Easy to set up and configure
Separate guest, MLO, IoT networks
No 6 GHz band or 320 MHz channel
Phone app required to set up and configure
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Basically, unlike most Wi-Fi 7 routers and mesh networks, the Deco BE25 doesn't support the 6 GHz band or the 320 MHz channel. You just get 2.4 and 5 GHz, plus a maximum 240 MHz channel, making it not better than an average Wi-Fi 6 system. On paper, at least, because the little wireless hubs have a trick or two to make up for it all.
TP-Link's Deco BE25 is at the other end of the spectrum, with an MSRP of $300, but it typically sells for $209 to $230 . That's for a three-node pack, making each unit as little as $70. This is a great price for any Wi-Fi 6/7 router, packed with modern features, and a lot cheaper than most gaming routers , so if you've been putting off making the jump to mesh, then the BE25 might just change your mind.
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With the best performance being found using the BE25's MLO mode, one nice feature about TP-Link's mesh devices is that you can set up separate networks to have relevant devices kept away from each other. For example, you can have a 2.4 GHz network just for IoT/smart devices, alongside a dedicated MLO network, as well as a 5 GHz guest network.