Fast WiFi indoors and open air

The Deco sequence from TP-Link stands for sensible and highly effective community options. The community knowledgeable focuses on high-speed wi-fi Internet. This can be the case with the Deco X50. It not solely goals to offer a quick wi-fi reference to excessive knowledge charges. TP-Link additionally guarantees WiFi 6 assist and a sensible AI-supported mesh. The out of doors model of the system must also present quick and dependable Internet within the backyard. In the TP-Link Deco X50 check, we reveal how the intensive options repay in follow.

Technical knowledge

Model	TP-Link Deco X50 Outdoor
WiFi	WiFi customary IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz WiFi pace 5 GHz: 2402 Mbps (802.11ax) 2.4 GHz: 574Mbps (802.11ax)
WiFi capability	Dual band Distribute units throughout completely different frequency bands for optimum efficiency.MU-MIMO Communicates concurrently with a number of MU-MIMO shoppers.OFDMA Communicates concurrently with a number of WiFi 6 shoppers.4 streams
Ethernet ports	2x LAN ports (1 Gbit/s | PoE)
Power provide	AC or PoE
Dimensions	110 × 121.3 × 215.5 mm
Weatherproof	Water resistance: IP65 customary Operating temperature: -30°C to 60°C
Operation	Deco app
Price	€ 86.40 *

Scope of supply

• 1 × Deco X50-Outdoor
• 1 × energy cable
• 1 × RJ45 Ethernet cable
• Kit for wall and pole mounting
• Installation information

TP-Link Deco X50 check: Design and workmanship

The Deco X50 is out there in several variations. These differ not solely within the variety of modules included. There are additionally variations within the set up places. For instance, there’s the usual mesh system of the Deco X50 (twin pack: € 135.90 *), which was designed to be used at residence and can be meant to offer secure and quick Internet in multi-storey homes.

But TP-Link additionally has the suitable resolution for these on the transfer. There can be another within the type of the Deco X50 5G (€ 217.00 *), which can be designed to offer quick Internet exterior the house within the backyard or trip residence. TP-Link additionally affords the Deco X50 Outdoor for out of doors use, which was made out there to us for testing.

In phrases of technical options, the out of doors model is much like the usual model. The large distinction lies within the housing. In distinction to the traditional Deco X50, the out of doors model affords IP65 certification to face up to rain showers and grime open air. With dimensions of 110 × 121.3 × 215.5 mm, it’s considerably larger, which is definitely as a consequence of the truth that TP-Link has to retailer the facility provide unit within the housing. The out of doors mannequin additionally affords varied mounting choices.

You can merely place it on a desk, however it’s also possible to mount it on a wall or pole. The design language is nonetheless fairly related. The Deco X50 Outdoor additionally comes within the high-quality matt white that we all know not solely from the usual mannequin, but additionally from different mesh programs such because the TP-Link Deco B25 (Review | € 109.90 *) or the Deco BE65 (Review | € 229.90 *). However, there are decisive variations when trying on the connections.

TP-Link has positioned 2x Ethernet ports with 1 Gbit/s, which assist Power over Ethernet (PoE), on the underside of the X50 Outdoor. There can be an AC connection and a reset button. These are protected against water and mud by the bottom. The customary model has a complete of three Ethernet ports. So for those who solely need to use the mesh system indoors anyway, you are able to do with out the out of doors model and go for the usual model as a substitute to get another Ethernet port. Unless you have an interest in PoE.

TP-Link Deco X50 check: Commissioning

Even for newcomers to community expertise, organising the Deco X50 Outdoor is little one’s play. Once you’ve got selected the suitable location to your system, all it’s a must to do is provide it with energy. As already talked about, you should use both the AC port or PoE. If you go for the traditional mains plug, additionally, you will must plug a LAN cable into the X50 Outdoor along with the mains cable.

This is at the very least the case if the X50 is your most important Deco. However, whether it is to be built-in into an present mesh system, the mains cable is ample. With PoE, nevertheless, the LAN cable is ample, because the X50 receives each Internet and energy through the cable. As quickly because the mesh system is provided with energy, it continues within the Deco app.

The X50 acknowledges this instantly and you may add it as a brand new machine. The mesh system is prepared to be used inside a couple of minutes. Once you’ve got arrange the “main device”, now you can increase your mesh system with extra units as required. This is even simpler as you solely want to attach one other Deco Mesh to the facility provide. It will then mechanically hook up with the Mesh community.

TP-Link Deco X50 check: What’s beneath the hood?

Technically, the X50 Outdoor relies on the X50. This signifies that you get the identical {hardware} right here, simply in a weatherproof housing. Firstly, the mesh system helps WiFi 6, particularly the WiFi requirements IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz and IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz. WiFi 7 is excluded, however that is solely supported by a number of finish units anyway. TP-Link specifies 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz as appropriate frequency bands.

In phrases of pace, as much as 574 Mbit/s needs to be potential within the 2.4 GHz band and even as much as 2,402 Mbit/s within the 5 GHz band. To guarantee most stability and excessive speeds, the system mechanically distributes the tip units throughout the varied frequency bands. Thanks to MU-MIMO, the response time and connection pace needs to be elevated even additional.

The producer guarantees a extremely good sign protection of 230 m². This is made potential by the 2 highly effective antennas situated inside. The AI-supported mesh operate is an actual spotlight. If you’ve got a number of units from the Deco X50 sequence in use, this ensures that your finish machine is at all times related to the module with the strongest sign.

TP-Link Deco X50 check: Practice

The X50 Outdoor actually shone within the sensible check. We have been provided a extremely robust WLAN. I despatched giant information of three to 4 GB inside the community and was stunned at how rapidly the entire thing labored. And the system scores factors not just for pure knowledge switch, but additionally for Internet pace.

I used to be capable of tease the required pace out of my 100K line with none issues. The system additionally scored extremely when it comes to latency with low ping values, which needs to be of explicit curiosity to players. Anyone already utilizing X50 modules for indoor use can due to this fact look ahead to a sensible extension for the backyard.

Conclusion

With the Deco X50 Outdoor, TP-Link delivers a effectively thought-out extension to its well-liked mesh sequence, which has been specifically designed for out of doors use. The mixture of WiFi 6 assist, robust vary, excessive transmission pace and dependable mesh performance is spectacular throughout the board – even in opposed climate circumstances due to IP65 certification. Even freshmen can set it up in only a few minutes, whereas features comparable to Power over Ethernet, the handy app and AI-supported mesh guarantee a excessive stage of person comfort.

In follow, the system shone with superb knowledge charges and secure efficiency – even with data-intensive purposes. So for those who already use a Deco system or are planning to increase your community into the backyard or yard, the Deco X50 Outdoor is a robust and stylish resolution. The solely draw back: in comparison with the usual model, there’s one much less Ethernet port – however due to PoE and sensible options, that is hardly a difficulty.