on the bottom 10G port of the Deco.
18. Since I have a switch with two 10G ports and 6 2.5 G Ports, I connect all the drops to my other rooms to my switch.
19. Deco warns me that only one 10G port can be used and that the bottom is a combo port. For a second, I thought, why give me two ports if I can only use one? Then, it dawned on me that the warning was poorly written. What they mean is you can use the bottom port as a 10G ethernet port by taking out the plug and using the bottom SFP+ port (if needed), but you can’t use both at the same time.
20. I then placed my first Deco satellite Unit in Room 1, connected the wired ethernet drop to the top 10G
port, and connected the lower 10G port to my Switch in Room 2.
21. I then plug in the first Deco Satellite, and it connects almost immediately.
22. I do the same thing for Room 2, connecting it the same way as Room 1.
23. I then change the SSID to match my old SSID and password Exactly.
24. Make note that both are case-sensitive.
25. It takes it, and Now I don’t have to change all my Wi-Fi log-ins on 50+ devices.
26. Before I started, I had an Excel spreadsheet with all my devices' MAC addresses. You should do the same if you can.
27. I looked at the Deco app on my iPhone and noticed that most of the devices did not have very good descriptions. I simply went into the app, looked at the connected MAC address, referenced it with my spreadsheet, and copied the name from my spreadsheet into the Deco app. (Note that I had the spreadsheet on Dropbox, so I was able to copy from my iPhone to the Deco app without typing them all out.
28. In about 10 minutes, I had all my devices with good descriptions.
29. I then noticed that there was a section for devices that were not currently online, like TVs, PS5s, etc. I changed the names of these devices, too.
30. I checked everything out and noticed the 6Gz channel had my SSID followed by _6Ghz, I do have some phones that are 6Ghz so I went in and changed the SSID to match my other SSID by removing the _6Ghz at the end of the name.
31. My phones were not connecting to the 6Ghz.
32. I then found a place under Advanced called Fast Roaming. It was off by default. I turned it on, and my phone connected to the 6Ghz channel. NOTE: If you have some older 2.4Ghz devices, this could cause them not to connect, and you will have to turn them off or get updated devices.
33. I then noticed the Deco App had a DARK mode. I changed it, and my eyes thanked me.
34. I noticed in the app that there is a delay, so give it a moment.
35. I downloaded the App on both my personal and work phone, and they synced perfectly, but there was also a delay there.
36. I noticed you can access your network even when your phone is not connected to the network. This can come in handy.
37. I then noticed four devices I had never seen before. After much investigation, I noticed it was showing me the switches connected to it. It was strange because they were TP-Link switches but were showing as Android 1-2,3,4. I corrected those names as well.
38. I then ran the network optimization tool, which lets you know if there is interference with the main unit or a satellite. Moving them slightly or moving something away from them can help. This was actually a handy feature.
39. I tested my speeds, and the connected PCs (all but one connected by ethernet) are 1250-1300 Up/Down.
40. iPhone 15 Max is quite fast in every room. I get speeds of at least 750 Up/Down depending on the room I’m in, and if I’m close to the Main or a satellite, it is even faster.
41. The Web interface for the Deco is…Just use the phone App.
42. The Decos are warmer than my ORBIs, so keep them in a ventilated area.
43. I wish they would come in different colors.
44. If you can, WIRED BACKHAUL is the way to go.
45. My TVs are all Sony Bravias. I got a USB to RJ45 adapter and plugged it into the USB3 port on the TV, then connected that into either the Deco or the switch (same speed on both). As you can see in the photo, 950+ speeds up/down. (I don't know if it will work on other model TV's)
46. If your TV supports it, this is the way to go. It is faster than the 100MB limited switch on the TV and faster than Wi-Fi, even with the satellite sitting right next to the TV.
47. I don’t know how this will work yet, but I set the Deco to check for updates nightly. Hopefully, this will prevent a problem with a rogue firmware update.
