The first tests occur close to the router, without obstructions—so the Wi-Fi is as strong and fast as it’s gonna get. The newly upgraded Deco app guides users through installation step-by-step with clear instructions and simple visuals, making setup fast and easy. We also run tests in a hallway to the left of the TV room and office—where there’s a glass door, three walls, and an air handler unit blocking our view of the router. With Wi-Fi 6 capability built in, Deco X50-PoE is a whole home mesh system designed to deliver a huge boost in coverage, speed, and capacity – delivering fast and stable Wi-Fi connectivity for up to 150 devices across even the largest homes. With Insights, you can check out which sites your children visit and how much time they spend on each.

Eliminate weak signal areas with a single Wi-Fi network that covers every corner of your home with seamless roaming, adaptive routing and self-healing.

The big selling point here is Power over Ethernet (PoE), which requires an additional piece of hardware and at least four long Ethernet cables to use fully. Heck, maybe one day you’ll get bored and decide to climb up into the attic and install everything you need to make this system really shine. It’s nitpicking, we get it, and yes, the updated design is far better than before, but there’s not enough blue on the screen to offset all the blinding white. The dining room, another testing point, sits to the right of the kitchen, TV room, and office—two walls and a glass door block the path in this test. Easily create a profile for each family member and set custom time limits and online time allowances.

WHAT'S COVERED: Immediate protection against accidental damage, along with cover for breakdowns and faults not covered by the seller/manufacturer warranty. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.

If you should receive a product that has been damaged while in transit please reach out to us here within 2 Days and we will certainly be able to address your concerns. He began writing about computer hardware and soon branched out to other devices and services such as networking equipment, phones and tablets, game consoles, and other internet-connected devices. Gbps WAN/LAN port and a 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port, both of which can serve as PoE ports - it can be installed anywhere in the home, even if there is no power outlet nearby, and still enable multiple users to access fast, reliable internet connectivity. Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest.