Slow Internet connection with new 3 Deco x50 mesh system

Slow Internet connection with new 3 Deco x50 mesh system

Slow Internet connection with new 3 Deco x50 mesh system
Slow Internet connection with new 3 Deco x50 mesh system
2025-08-05 11:15:53
Model: Deco X50  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version: 1.6.7

Hi everyone,

 

I'm new here and I have some questions and issues.
So all in all I'm very happy with my new Deco system, but I'm suffering some speed loss. I have a 1000Mbps down and 50Mbps up connection, which is very reliable when testing on LAN.

Upload is alright most of the time wit values between 30 and 50Mbps, but the download is always between 150 and 450Mbps. I could never figure out how fast the delivered in-box-cable is, so I'm testing with a CAT7 1Gbps cable I bought myself, though I get the same results with my own and the delivered cable overall.

 

My Setup:
First Access Point is next to the router via LAN cable and I disabled the WLAN of the router. I put the AP as good as I can to have breathing room.

Second AP is in the hallway ca. 3m from the first one with a half wall and a glass door between.

Third AP is in the next hallway again ca. 4m away from the second one.

 

I'm testing on my gaming PC currently.

 

I had different positions for all three APs and I figured I maybe only needed two, but I have the third one now and it's alright for the last rooms in my flat. Nevertheless how I positioned the APs I get more or less samey results.

 

At first I had the default configuration and now for testing purposes I have mad it so:
My PC has priority in the network.

AP 3 relies on AP 2 and AP 2 relies on AP 1 (main, connected to router)

Apart from that I left all other options alone.

 

Am I missing something important? Any tips or hints?

I'll put some screenshots for reference.

 

 

 

Regards

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Re:Slow Internet connection with new 3 Deco x50 mesh system
2025-08-06 03:37:56

  @Norfolkfan 

Hi, welcome to the community.

Did the Intel PC connect to the 5GHz WiFi of the main Deco?

Please also try to change the Speedtest server, such as Wireless speed is not expected? Get to know about TCP BBR!

 

Under Deco App>More>Advanced>Operation mode, did you set Deco X50 into Access Point mode or WiFi router mode?

-If possible, it is suggested to set Deco X50 into Access Point mode to see if it helps improve the speed.

 

Wait for your reply.

Best regards.

 

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Re:Slow Internet connection with new 3 Deco x50 mesh system
2025-08-06 07:52:36 - last edited 2025-08-06 07:58:18

Hi David,

 

thanks for your reply!

No, my PC connects to the nearest AP, so it's usally either the kitchen or office one.

But I think this was not your question. As seen in the second screenshot it's the 5GHz WiFi, but I guess shared via the other access points. I'm still not sure if I got you question right.

 

The current operation mode is WLAN-Router by default. I'll change that now for testing purposes.

 

I didn't find out yet how to configure the speedtest website to tcp bbr. Do I have to use the app for this?
I have another speedtest from my provider, which delivers abut the same results.

 

edit: The operation mode change made no difference.
Do you know how fast the delivered inbox cable is? I don't think it's the issue, but it's good to know.

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Re:Slow Internet connection with new 3 Deco x50 mesh system
2025-08-26 11:48:31

Hi All,

 

I have better values now that I played around for a while:

 

Still not perfect, but quite alright.

 

One question in general:

How fast can you expect the Deco x50 to be? How are the values you all have for example? Can you give any input regarding performance to be expected?

 

Regards

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Re:Slow Internet connection with new 3 Deco x50 mesh system
2025-08-26 17:02:12

  @Norfolkfan 

 

Here are the max WiFi speeds for your model 

 

 

Getting the max speed depends on a lot  

Need help with the Deco app, setup, Ethernet backhaul, network switch or rolling back firmware? Router or AP mode? https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/699816?page=1
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Re:Slow Internet connection with new 3 Deco x50 mesh system
2025-08-27 17:33:22

Thanks,

appreciate it.

 

I get these values at least in Windows from driver perspective, but you're right, It depends on a lot.

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