ROOMIE Reprinted from the article published on December 9, 2021
Nowadays, all kinds of electric appliances such as smartphones, personal computers, TVs, smart speakers, etc. can be conveniently used by connecting to Wi-Fi.
In that case, it may be inconvenient if Wi-Fi does not reach the toilet or bathroom. I also have a router in my work room, but when I go to the bedroom, the Wi-Fi suddenly weakens, and I'm frustrated that I can't connect or disconnect.
I felt that kind of stress every day. However, when I introduced this, I was able to completely eliminate such stress.
You don't have to switch each time
What made the Wi-Fi environment at home very comfortable is the "TP-Link Deco M4" equipped with the latest mesh Wi-Fi system.
This time, I chose the type of 2 sets of the main body, but you can also choose the type of 3 sets. It is also possible to purchase one additional unit later.
* The Wi-Fi environment varies depending on your home and surrounding environment. It does not necessarily mean that it will improve.
Previously, we used one main router and a repeater to extend the reach of Wi-Fi.
Certainly, the connected area has expanded, but depending on the room, there are rooms where only the radio waves (SSID) of the repeater can reach, so it was troublesome to have to switch the connection on the smartphone side each time.
And there are two types of radio waves (SSID) (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz), and it was necessary to check which one had the strongest radio wave, which was a troublesome task. But with Deco, you don't have to.
With Deco, both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz can be used with one radio wave (SSID), and the best radio wave is automatically selected and connected.
If the area is covered by two Deco units, it has an excellent function called mesh Wi-Fi that automatically switches to stronger radio waves.
Thanks to this feature, you can always connect to the Internet in good condition even if you move from room to room. It's an image that automatically connects radio waves without interruption, just like a carrier line on a smartphone.
TP-Link Mesh Wi-Fi System Wireless LAN AC1200 867 300 Mbps Dual Band Repeater Deco M4 2 Unit White9,750 yen
The appearance that is not like a router is GOOD
Most routers are shaped like a rectangular box like a lunch box, but I also like Deco's appearance that doesn't look like a router.
The color is clean white, and it looks like a tabletop humidifier, so it doesn't feel strange even if it is placed in a conspicuous place.
Also, since there is only one lamp on the top of the main unit, the lamp does not blink at night and is not annoying.
Unfortunately: Not compatible with the latest standards
The "Deco M4" is all about good things, but it also has some weaknesses.
It doesn't correspond to the latest standards. It does not support the latest standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), so if you want more communication speed, you have no choice but to choose a higher model.
In my case, the communication line is not so fast (MAX 300Mbps), so if it is stable over 100Mbps with Wi-Fi, it will be a letter. So "Deco M4" is enough.
The app is excellent
The setting is completed with the dedicated application. Anyway, a simple and easy-to-use word.
There are other routers that can be set with the app, but I was surprised to be able to set it easily because there were many setting items and the pattern was that technical terms were lined up.
I think it's especially useful to switch to bridge mode and to search for and optimize Wi-Fi congestion.
Since the installation of "Deco M4", the communication environment has clearly become more comfortable and the frequency of frustration has decreased (laughs). If you are worried about the Wi-Fi environment, why not consider introducing it?
TP-Link Mesh Wi-Fi System Wireless LAN AC1200 867 300 Mbps Dual Band Repeater Deco M4 2 Unit White9,750 yen
* Prices and other information are as of the time of writing. Please check the sales page as it is subject to change.
Text, Photo: covacova.
