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General

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Series

Deco1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026

UniFi1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

Deco BE25, Deco BE25(1-pack), Deco BE25(2-pack), Deco BE25(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026The page is titled Deco BE25 and Deco 7 BE5000 and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. The support page lists the US datasheet and user guide as V1.6. Other regions sell a Deco BE25 with BE3600 rates (2882 Mbps on 5 GHz, 160 MHz) from different hardware, for example Poland, Australia and the UK listings. Those are not stored here.

UX7, UX7-US, UX7-2-US, UX7-3-US1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026The store lists the model as UX7 with US SKUs UX7-US (single unit), UX7-2-US (2-pack) and UX7-3-US (3-pack).

GTIN / EAN

810142820332, 810142820325, 8101428203184Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 2026JSON-LD GTINs of the maker's US store: 1-pack 810142820332 (SKU Deco BE25(1-pack)), 2-pack 810142820325 (SKU Deco BE25(2-pack)), 3-pack 810142820318 (SKU Deco BE25(3-Pack)). The 2-pack and 3-pack pages are at the same domain with the pack name in the URL.

81008469898313Retailer pagefleetnetwork.ca/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-wi-fi-7-tri-band-wireless-router-10gbe-quad-core-cortex-a53-3gb-ram-desktopRead 15 October 2026UPC 810084698983 for SKU UX7. The Altex product feed (UX7-US) gives the same barcode. The code has a valid UPC check digit. The Fleet Network page also holds a different gtin value 810084698884 in its script data, which is not used.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026The page and the US downloads are live. The 3-pack is in stock on the maker's US store.

Available1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026The store page shows the product as Available. The single unit is listed at 199 USD excluding tax. The store adds a memory surcharge at checkout, so the single unit shows 219 USD with it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$129.997Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: U.S. Launch Price $299.99 (3-pack), $199.99 (2-pack), $129.99 (single router). Excluding tax. The maker's store listed a compare-at price of 229.99 USD for the 2-pack, which is not a launch price.

$1994Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026US launch cost 199 USD, excluding tax. NASCompares says it arrived at 199 USD.7Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-express-7-review-small-yet-powerfulRead 15 October 2026Arriving at 199 USD.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026U.S. release and prices.

US4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026US launch price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White5Retailer pagemyithub.com.au/tp-link-deco-be253-pack-mesh-wi-fi-system-dual-band-2-4-ghz-5-ghz-wi-fi-7-802-11be-white-2-internalRead 14 October 2026The maker's product photos show a white unit and its page gives no colour name. Australian listing of the Deco BE25 3-pack: colour White, 150 x 150 x 62 mm and 4 internal antennas, the same enclosure as the US model. The listing gives the Australian rates of 2882 + 688 Mbps, which differ from the US model, so it is used for the colour only.

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Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Mesh system1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Whole Home Mesh WiFi 7 System. Packs hold identical Deco BE25 units.

Mesh system1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026Listed as Whole Home WiFi: a mesh-scalable, super-compact 10G Cloud Gateway with integrated 6 GHz WiFi 7. It is sold as a single unit, a 2-pack and a 3-pack. The packs hold identical UX7 units, and the 2026 launch article says to add more Express 7 nodes for more coverage. It is stored as a mesh system even though a single unit also works as the router.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Listed under For Home, Mesh WiFi, Deco 7.

Home1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026Sold in the store collection Whole Home WiFi.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 row. 802.11be on 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz.

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026WiFi Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (WiFi 6/6E, WiFi 7).

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

BE50001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: BE5000, 5 GHz 4324 Mbps (802.11be), 2.4 GHz 688 Mbps.

BE110004Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The hardware table calls it a tri-band BE11000 router. Ubiquiti prints no class name. 688 + 4324 + 5764 Mbps is 10776 Mbps, which rounds to this class.

