{"id":2707,"date":"2025-09-16T14:36:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/?p=2707"},"modified":"2025-09-16T15:58:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:58:50","slug":"tp-link-deco-be65-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/tp-link-deco-be65-review\/","title":{"rendered":"TP-Link Deco BE65 BE11000 Mesh WiFi 7 System Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are in the market to upgrade your home network from dated Wi-Fi 5 or earlier Wi-Fi 6 tech to Wi-Fi 7, then you have several options. But if maximum coverage and minimum dead spots are what you&#8217;re after, a mesh system could be the much smarter choice. The good news is, TP-Link Deco BE65 fits the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-1024x415.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link Deco BE65\" class=\"wp-image-2708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-1024x415.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-767x311.jpg 767w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-1536x623.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-2048x831.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-370x150.jpg 370w, 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Its design is in line with other Deco products presenting a matte white, cylindrical shaped body (107.5 \u00d7 107.5 \u00d7 176mm). Every node has a cooling ring at the top to keep temperatures in check among internal components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design-1024x479.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link Deco BE65 Design\" class=\"wp-image-2709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design-1024x479.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design-767x359.jpg 767w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design-1536x719.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design-2048x958.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design-321x150.jpg 321w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design-100x47.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design-748x350.jpg 748w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design-788x368.jpg 788w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Deco-BE65-design.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A warm-glow LED light at the base can reflect onto surfaces like tables, desks, or shelves, or be turned off. During the initial setup, the LED will blink blue. On completion of network setup, the LED is continuously lit in green Operation is normal. The back of each Deco BE65 node features a rectangular Wi-Fi Proteced Setup (WPS) button, four 2.5Gbps ethernet ports and one USB 3.0 port for storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One design detail that I almost didn\u2019t notice is buried in evert node. There are multiple ridges around the peak of the tower and two sets that cut diagonally to the base. Together, they create a large \u201c7,\u201d leaving no question that\u2019s a Wi-Fi 7 router.<\/p>\n\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">3<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"deco-be65-feature\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Deco BE65 Feature<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Deco BE65 Feature<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>11 Gbps Tri-Band WiFi<\/strong> &#8211; 5760 Mbps (6GHz) + 4320 Mbps (5GHz) + 574Mbps (2.4 GHz)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2.5 Gbps Ethernet Ports<\/strong> \u20134\u00d7 2.5 Gbps ports ensure max flexibility and boosted wifi mesh system throughout, Boost your internet speed with Deco Mesh Router<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wireless and Wired Dual-Backhau<\/strong>l \u2013 Utilizes both wireless and wired backhaul to connect the HS into each unit at the same time, increasing overall network throughput and decreasing network latency within your Wi-Fi 7 mesh system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-Link Operation (MLO)<\/strong> \u2013 Send and receive data across multiple bands and channels to increase throughput, reduce latency and improve range of your WiFi 7 mesh system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>320 MHz Channels<\/strong> -Twice the bandwidth and allow many more simultaneous transmissions at the fastest speeds available with Deco BE65 WiFi 7 Mesh Router<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goes Further, Faster with 6GHz<\/strong> \u2013 Get onto the latest generation of WiFi in minutes with greenfield spectrum and enjoy wireless speeds faster than backhaul2. The WiFi 7 Mesh System offers speeds up to 2. 4\u00d7 Faster WiFi 6 and works with all existing WiFi devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TP-Link HomeShield<\/strong> \u2013 Provides personalized security features, including Parental Controls, built-in Antivirus and Quality of Service (QoS) to ensure a safer online experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Universal Compatibility <\/strong>\u2013 Backward compatible with all WiFi generations and works with any internet service provider (ISP) and modem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">4<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"deco-be65-specifications\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Deco BE65 Specifications<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Deco BE65 Specifications<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Brand<\/td><td>TP-Link<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Model name<\/td><td>Deco BE65(1-pack)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special feature<\/td><td>[POSSIBLE_VALUES] Tri-Band WiFi, AI-Driven, Connect over 200 Devices, Ideal for Gaming&amp;4K, Easy Setup, 2.5G Connectivity Wired and Wireless, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz Channels[POSSIBLE_VALUES] Tri-Band WiFi, AI-Driven, Connect over 200 Devices, Ideal for Gaming&amp;4K, Easy Setup, 2.5G Connectivity Wired and Wireless, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz Channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Frequency band class<\/td><td>Tri-Band<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standards<\/td><td>Wi-Fi 7<br>IEEE 802.11be\/ax 6 GHz<br>IEEE 802.11be\/ax\/ac\/n\/a 5 GHz<br>IEEE 802.11ax\/n\/b\/g 2.4 GHz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WiFi Speeds<\/td><td>BE11000<br>6 GHz: 5760 Mbps (802.11be)<br>5 GHz: 4320 Mbps (802.11be)<br>2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WiFi Range<\/td><td>Broader Whole Home Coverage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guest Network<\/td><td>1\u00d7 6 GHz Guest Network<br>1\u00d7 5 GHz Guest Network<br>1\u00d7 2.4 GHz Guest Network<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ethernet Ports<\/td><td>4\u00d7 2.5 Gbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dimensions (W\u00d7D\u00d7H)<\/td><td>4.23 \u00d7 4.23 \u00d7 6.93 in (107.5 \u00d7 107.5 \u00d7 176 mm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Package Contents<\/td><td>Deco BE65 (3-pack)<br>3 Deco BE65 units<br>1 RJ45 Ethernet cable<br>3 Power adapters<br>Quick Installation Guide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compatible devices<\/td><td>Laptop, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Tablet<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">5<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"deco-be65-performance\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Deco BE65 Performance<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Deco BE65 Performance<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For TP-Link Deco BE65 performance testing, I primarily focused on three aspects: Mesh Performance Test, Wi-Fi 7 Performance Test, and USB File Sharing Performance Test. The Deco BE65 held its own in the Mesh Performance Test \u2014 even besting our old friend, the first-gen Deco X95 by more than 40%. In ideal conditions, it delivers gigabit Wi-Fi speeds even if you have Mesh node connected to the base. This is perfect for users that have super-fast internet, and want to make sure top-speeds are achievable to the furthest corners of their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test-1024x443.