48. Set notifications when new devices join the network.
49. I didn’t opt in for their Parent Control. My kids are 34-28 and alone, so there is no need.
50. I didn’t get their protection as I have my own, and they should have included it for free.
51. Crazy thing happened. On an ATT modem set to passthrough, you need to enter the router's Mac address (I had the ORBI entered first, then changed to the Deco when I replaced it). You go to your AT&T status page on the web 192.168.1.254, enter your credentials, and go to Firewall > IP Passthrough. Change Allocation Mode to Passthrough, Passthrough Fixed MAC address you can select from list or enter the entry Manual. The manual is fine. Now, here is the crazy part. I still had my disconnected ORBI as the manual entry, and everything worked fine. I couldn’t see any issues. I changed it to match my Main Deco unit, and all is still fine. I really don’t know how it worked before.
52. Take a photo of the main unit to have it when you change the MAC address.
53. One last thing: when I had my ORBI as the router, all my IP addresses were 172. xxx, and with the Deco as the Router, all my IP addresses changed to 192. xxx. I don’t know why, but everything is working.
54. NOW, back to the printers. If they are off when you get everything connected and then turn them on, they will connect easily. However, depending on the printer model, they may get lost, and everything will be connected except your printers. So, to be on the safe side, turn them off, and once everything is connected, turn them on.
55. Well, I hope this helps someone with their Deco.
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The product I bought is the 2-pack, but TP-Link sells this mesh system a a 3-pack as well. Of course, the 3-pack will cost you a hefty $1,500 so I think most customers will go for the 2-pack package. The latter is not too cheap either and you will have to cough up $1,000 to get it, so the expectations from this product are quite high.
The BE85 brings some great technology features to the home network. First and foremost, WiFi 7. This wireless technology promises amazing network speeds to the range of over 10Gbps under ideal conditions. WiFi 7 is a very new wireless standard and there are very few client devices out there supporting it now. For this review, I did not have access to a WiFi 7 client, but I did have the next best thing in my possession: a WiFi 6E device, the latest MacBook Pro M2 Max. Later in this review I will talk about some of the tests I performed using WiFi 6E. The BE85 comes with three wireless bands: 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz and 6Ghz. The latter is the new kid on the block. The 6Ghz band offers higher speeds and reliability compared to the other two traditional bands and Deco BE85 makes good use of it. This band can be used either for connecting 6Ghz compatible clients (such as my Macbook Pro) or to connect the two mesh routers via a backhaul channel using the 6Ghz frequency exclusively to isolate their connection from noise and interference. It’s worth mentioning that you can use 6Ghz either for client connections or as a backhaul between the routers, but not at the same time. Speaking of backhaul connection, that can of course be established using a wired connection as well.
Another great feature that this router system brings along is the 10Gbps ethernet (RJ45/SFP+) ports. As a power user and having my own home lab, this is the feature I was mostly exited about. Each router offers two 10Gbps wired ports, one dedicated and one combo port. The combo port is a fantastic feature and fellow users that use fiber optics with SFP+ modules will appreciate this as much as I do. So, the combo port is actually two ports: an RJ45 and a SFP+ port sitting on top of the same bus. That means that you can use only one port at a time, but you do have the option to connect either an RJ45 cable or a fiber with an SFP+ module. I have opted for the latter since I connect the router to my optical 10Gbps switch. Very convenient. Note here that no SFP+ module is provided with the product, so you need to provide your own. Port connectivity doesn’t end with the two 10G ports. The routers have two more surprisingly fast RJ45 ports ranked at 2.5Gbps. This is great for those of you that have an internet service of over 1Gbps speed but don’t want to waste a 10Gbps router port for it. I have connected my 1Gbps internet modem to one of the 2.5Gbps router port and I still have plenty of ports for fast or faster connections. Excellent! Finally, TP-Link equipped this the routers with a USB 3.0 port for network sharing, making sure that the USB technology of these routers will be up to date for a while since it operates with the 3.0 standard.
Installation and setup of the routers is quite easy via the Deco smartphone application. Being a user of a Deco mesh system before, I already had the Deco app on my phone. All I had to do is plug in the routers and add a new network in the Deco app. The two new routers showed up very quickly and without any issues or delays. The router does provide a web interface that you can load on your internet browser but it’s mostly for viewing basic configuration. It’s been a pet peeve of mine that TP-Link doesn’t provide a full web GUI and I will repeat again my request to develop one. Their Deco app is great and offers multiple options but power users that configure their routers heavily will always prefer a web GUI that can be used on their computers.