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

ATP-Link Deco BE25

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	240	4,324	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Standards row lists 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11be/ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz. The WiFi Speeds row labels the 2.4 GHz rate 802.11ax, but 688 Mbps is the 802.11be 2x2 4096-QAM rate at 40 MHz (802.11ax tops out at 574 Mbps there), and the datasheet and Dong Knows Tech both give Wi-Fi 7 on 2.4 GHz, so that radio is stored as Wi-Fi 7. The capacity row says 4 Streams and Dual-Band. 688 Mbps at 40 MHz and 4324 Mbps at 240 MHz each fit 2 streams, so 2 per band. The page's Advanced Features row also lists a 320 MHz channel, but the datasheet says 240 MHz, the unit has no 6 GHz band and the 4324 Mbps rate is the 240 MHz rate, so 240 MHz is stored. No band is a dedicated backhaul (Dong Knows Tech: none).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Datasheet Deco BE25(US) V1.6: signal rate 4324 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz). Wireless standards 802.11b/g/n/ax/be on 2.4 GHz and 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be on 5 GHz. Features list 240 MHz Bandwidth.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 2x2 BE up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz), 5 GHz 2x2 BE up to 4324 Mbps (20/40/80/160/240 MHz). Possible dedicated backhaul band: none. Firmware 1.0.13 at review.

BUbiquiti UniFi Express 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	240	4,324	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,764	No

Source2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026MIMO is 2 x 2 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Throughput is printed as 5.7 Gbps (6 GHz), 4.3 Gbps (5 GHz) and 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz). Data rates: 802.11be 7.3 Mbps to 5.7 Gbps (MCS0 to MCS13, NSS 1 and 2, EHT 20/40/80/160/240/320). The exact link rates are the 802.11be MCS 13 rates for 2 streams at 320 MHz (5764 Mbps) and at 240 MHz (4324 Mbps), as in the UDR7 entry. The maker prints only the rounded figures. The 2.4 GHz rate of 688 Mbps is the 802.11be rate for 2 streams at 40 MHz. Max widths come from the Dong Knows Tech table. Neither band is a dedicated backhaul, see the UX7-3 review.4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Channel widths: 2.4 GHz 20/40 MHz, 5 GHz 20/40/160/240 MHz, 6 GHz 20/40/160/320 MHz. 2x2 BE on every band.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Advanced Features row: MLO, 320 MHz channel, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs. Capacity row adds OFDMA. The datasheet adds MU-MIMO. The Dual-Band entry says devices are distributed to different bands, but the maker does not name band steering, so it is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Features: MLO, 240 MHz Bandwidth, 4K-QAM, Multi-RU, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, BSS Color.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), MU-MIMO, Band steering2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026MU-MIMO is listed per band as DL/UL MU-MIMO. MLO is named in the store description (true 10G Multi-Link Operation). Band steering comes from the general UniFi help article, see its note.7Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-express-7-review-small-yet-powerfulRead 15 October 2026MLO is supported. The review says the architecture is E-MLSR MLO, a turn-based mode and not true multi-radio aggregation. The maker's page calls it Multi-Link Operation.9Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/32065480092951-UniFi-WiFi-SSID-and-AP-Settings-OverviewRead 15 October 2026General UniFi Network article, not a UX7 page. Band steering encourages 2.4 GHz clients to move to 5 GHz with BSS transition frames, and default SSIDs enable it on all bands the access point supports. The page itself blocks automated access, so the text was read from a search excerpt.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 20264x High-Performance Antennas (Internal).

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Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

41Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 20264x High-Performance Antennas (Internal).

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Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026The antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.

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Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

242m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Overview row: up to 2,600 sq. ft. (1-pack), converted to 242 m2 (241.5). The headline claims up to 6,600 sq. ft. for the 3-pack. The 2-pack figure is on the maker's store page.4Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 20261-pack: covers up to 2,600 sq. ft. (242 m2). The 2-pack page says up to 4,600 sq. ft., converted to 427 m2 (427.4), and the 3-pack page says up to 6,600 sq. ft., converted to 613 m2 (613.2). Both are stored in the pack rows.

160m²2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Coverage Area: 160 m2 (1,750 ft2). Some retailers print 140 m2 and NASCompares prints 1,500 sq ft. The maker's figure is used.

Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

1501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Connect 150 Devices at Once. The footnote says connection to over 150 devices is based on laboratory test data. The maker states it for the system and not per pack, so it is stored as the product figure.4Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 2026Supports over 150 devices.

3002Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Simultaneous Users Connected: 300+. Max. Client Count: 300. Stored as 300 and the plus sign is kept here. The same row calls for 30+ managed UniFi devices.

