🚀 Elevate your home network—because buffering is so last decade.
The TP-Link Deco X55 AX3000 Mesh System is a powerful WiFi 6 solution designed to cover up to 6500 sq.ft with seamless, high-speed connectivity. Featuring tri-band AX3000 speeds, support for 150+ devices, 3 Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit, and AI-driven mesh technology, it replaces traditional routers and extenders for a smarter, faster home network. Enhanced with advanced security protocols and easy app management, it’s built for the modern connected lifestyle.
Color | Black, White |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
Control Method | App |
Data Transfer Rate | 3000 Megabits Per Second |
AntennaType | Internal |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Wireless Compability | 802.11n, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11ac |
Controller Type | App Control |
Antenna Location | Home |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smart Television, Tablet, Printer, Gaming Console |
Number of Antennas | 3 |
LAN Port Bandwidth | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Security Protocol | WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA-Personal |
Is Electric | Yes |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Number of Ports | 3 |
Additional Features | Guest Mode |
Item Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.33"L x 4.33"W x 4.49"H |
S**N
Excellent quality and the price is just right
The TP-Link Deco X55 (AX3000) is an affordable Wi-Fi 6 mesh system ideal for Spectrum gigabit users. Its dual-band AX3000 speeds (up to 2.4 Gbps) and AI-driven mesh optimization deliver seamless coverage for 6,500 sq. ft., eliminating dead zones in large homes. Each unit’s three Gigabit ports support wired backhaul for faster node-to-node speeds, while the Deco app simplifies setup and management. Users praise its plug-and-play simplicity and ability to handle 150+ devices simultaneously without lag. Though lacking multi-gig ports, the X55 offers excellent value for Spectrum households seeking reliable whole-home Wi-Fi at a budget-friendly price
E**R
Wow. Super easy and effective upgrade for all skill levels.
Highly recommended upgrade for those looking to increase their wireless speeds with several connected devices. I thought it wouldn't be much of an improvement over my DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem/router + Wifi extender, which appeared to be significantly throttling my bandwidth, but mesh Wifi is in fact different and more effective at extending range and providing speed consistency throughout the home.Why I purchased:I decided to try a mesh network as we were having some issues with streaming video quality, such as blurry/pixilated picture on our streaming TV, or buffering/loading on tablets or other devices playing video. A couple suspected reasons for these bandwidth issues were ethernet connected computer(s), use of a Wifi extender, and/or a Wifi security camera at the extent of the Wifi signal range that were reducing the connection quality of the other devices mentioned.Improvements after installing:One main issue I was seeing was an outdoor security camera that had a weak signal was having trouble staying connected. On my smartphone, I also had trouble staying connected to my Wifi when standing next to the camera outside. After installing this system, I have a strong signal throughout the house and near this camera, and speed tests indicate a much faster connection speed than before. There was a +50 Mbps jump in the upstairs far corner of the house. The security camera also remained connected much more reliably. I thought that it wouldn't be possible to still get a great signal across the house, figuring there was no way connecting through a satellite would provide any kind of decent speed, but it does! My understanding is that the software for this system is able to appropriately manage consistency of connections (through all connection points), so there is in fact an advanced capability over older routers to keep speeds high regardless of distance from the main router.Setup:Installing this system took less than 10 minutes to be fully up and running - very easy plug-and-play. May take 20 or 30 minutes for someone not as savvy.. but between the app and the automatic connections between the routers, it couldn't have been easier, and very difficult to mess up. Simply connect an ethernet cable from your modem to the main router (each of the 3 units is the same), connect the power cable, then download the app on your smartphone. In the app, after some brief setup steps (includes creating an account), the main step is to connect to the router through the on-screen prompts. From there, you can name your wireless network and password.Connecting the other 2 satellite routers:Place them within a reasonable distance from the main router (~20-30 feet/1-2 rooms away), then plug in to power. Wait ~2 minutes and done! The whole system was live and wirelessly connected through the main router. I couldn't believe it. In my relatively square-shaped house with the main router on one far side, I was able to place the 3 routers in a triangular pattern, where both satellites are about equal distance from the main router in the middle of the house (about 20 feet each). If your router is in the middle of your home, you may want to place the satellites at either end. I believe a daisy chain (main router at one end like I have, then 2 satellites in a line across the house) is also an option for larger, more expansive homes to maximize the range. I didn't test the daisy chain, but I'd expect diminishing speed at the far end (although one may be surprised based on my observations so far with the management of the traffic at farther distances). While at the far end of my house and running a speed test, I can't tell that I'm not connected to my main router as the speed is still very good. The daisy chain may slightly differ, but can't say for sure.2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz networks:Wait, you don't need to set up 2 different networks?? The app basically eliminates all complexity over traditional router setup apps, making the setup choices totally accessible for anyone of any networking skill level. In the app, there is an option to broadcast 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz only, or 5 GHz only. I remained on the first option as I needed support for 2.4 GHz-only devices. Otherwise, 5 GHz would be fine and preferred for everything (supports faster speeds). Apparently, the single network name/password automatically creates a dual band setup, if choosing both. Devices that connect apparently are favored to the optimal band - frankly, I don't know the details there, but would assume 5 GHz connects first over 2.4, unless only compatible with 2.4.Refurbished vs. New:No difference here. If you want to save a little money, refurbished is a good option for you. The box came with everything in it including an ethernet cable as if it were new. As far as condition, there were a few scuffs on the units, but nothing terrible. I could almost rub off any blemishes. I'm not looking at them anyway.Overall, highly recommended for those looking to make the leap to a mesh network, or debating whether mesh is just all hype (it's not with this system).
