deco whole home wi-fi system (M5)

TP-Link's Deco M5 has more to offer than other similarly priced systems, like the Google Wifi, or the Luma. The most noticeable is the ability to keep the entire home network, including IoT devices, from online threats. On the down side, like many other Wi-Fi systems, the M5, connects to its vendor at all times, which can be a privacy risk. Those wanting to keep their existing router, or those who have a router/modem combo that can't be replaced, should also note that the M5 currently doesn't work in the access point mode. This means it will create a separate network on top of the existing network, making devices connected to it and those connected to the original router not able to communicate with one another locally -- your wireless speakers or network streamers might not work as expected.