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Wi-Fi fading in the back room? Consider mesh
· MV Security & IT Services
Video calls breaking up in the study, or streaming struggling upstairs? Walls, floors and equipment placement can affect coverage. A mesh system is one option worth considering.
TP-Link’s Deco X50 uses multiple units to create a network with one Wi-Fi name. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6, has three Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit and uses the Deco app for setup and management.
Placement matters. A wirelessly connected unit needs a good connection to another Deco, so putting it in the weakest room is not always the answer. If your home has network cabling, the units can connect to each other by Ethernet instead.
Results depend on your layout, devices and network conditions. Contact MV Security to discuss whether mesh or another Wi-Fi solution suits your property.
Sources & further reading
Sources: TP-Link Deco X50 South Africa, undated; placement guide, updated 17 April 2026; and Ethernet backhaul guide, updated 13 July 2017. Checked 9 November 2026.
