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TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh Wi-Fi Router System (3-Pack) $199 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Ozbargain's favourite budget mesh router are back at the all time lowest price.
TP-link Deco M5 3-pack for $199 from Amazon Australia
Officeworks also has the M5 3-pack on clearance:
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/tp-link-de…

Shopback has 1.4% cashback on computing and Cashrewards has 1.5% which should net you around $3 cashback

Specs:
Wi-Fi 5
IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz

AC1300
5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 400 Mbps (802.11n)

3-5 Bedroom Houses (3-pack)TP-Link Mesh Technology
Optional Ethernet backhaul work together to link Deco units to provide seamless coverage

4× Antennas (Internal)
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas

Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range

Qualcomm 717 MHz Quad-core CPU

2× Gigabit Ports Per Deco Unit
Supports WAN/LAN auto-sensing

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    • activ8newbs on 21/07/2022 - 12:04
      +1

      Heya mate! Yes I need two!!! Would be awesome if we could work something out. I'm also Sydney based! Thanks :D

      • gleamnite on 21/07/2022 - 12:24

        First in best dressed. Check DMs :)

    • HardQuiz on 21/07/2022 - 12:07

      I’ll take them off your hand if that’s what your asking.

    • SetsunaFSeiei on 21/07/2022 - 19:55

      Can you explain your use case? Whats the connection from m5 to garage switch?

      • gleamnite on 21/07/2022 - 21:04

        My home has ethernet to most of the rooms, with a patch panel for these in the garage. I run a basic switch in the garage to patch to each room. In various of the rooms, I have either (i) an X68, or (ii) another basic switch (to provide an ethernet connection for TV, Sonos, PCs) and then an X68. In order to get my WAN connection through to this, one of the X68s currently needs 2x ethernet connections: (1) WAN to NBN HFC modem; (2) "return" LAN to other X68s (via the garage switch). This works because one of my rooms has two ethernet ports, so I run the "return" ethernet from one side of the room to the other. The better solution is to have a further Deco device in the garage, sitting between the modem and the first switch.

  • IMadeYouReadThis on 21/07/2022 - 12:06

    I recently bought Deco X55 and I am blown away with its coverage and speed throughout my house, really really good device and parental controls are good if you like to block out certain websites.

  • RtN on 21/07/2022 - 12:11

    Provides good coverage as a mesh network but individually (for e.g your distance to the last mesh router) is only ok from experience.

  • luke420 on 21/07/2022 - 12:12

    How does this work with FTTN? My connection doesn't require an NBN modem and I have just a TP-Link wifi router plugged into the phone jack. Do I plug these into my wifi router? Thanks for any help

    • duckieboy on 21/07/2022 - 12:17

      Yep, just plug it into your current wifi router using Ethernet cable

    • superforever on 21/07/2022 - 12:19

      For FTTN you have to use the router and set this as wireless access point.

      • luke420 on 21/07/2022 - 12:27

        So in that case I wouldn't need a 3-pack since the wifi router would still be connectable downstairs? I have a two-story townhouse that has a bad connection upstairs and in the attic/office. Thanks for the help!

        • superforever on 21/07/2022 - 12:43

          since the wifi router would still be connectable downstairs?

          Will be difference wifi name and password.

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 21/07/2022 - 12:29
      +1

      Fttn would require a modem.

    • brifog on 21/07/2022 - 17:42
      +1

      FTTN requires a DSL modem so you must have a modem/router combo so you would plug these into that.

  • Morien on 21/07/2022 - 12:16

    How long is a piece of string, but what speed could you expect transferring from one device to another in your house using these?

  • icanconfirm on 21/07/2022 - 12:17

    I wanted to ask

    I have Tp link X68 3 pack

    My download speed is about 350Mbps

    If I buy this to extend coverage, will any items connecting to this still top at 350Mbps? Does the below specs mean that the mesh router facilitates up to 877Mpbs download?

    5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
    2.4 GHz: 400 Mbps (802.11n)

    Have never been sure, can someone enlighten me

    • Morien on 21/07/2022 - 12:29
      +1

      Wifi speed ratings are pretty much BS. 400Mbps would mean around 40 MB/s, which is huge. In real life you're getting far FAR less.

      These are WiFi 5 units, so you are very unlikely to get your full 350. Heck, you might not even get 100.

