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TP Link Deco M5 Access Point Mode Setup & Review

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Published 30 Nov 2020

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@GrumpyMansREVIEWS4 years ago Thanks for watching watch more Router/Wi-fi reviews ..
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@oliveirajose273 years ago Hi! Does this deco keeps the meshing feature while using in access point mode? Currently my topology is isp modem in bridge -gt; mikrotik router -gt; id="hidden2" dlink router only as wi-fi (this router does not have ap mode, so have double source nat to reach internet from my wireless internet network) and im planning to get a pack of 2 nodes of this decos. Thank you!. ...Expand 3
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@googlefriend76854 years ago I' ve been looking into theses the price was high they' ve come down now thanks for the helpful review. 2
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@roymewjork1617last year Excellent video, i' m trying in access mode, see how it goes.
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@marcvbmw85794 years ago Just ordered this thanks for the helpful review. 1
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@chrisenkil2 years ago I have a question, my router its pretty good its a archer c80 i dont want to use the deco m5 as a router casue i think my router is better, in acces point you think will be better conection? At least?
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@kyrylorudskyi19733 years ago I have a mikrotik hap ac2 router and pair of deco m5 in access point mode (backhaul thru ethernet) i had no problems with this setup. I trust more my mikrotik to route traffic. 1
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@marco-lk3hj3 years ago I have 4 tp-link m5' s. Working great everywhere in my house and in the back of my garden (10 meters dept) but it is possible to control the deco network . ...Expand 3
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@digitalbots2 years ago You are not as nearly as grumpy as i thought you would be lol good review. 1
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@AC-kl2ut4 years ago Many thanks for the review. When you connected yours in router mode, did you disable the wifi antennas on your isps modem/router? I was getting very poor wifi.
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@cf46633 years ago Thanks for the video! I' ve jusy used it to set mine up. I' ve got 3 in access point mode all wired to my virgin hub via ethernet. It still says . ...Expand
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@yourfriend81023 years ago I only have the main mesh. I' m planning to use long lan cable maybe about 20 meters so that i can put the main mesh between the main router and my . ...Expand
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@rogie88salazar822 years ago I tried to put one of those here onboard. But the problem is, when one user log in to internet, other phone that connected to wifi router can access your we have limited data onboard. I hope u can help me. Thanks. ...Expand
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@azrilazraei79543 years ago Hi. Im making it as access point. But does the main deco still need to be connected to the router via lan cable? Or i can place it anywhere? Thank you!
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@user-ib3uo3ch6f10 months ago I have ethernet internet access to my 2 floors, i just want them to work both as an access point and seamlessly change connection, i have 2 decos connected . ...Expand
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@joaquinmendoza47913 years ago Hola alguien me puede ayudar a solucionar el problema, al momento de configurarlo al modo punto de acceso el disco conectado al router si enciende la luz verde, los otros 2 se mantienen en rojo intermitente.
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@stargroves142 years ago I have starlink with the ethernet adapter. Do i leave the first node connected to my starlink router all the time? And then hookup the other 2 nodes. And should i place my sl router in bypass mode. Thank you.
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@jbhobbs57473 years ago Do you make an entire new wifi ssid name and password door ap mode? Or did you use existing? Thanks. 1
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@biancagigantone76344 years ago Does the first deco need to be right next to your modem? Does setting it up as an access point is better than setting it up as router?
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@Danilo-qk2gw4 months ago I still can`t understand what is the difference between router mode and access point. My main deco is connected via cable to the service provider modem, . ...Expand 1
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@bigbudstevo3 years ago Great video. Curios about the access point mode. Mine are comming today. So i had planned on plugging the first one into my virgin router and using the . ...Expand 1
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@Clyde6790pYoutube2 years ago I also have this, this made my wifi speed 249. 1
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@techtique39894 years ago Great video dude. I have a fleet of deco m5' s spread across my home.
maybe my findings below might be off help to you and the rest;
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@soriyaskitchen4 years ago This seems really good. The internet in the attic is rubbish so this is something i can defo look into. Its a bit pricey at 100 through. Thanks for sharing. As always a great video full of useful information.
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@gurnanis3 years ago Hey thanks for the vid - one question pls. If we connect the main or first one to the modem/router can we extend the remaining 2 of them as wired extensions . ...Expand
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@djsamomol3 years ago Hi, am thinking of getting these to use on ap mode but using ethernet backhaul all 3 decos to the my isps router since all the cabling already exists at how are the speeds and mesh handover in ap mode using wired connection direct to the isp router via ethernet?. ...Expand
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@mohammedsaqib42854 years ago This is amazing! Just what i need for gaming: love it! Bring us more!
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@franceadlaon95313 years ago If i go into access point set up, can unplug the cable from router to deco main?
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@SuperJESSE3273 years ago So, if i want to use these more as a wifi extending option, i then connect the first one to my router, then the others wirelessly. However, do you still need to set up a new network?
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@milespogi3 years ago Thanks for the review. Are you using virgin media router? And hows your speed to every part of yopur house? Planning to buy this also but thinking of m9 as well. Thanks again and stay safe. 1
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@ebola19743 years ago So when you turn them into an access point, it looks like it still does the network you setup (deco) so does it broadcast two networks at the same time, . ...Expand
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@tadmorguy2 years ago I thought setting up the deco units as access point will work for me after viewing your videos but the other unit still reported as using the wifi as a . ...Expand
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@beni80913 years ago May i know how to set up access point in deco i mean i already know how to make deco in access point but i dont know how to set it up, can anyone help me?
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@swampy12343 years ago Does this work with virginia media hub 4? 1
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@grubbyboi70032 years ago My deco is in the router mode. Even though it is connected to my previous internet. Whenever i try to switch to access point it doesn' t give wifi? Do i need to set up a new network or am i missing something?
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@northernlightsresort2 years ago I can' t access the network via the app, when access point mode is set. Any ideas, how to access the configuration?
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@glenbalgoma10063 years ago Can you disable dhcp on access point mode?
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@okanerdem3 years ago Hi, first of all thanks for the video. I need your help. I have a problem. I bought two m4 devices and both is connected to the my isp router via cable. . ...Expand
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@user-cz3sh3dx1w3 years ago I don' t know why my mesh is in color red: lt;< lt;
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@hasibur353 years ago I' m using tplink deco m5 router.
which is advance dual band router.
my other 5ghz enable devices (laptop, ipad) can automatically connect but not for samsung galaxy note10 plus!
and there is no option for 5 ghz in my phone?
plz help
kind regards. ...Expand