My testing focused mostly on seeing how good the WiFi performance can be in daily, non optimal, conditions. Theoretical speeds are good and serve the purpose of validating that the product contains the technological standards that it claims, but I was more interested in seeing what I can expect in practical terms in a home office environment where isolation (walls), interference and wireless noise is inevitable. The Deco BE85 is connected, via the SFP+ port, to a TL-SX3008F JetStream 10Gbps fiber switch. My network storage server is also connected to this switch via a Mellanox CX-3 network card over 10Gbps fiber to ensure 10G network traffic speeds. To avoid disk read/write bottlenecks, I have two storage configurations on the storage server: small superfast storage using M2 SSD disks and a fast storage config using 4 SATA3 disks in a Raid0 configuration that provides maximum performance. My 10G client is my Mac Studio M1 Max, whilst my WiFi 6E client is my Macbook Pro M2 Ultra.
To calibrate the testing environment and make sure that there are no bottlenecks, I tested a file transfer over the Cat8 wired connection to my Mac Studio. As you can see in the attached image, I comfortably reached 10Gbps. Now it was time to test the wireless connection with my Macbook Pro.
There are two kinds of tests I performed to test the wireless connection: 1) sitting next to the router for maximum proximity, and 2) sitting in my home office, having walls, interference and noise that you would normally expect in the average office or home environment. You can see the results of my tests in the attached pictures with annotations on the pictures. Here are some of my takeaways:
1) Next to the router, using WiFi 6E (6 Gghz) I can see the highest speeds: 1.25Gbps. There is still potential noise since the router is still in the house, but the very close proximity of my Macbook Pro to the router is the best case scenario in testing this in a home environment. To put things in perspective, this is faster than your average Gigabit ethernet wired connection.
2) Sitting right next to the router, I also tried the 5Ghz band. The measured speed wasn’t bad but definitely lower than the 6Ghz band. It averaged around 1Gbps which is still great. This showcases that the Deco BE85 is a great router even for client devices that don’t use the latest WiFi standards.
3) On the other corner of the router room (it’s a big room with furniture and electronics) I maintained a 1Gbps throughput over 6Ghz WiFi.
4) On the first floor of the house (both Deco routers located on the second floor) the speed didn’t seem to be affected much. I still measured a healthy 1Gbps of throughput which is much more than what’s needed for typical living room/bedroom applications (movie streaming in 4K, YouTube, gaming or productivity).
5) Last but not least, my most common use case: sitting in my office where I work on a daily basis, with many active terminal sessions and file transfers. In between the test computer (MacBook Pro M2) and the router, there are walls, furniture and plenty of noise and interference from electronics, power wires inside the walls, mobile devices etc. I was expecting the speed to drop and that’s what happened, but it didn’t drop as much as I thought it would. I still got a good 400Mbps-700Mbps with most of it trending upwards to the 700Mbps level. That exceeded my expectations compared to my previous Deco setup.
Overall I think the BE85 WiFi performed great in my realistic, daily use cases. Sure, it didn’t reach the many Gigabits that the WiFi standard promises but one thing to keep in mind is that those measurements are theoretical maximums that can be achieved only in strictly controlled, completely noise-free and interference-free environments, with high quality fine tuned hardware and software. The every day user should not expect to see such speeds very often.
A couple of things regarding the other aspects of the BE85 before I conclude my review. 2.4G and 5G networks are grouped together, while the 6G network is separate. You can disable only the 6G network but not the 2.4G/5G group. You can create an IoT (Internet of Things) network dedicated to your smart home devices (smart switches, lights etc.), which is neat for network separation. One big thing is the Operation Mode: you can choose between Router or Access Point. The latter will turn the BE85 on WiFi access points only, if you’re using your own router. In my case, I’m using a router based on OpenWRT so I turned my BE85 into access points and it works great. As mentioned above, you can use the 6Ghz wireless channel as a backbone between the two routers. This will solidify the reliability and speed between the two routers but you will loose the ability to connect your 6Ghz compatible clients. The only way to have 6Ghz for clients, while having super fast backbone connection between the two routers, is to use a wired backbone (preferably 10Gbps). Guest network is now a given and it can be enabled/managed very easily via the Deco app. The BE85 can support over 100 clients, something that very few users will ever need. I can confirm that it works well with the 55-60 clients that I currently have at home.