    • brifog on 21/07/2022 - 17:49

      The 867mbps speed posted is the theoretical maximum (i.e perfect conditions). Your NBN speed plan and other factors will affect whether you can actually achieve 867mbps (on 5GHz). It just means what the mesh system is capable of.

  • LeftArmOff on 21/07/2022 - 12:20
    +1

    Do these support landline?

    • superforever on 21/07/2022 - 12:22

      Do these support landline?

      No

  • kongkee on 21/07/2022 - 12:23

    Very solid. Bought in 2019 and never had issues.

  • alz on 21/07/2022 - 12:29

    Can I ditch by Voda router & connect this straight to the NBN white box?
    My NBN is FTTC

    • Morien on 21/07/2022 - 12:29
      +3

      Yes

    • IMadeYouReadThis on 21/07/2022 - 13:00

      That's exactly what I did but I am on HFC, should be ok for you too.

  • Raq on 21/07/2022 - 12:32
    +3

    Issue with the Deco's (have 5 M5 around the house - wireless backhaul, no Ethernet) is that your LAN goes down when the Internet goes down.

    • Grunntt on 22/07/2022 - 14:05

      I have that problem and at the moment TP-Link support are telling me that wireless access should not be affected.
      Still working through it with them to see who's correct.

      I have a couple of TVs with nVidia Shields (and HDDs attached to each) and when I lose internet access each of the Shields cannot access the HDD attached to the other one.

      • Grunntt on 22/07/2022 - 22:17

        Not exactly - all references to it are only about losing ethernet connectivity not wireless.
        I have asked TP-Link Support about losing wireless access across my LAN and they have stated that it should not be doing this - ethernet connected devices will not work when you lose internet connection by design. (look up WAN/LAN autosensing for more info).

        Here's the link to their discussion about it and it specifies no ethernet connection by design (but nothing about wireless - that's why I am working through it with their support currently. It's been escalated to a senior engineer today).
        https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/273992

        • MadMapMan on 23/07/2022 - 10:22

          Sorry, meant its know issue that LAN goes down when Internet drops. Not had WiFi issue, so interested in your outcome.

          Kinda related: I find responsiveness to WAN sites is randomly flaky. I've not investigated, but same site is instantly available on both 4G/5G mobile and wired NBN - just the Deco M5 "leg" seems to choke randomly. Like I said, I've not investigated since seems random - and not many diagnostics available into M5 device internals…

          • Grunntt on 23/07/2022 - 14:52

            @MadMapMan:

            Sorry, meant its know issue that LAN goes down when Internet drops

            According to TP-Link Support any device connected by ethernet to the 'main' Deco unit (in Router mode) will not be accessible but any device connected by ethernet to the other units will still be accessible across the LAN.

            They have also claimed that this is exactly how wireless connected devices will still work - but I don't get that result with mine.
            If I can find a couple of lengths of ethernet cable I will try that too and see if anything they claim actually works.

            BTW - according to them this is a design feature and works exactly as it should.

            and not many diagnostics available into M5 device internals…

            Have to agree with you there - very basic units aimed at people who just need to plug it and have it work. Unfortunately when there is a problem it makes it hard to troubleshoot.

            • MadMapMan on 24/07/2022 - 16:32

              @Grunntt:

              Unfortunately when there is a problem it makes it hard to troubleshoot.

              Yep! …and thanks for the "behaviour logic" (mine running in Router mode). Have had these for a while, but family has started complaining of dropouts, so trying to test/diagnose now… Arrgh!

              • Grunntt on 24/07/2022 - 23:15

                @MadMapMan: I've pretty much decided to replace these as soon as I find something decent.
                With my large double brick house I really need to get some cabling done but difficult to arrange with Covid etc.
                I suppose it gives me more time for research.

  • atom1319 on 21/07/2022 - 12:36

    Can I plug this straight to FTTP NBN box?

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 21/07/2022 - 12:36

    So if one of the decos is connected via ethernet backhaul to the first deco does this negate the mesh feature?

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 21/07/2022 - 14:29

      NVM. I actually read OPs description and got my answer.

  • letmethefuqin on 21/07/2022 - 12:42

    Just bout to sign up with ABB
    was gonna choose their netcomm 20mesh

    But seen this deal
    Can I use these to replace that ?

    Edit im FTTN

    • tomsco on 21/07/2022 - 13:49
      +1

      Fibre to the node you will still need a modem to connect to.