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

ATP-Link Deco BE25

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	2.5

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 2x 2.5 Gbps per Deco unit, WAN/LAN auto-sensing. The footnote says all WAN/LAN ports work as either WAN or LAN and only one port can be WAN at a time. There is no USB port.

BUbiquiti UniFi Express 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	10
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	2.5

Source2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Default WAN Ports: (1) 10 GbE RJ45. Port layout: 1 x 10 GbE RJ45 (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) and 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M). Max. WAN port count is 1. NASCompares says the 2.5G port can be set as the WAN port after the 10G port is set to LAN or disabled, so both ports are stored as WAN or LAN. There is no PoE and no USB port.7Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-express-7-review-small-yet-powerfulRead 15 October 2026The 10GBASE-T port is the WAN port. A correction in the review says the 2.5G port can be set as WAN after the 10G port is set to LAN or Disabled. Only one 2.5G LAN port, no PoE, no USB port and no internal storage.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026WiFi Range row: TP-Link Mesh Technology with optional Ethernet backhaul and AI-Driven Mesh. The datasheet calls it Deco Mesh Technology and says all Deco models work together.

UniFi Wireless Meshing8Press releaseblog.ui.com/article/introducing-whole-home-wifi-by-unifiRead 15 October 2026Ubiquiti's 2 September 2026 launch article for Whole-Home WiFi by UniFi: true multi-gigabit wireless meshing with WiFi 7, and add more Express 7 nodes for more coverage with no reconfiguration. The maker's help center calls the setting wireless meshing, with Mesh Parent and Mesh Connect. The name stored is UniFi Wireless Meshing.

Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 20261-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026Store variants: Single Unit, 2-Pack and 3-Pack.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

242 to 613m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 20267Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Package content lists 1, 2 or 3 Deco BE25 units. Dong Knows Tech calls the hardware pre-synced and identical.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: Pre-Synced Hardware yes. The text calls the units identical.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026The packs are UX7 units. Dong Knows Tech says a pack is the same as buying several standalone UX7 units in terms of hardware setup.6Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-3-unifi-whole-home-wifi-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Buying the pack is the same as buying multiple standalone UX7 units in terms of hardware setup. The units are not pre-synced.

Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Optional Ethernet backhaul links the Deco units. Dong Knows Tech: wired backhaul yes.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Wired Backhaul: Yes.

Yes4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026A factory reset UX7 can be connected to the primary gateway with one of its network ports. Network cables are recommended for the uplink.6Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-3-unifi-whole-home-wifi-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026You can choose a 2.5GbE or even a 10GbE wired backhaul. Without a cable the UX7 uses the bonded 5 GHz and 6 GHz link as backhaul, with no 2.4 GHz band in the MLO link.

Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. Cloud service: TP-Link ID. The page's web server entry is a service port. Dong Knows Tech says the web page is only for status and manual firmware updates, so web_interface is not stored.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 14 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Web User Interface: Simple (status only, no local management). Mobile app: Deco.

Mobile app, Web interface4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026You can set it up and manage it with the local web server at 192.168.1.1 or with the UniFi mobile app.7Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-express-7-review-small-yet-powerfulRead 15 October 2026First-time setup works with the mobile application or with a desktop browser.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 14 October 2026Setup step 2: log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app. Dong Knows Tech says the app requires a login account with TP-Link and there is no web-based management.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Deco app requires a login account with TP-Link. The cons list says a TP-Link login account and mobile app are required, with no web-based management.

No4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026No Ubiquiti account is needed for the web UI or the mobile app. A vendor account adds features such as remote management, backups and Teleport VPN.7Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-express-7-review-small-yet-powerfulRead 15 October 2026No UI.com account is needed. The device can be set up without a UI account and even without an internet connection, with a local administrator account.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.

Router, Access point, Mesh node, Repeater4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Operating Roles: Wi-Fi Router, UniFi Access Point, UniFi Mesh Point, Extender. The text says it can also function as an access point or mesh extender, and the role cannot be changed once it is set up as a router.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Guest network on each band, IoT network and device isolation, IGMP proxy and snooping for IPTV, HomeShield QoS by device and HomeShield parental controls, and DDNS (TP-Link) are listed. The store says basic parental controls and QoS are free. Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored.