Since no product is perfect, including this great mesh router system, there are a couple of quirks that I need to mention. The first one that bothers me with all TP-Link Deco routers is the fact that the web interface is very basic with not many configurable options. The only way to configure the routers is via the smartphone Deco app, which is great but not suitable for power users (imagine doing large scale access control with client MAC devices via the smartphone app/screen). I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: TP-Link needs to cater to power users, especially for a $1,000 product.
The second quirk I’ll talk about is client WiFi compatibility: for some reason the hub of my home security system doesn’t like the BE85 and most of the times can’t connect to the WiFi. I am not sure why but I suspect it’s hardware related since the same hub was connecting fine with my previous Deco system. Other than that, I have no real complaints about the BE85.
Overall the Deco BE85 this is a great mesh router system that will satisfy most, if not all, needs of the home user. It offers plenty of technology, performance and features. It is not a cheap router system but it does track well with the pricing of competing WiFi7 routers out there (Netgear Orbi, Linksys Velop). If you are in the market for a solid, WiFi7 and 10Gbps capable router system, you should definitely consider the Deco BE85.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
The product I bought is the 2-pack, but TP-Link sells this mesh system a a 3-pack as well. Of course, the 3-pack will cost you a hefty $1,500 so I think most customers will go for the 2-pack package. The latter is not too cheap either and you will have to cough up $1,000 to get it, so the expectations from this product are quite high.
The BE85 brings some great technology features to the home network. First and foremost, WiFi 7. This wireless technology promises amazing network speeds to the range of over 10Gbps under ideal conditions. WiFi 7 is a very new wireless standard and there are very few client devices out there supporting it now. For this review, I did not have access to a WiFi 7 client, but I did have the next best thing in my possession: a WiFi 6E device, the latest MacBook Pro M2 Max. Later in this review I will talk about some of the tests I performed using WiFi 6E. The BE85 comes with three wireless bands: 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz and 6Ghz. The latter is the new kid on the block. The 6Ghz band offers higher speeds and reliability compared to the other two traditional bands and Deco BE85 makes good use of it. This band can be used either for connecting 6Ghz compatible clients (such as my Macbook Pro) or to connect the two mesh routers via a backhaul channel using the 6Ghz frequency exclusively to isolate their connection from noise and interference. It’s worth mentioning that you can use 6Ghz either for client connections or as a backhaul between the routers, but not at the same time. Speaking of backhaul connection, that can of course be established using a wired connection as well.
Another great feature that this router system brings along is the 10Gbps ethernet (RJ45/SFP+) ports. As a power user and having my own home lab, this is the feature I was mostly exited about. Each router offers two 10Gbps wired ports, one dedicated and one combo port. The combo port is a fantastic feature and fellow users that use fiber optics with SFP+ modules will appreciate this as much as I do. So, the combo port is actually two ports: an RJ45 and a SFP+ port sitting on top of the same bus. That means that you can use only one port at a time, but you do have the option to connect either an RJ45 cable or a fiber with an SFP+ module. I have opted for the latter since I connect the router to my optical 10Gbps switch. Very convenient. Note here that no SFP+ module is provided with the product, so you need to provide your own. Port connectivity doesn’t end with the two 10G ports. The routers have two more surprisingly fast RJ45 ports ranked at 2.5Gbps. This is great for those of you that have an internet service of over 1Gbps speed but don’t want to waste a 10Gbps router port for it. I have connected my 1Gbps internet modem to one of the 2.5Gbps router port and I still have plenty of ports for fast or faster connections. Excellent! Finally, TP-Link equipped this the routers with a USB 3.0 port for network sharing, making sure that the USB technology of these routers will be up to date for a while since it operates with the 3.0 standard.
