TP-Link Deco M5 AC1300 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TP-Link AC1300 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System, 3-Pack (Deco M5) - 3 Years Local Warranty
The Deco M5 3-pack is TP-Link's AC1300 dual-band mesh system for homes and small offices where one router cannot reach every room. Three units run as a single Wi-Fi network with one name and one password, and every unit carries two Gigabit ports so a desk, a TV or a printer can still be wired. TP-Link publishes that "a Deco M5 three-pack delivers Wi-Fi to an area of up to 5500 square feet".
AC1300 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Across Three Units
TP-Link rates the Deco M5 at AC1300: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz (802.11ac) and 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (802.11n), on every unit rather than only at the one nearest the modem. The 5 GHz band carries streaming and video calls, while 2.4 GHz holds the range for smart-home gear and anything further out. TP-Link rates the system's WiFi Capacity as Medium, with Dual-Band to distribute devices to different bands and MU-MIMO to communicate with several MU-MIMO clients at once.
One Network, 5,500 sq ft, No Manual Switching
TP-Link ties its WiFi Range guidance of 3-5 bedroom houses directly to the 3-pack. All three units broadcast one SSID, so a phone or laptop moves between them without dropping the connection or asking you to pick another network. The range comes from TP-Link's mesh technology, four internal antennas that form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas, and beamforming that concentrates signal towards clients. Optional Ethernet backhaul links the units where cabling already runs between floors.
Two Gigabit Ports on Every Unit
TP-Link publishes 2x Gigabit ports per Deco unit with WAN/LAN auto-sensing, which across a 3-pack gives you six ports in all, spread around the property rather than stacked behind one router. Whichever unit meets your modem becomes the gateway and the others become nodes. A reset button is the only other control on the unit.
Over 100 Devices on One Network
TP-Link's own line on capacity is direct: "Deco can handle traffic from even the busiest of networks, providing lag-free connections for over 100 devices." Across a three-storey house or a small office that is phones, laptops, TV boxes, speakers, cameras and a shelf of smart plugs all associated at once. Both bands stay available, and the system steers devices between them rather than leaving everything crowded onto 2.4 GHz.
HomeCare: Antivirus, Parental Controls and QoS
HomeCare is the Deco M5's published service kit. Its antivirus side adds a malicious site checker, port intrusion prevention, infected device isolation, and notification and log. HomeCare Parental Controls run on custom profiles with content filtering, URL filtering, time limits, bed-time schedules, log insight, usage monitoring and monthly reports. HomeCare QoS can be set by device or by application, so a work call keeps priority over a large download.
Router or Access Point, Managed From the Deco App
The system runs in Router Mode or Access Point Mode, so it can sit behind an existing gateway if your provider supplies one. Setup and day-to-day management happen in the Deco app on Android 5.0 or later and iOS 9.0 or later. WAN types cover Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP, IPv4 and IPv6 are both supported, and IPTV is handled with IGMP proxy, IGMP snooping, bridge and tag VLAN.
Ideal For
Singapore homes, maisonettes and shophouse units where a single router leaves dead spots, and small offices that want simple whole-premises Wi-Fi without a controller. Supplied by SourceIT with local Singapore warranty, GST invoice and project pricing on request.
Deco M5 (3-Pack) Datasheet — Technical Specifications
The specification rows below reproduce TP-Link's published table for the Deco M5 (hardware version V2) on its Singapore site, using TP-Link's own row labels and values. The General rows for model name, brand and the local warranty term are SourceIT's own, and rows shown as "Not published by TP-Link for this model" are exactly that.
General (SourceIT)
| Model | Deco M5 (3-Pack) |
| Official Product Name | AC1300 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System |
| Brand | TP-Link Deco |
| Warranty | 3 Years Local Warranty (Singapore) |
Wireless
| Standards and Protocols | Wi-Fi 5 — IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz; IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz |
| WiFi Speeds | AC1300 — 5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac); 2.4 GHz: 400 Mbps (802.11n) *1 |
| WiFi Range | 3-5 Bedroom Houses (3-pack) — TP-Link Mesh Technology; Optional Ethernet backhaul work together to link Deco units to provide seamless coverage; 4x Antennas (Internal): Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas; Beamforming: Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range *1 |
| WiFi Capacity | Medium — Dual-Band: Distribute devices to different bands for optimal performance; MU-MIMO: Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients *1 |
| Working Modes | Router Mode; Access Point Mode |
Security
| Network Security | SPI Firewall; Access Control; HomeCare™ Antivirus: Malicious Site Checker, Port Intrusion Prevention, Infected Device Isolation, Notification and Log *2 |
| Guest Network | 1x 5 GHz Guest Network; 1x 2.4 GHz Guest Network |
| WiFi Encryption | WPA-Personal; WPA2-Personal |
Hardware
| Ethernet Ports | 2x Gigabit Ports *Per Deco Unit — Supports WAN/LAN auto-sensing |
| Buttons | Reset Button |
| Processor | Not published by TP-Link for this model |
| Weight | Not published by TP-Link for this model |
Software
| Protocols | IPv4; IPv6 |
| Service Kits | HomeCare™ *2 |
