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Deco M5 (3-pack) V3.20    

Deco M5 (3-pack)

Deco X20 (3-pack) V3    

Deco X20 (3-pack)

WIRELESS

Standards and Protocols
Wi-Fi 5
IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds
AC1300
5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 400 Mbps (802.11n)
AX1800
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
WiFi Range
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
1-3 Bedroom Houses (1-pack)
3-4 Bedroom Houses (2-pack)
4-6 Bedroom Houses (3-pack)
TP-Link Mesh Technology
Optional Ethernet backhaul work together to link Deco units to provide seamless coverage

2× 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
WiFi Capacity
Medium
Dual-Band
Distribute devices to different bands for optimal performance

MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients

High
Dual-Band
Distribute devices to different bands for optimal performance

MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple WiFi 6 clients

4 Streams
More than enough bandwidth for connected devices
Working Modes
Router Mode
Access Point Mode
Router Mode
Access Point Mode

SECURITY

Network Security
SPI Firewall
Access Control

HomeCare™ Antivirus
Malicious Site Checker
Port Intrusion Prevention
Infected Device Isolation
Notification and Log
SPI Firewall
Access Control

HomeShield Security
Real-Time IoT Protection
Malicious Site Blocker
Intrusion Prevention System
DDoS Attack Prevention
Home Network Scanner
Guest Network
1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
WiFi Encryption
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Personal
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Personal
WPA3-Personal

HARDWARE

Ethernet Ports
2× Gigabit Ports

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

*Per Deco Unit
Supports WAN/LAN auto-sensing
Buttons
Reset Button
Reset Button

SOFTWARE

Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
IPv4
IPv6
Service Kits
HomeCare™
HomeShield
Learn More>
Parental Controls
HomeCare™ Parental Controls
Custom Profiles
Content Filtering
URL FIltering
Time Limit
Time Schedule (Bed Time)
Log Insight
Usage Monitor
Monthly Reports
HomeShield Parental Controls
Custom Profiles
Professional Content Filter Library
Family Time
Bedtime
Off Time
Time Rewards
Family Online Time Ranking
Pause the Internet
Weekly and Monthly Reports
WAN Types
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service
HomeCare™ QoS
QoS by Device
QoS by Application
HomeShield QoS
QoS by Device
Cloud Service
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
NAT Forwarding
Port Forwarding
UPnP
Port Forwarding
UPnP
IPTV
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
DHCP
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
DDNS
TP-Link
TP-Link
Management Features
Deco App
Deco App

OTHER

Network Services Enabled by Default
Web Server
Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS)
• Port: 80/443   Protocol: TCP
DNS
DNS
• Port: 53   Protocol: UDP & UDP
DHCP Server
IP address assignment (DHCP)
• Port: 67   Protocol: UDP
App management
Manage and configure device through app
• Port: 22   Protocol: TCP
• Port: 20001   Protocol: TCP
• Port: 30001   Protocol: TCP
• Port: 20002   Protocol: UDP
Web Server
Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS)
• Port: 80/443   Protocol: TCP
DNS
DNS
• Port: 53   Protocol: UDP & UDP
DHCP Server
IP address assignment (DHCP)
• Port: 67   Protocol: UDP
App management
Manage and configure device through app
• Port: 22   Protocol: TCP
• Port: 20001   Protocol: TCP
• Port: 30001   Protocol: TCP
• Port: 20002   Protocol: UDP

TEST DATA

WiFi Transmission Power
CE:
<20 dBm (2.4 GHz)
<23 dBm (5 GHz)
FCC:
<30 dBm
CE:
<20 dBm (2.4 GHz)
<23 dBm (5 GHz)
FCC:
<30 dBm (2.4 GHz)
<30 dBm (5 GHz)

PHYSICAL

Dimensions (W×D×H)
4.7 × 4.7 × 1.5 in
(120 × 120 × 38 mm)
4.33 × 4.33 × 4.49 in
(110 × 110 × 114 mm)
Package Content
Deco M5 (3-pack)
3 Deco M5 Units
1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable
3 Power Adapters
1 Quick Installation Guide

Deco M5 (2-pack)
2 Deco M5 Units
1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable
2 Power Adapters
1 Quick Installation Guide

Deco M5 (1-pack)
1 Deco M5 Unit
1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable
1 Power Adapter
1 Quick Installation Guide
Deco X20 (3-pack)
3 Deco X20 Units
1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable
3 Power Adapters
1 Quick Installation Guide

Deco X20 (2-pack)
2 Deco X20 Units
1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable
2 Power Adapters
1 Quick Installation Guide

Deco X20 (1-pack)
1 Deco X20 Unit
1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable
1 Power Adapter
1 Quick Installation Guide

OTHERS

System Requirements
Android 5.0 or later
iOS 9.0 or later
*Note: The minimum system requirements will be updated alongside updates to the app, subject to official website information.
Android 5.0 or later
iOS 9.0 or later
*Note: The minimum system requirements will be updated alongside updates to the app, subject to official website information.
Certifications
CE, FCC, IC, NCC, BSMI, IDA, RCM, JPA, JRF, VCCI, KC, RoHS
CE, FCC, IC, RoHS, JPA, JRF, VCCI
Environment
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~60℃ (-40℉ ~140℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing

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