Activating a series of iPerf stress tests all at once, I'm delighted to say that the X4300 Pro holds up under pressure, and that each device maintained the expected speeds.ĭeco X4300 Pro LAN ports. The Deco app reported everything to be perfect since I already use the optimal placement. As recommended, I ran the network optimization tool within the Deco app, allowing the units to select the best Wi-Fi channel and suggesting whether I should move any nodes closer to one another. It's perfect for sending various data through LAN and monitoring the transfer speeds in real-time, so I connected three separate PCs via the 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports and a collection of wireless devices via the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. TP-Link recommended the same method I already use for testing network speeds, mostly taking advantage of the open-source application iPerf. I'm delighted to say that the X4300 Pro holds up under pressure. If the X4300 Pro can supply the same signal strength and at least match the speeds, it'll suit my home with its super-thick walls notorious for killing wireless signals. Still, it was less than ideal and something the Deco X55 solved without sacrificing performance. Previously running a ridiculously long Ethernet cable around the attic was the solution for high-speed networking. My home office is the farthest-reaching room in my house, where my desktop PC, which lacks a Wi-Fi card, is located. Connect any wired devices you'd like to take advantage of the Ethernet backhaul support, and the extra nodes will search for their siblings and join automatically. Once the Deco network is up, adding the remaining two units with the app is simple.
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