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Decor X50 and Deco M4 - how do I connect?

Decor X50 and Deco M4 - how do I connect?
Decor X50 and Deco M4 - how do I connect?
2025-07-09 15:49:33 - last edited 2025-08-06 08:18:19
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I have a two Deco M4 units, one upstairs, one downstairs. The one upstairs one is sat next to and connected to a Starlink router. I have a Starlink Ethernet adapter.

 

Coverage was poor outside so I bought an X50 outdoor. someone fitted that on the roof today and ran Ethernet back to the where the Starlink and the M4 are. What do I do now, just plug it in to the M4? Will that be enough to power it or will I need some sort of POE adapter?

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Re:Decor X50 and Deco M4 - how do I connect?-Solution
2025-07-10 06:02:24 - last edited 2025-08-06 08:18:19

  @MDUK 

Hi, The Ethernet cable from Deco M4 can't provide power. you might need a PoE adapter. such as TL-POE160S

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/660398

 

Thank you very much.

Best regards.

 

 

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2025-07-10 06:02:24 - last edited 2025-08-06 08:18:19

  @MDUK 

Hi, The Ethernet cable from Deco M4 can't provide power. you might need a PoE adapter. such as TL-POE160S

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/660398

 

Thank you very much.

Best regards.

 

 

▶Check What's Currently Going on With Deco ▶Deco X50_V1_1.8.0 Significantly Expanded the Client Connection Details and Added Channel Selection ▶Deco BE85 1.2.0 Enhanced Mesh Backhaul Stability and Device Roaming Experience ▶Deco BE65/BE65 Pro 1.2.0 Enhanced Mesh Network Stability and System Security ▶Deco BE75 1.1.0 Added WireGuard VPN, Manual Channel Selection and More Try to leave a Message if urgent help is required.
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