Installation and setup of the routers is quite easy via the Deco smartphone application. Being a user of a Deco mesh system before, I already had the Deco app on my phone. All I had to do is plug in the routers and add a new network in the Deco app. The two new routers showed up very quickly and without any issues or delays. The router does provide a web interface that you can load on your internet browser but it’s mostly for viewing basic configuration. It’s been a pet peeve of mine that TP-Link doesn’t provide a full web GUI and I will repeat again my request to develop one. Their Deco app is great and offers multiple options but power users that configure their routers heavily will always prefer a web GUI that can be used on their computers.
My testing focused mostly on seeing how good the WiFi performance can be in daily, non optimal, conditions. Theoretical speeds are good and serve the purpose of validating that the product contains the technological standards that it claims, but I was more interested in seeing what I can expect in practical terms in a home office environment where isolation (walls), interference and wireless noise is inevitable. The Deco BE85 is connected, via the SFP+ port, to a TL-SX3008F JetStream 10Gbps fiber switch. My network storage server is also connected to this switch via a Mellanox CX-3 network card over 10Gbps fiber to ensure 10G network traffic speeds. To avoid disk read/write bottlenecks, I have two storage configurations on the storage server: small superfast storage using M2 SSD disks and a fast storage config using 4 SATA3 disks in a Raid0 configuration that provides maximum performance. My 10G client is my Mac Studio M1 Max, whilst my WiFi 6E client is my Macbook Pro M2 Ultra.
To calibrate the testing environment and make sure that there are no bottlenecks, I tested a file transfer over the Cat8 wired connection to my Mac Studio. As you can see in the attached image, I comfortably reached 10Gbps. Now it was time to test the wireless connection with my Macbook Pro.
There are two kinds of tests I performed to test the wireless connection: 1) sitting next to the router for maximum proximity, and 2) sitting in my home office, having walls, interference and noise that you would normally expect in the average office or home environment. You can see the results of my tests in the attached pictures with annotations on the pictures. Here are some of my takeaways:
1) Next to the router, using WiFi 6E (6 Gghz) I can see the highest speeds: 1.25Gbps. There is still potential noise since the router is still in the house, but the very close proximity of my Macbook Pro to the router is the best case scenario in testing this in a home environment. To put things in perspective, this is faster than your average Gigabit ethernet wired connection.
2) Sitting right next to the router, I also tried the 5Ghz band. The measured speed wasn’t bad but definitely lower than the 6Ghz band. It averaged around 1Gbps which is still great. This showcases that the Deco BE85 is a great router even for client devices that don’t use the latest WiFi standards.
3) On the other corner of the router room (it’s a big room with furniture and electronics) I maintained a 1Gbps throughput over 6Ghz WiFi.
4) On the first floor of the house (both Deco routers located on the second floor) the speed didn’t seem to be affected much. I still measured a healthy 1Gbps of throughput which is much more than what’s needed for typical living room/bedroom applications (movie streaming in 4K, YouTube, gaming or productivity).
5) Last but not least, my most common use case: sitting in my office where I work on a daily basis, with many active terminal sessions and file transfers. In between the test computer (MacBook Pro M2) and the router, there are walls, furniture and plenty of noise and interference from electronics, power wires inside the walls, mobile devices etc. I was expecting the speed to drop and that’s what happened, but it didn’t drop as much as I thought it would. I still got a good 400Mbps-700Mbps with most of it trending upwards to the 700Mbps level. That exceeded my expectations compared to my previous Deco setup.
Overall I think the BE85 WiFi performed great in my realistic, daily use cases. Sure, it didn’t reach the many Gigabits that the WiFi standard promises but one thing to keep in mind is that those measurements are theoretical maximums that can be achieved only in strictly controlled, completely noise-free and interference-free environments, with high quality fine tuned hardware and software. The every day user should not expect to see such speeds very often.