Guest network, VLAN, IPTV, QoS, Dynamic DNS2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Listed: Guest Traffic Isolation, 802.1Q VLAN, Advanced QoS and IGMP Proxy. IGMP Proxy is the IPTV feature. Multi-WAN Load Balancing is not listed, and Max. WAN Port Count is 1. The page lists Additional Internet Failover with UniFi LTE Backup, but no second WAN port, so dual WAN is not stored. Content filtering and IDS/IPS are listed but are not stored as parental controls.10Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/14957610078615-UniFi-Gateway-IGMP-Proxy-IPTVRead 15 October 2026IGMP Proxy forwards IPTV multicast traffic from the ISP to the LAN. The article names Next-Gen UniFi Gateways and UniFi Cloud Gateways. The UX7 spec page lists IGMP Proxy. The page blocks automated access, so the text was read from a search excerpt.11Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/9203184738583-UniFi-Gateway-Dynamic-DNSRead 15 October 2026General UniFi Gateway article on Dynamic DNS, not a UX7 page. UniFi supports many Dynamic DNS providers and updates are sent automatically. The UX7 runs UniFi Network as a UniFi gateway. The page blocks automated access, so the text was read from a search excerpt.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026VPN Server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, plus Teleport and Identity Endpoint One-Click VPN, which are not in the options.

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp.

WireGuard, OpenVPN2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, WireGuard. Site-to-site VPN lists Site Magic, IPsec and OpenVPN, and IPsec is not stored as a client.

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

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Security

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal. The Wi-Fi Alliance finder has no listing for this model, so Enhanced Open is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryptions.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE)2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2/WPA3/PPSK). OWE comes from the general UniFi help article, see its note. The page does not say which of WPA2 and WPA3 apply to the personal mode.9Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/32065480092951-UniFi-WiFi-SSID-and-AP-Settings-OverviewRead 15 October 2026General UniFi Network article, not a UX7 page. For guest networks UniFi recommends OWE with an open network, which gives modern clients WPA3-level encryption without a password. All 6 GHz networks use OWE or WPA3.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026TP-Link HomeShield.

CyberSecure1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026The store sells Enhanced Cyber Security (CyberSecure, powered by Proofpoint) as an add-on, billed yearly. The spec page lists 20,000+ IDS/IPS signatures with CyberSecure.

Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Basic free, full paid4Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 2026HomeShield offers network security scans, basic parental controls, QoS and usage reports. The page's datasheet footnote says advanced features need a paid subscription. The free and paid tiers share the name HomeShield.

Paid1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026CyberSecure is a separate add-on at 99 USD per unit and year. The basic IDS/IPS in the gateway is free. Stored as paid because the paid tier is a separate add-on, as for the UDR7 entry.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Features list Online Upgrade. The user guide setup step 9 describes the automatic update time.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 14 October 2026Setup step 9: Set auto update time. This allows your Deco to automatically update to the latest firmware.

Yes12Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/7605005245975-UniFi-UpdatesRead 15 October 2026Automatic updates for the console and apps are set under Settings, Control Plane, Updates, with a release channel choice. The page blocks automated access, so the text was read from a search excerpt.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

31 December 202910Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202606/20260609/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 14 October 2026UK PSTI statement of TP-Link Systems, version of June 2026, lists Deco BE25(3-pack) V1 and Deco BE25(1-pack) V1 with a defined support period of 31/12/2029 or later. Stored as a published minimum for the UK. The Singapore support FAQ (Duration of Security Support) lists Deco BE25 until 29 May 2027. The US site has no statement.

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

Qualcomm IPQ53128Reviewmbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-be25-be5000-wifi-7-mesh-system-test-and-reviewRead 14 October 2026Teardown table, TP-Link DECO BE25 column: CPU quad-core 1.1GHz Qualcomm IPQ5312. Radios: Qualcomm QCN8402 on 5 GHz and the IPQ5312 on 2.4 GHz. The reviewer tested 80, 160 and 240 MHz on 5 GHz, so the unit is the BE5000 hardware. The maker publishes no chip.

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CPU cores

48Reviewmbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-be25-be5000-wifi-7-mesh-system-test-and-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad-core 1.1GHz Qualcomm IPQ5312.

42Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.1GHz8Reviewmbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-be25-be5000-wifi-7-mesh-system-test-and-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad-core 1.1GHz Qualcomm IPQ5312.

1.5GHz2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz.

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

512MB8Reviewmbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-be25-be5000-wifi-7-mesh-system-test-and-reviewRead 14 October 2026RAM 512MB Nanya NT5AD256M16E4-JR. Stored as 0.512 GB. 512 MB is the only figure printed.

3GB2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026System Memory: 3 GB. NASCompares says DDR4.

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

128MB8Reviewmbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-be25-be5000-wifi-7-mesh-system-test-and-reviewRead 14 October 2026Storage 128MB Winbond W25N01GWZEIG. Stored as 0.128 GB.

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Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

No7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the hardware has no internal fan and worked silently.

No4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Internal Fan: No. According to Ubiquiti, the UX7 has no internal fan and it stayed silent in the review.6Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-3-unifi-whole-home-wifi-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Compact and fanless.

Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026The datasheet lists a power adapter with 12 V output and a power slot on the unit.

USB2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Power Method: USB type C (5V DC/5A). Power Supply: USB type C (5V DC/5A) (Adapter included). Dong Knows Tech says it is not PoE-enabled.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

12 V, 1.5 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Power Adapter Output: 12 V 1.5 A. The adapter input is 100-240 V 0.6 A. Dong Knows Tech prints 0.8 A for the output, which the maker's datasheet and the adapter model T120150 (12.0 V, 1.50 A) in the user guide contradict. The maker wins.

5 V, 5 A2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Power Method: USB type C (5V DC/5A).

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

18W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 202612 V x 1.5 A is 18 W.

25W2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026The included adapter is rated 5 V DC and 5 A, which is 25 W.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

15.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Power Consumption (without power adapter): 15.5 W max.

22W2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Max. Power Consumption: 22 W. NASCompares says it is the draw at peak Wi-Fi use with a 10G link.

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

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Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

195Wh7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Real-World Power Consumption per 24 hours: about 195 Wh for the router unit and about 135 Wh for the satellite. The method is not described. Firmware 1.0.13.

225Wh5Measurementdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: power consumption about 225 Wh per 24 hours, measured when working as a router. Firmware UniFi OS 4.1.16 and Network 9.0.114.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width150Height62Depth150mm(5.9 × 2.4 × 5.9 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 20265.91 x 5.91 x 2.44 in (150 x 150 x 62 mm), width x depth x height.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 20265.91 x 5.91 x 2.44 in (150 x 150 x 62 mm).

Width117Height42.5Depth117mm(4.6 × 1.7 × 4.6 in)2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Published as 117 x 117 x 42.5 mm (4.61 x 4.61 x 1.67 in). Stored as width, depth and height.

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

508g(1.1 lb)7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: weight 1.12 lbs (508 gram). The table is for one unit. The maker prints no weight.

443g(15.6 oz)2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Weight: 443 g (1 lb). Dong Knows Tech, NASCompares and several retailers print 422 g (0.93 lb), probably the figure from the launch spec. The maker's current spec page is used.

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

No9Reviewslashgear.com/2225275/tp-link-deco-be25-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the one thing missing is the ability to wall-mount the router. The maker's page and guide describe no wall mount.

No4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The cons list says it is not wall-mount-ready. The maker's spec page lists no mounting.6Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-3-unifi-whole-home-wifi-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The cons list says it is compact and fanless, but not wall-mount-ready.

Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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Other certifications

CE, FCC, RoHS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC. The datasheet lists FCC and RoHS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Certification: FCC, RoHS.

CE, FCC, IC, Anatel, NDAA compliant2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, Anatel: 06656-25-08356. NDAA Compliant is listed as a feature.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

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Links

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Product page

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be251Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026

store.ui.com/us/en/products/ux71Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.tp-link.com/us/document/160722Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026

techspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux72Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026

Manual

www.tp-link.com/us/document/980873Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 14 October 2026

ui.com/qig/ux73Owner's manualui.com/qig/ux7Read 15 October 2026UniFi Express 7 Installation Guide, the maker's quick start page linked from the store page. The guide is a graphic and has no spec text.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023 list 2 years for Whole Home Wi-Fi, Mesh Wi-Fi and Deco. US site.

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