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link Deco BE65 performance testing\" class=\"wp-image-2710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test-1024x443.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test-767x332.jpg 767w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test-1536x665.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test-2048x886.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test-347x150.jpg 347w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test-100x43.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test-809x350.jpg 809w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test-788x341.jpg 788w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mesh-Performance-Test.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Wi-Fi 7 Performance Test, I will install an Intel BE200 wireless adapter on my laptop. Just like the Deco BE65, the Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 also supports up to 320MHz bandwidth in a 2\u00d72 configuration. With the Deco BE65 located at 3 meters away, my laptop had a speed of 2301Mbps. This is just shy of the peak performance, due to Deco BE65 using a 2.5G Ethernet port. That means the Deco BE65 can handle a 2Gbps internet connection, which is something that can actually be reached over Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test-1024x428.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link Deco BE65 performance testing\" class=\"wp-image-2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test-1024x428.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test-766x320.jpg 766w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test-1536x642.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test-2048x856.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test-359x150.jpg 359w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test-100x42.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test-838x350.jpg 838w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test-788x329.jpg 788w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wi-Fi-7-Performance-Test.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Deco BE65 comes equipped with a USB 3.0 port for file sharing over the network using an external USB hard drive or SSD. And though certainly not a replacement for a dedicated NAS server, it worked great in our USB File Sharing Performance Test. When USB SSD is connected, the writing speed reached 156MB\/s and the reading speed up to 165MB\/s. For Apple computer users, it also supports macOS Time Machine backup functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb-1024x421.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link Deco BE65 USB performance testing\" class=\"wp-image-2713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb-1024x421.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb-766x315.jpg 766w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb-1536x632.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb-2048x843.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb-365x150.jpg 365w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb-100x41.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb-851x350.jpg 851w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb-788x324.jpg 788w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be65-usb.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">6<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"deco-be65-setup\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Deco BE65 Setup<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Deco BE65 Setup<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Setting up the TP-Link Deco BE65 is straightforward, but you will be on the hook for doing it all within the TP-Link Deco app. Look in the Deco BE65 box for the install guide and scan the QR code with your phone to download and install the app. After installation, the Deco app requested access to my iPhone&#8217;s network and began searching for the first node connected to the modem. Since the app initially failed to locate the node, I used an alternative method\u2014scanning the QR code on the node&#8217;s bottom\u2014and the Deco app found it immediately. Note that you must register a TP-Link account to proceed. The setup then verified my network connection and prompted me to choose SSIDs and passwords for the 2.4 GHz\/5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. It also allowed enabling automatic firmware updates. Setup proceeded smoothly, taking under 10 minutes total.<\/p>\n\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">7<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"deco-be65-firmware\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Deco BE65 Firmware<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Deco BE65 Firmware<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The TP-Link Deco BE65 requires the Deco app for control. The primary \u201cNetwork\u201d tab shows the SSID name, the three Deco BE65 nodes and how many clients are currently connected. At the bottom, you have buttons to test network speed (done via SpeedTest) and configure wireless settings. For wireless config, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz are unified under one SSID. You cannot separate them. You can turn off one of the bands, but you cannot separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. However, the Deco app allows you to specify that individual devices connect only to the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz band. You can also assign devices to connect to a specific node. The 6 GHz band has its own SSID. You can also set up an MLO network to send\/receive data on both the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software-1024x739.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link Deco BE65 Firmware\" class=\"wp-image-2712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software-1024x739.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software-767x554.jpg 767w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software-1536x1109.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software-2048x1479.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software-208x150.jpg 208w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software-100x72.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software-485x350.jpg 485w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software-788x569.jpg 788w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Software.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cSecurity\u201d tab includes Wi-Fi access control, device isolation (primarily for vulnerable IoT devices), and camera security. It also scanned my network and detected a \u201crisk\u201d requiring attention. After clicking the notification, it indicated I needed to update my router&#8217;s firmware, which I completed. Later, I realized that while the first node&#8217;s firmware update completed during initial setup, the two nodes added afterward hadn&#8217;t been updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cParental Controls\u201d tab is straightforward, while the \u201cMore\u201d tab offers finer-grained controls including Wi-Fi settings, IoT and guest networks, firmware updates, QoS settings, VPN access, and LED control (among others). Users can even opt into Deco Lab to experience experimental features.<\/p>\n\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">8<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"deco-be65-verdict\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Deco BE65 Verdict<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Deco BE65 Verdict<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rate_bar_wrap revbox1295112696\"><div class=\"review-top\"><div class=\"overall-score\"><span class=\"overall r_score_9\">8.7<\/span><span class=\"overall-text\">Expert Score<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review-text\"><span class=\"review-header\"><\/span><p>If you are in the market to upgrade your home network from dated Wi-Fi 5 or earlier Wi-Fi 6 tech to Wi-Fi 7, then you have several options. 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