  • NachoCheese on 21/07/2022 - 12:43
    +1

    Bought these 2 years ago for $182 good guys commercial. It’s been going good, good signal strength - can’t fault it. Plugs straight into the FTTP nbn box.

  • jaydee4 on 21/07/2022 - 12:45

    Thanks! Been waiting for this deal to return.

  • Maloo on 21/07/2022 - 12:48

    What is the advantage of plugging it directly into the NBN box?

    • beOson on 21/07/2022 - 12:55

      I also wanna know, as I currently have my Tenda MW3 connected to the old TPG router still…

      • Twix on 21/07/2022 - 20:55

        @beOson By using the Tenda MW3 to it's full potential and no double NAT troubles. Double NAT can break remote access to Plex, security cameras, servers, home automation and more. If all you do is casual browsing and Netflix you can get away with having a double NAT.

        The thing is you can't plug in the Tenda MW3 to the nbn NTD specifically with TPG. Tenda doesn't support VLAN IDs and TPG requires VLAN IDs. An easy fix is to swap to an IPoE ISP like Superloop or Aussie BB where you plug in the Tenda MW3 to the nbn NTD. To stay with TPG purchase a TP-Link Deco or a different mesh setup that can configure VLAN IDs.

    • NachoCheese on 21/07/2022 - 13:16

      No need for a modem which the nbn box serves as = less clutter

      I recently got fttp and the box is now inside the garage.

      My copper phone line was ran to the kitchen wall and on the bench I had a modem/router and deco m5 which was taking up bench space on the kitchen, 240v wall sockets and cable nest on the bench which was an eye sore.

      Now that the nbn box is inside the garage, missus is now happy to have the kitchen bench space back. Looks neater too.

    • kaotickelly on 21/07/2022 - 13:18

      So that you get internet access…

    • scuderiarmani on 21/07/2022 - 16:36

      Because that's how it'd ideally work?

      Do you have another device you want to keep?

    • Twix on 21/07/2022 - 20:39

      By using the Deco to it's full potential and no double NAT troubles. Double NAT can break remote access to Plex, security cameras, servers, home automation and more. If all you do is casual browsing and Netflix you can get away with having a double NAT.

  • kaykay4 on 21/07/2022 - 12:48

    Thanks OP, bought a pack

  • wibgyor on 21/07/2022 - 12:49
    +1

    Bought a 2 pack recently, can I return that and get this?

  • dhowjones on 21/07/2022 - 12:55
    +2

    There appear to be 4 hardware version numbers for this product:

    Deco M5 V1
    Deco M5 V2
    Deco M5 V3
    Deco M5 V3.20

    Any idea which one it is for this deal? Is this a clearance of older version?

    see: https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/deco/deco-m5/

    • ilu on 21/07/2022 - 15:44

      I'm wondering the same thing. any idea what the differences are?

    • Clear on 21/07/2022 - 16:51

      One would assume different chipsets, parts etc. or just even newer firmware. My Officeworks order was V3.

    • deemanxp on 22/07/2022 - 13:50
      +1

      Mine arrived today. V3.20.

      • poohduck on 25/07/2022 - 14:01

        Same for me; 3.2

  • filmer on 21/07/2022 - 13:00

    Outside of this are there any other options that will fit in the standard size NBN box in a garage?

    • Morien on 21/07/2022 - 14:09

      Fit in the box? Wifi likes to breathe. I wouldn't put it in a box if you want a good signal.

      • filmer on 21/07/2022 - 14:35

        Two access points would still be in the house. This is more for the router. The standard NBN box is relatively large but isn't wide enough to really fit the normal ISP router.

        • superforever on 21/07/2022 - 14:42

          Two access points would still be in the house.

          If the two access points are not by ethernet you will still need a strong WiFi signal from the first one.

          • filmer on 21/07/2022 - 14:48

            @superforever: In the garage along with the NBN point, there is the switch and 6 ports for wired ethernet. The current router does not fit in the box as it's too wide so the router is inside and the modem is connected via one of the wired ethernet points to it, but none of the other ports are connected to the local network.

            Looking for a router low profile enough that it fits into the box in the garage and can then connect to the switch. The extra points will be using wired backhaul.

