
If there is a way to use link aggregation with this Deco, I haven’t found it. While many mesh systems in this price range lack multi-gig Ethernet support, it’s a tougher pill to swallow with so much wireless speed available. The Deco XE75 on the other hand has all but made it impossible to change its settings outside of the app.Īnother downside is that multi-gig wired connectivity seems to be completely absent. Netgear, for example, keeps its Orbi app pretty simple and clean but allows for more advanced options in a web browser. It’s not that it’s impossible to create a fast and reliable mesh system with more advanced software, but I feel that ASUS and Netgear have done a better job balancing the needs of the many and the desires of the few. As someone that likes to tinker with and explore software, it feels like too much information has been removed.

While its standard Archer routers still boast much of the customization one might expect, the Deco series has been cutting away as much fat as possible. It’s not uncommon for companies to simplify their software as much as possible to make their products more accessible.
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HomeShield Pro is $5.99 per month or $54.99 per year. You also get real-time protection for your devices. If you’re willing to pay for HomeShield Pro you add a few features to parental controls including off-time and scheduling. This means that you can block the kids from viewing something they shouldn’t without affecting the parents. You also get parental controls with the ability to set up profiles and block specific content for each profile. For free, you can enable a QoS, prioritize devices, and scan your network for threats. HomeShield is TP-Link’s security package that includes antivirus software, real-time protection, and parental controls. Moving to the next page, you get HomeShield. The next page over has some settings for smart home devices including automation. Luckily, TP-Link maintains compatibility with older Decos and worked fine when I added a Deco X68 node. You can add smart home devices from the likes of TP-Link or Philips Hue as well as more Decos.

This is also where you can access your notifications and add new devices. Once you’re all set up, you’ll be greeted with a fairly basic screen that can show your connected devices and Deco nodes.