| Parental Controls | HomeCare™ Parental Controls — Custom Profiles; Content Filtering; URL Filtering; Time Limit; Time Schedule (Bed Time); Log Insight; Usage Monitor; Monthly Reports *2 |
| WAN Types | Dynamic IP; Static IP; PPPoE; PPTP; L2TP |
| Quality of Service | HomeCare™ QoS — QoS by Device; QoS by Application *2 |
| Cloud Service | OTA Firmware Upgrade; TP-Link ID; DDNS |
| NAT Forwarding | Port Forwarding; UPnP |
| IPTV | IGMP Proxy; IGMP Snooping; Bridge; Tag VLAN |
| DHCP | Address Reservation; DHCP Client List; Server |
| DDNS | TP-Link |
| Management Features | Deco App |
Other
| Network Services Enabled by Default | Web Server: Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS) • Port: 80/443 Protocol: TCP — DNS: DNS • Port: 53 Protocol: TCP & UDP — DHCP Server: IP address assignment (DHCP) • Port: 67 Protocol: UDP — App management: Manage and configure device through app • Port: 22 Protocol: TCP • Port: 20001 Protocol: TCP • Port: 30001 Protocol: TCP • Port: 20002 Protocol: UDP |
Test Data
| WiFi Transmission Power | CE: <20 dBm (2.4 GHz) <23 dBm (5 GHz) FCC: <30 dBm |
Physical
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.5 in (120 x 120 x 38 mm) |
| Package Content | Deco M5 (3-pack): 3 Deco M5 Units, 1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable, 3 Power Adapters, 1 Quick Installation Guide |
Others
| System Requirements | Android 5.0 or later; iOS 9.0 or later *Note: The minimum system requirements will be updated alongside updates to the app, subject to official website information. |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC, NCC, BSMI, IDA, RCM, JPA, JRF, VCCI, KC, RoHS |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉); Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉); Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing; Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing |
TP-Link Footnotes
*1 Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range, coverage, and maximum quantity of connected devices are based on test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless data throughput, wireless coverage, and quantity of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.
*2 TP-Link HomeCareTM is available for free for the first few months after subscription. Please visit and check: www.tp-link.com/homecare
TP-Link does not publish a processor or a weight for the Deco M5.
Compatibility & Software Support
| Deco App | Required for setup and management; Android 5.0 or later, iOS 9.0 or later |
| Ethernet Backhaul | Supported as an option, where cabling already exists between units |
| Access Point Mode | Supported, for use behind an existing router or ISP gateway |
| Mixing With Other Deco Models | TP-Link does not publish a cross-model compatibility list on the Deco M5 page; ask us and we will confirm with the distributor for the models you intend to combine |
| Omada SDN Controller | Deco is TP-Link's home mesh line and is set up and managed from the Deco app; TP-Link publishes no Omada controller adoption for the Deco M5. Ask us and we will confirm with the distributor |
The Deco app, backhaul and Access Point Mode rows follow TP-Link's Singapore Deco M5 page; the last two rows state what that page does not cover and what we will check for you.
Package Contents & Ordering Information
What's in the Box
| Package Content | Deco M5 (3-pack): 3 Deco M5 Units, 1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable, 3 Power Adapters, 1 Quick Installation Guide |
One Ethernet cable is supplied for the set of three, so if you plan to run wired backhaul between units, allow for the extra cabling.
Ordering Information
| Model | Deco M5 (3-Pack) |
| SKU | Deco M5(3-pack) |
| Warranty | 3 Years Local Warranty (Singapore) |
The box contents are TP-Link's published 3-pack list; the SKU and the 3-year local warranty term are SourceIT's.
Datasheet & Downloads
Official TP-Link Deco M5 product page and specifications (Singapore, V2)
Deco M5 firmware, user guide and support downloads (Singapore)
Both links go to TP-Link's own Singapore site. The download page carries hardware versions V1, V2, V3 and V3.20, so pick the version printed on your unit before downloading.
Frequently Asked Questions — Deco M5 (3-Pack)
How much area does the 3-pack cover?
TP-Link publishes that "a Deco M5 three-pack delivers Wi-Fi to an area of up to 5500 square feet", and its WiFi Range row gives 3-5 bedroom houses for the 3-pack. Real coverage depends on walls, floors and interference, so treat the figure as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Can I add more Deco units later?
Deco units are designed to be linked into one network from the Deco app. TP-Link does not publish a cross-model compatibility list on the Deco M5 page, so if you want to combine the M5 with a different Deco model, ask us and we will confirm with the distributor before you order.
How many devices can it carry?
TP-Link publishes that "Deco can handle traffic from even the busiest of networks, providing lag-free connections for over 100 devices." That figure is for the Deco system rather than a specific pack size, and TP-Link notes that connected-device counts come from test results under normal usage conditions.
Do I need to keep my ISP router?
Not necessarily. The Deco M5 runs in Router Mode with Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP or L2TP, so it can replace the router function. If your provider's box must stay in place, run the Deco in Access Point Mode instead.
Is HomeCare a paid subscription?
TP-Link lists HomeCare™ as the Deco M5's service kit and states: "TP-Link HomeCareTM is available for free for the first few months after subscription. Please visit and check: www.tp-link.com/homecare". Ask us to confirm the current terms before you rely on a specific feature long-term.
What warranty does SourceIT provide?
Three years local Singapore warranty, per TP-Link's published replacement-warranty policy, with a GST invoice on every order.