            • Morien on 21/07/2022 - 20:25

              @filmer: If that's the way you want to go, a quick google tells me the size of these units is 120 × 120 × 38 mm each.

  • kungfuman on 21/07/2022 - 13:06

    one day they will actually have mesh systems on sale with wifi 6.

  • Figure8 on 21/07/2022 - 13:15

    Anyone able to draw a comparison between these and the Deco E4s?

    • Twix on 21/07/2022 - 20:24

      Deco E4 is limited to 100Mbps. Deco M5 has 1000Mbps (Gigabit) ports.

  • atom1319 on 21/07/2022 - 13:19

    Went to Bunnings to price beat but they said Bunnings is on clearance so can't match :( bought from Amazon.

  • NopeNopeNope on 21/07/2022 - 13:31

    Another vote for these being good, i had them with wired backhaul at my last double story place with heavy WFH/SFH and a bunch of IOT on it and no issues. Have it at our current place large single level with no wired backhaul and still working really well. Only reason i will upgrade is the next place will have heaps of wifi devices for smart living and i want proper segmentation of devices for security.

    I have installed one of these setups at both my sisters and mums house works so much better than the ISP routers.

  • Rhonlith on 21/07/2022 - 13:32
    +1

    Bought a pack of these from Amazon back on the 17th of June for $265, they haven't arrived yet.
    Asked Amazon support if they could refund the price difference.
    They said no we can't do that but we can cancel your existing order and you can re-order at the new price.
    Cancelled and re-ordered.

  • Clear on 21/07/2022 - 13:33

    Bought from Officeworks. Quicker than waiting for Amazon to deliver.

    • Rhonlith on 22/07/2022 - 16:38

      Yeah cancelled my 2nd Amazon order and just went and purchased from Officeworks yesterday.
      Setup last night and working great so far much better then the range extender I was using before.

  • altitudinous on 21/07/2022 - 13:43

    Ozbargain favourite for a reason, I add my recommendation too. Truly hassle free, still new firmware updates coming out with new features as of a week or 2 ago. Not many purchases that I've got this much value from. I have a long property with the NBN coming in at one end, this gives me coverage over my 650sq m and down the road. The quality of these units has lead me to buy several other Tp-Link products so impressed I am.

  • rabbyt07 on 21/07/2022 - 14:00

    Hi - New here.

    We have recently moved to Australia and the house we live in has FTTN - apprently i was told thats not NBN but vdsl/adsl2 - lots of dead spots around the house as the phone jack where the internet comes out of is only in the garage and apparently that's where all the houses have it here - even tho its not NBN! We arerenting and the landlord is overseas and the letting agent seems not that helpful.

    Lots of dead spots around the house with a normal modem - question is will this help? its a 400sqm house - also in he garage there is no space for a modem - i have had to stand modem up on a box to make it work - since its FTTN - am guessing i would still need that old modem and then plug one of these units to that is that correct? or will the main unit act as a modem/router?

    Appreciate any help or other recommendations!

    • Cobalt_ on 21/07/2022 - 14:06
      +3

      As others have said, you will need to retain your original modem/router for FTTN to deliver your internet connection. Yes you can add the Deco mesh system to your existing setup by configuring them in access point mode. If your home has wired ethernet points then each deco can plug in via that method (known as wired backhaul) if not at least one unit would need to be plugged into your modem router and the rest can be placed strategically around your property to give you greater wifi coverage.

      • rabbyt07 on 21/07/2022 - 14:21

        Thanks for that - i don't think any of the Ethernet ports around the house work!

        Will def try and see how this goes - would have been great if there was a unit that also ated as a modem with mesh - because space/ power point is a constraint here

        • placard on 21/07/2022 - 14:36

          Sometimes those ethernet points in houses are just cabled from one room to another - usually you might have points near where the modem will be (perhaps garage), and the other end is another socket in the house. Do you have ethernet points in the garage near the NBN?

          If this is the case, perhaps try putting an ethernet blue cable between the modem and this socket/s in the garage and then plug a device into one of the other ethernet sockets until you find which one connects to where?

          • Cobalt_ on 21/07/2022 - 14:45
            +1

            @placard: Yep, you will need to confirm that these ethernet points are in fact wired back to a central switch and your current modem/router. If this is the case then you can use those ports for ethernet backhaul.

