Mesh Wi-Fi系统现在风靡一时，尤其是支持Wi-Fi 6标准的较新型号，该标准有望成为迄今为止最快的无线网络。TP-Link 在其Deco(Deco)系列中推出了几款新型号，价格最实惠的是TP-Link Deco X20。它是一个双频网状Wi-Fi系统，同时使用三种标准广播其网络：Wi-Fi 6、Wi-Fi 5 和Wi-Fi 4。如果您想了解更多关于它的信息提供，以及它是否适合您的需求，请阅读此详细评论：
TP-Link Deco X20：它对谁有好处？
这种网状 Wi-Fi 系统是以下方面的可靠选择：
- 对 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 标准感兴趣的用户
- 希望智能家居获得最高安全性的用户
- 需要易于使用和设置的简单网状 Wi-Fi 系统的人
- 希望使用Alexa语音助手控制家庭网络的用户
- 覆盖范围存在问题的大型住宅和公寓
优点和缺点
以下是我们喜欢TP-Link Deco X20 的地方：
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- 美观、独立的设计
- 5 GHz 频段上的快速 Wi-Fi
- 支持新的Wi-Fi 6标准
- 可以通过易于使用的移动应用程序进行远程控制
- 为您的智能家居提供内置(Built-in)安全性
- 对有孩子的家庭有用的家长控制
- 您只需在套件中设置主机。其余自动添加
- 它适用于Deco系列的其他型号
还有一些缺点需要考虑：
- 无线传输的可变性在 2.4 GHz频段上可能很高
- 每个单元只有两个以太网(Ethernet)端口，没有USB端口
- 它无法充分利用 1 Gbps互联网连接
判决
TP-Link Deco X20在设计、硬件、功能和性能上与Deco X60非常相似。在我看来，Deco X20是一款平衡良好的网状Wi-Fi系统，它的性价比比Deco X60略高。任何寻找支持Wi-Fi 6标准的网状Wi-Fi系统的人都应该考虑使用它。
拆箱TP-Link Deco X20 AX1800网状Wi-Fi 6系统
TP-Link Deco X20使用的封装遵循与整个Deco设备系列相同的设计语言。盒子更大或更小，取决于您选择购买的变体：一个Deco X20单元、两个单元或三个单元。我们收到了 2 件装，如下所示。
在盒子的所有侧面，您都可以找到有关您刚购买的产品及其众多功能的大量图片和信息。当您打开它时，您会看到包装精美的Deco X20装置，等待您将它们取出并进行设置。
完成所有物品的拆箱后，您会得到以下物品：Deco X20装置本身、电源适配器、网线和快速安装指南。
TP-Link Deco X20 提供的拆箱体验快速且非常令人满意。你觉得你刚买了一台高级设备。(The unboxing experience offered by TP-Link Deco X20 is quick and very satisfying. You feel like you just bought a premium device.)
硬件规格和设计
我不了解你，但我喜欢TP-Link Deco X20装置的外观，采用离散的圆形设计。每个单元的直径为 4.33 英寸（110 毫米），高度为 4.49 英寸（114 毫米），重约 2.8 磅或 1.3 公斤。在每个Deco X20的下侧，您可以看到TP-Link徽标，在其下方，一个LED灯指示其工作状态。LED灯可以关闭或编程为每晚自行关闭，这样它就不会在您睡觉时打扰您。如您所见，Deco X20看起来不错，可以适合任何注重设计的客厅或生活空间。
在每个单元的底部，四个橡胶支脚帮助它在任何平面上保持稳定。不幸的是，没有用于壁挂的孔，这对某些用户来说可能是不利的。此外，您还可以找到重置(Reset)插孔。在解决问题或进行错误设置并且您想重新开始时，它很有用。
每个Deco X20的背面只有两个以太网(Ethernet)端口（1 Gbps）和电源插孔。在每个站内，都有一个高通 IPQ8070 (Qualcomm IPQ8070) SoC，它有四个内核，运行频率为 1GHz，内存为 512 MB，固件(RAM)存储空间为 128 MB。