A couple of things regarding the other aspects of the BE85 before I conclude my review. 2.4G and 5G networks are grouped together, while the 6G network is separate. You can disable only the 6G network but not the 2.4G/5G group. You can create an IoT (Internet of Things) network dedicated to your smart home devices (smart switches, lights etc.), which is neat for network separation. One big thing is the Operation Mode: you can choose between Router or Access Point. The latter will turn the BE85 on WiFi access points only, if you’re using your own router. In my case, I’m using a router based on OpenWRT so I turned my BE85 into access points and it works great. As mentioned above, you can use the 6Ghz wireless channel as a backbone between the two routers. This will solidify the reliability and speed between the two routers but you will loose the ability to connect your 6Ghz compatible clients. The only way to have 6Ghz for clients, while having super fast backbone connection between the two routers, is to use a wired backbone (preferably 10Gbps). Guest network is now a given and it can be enabled/managed very easily via the Deco app. The BE85 can support over 100 clients, something that very few users will ever need. I can confirm that it works well with the 55-60 clients that I currently have at home.
Since no product is perfect, including this great mesh router system, there are a couple of quirks that I need to mention. The first one that bothers me with all TP-Link Deco routers is the fact that the web interface is very basic with not many configurable options. The only way to configure the routers is via the smartphone Deco app, which is great but not suitable for power users (imagine doing large scale access control with client MAC devices via the smartphone app/screen). I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: TP-Link needs to cater to power users, especially for a $1,000 product.
The second quirk I’ll talk about is client WiFi compatibility: for some reason the hub of my home security system doesn’t like the BE85 and most of the times can’t connect to the WiFi. I am not sure why but I suspect it’s hardware related since the same hub was connecting fine with my previous Deco system. Other than that, I have no real complaints about the BE85.
Overall the Deco BE85 this is a great mesh router system that will satisfy most, if not all, needs of the home user. It offers plenty of technology, performance and features. It is not a cheap router system but it does track well with the pricing of competing WiFi7 routers out there (Netgear Orbi, Linksys Velop). If you are in the market for a solid, WiFi7 and 10Gbps capable router system, you should definitely consider the Deco BE85.
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To make matters even worse, their customer service is a complete disaster. I reached out for assistance with the connectivity issues, and it was like talking to a brick wall. They were unhelpful, unresponsive, and seemed to have no knowledge of their own product. It's as if they just didn't care about their customers at all.
As for the hardware itself, it's nothing but complete junk. The build quality is poor, and it feels like it could fall apart at any moment. The range and speed of the WiFi signal are abysmal, and it struggles to cover even a small area effectively.
Save yourself the frustration and avoid the TP-LINK BE85 WiFi 7 mesh system at all costs. It's a terrible product with terrible customer support, and you'd be better off investing your money in a more reliable and reputable brand.
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To make matters even worse, their customer service is a complete disaster. I reached out for assistance with the connectivity issues, and it was like talking to a brick wall. They were unhelpful, unresponsive, and seemed to have no knowledge of their own product. It's as if they just didn't care about their customers at all.
As for the hardware itself, it's nothing but complete junk. The build quality is poor, and it feels like it could fall apart at any moment. The range and speed of the WiFi signal are abysmal, and it struggles to cover even a small area effectively.
Save yourself the frustration and avoid the TP-LINK BE85 WiFi 7 mesh system at all costs. It's a terrible product with terrible customer support, and you'd be better off investing your money in a more reliable and reputable brand.
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Very easy to setup
Ethernet ports available to use even in extender mode
Anaheim advanced customization settings
Dead quiet
Nice looking
Cons
Advanced features require a subscription which should be included at this price
Notes
It will disconnect often and cause all kinds of havoc if you increase the width of the 5ghz channel. Turning this off resolves all the issues but the system should be able to notice this on its own and recommend it (I would run the wifi interference scan and the unit would identify congestion and change channels which didn’t help but it never recommended reducing the lanes)
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I would sacrifice a port to include MOCA for homes without ethernet to improve the range options for the units from each other. Mine are line of sight 20’ apart with 6ghz dedicated to back haul so I have no issues but if you’re trying to push through walls using 6ghz you will encounter huge speed drops.
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The unit had problems dropping connection and going into Red after just 3 days of setting up the unit.
Called tech support. They could help me and said someone would email me back in a few days.
I decided to return the unit back to Amazon for full refund.
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