There’s no VPN support, though, and traffic management options aren’t exactly extensive: you can designate up to 16 devices as high-priority, but you can’t set specific usage limits, nor is there any information provided about what’s actually using your bandwidth. If you wish to watch Unifi HyppTV, you must connect the Deco P9 to the existing router and use the dynamic IP mode. It also has all the standard features such as port forwarding and LAN IP reservation like any typical wireless router. TP-Link Deco P9 performs decently and the addition of the powerline backhaul makes this device more versatile in some use cases.

As part of our RGB series of gaming PCs this unit comes with a fully controllable RGB lighting system which allows you to change the colour of your fans and LED strips with nearly infinite variations, all from the convenience of a remote control unit. Deco is the simplest way to guarantee a strong Wi-Fi signal in every corner of your home up to 6,500 square feet. That means the units stand out in the room, and the fact that they only come in one finish – white – means you’ll probably notice them no matter where they’re placed. They link up seamlessly, and secure an encrypted connection between each WiFi Node, allowing the strongest connection between WiFi Nodes. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).Note- i) For the best experience, when wireless, the Deco unit should be no more than 50 feet apart of at least another Deco. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. If you work in an attic or a garden office where a regular Wi-Fi signal can’t penetrate at all, you can plug in a Deco P9 unit to get coverage in that specific place (albeit at a fairly slow rate) while the third node boosts the wireless network in other areas of your home. The Deco P9 overcome this limitation as powerline backhaul can function through many walls without wireless connectivity.

Netgear Orbi Voice, the Deco P9 is more budget-friendly and offers unique features that improve wireless connectivity, the feature that really matters. On your router unit, one of these will be connected to your modem, leaving you just one wired socket and, if you want to take advantage of the Deco P9’s Ethernet backhaul option, the main unit won’t have any spare ports at all. Don’t worry, TP-Link understands that LED lights can be annoying – especially if placed in a bedroom – and included an option in the smartphone app that lets you disable the indicator during the night.With advanced Deco Mesh Technology, units work together to form a unified network with a single network name, without the need for a separate smart hub. However, while powerline networking isn’t affected by such obstructions, it tends to be a lot slower than Wi-Fi.