Deco X20有四个内部天线，每个频段两个：2.4 GHz和 5 GHz。2.4 GHz频段的最大理论带宽为 574 Mbps，5 GHz频段的最大理论带宽为1201 Mbps。
要了解有关此产品技术规格的更多信息，请访问此页面：TP-Link Deco X20 规格(TP-Link Deco X20 Specifications)。
设置和使用TP-Link Deco X20 AX1800网状Wi-Fi 6系统
Deco X20的设置是使用适用于Android或iOS的(iOS)Deco应用程序完成的。您还需要一个TP-Link Cloud帐户，您可以通过移动应用程序或计算机创建该帐户。但是，如果TP-Link(TP-Link)提供两因素身份验证(two-factor authentication)以提高您帐户的安全性，那就太好了。
设置向导易于使用，首先要选择您拥有的Deco型号。系统会要求您选择主要Deco X20装置的位置和互联网连接类型。该应用程序无法很好地自动检测您的互联网设置，最好手动输入所有连接详细信息。然后创建您的 Wi-Fi 网络并为其选择名称和密码。在快速设置向导结束时，您可以添加更多Deco单元。一个很酷的功能是，在您打开包装后会自动检测到您包装中的额外Deco X20单元，您无需手动添加它们。
Deco 应用程序会自动搜索固件(firmware)更新。安装最新版本是个好主意，因为它修复了错误并提高了Deco X20 网状 Wi-Fi 系统的总体性能。(mesh Wi-Fi system.)
Deco应用程序组织良好且直观。在主(Home)屏幕上，您会看到连接到网络的设备。还有HomeCare屏幕，您可以在其中控制内置防病毒软件和所有安全功能，以及更多(More)屏幕，您可以在其中找到一些高级控制选项。高级选项列表并不长，高级用户会感到受限制。例如，无法为每个频段使用不同的名称来广播 Wi-Fi，并且您无法决定是否要关闭 Wi-Fi 6。
每个月初，Deco应用程序都会提供一份包含有用统计数据的报告：您网络中上网时间最长的设备、您网络中达到的最高互联网速度、连接到网络的新设备数量、恶意如果设置了家长控制(Parental Controls)，则攻击被阻止，以及您孩子的互联网历史记录。
TP-Link还提供对基于 Web 的管理用户界面的访问。不幸的是，可用的选项很少，高级用户不会像使用其他品牌的网状 Wi-Fi 系统那样从中获得更多。
所有Wi-Fi 6(Wi-Fi 6)网络设备的一个缺点是您需要更新旧笔记本电脑和计算机上的驱动程序以检测Wi-Fi 6网络。这对Deco X20也有效，您应该注意TP-Link分享的关于此主题的说明。如果您这样做，将所有计算机和设备连接到TP-Link Deco X20广播的网络应该不会有任何问题。我们将十几台设备加入了我们的网络：一台台式电脑、几台笔记本电脑和智能手机、一个智能插头、一个智能灯泡、一个空气净化器、一台Xbox One控制台、一台PlayStation 4和一台无线打印机。他们都连接到网络没有问题。
使用Wi-Fi 6 标准时，在离主要(Wi-Fi)Deco X20单元最近的房间下载速度非常好，但在其他房间下载速度下降了很多。这并不意味着我们公寓的任何地方的Wi-Fi都很慢。(Wi-Fi)但是，与其他网状Wi-Fi系统一样，如果使用专用Wi-Fi回程，这种下降可能会更小。
通过Wi-Fi网络传输数据时，我们研究了网络传输的可变性。我们去了一个房间，它与主要的Deco X20单元有一堵墙隔开。使用 2.4 GHz频段和Wi-Fi 4 时，平均传输速度很好。但是，无线传输的可变性应该通过未来的固件更新来改善。
当切换到5GHz(GHz)频段和Wi-Fi 5标准时，网络传输的可变性非常好，从 Wi-Fi 4 到Wi-Fi 5的速度提升很明显。
但是，当切换到Wi-Fi 6标准时，可变性再次增加，从而降低了您获得的平均速度。我认为这是未来固件更新的一个改进领域，将有助于在Deco X20上使用(Deco X20)Wi-Fi 6标准时提供更好的体验。
如果您想了解更多关于TP-Link Deco X20提供的真实性能，包括与其他网状 Wi-Fi 系统的比较，请转到本评论的下一页。
TP-Link Deco X20 review: Wi-Fi 6 for a more affordable price!
