Troubleshooting Slow Internet Speed with Deco Devices (2024)

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Troubleshooting Slow Internet Speed with Deco Devices? ›

1. Replace the Ethernet cables between the ISP modem, main Deco, and laptop with new cables rated as CAT5E or above, then test the speed on the laptop again. 2. Set a Satellite Deco as The Main Deco: Try using a Different Deco from your Network as the Main Deco; there is an option in the Deco App to Easily swap nodes.

1. Replace the Ethernet cables between the ISP modem, main Deco, and laptop with new cables rated as CAT5E or above, then test the speed on the laptop again. 2. Set a Satellite Deco as The Main Deco: Try using a Different Deco from your Network as the Main Deco; there is an option in the Deco App to Easily swap nodes.

Network Optimization lets your Deco intelligently scan for a clearer channel and switch your devices to it, ensuring optimal Wi-Fi performance. Tap > Network Optimization. The app will scan the network automatically.

Make sure that there are no barriers between the router and wireless device running a speed test, and the best location is 6-9 ft from the router. It's better to put the clients (like phones or computers) and router in the same horizontal plane. 3. Disable the QoS and Parental Settings on the TP-Link router.

Number of connected devices: As a rule of thumb, the more laptops, game consoles, TVs and other gadgets that are linked to your network, the slower your internet speed. Quality of cables and your router: Old or poor-quality cables and routers can negatively impact your internet speed.

Launch the Deco app, and tap the Test Internet Speed feature on the Network page to test the speed that the main deco obtains from the modem. Please tap Continue on the Privacy Notice page of the Speedtest® if you want to test the speed since this feature is powered by Speedtest®.

In a mesh network, every link, or “hop,” between routers will decrease the bandwidth by half. This happens because wireless links can only do one thing at a time - transmit or receive. In a long “chain” of mesh links, this results in a very slow connection from end to end.

Smart DHCP is a built-in feature on TP-Link wireless devices. It can automatically configure the DHCP server settings for TP-Link devices based on the network connectivity and by detecting whether there is a DHCP server in the network, ensuring its clients can access the internet and the TP-Link device.

QoS (Quality of Service) is an advanced feature that helps you set priority for specific applications and devices so that they can perform better with lower latency. Different Deco models have different support for this feature.

The true top wireless speed, at least per TP-Link, is 4,804Mbps (4.8Gbps), which is the top speed of the faster of the two 5GHz bands. Each Deco X90 device features a WAN port that supports incoming wired speeds of up to 2.5Gbps.

What is the top speed of Deco mesh? ›

The true top wireless speed, at least per TP-Link, is 4,804Mbps (4.8Gbps), which is the top speed of the faster of the two 5GHz bands. Each Deco X90 device features a WAN port that supports incoming wired speeds of up to 2.5Gbps.

This Deco M5 Wi-Fi System supports the 802.11ac Wi-Fi network standard and operates on both the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies, supporting wireless data transfer rates of up to 1300 Mbps.

Mesh routers, which generally use WiFi 5, tap out at 1,300Mbps. Most internet plans offer speeds of roughly 200Mbps, so both single-point and mesh WiFi routers allow you to get the most out of your network. But, as you connect more devices, the extra bandwidth comes in handy.

It's possible you are not within range of a working node in your mesh WiFi or there is some obstacle between you and the closest node with a blue light. Environmental conditions – other electronics, wireless device usage by neighbors on the same WiFi channel - can also cause WiFi interference.