S**N
Stupid simple and WORKS
Why did you pick this product vs others?:Well, I don’t frequently leave reviews on purchases, but felt inclined on this one. I replaced an aging router with this today and sweet mother of god, the ease of set up, performance and speed is amazing. Literally went from 45 MBs to nearly 500. Downloading the app and set up took longer to unwrap than actually install. Individual mesh routers connect seamlessly and is literally idiot proof. Went from zero coverage on the far size of my house (2000 ft ranch layout) to perfect wifi to the edge of the property lines outside. Would highly recommend for the ease of setup and amazing performance. And the price point was perfect.
T**R
Above expectation for WIFI 6, I'll recommend it.
I live in a 3 story condo with shared neighbor walls on both sides. The wireless interference is pretty crazy around here. When I read that these three Deco X-55 base units could be used as backhaul, it got me thinking. My condo is pre-wired throughout the three floors, so maximum backhaul wireless connection only works as expected if your home is pre-wired like this. It may still work for you even if you do not have pre-wired network, but if your home has crazy interference the backhaul may not work as you expect it. The three base units would have to share wireless strength, so keep that in mind.My three base units stated that they are made in Vietnam.The app is nicely designed, easy to use and read. Follow the instructions and search on their website if you have any questions.There are a few negatives or enhancements that I wish they would included in the product.1. The router features are mainly accessible through the mobile app ONLY. They give you a "reason" why it is only available on the mobile, so you can read that on their website. You are able to log into the account from a PC, but the features available to you from PC browser access is much more limited. I still believe it should not have been limited to just mobile app.2. In the app, it is great at showing the upload and download of each hardware device. However, it does not show the TOTAL upload and download of the device in a range. So, if the device is actively upload/download data then you can see it LIVE. If you wish to analyze how much data that specific device has passed through over a given time, then the app does not provide that information. This is more like an enhancement that I would request to add, but there are other manufacturers who actually offer that kind of statistic.3. The app has a problem incorrectly recognizing or incorrectly "labeling" a device. I had like 6 devices at one point in time labeled as iRobot Corporation. I only have one iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner. I had to block 5 of them thinking there was something fishy/shady about those devices. Later I found out that this is caused due to the random hardware addresses. Seems like some devices offer the capability to hide/spoof hardware addresses (MAC) to protect the device on public wifi connections. This confuses the Deco X-55 router, so I guess it decided to pick my iRobot Corportation since it looked like it might be that device? I had to go through the process of finding out some devices could not connect and then match their MAC addresses to the blocked devices on my Deco mobile app. To fix that kind of issue, they say to disable Random hardware addresses feature, but I'm not sure if that's worth it if you need to take those devices and connect publicly in the future. What I have done is identify those device and just renamed them in the Deco app. I still have 3 "iRobot Corporation" devices that I have not yet figured out where they are from because no other devices I am currently using is having any internet problems.4. The wireless (WIFI) subnet mask for the MAIN devices and the GUEST NETWORK are the SAME! 192.123.123.xxx are assigned to both MAIN and GUEST networks. I'm not sure why, but I assumed it would have been different. The reason why is because my two backhaul base units that are daisy chained behind the main base that's connected to the internet provider router have different subnet masks if you hardwire them. Maybe I did not connect them properly, for example, I need to connect the hardwire network directly to the 2nd and 3rd Deco base units then from there connect everything out from them? That doesn't much make sense, since this only seems to be affecting WIRELESS devices, not hard wired devices. All the wireless devices are just "joined" to the Deco unit, I don't get to choose from the app which base unit it can connect to (for example, select initial wireless connection to base 1 instead of base 3). You could force a wireless connection to stay with a specific base (only force to stay connected to base 3 and not base 1), but this is AFTER it has successfully connected to the wireless network. I don't have any issues for devices that is physically located at a location to pick the correct base to connect. For example my smart doorbell connect to the closest Deco base without me having to do anything.In general Deco does a pretty good job identifying what manufacture of the hardware that is connected wirelessly to the router. The incorrect labeling of some devices is something you will have to monitor and correct pretty quickly or else you may think it's a rogue device and end up blocking it in the list.This is a review of the Deco X-55 WIFI 6, so it's not the latest and greatest chips. My worst oldest wifi device that I used to test the speed I think is the Samsung AT8 tablet 32 GB. It's a terrible device that I hate and would not give to my worst enemy to use. That being said, I still use it since I paid for it and no use to throw it away. It allows me to watch streaming but requires me to reboot it once a while to stream properly. I don't use it for anything else. The internet speed test was more than sufficient at 280+ Mbps down and 290+ Mbps up. For reference, this device prior to the Deco router installation was only able to do average 10+ Mbps down and 3+ Mbps up... quite often the WIFI quality wasn't even that good.Deco X-55 allows you to reboot the base from the app, shows the signal strength for each device, which base those devices are connected to, if the devices are connected hardwire or wireless (my old router could not label wired and wireless devices properly so this Deco is a plus on that feature), upgrade/update firmware from the app, rename devices, block devices.Oh, I should be doing this soon, but the Deco also allows you to configure ISOLATION for your devices connected to your main router. This still allows it to reach out to the internet and talk to other devices in the household, but it does not allow it to transfer data between devices.Overall, recommended device. Plenty of fancy features to toggle and easy to use. The price is just nice enough for my pocket too, and I do not believe I will need anything more than WIFI 6 speed right now. So, it is not future proof, but when I have money to upgrade my other home devices to take advantage of 6e or 7, I will see how much it cost for a new router in the years to come.
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