- Is the Deco BE23 worth it over a Wi-Fi 6 mesh?
- If you want Wi-Fi 7 client support and plan to keep the system for several years, yes. If your devices are all Wi-Fi 6 or older and your internet plan is modest, a cheaper Wi-Fi 6 mesh covers the same ground.
- How is it different from the Deco BE63 or BE85?
- Those are tri-band Wi-Fi 7 kits with a 6 GHz band and faster wired ports. The BE23 is dual-band, so it costs less but gives up the 6 GHz channel and top-end throughput.
- How much area does the two-pack cover?
- TP-Link rates a two-pack for roughly 4,000 square feet, but real coverage depends on walls and layout. In a home with thick or brick walls, expect less and consider adding a third unit.
- Can I mix it with older Deco units?
- Yes, Deco units from other generations can join the same mesh, though the whole network runs at the older units' capabilities where they are used.
- Does it support wired backhaul?
- Yes. You can connect the units by Ethernet for a more stable link, but the ports are not multi-gig, so very fast broadband plans will be capped on wired backhaul.
- What is in the box?
- Two Deco BE23 units, power adapters, a flat Ethernet cable and a quick start guide. You set it up with the Deco app.
- Where is the TP-Link Deco 7 BE23 Dual-Band Wifi 7 Mesh System 2-Pack cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $154.99, as of our latest check.