If you have spotty Wi-Fi in one specific area of your home, a simple Wi-Fi extender can solve it for you. But if you have multiple dead zones, or if you have multiple floors that aren\u2019t fully covered, then what you need is a mesh Wi-Fi system. In a mesh network, multiple mesh nodes provide multiple access points with excellent signal, but it\u2019s all treated as a single network\u2014you can seamlessly move from one to the next.<\/p>\n
The TP-Link Deco S4 Mesh Wi-Fi System is a great entry point, especially now that it\u2019s available for less than $100 for a 3-pack<\/a>. Though not the lowest price it\u2019s ever been, it\u2019s pretty close at just a few bucks more. Three nodes should be more than enough coverage for most homes. If you think you can make do with fewer, you can buy a 2-pack for $80<\/a> or a 1-pack for $50<\/a>. Clearly, the 3-pack is the best value!<\/p>\n What the TP-Link Deco S4 offers<\/p>\n This TP-Link Deco S4 pack consists of three Deco S4 nodes that work together to create a seamless mesh Wi-Fi network\u2014a single Wi-Fi network connection, yet you can move around your home and seamlessly switch between whichever node offers the best signal strength without losing your connection. It\u2019s stability in every corner of your house.<\/p>\n The Deco S4 system can support up to 600 Mbps on its 2.4Ghz band and up to 1,300 Mbps on its 5GHz band, for a total of 1,900 Mbps when both are used at the same time. TP-Link says it can cover an area up to 5,500 square feet, making it a strong choice for households with between 3 to 5 bedrooms. It supports over 100 simultaneous connected devices. Each node also features three Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing you to hook up PCs, gaming consoles, smart TVs, and more with wired connections.<\/p>\n Setup is straightforward via the Deco app, which guides users step-by-step through the installation process and also allows the network to be controlled via a smartphone. For families, the Deco system also offers built-in parental controls, with the ability to create profiles for individual family members to limit online time and block specific websites.<\/p>\n Why this deal is worth it<\/p>\n Now that it\u2019s only a few bucks more than its lowest price, the TP-Link Deco S4 is a good value. Whereas most entry-level 3-node mesh Wi-Fi systems cost between $125 and $250, you can grab this one for under $100 right now. That\u2019s a small investment for a big upgrade\u2014but again, only if your home is on the bigger end with lots of dead Wi-Fi spots.<\/p>\n User reviews for the Deco S4 are overwhelmingly positive, averaging 4.5 stars across 29,000+ reviews. Standout praiseworthy elements include the simple setup, reliable performance, and network quality. Several users report stable Wi-Fi signal even through multiple walls.<\/p>\n The only real downside to the Deco S4 is that it\u2019s a Wi-Fi 5 system, which has lesser speeds and doesn\u2019t handle many simultaneous devices as well as a Wi-Fi 6 or 7 system would. But for the price, its performance is more than acceptable. If you need mesh Wi-Fi, this is a good entry point.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you have spotty Wi-Fi in one specific area of your home, a simple Wi-Fi extender can solve…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":582164,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[61,60,80],"class_list":["post-582163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=582163"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582163\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/582164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=582163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=582163"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=582163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}