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Can TP-Link Deco BE65 give your home Wi-Fi a boost?

Bring blazing-fast, blackspot-free mesh Wi-Fi to your home.

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We rely on Wi-Fi for loads of things in our homes. From streaming shows on TV, to playing online on a gaming console or having a video call with work colleagues on a laptop. But when several demanding devices connect to your home network at the same time, it can seriously slow things down.

There can also be those frustrating Wi-Fi dead zones that make it hard getting online in the rooms furthest away from your router. So, what can you do to get a stronger signal in your home?

A whole home mesh Wi-Fi 7 system like the new TP-Link Deco BE65 might be just what you need if you want the fastest and most efficient Wi-Fi network covering your entire home. But before we get into all the reasons why you should upgrade to this system, let's explain what mesh Wi-Fi is and how Wi-Fi 7 is the best way to future proof your internet at home.

What is mesh Wi-Fi?

Mesh Wi-Fi systems aren’t like traditional routers that send a network signal from one spot with limited range. They’re instead made up of a few interconnected access points, or nodes, that communicate with each other to create a "mesh" of Wi-Fi — giving you strong coverage throughout your home.

All you have to do is place those nodes around your house, and that way, every nook and cranny will be covered with high-speed internet free of dead zones. So, whether you’re streaming a blockbuster movie in your lounge downstairs or listening to a relaxing podcast in the bath upstairs — you’ll have a strong wireless connection no matter where you are.

Understanding Wi-Fi 7 technology

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest generation of Wi-Fi wireless tech. It’s designed to reduce buffering, congestion, and lagging so you get the smoothest online experience on your devices. With speeds up to 46 Gbps, it’s a whopping 3.6 times faster than Wi-Fi 6E so you can browse, game, and stream without long loading times.

Here are some more amazing Wi-Fi 7 features:

  • 6 Ghz band — Offers congestion-free Wi-Fi for less interruptions, with speeds that soar up to 9214 Mbps.

  • 320 MHz channels: Provides double the bandwidth of Wi-Fi 6E, allowing for more simultaneous transmissions at the fastest possible speeds.

  • Super low latency — Lets you enjoy more responsive gaming and smoother video calls, with latency four times lower than Wi-Fi 6.

  • Increased capacity — You can connect over 200 devices at the same time. Perfect for big households!

  • 4K-QAM modulation: 20% higher transmission rate than Wi-Fi 6, so you can watch flawless 4K/8K videos, play epic online games without lag, and live stream from your PC.

  • Multi-link operation (MLO): Boosts connection reliability and lowers latency by using multiple frequency bands at the same time.

Why choose the TP-Link Deco BE65 triple pack?

If you’re looking to improve your Wi-Fi network at home, there are loads of reasons why the TP-Link Deco BE65 should be at the top of your list. Whether you're a smart home enthusiast, gamer, or professional working from home — those Wi-Fi 7 features make it a serious upgrade all-round. But there are a few more reasons why this system is so good:

Easy to set up and manage with Deco app

You can get the TP-Link Deco BE65 BE9300 system up and running in minutes. Just hook one of the units up to your modem to create the main hub, then power both of them on. After that, all you have to do is download TP-Link’s Deco app and follow the instructions to configure everything and get the other two nodes talking to the main hub.

The Deco app lets you manage your Wi-Fi network too — at home or away. You can easily see which devices are connected, create a guest network (perfect if you have a business like a B&B), check the network status and speeds, and even manage your smart home tech.

Built-in TP-Link HomeShield

The Deco BE65 mesh system comes with TP-Link HomeShield smart security software, which scans and identifies potential risks across the whole network. This means it can protect all your home connected devices, like phones, TVs, laptops, and games consoles against security threats so your data stays safe.

It'll prevent access to malicious sites too, and the parental controls are perfect for keeping your kids protected online. You can set age-level filters and even check the sites they’re visiting using TP-Link's Deco or Tether apps. That way, you know your kids are safe when having fun exploring the internet.

Universal compatibility

As the TP-Link BE65 is running Wi-Fi 7, this means it's also backward compatible with devices made for previous generations of Wi-Fi. So don’t worry about replacing your old computer, phone, or TV with devices that support the new standard — they’ll still work fine!

In fact, most devices will be relying on Wi-Fi 6 for a few more years to come. But Wi-Fi 7 can still benefit older tech because of the higher capacity and lower latency. So, everything should feel sharper when browsing online and gamers can enjoy wired-like responsiveness to get the upper hand against other players.

Seamless Ai-driven roaming

The beauty of mesh Wi-Fi is that it gives you more Wi-Fi coverage in your home. But the network strength of a whole home system can still be affected by thick walls and even other tech in your house like a microwave.

The TP-Link BE65 leverages the power of Ai to overcome these problems. It learns your network layout and applies algorithms to create the ideal Wi-Fi solution. So, if you're chatting away on a video call on your phone downstairs but need to grab something upstairs, Ai roaming will keep a close eye on the signal strength of your device as you move. Then it’ll switch it to the nearest Deco node upstairs if it sees the signal strength’s getting too low. Smart stuff!

And since all the nodes are part of the same network, you won't have to deal with different logins to get your tech connected every time.

Should I buy the TP-Link Deco BE65 triple pack?

If you think your home is in need of a big Wi-Fi performance boost, then upgrading to the TP-Link Deco BE65 whole home system makes lots of sense. Not only does it blanket every room in your house with a strong Wi-Fi network, but the next-gen Wi-Fi 7 tech brings so many benefits — even to your older devices.

And if you’re making use of new high-bandwidth technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and 8K video streaming — there’s even more reason to make the move to a Wi-Fi 7 mesh system like this.

Any more questions?

For more info and advice on mesh Wi-Fi, check out our say goodbye to blackspots with whole home Wi-Fi article. And don’t forget to look at our entire range of TP-Link whole home Wi-Fi systems.

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