Question 1

Is it possible to use wired ethernet connection instead of wifi to get the units to communcate with each other?

Accepted Answer

I know a lot of these answers are from a while ago.  Just wanted to confirm that yes, it works (and wonderfully) using wired Ethernet for the backhaul channel.  The reason I know this is because my units (all 4 of them) at each location all get the same approximate wireless high speed (typically 425 to 500 or so Mb/sec, on a 1 gig Internet service) when near to each one separately.

Question 2

Can someone simplify how this works? Does this replace my existing wifi? Monthly charge? How is the speed?

Accepted Answer

Replaces existing wifi, no monthly charge, speed is good as long as no single node is too far from the main node.

To simplify how this works, you plug one unit that you designate as the main node into your internet connection via Ethernet.  All of the other nodes connect to the main node getting their connectivity from it.  The fact that they call this a "mesh" network is a bit of a misnomer... it's what I would in actuality call a "star" network, because there is a main centralized node that feeds the others around it.  You can not daisy change these in a line, because none of the child nodes can get the internet from the other child nodes, only the main node.  So the main node has to be next to your internet connection and the others placed in a circle as best you can around your house a similar distance from the main node.  If a node is placed too far from the main, it's going to get a weak signal.

Question 3

Is there any way to stop connecting to tp servers?  i am very concerned about my privacy.

Accepted Answer

Yeah, get off the internet.  There is no privacy on the internet.

Question 4

It's there any way to ignore, or over ride, the antivirus on this? trend micro flags a number of common malware fighting tools (eg., hiren's boot cd)

Accepted Answer

Hi! Yes - you can conveniently choose which antivirus features to enable or disable from within the Deco app. For more information on the roles of each antivirus feature, please see our helpful FAQ here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/faq-1476.html.

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ASIN	B06WVCB862
Antenna Location	Home
Antenna Type	Fixed
Best Sellers Rank	#1,588 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #20 in Routers
Brand	TP-Link
Built-In Media	3 x Deco M5 units
Color	3 Pack
Compatible Devices	Android 4.4 or later iOS 9.0 or later
Connectivity Protocol	wi-fi
Connectivity Technology	Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Control Method	App
Controller Type	amazon_alexa
Coverage	up to 1500 sq. ft. Coverage
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (26,164)
Data Transfer Rate	1300 Megabits Per Second
Frequency	5
Frequency Band Class	Dual-Band
Global Trade Identification Number	00845973080839
Has Internet Connectivity	Yes
Has Security Updates	Yes
Is Modem Compatible	No
Item Dimensions L x W x H	12L x 12W x 3.4H centimeters
Item Type Name	Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System
Item Weight	600 Grams
LAN Port Bandwidth	1000 Mbps
Manufacturer	TP-Link
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate	1300 Megabits Per Second
Mfr Part Number	Deco M5
Model Name	Deco M5(3-pack)
Model Number	Deco M5(3-pack)
Number of Antennas	4
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	3
Number of Ports	6
Operating System	ZyNOS
Other Special Features of the Product	Homecare Support
Router Firewall Security Level	Max
Router Network Type	wireless
Security Protocol	WPA-PSK;WPA2-PSK
UPC	845973080839
Unit Count	3.00 Count
Voltage	100240 Volts
Wi-Fi Generation	Wi-Fi 5
Wireless Compability	802.11a/b/g/n/ac

TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi System(Deco M5) –Up to 5,500 sq. ft. Whole Home Coverage and 100+ Devices,WiFi Router/Extender Replacement, Anitivirus, 3-pack

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