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TP-Link Deco BE65 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:9300 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

TP-Link Deco BE65 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 14 expert and video reviews and 4 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

TP-Link Deco BE65
8.6/10

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

40%

8.4

Technical score

25%

8.6

Reviews score

25%

8.5

List score

10%

9.5

Sentiment score

★Better than 97% of routers
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

▲Better than 81%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

26%

9.7

Wireless

20%

6.1

Ports

18%

8.7

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

8.1

Hardware

10%

7.6

Management

★Better than 92%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 86% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (14)
12 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 86%
8.5

List score

List score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (4)
List score: in 4 of 83 lists (5%)
★Better than 90%
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What reviewers say about the TP-Link Deco BE65

Based on 10 · 2

Reviewers find it easy to set up with useful wired ports, but dislike the paid subscriptions and weak USB storage support.
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What owners say about the TP-Link Deco BE65

Based on 35 owners sharing their experience in online comments

54%positive17%mixed29%negative

Owners value the fast Wi-Fi and broad coverage, while satellite setup failures and uneven speeds cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Wi-Fi speed can be low or inconsistent7
  • Owners say satellite nodes often need to be set up within about a metre of the main unit, and some see the main node disconnect when a satellite joins.4
  • Owners say setup can be slow and hard to finish, and some say the first satellite was not found unless placed within about a metre of the main unit.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #16 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router TP-Link Deco BE65

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

26%

9.7

Wireless

20%

6.1

Ports

18%

8.7

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

8.1

Hardware

10%

7.6

Management

8.4
Reviews score
8.6
List score
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

8.5
Brand name
TP-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This router uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 88.2% of routers and equal to 11.8% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 90.4% of routers and equal to 9.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
9,300 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 9,300 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 92.4% of routers and equal to 0.4% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz channel width options, which is more than 94.3% of routers and the same as 5.3% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 85.7% of routers and equal to 14.3% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 46.2% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
?
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 33.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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What reviewers say
N. of LAN ports
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 66% of routers and the same as 18.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
This router offers 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 82.4% of routers and on par with 9.6% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
App
This router uses App for management, which is less advanced than 73% of routers and equal to 5.3% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 71.9% of routers and equal to 27.2% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
4x 1.5 GHz
This router runs at 4x1.5 GHz, which is faster than 73.4% of routers and on par with 7% of routers.
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 83% of routers and the same as 11.6% of routers.
Internal storage
0.125 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.125 GB of internal storage, which is more than 47.9% of routers and the same as 23.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 62.7% of routers and the same as 37.3% of routers.
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TP-Link Deco BE65 vs the average router

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  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • 5.31x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (9,300 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    9,300 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 4x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 11.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 86% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    12 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 7.7
  • 21.8% higher sentiment score
    9.5 vs 7.8
  • 4.9% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (4)
    List score: in 4 of 83 lists (5%)
    8.5 vs 8.1
  • 5.1% better value for money
    TP-Link Deco BE65 has better value for money than the average router (8.49 vs 8.1).
    8.49 vs 8.08
  • 5.31x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (9,300 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    9,300 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 3 more spatial streams
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (6 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    6 vs 3
  • 136 more connected devices
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (200 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    200 vs 64
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 4x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 4 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    4 vs 0
  • 4 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2023 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2023 vs 2019
  • 85.5 mm narrower width
    This router is narrower than the average router (107.5 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    107.5 mm vs 193 mm
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface App, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    App vs Web UI, App
  • 4.63x more expensive
    TP-Link Deco BE65 is more expensive than the average router (£440 vs £95).
    £440 vs £95
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 124.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (176 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    176 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 53.5 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (107.5 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    107.5 mm vs 54 mm
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 4.63x more expensive
    TP-Link Deco BE65 is more expensive than the average router (£440 vs £95).
    £440 vs £95
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface App, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    App vs Web UI, App
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 124.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (176 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    176 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 53.5 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (107.5 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    107.5 mm vs 54 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Tough Monkey
≈ estimated
31/08/2025
Unboxing, setup and one-week use · app and performance
Verdict
TP-Link Deco BE65 delivers strong performance and reliability, but it is pricey; recommended if it suits your needs.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.3
basic-tutorials.com
✓ explicit
01/07/2025
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65 is a quick-to-set-up Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with four 2.5 Gigabit ports per unit, but it needs a TP-Link account.
8.9
im.com.au
✓ explicit
10/12/2025
Updated review · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65 is an easy Wi-Fi 7 mesh router for NBN fibre homes, with satellites as strong as the main unit, but the Wi-Fi link between units has short range.
7.8
chip.de
✓ explicit
07/06/2025
Lab test · Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65 is a fast, low-power Wi-Fi 7 mesh router with four 2.5 Gbit/s ports and smart home support, but it lacks a modem and WireGuard VPN.
9.3
basic-tutorials.de
✓ explicit
01/07/2025
Hands-on test · Three-unit set
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65 is an easy-to-set-up Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with four 2.5 Gbit/s ports per unit, though its power adapters are bulky.
9.0
casaia.fr
✓ explicit
10/02/2026
Test report · 5G mesh router
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65-5G is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with a built-in 5G modem, quick at close range, though its MLO setting can cause brief stutters.
7.0
neozone.org
✓ explicit
14/02/2025
Hands-on test · Two-floor home
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65 is a quick-to-set-up mesh kit that covers a two-floor home, bathrooms included, though it adds another box near the modem.
8.5
redeszone.net
✓ explicit
22/01/2025
Lab test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65 is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh kit with four 2.5G ports per node, but its advanced security and parental controls need a paid subscription.
9.6
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
29/08/2025
Product review · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65 is an app-managed Wi-Fi 7 mesh pair suited to households that want simple networking, though advanced router users will want more control.
8.5
larazon.es
✓ explicit
19/05/2025
Hands-on test · 5G backup router
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65-5G adds built-in 5G backup to Wi-Fi 7 mesh, with useful parental controls, but its lack of a USB port limits storage.
7.7
tech.icrewplay.com
✓ explicit
13/10/2026
Practical review · Multi-gigabit mesh
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65 suits large homes that want wired multi-gigabit links between nodes, but reported firmware problems are worth checking first.
9.0
ct.nl
≈ estimated
17/12/2024
Lab test · Mesh Wi-Fi 7
Verdict
The TP-Link Deco BE65 is a slimmer version of the BE85 with 6GHz Wi-Fi and 2.5Gbps ports, suited to most homes.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about TP-Link Deco BE65

  • Tri-band BE9300 Wi-Fi 7 with 5765 Mbps on 6 GHz
  • Four 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports plus USB 3.0
  • Wireless and wired backhaul between Deco units
  • AI roaming under a single network name
  • VPN client and server with HomeShield security
  • Voice control through Alexa or Google Assistant

What customers don't like about TP-Link Deco BE65

  • App-only management with no web page
  • Premium price for BE9300 speeds
  • Only four internal antennas per unit
  • No 10 Gbps port

Verdict

Deco BE65 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh unit rated at BE9300. Speeds reach 5765 Mbps on 6 GHz, 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Four 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports and a USB 3.0 port cover the wired side. Dual wireless and wired backhaul links it to other Deco units, and AI roaming keeps one network name as you move. It supports VPN client and server, HomeShield and voice control through Alexa or Google Assistant. Management is through the Deco app only, with no web page to fall back on. The price is premium, and each unit has just four internal antennas. It suits larger homes with multi-gig wiring that want Wi-Fi 7 mesh coverage in a compact unit.

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