    • Morien on 21/07/2022 - 14:11
      +1

      NBN took on a mixed mode technology approach when our government changed hands mid-rollout. FTTN is VDS, but still "NBN".
      That said, it is the worst type of NBN.

      • Cobalt_ on 21/07/2022 - 14:13
        +1

        I believe satellite would be the worst with fixed wireless coming in after that. FTTN would be somewhere in the middle depending on your distance from the node as people can still get full 100 Mbps on FTTN if they are close enough

        • Morien on 21/07/2022 - 15:42

          Lol. Not a good sign for satellite that I completely forgot it existed. You’re right! FTTN is NOT the worst!

      • rabbyt07 on 21/07/2022 - 14:17

        Thank you - Good to know its still NBN.

        We have moved over from NZ, where for once they have got some thing right and that's the fibre internet roll out - so VDSL and so on don't really exist anymore and speeds are def far superior!

        Def starting to believe FTTN is shitty as! speeds are so slow and the max i can get is 80mbps - but it never reaches that.

        • Cobalt_ on 21/07/2022 - 14:44

          Don't lose hope yet. Parts of the FTTN network are being upgraded to FTTP over time. You can check to see if your suburb is on the list here:
          https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/…
          Scroll down to the state you live in and expand the bullet point to see whether your suburb is in the list

          • rabbyt07 on 21/07/2022 - 14:56

            @Cobalt_: oh wow thanks for that - it says announced in august and March 2021 for Tarneit Victoria!

            Still FTTN tho lol

            • Morien on 21/07/2022 - 15:43

              @rabbyt07: You’ll need to contact a partnering isp and sign up for a high plan to take advantage of the upgrade.

          • brifog on 21/07/2022 - 17:52

            @Cobalt_: Can confirm my house was recently upgraded to FTTP! Completed within roughly 2.5 weeks after ordering.

  • tryonthis on 21/07/2022 - 14:07

    How do does the M5 stack up again the X20?

    • Cobalt_ on 21/07/2022 - 15:03

      X20 specs:
      https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/deco/deco-x20/v4%20(3-pack)/#specifications

      M5 Specs:
      https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/deco/deco-m5/v2%20(3-pack)/#specifications

      AX1800 - Deco X20 -$300 to $394
      5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
      2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
      2× Antennas (Internal)
      1.0 GHz Dual-Core CPU
      2× Gigabit Ports

      AC1300 - Deco M5 - $199
      5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
      2.4 GHz: 400 Mbps (802.11n)
      4× Antennas (Internal)
      Qualcomm 717 MHz Quad-core CPU
      2× Gigabit Ports

      Based on the specs, the X20 would be roughly 40% faster on 5Ghz assuming you have devices that can leverage the AX standard but at almost double the price of the M5 if you don't have access to TGG commercial.

  • edfoo on 21/07/2022 - 14:14

    Paid $182 from The Good Guys Commercial last year. Giving good WiFi signal around my house. Used to lose the WiFi signal when I was in the back laundary room with just the modem/router, not anymore with these Deco M5 nodes.

  • happyadventurer on 21/07/2022 - 15:07

    If anyone is wishing to sell 1 deco unit please PM me. Happy to buy a spare one off you.

  • atom1319 on 21/07/2022 - 15:18

    Can't believe it is still in stock!

  • Make it so on 21/07/2022 - 15:23

    So this gives you 1300Mbit maximum across the entire network right? Not per node?

    • Cobalt_ on 21/07/2022 - 15:32
      +1

      I believe if you are using wired backhaul it will be per a node.

    • scuderiarmani on 21/07/2022 - 16:41
      +2

      In a test lab, yeah maybe. In real life, no chance.

  • scaryspace on 21/07/2022 - 15:29

    Not sure if anyone else has mentioned yet, but Bunnings should be able to beat by 10%?

  • RamsesII on 21/07/2022 - 15:49

    Thinking of buying these as a gift for someone overseas.

    Do these charger with USB-C?
    If not, does the charging adapter have replaceable plugs?
    Would these work on ADSL?

    Cheers,

    • edfoo on 21/07/2022 - 17:06

      What do you mean by charger with USB-C?

      • RamsesII on 21/07/2022 - 17:23

        Sorry, I meant to ask if the cable powering them up is USB-C or a different power plug?

        In this video it shows that the power cable to each mesh is not USB-C whereas this charger is meant to be for it and it is a USB-C for power.

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