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TP-Link Deco X20: Who is it good for?
This mesh Wi-Fi system is a solid choice for:
- People interested in the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard
- Users who want top security for their smarthome
- People who need a simple mesh Wi-Fi system that is easy to use and set up
- Users who wish to control their home network using the Alexa voice assistant
- Large homes and apartments where the coverage area is an issue
Pros and cons
Here are the things we like about TP-Link Deco X20:
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- Beautiful, discrete design
- Fast Wi-Fi on the 5 GHz band
- Support for the new Wi-Fi 6 standard
- Can be remotely controlled from a mobile app that is easy to use
- Built-in security for your smarthome
- Useful parental controls for families with children
- You only need to set up the main unit in the kit. The rest are added automatically
- It works with other models from the Deco family
There are also some downsides to consider:
- The variability of wireless transfers can be high on the 2.4 GHz band
- Only two Ethernet ports on each unit, and no USB port
- It can't take full advantage of 1 Gbps internet connections
Verdict
TP-Link Deco X20 is very similar to Deco X60 in design, hardware, features, and performance. In my opinion, Deco X20 is a well balanced mesh Wi-Fi system, and it provides a slightly better value/money proportion than the Deco X60. It should be considered by anyone looking for a mesh Wi-Fi system with support for the Wi-Fi 6 standard.
Unboxing the TP-Link Deco X20 AX1800 mesh Wi-Fi 6 system
The packaging used for TP-Link Deco X20 follows the same design language as the entire family of Deco devices. The box is larger or smaller, depending on what variant you choose to buy: with one Deco X20 unit, two units, or three. We received the 2-unit pack, as you can see below.
On all the box's sides, you find plenty of pictures and information about the product you just bought and its many features. When you open it, you see the Deco X20 units nicely packaged, waiting for you to take them out and set them up.
When you are done unboxing everything, you get the following items: the Deco X20 units themselves, their power adapters, a network cable, and the quick installation guide.
The unboxing experience offered by TP-Link Deco X20 is quick and very satisfying. You feel like you just bought a premium device.
Hardware specifications and design
I don't know about you, but I like how the TP-Link Deco X20 units look, with their discrete, rounded design. Each unit has a diameter of 4.33 inches (110 mm) and a height of 4.49 inches (114 mm), and it weighs about 2.8 pounds or 1.3 kg. On the lower side of each Deco X20, you see the TP-Link logo, and beneath it, an LED light that signals its working status. The LED light can be turned off or programmed to turn itself off each night, so that it doesn't bother you while sleeping. As you can see, Deco X20 looks good and can fit any living room or living space where design matters.
On the bottom of each unit, four rubber feet help it remain stable on any flat surface. Unfortunately, there are no holes for wall-mounting, and that may be a downside for some users. Also, you can find the Reset jack. It is useful when troubleshooting problems or making the wrong settings, and you want to start over.
On the back of each Deco X20, there are only two Ethernet ports (at 1 Gbps), and the power jack. Inside each station, there is a Qualcomm IPQ8070 SoC with four cores, running at 1GHz, 512 MB of RAM, and 128 MB of storage space for the firmware.
Deco X20 has four internal antennas, two for each band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The maximum theoretical bandwidth is 574 Mbps for the 2.4 GHz band and 1201 Mbps for the 5 GHz band.
To learn more about this product's technical specifications, go to this page: TP-Link Deco X20 Specifications.
Setting up and using the TP-Link Deco X20 AX1800 mesh Wi-Fi 6 system
The setup of the Deco X20 is done using the Deco app for Android or iOS. You also need a TP-Link Cloud account, which you can create from the mobile app or your computer. However, it would have been nice for TP-Link to offer two-factor authentication to increase your account's security.
The setup wizard is easy to use, and it starts with choosing the Deco model that you own. You are asked to select your main Deco X20 unit's location and the type of your internet connection. The app doesn't do a great job of detecting your internet settings automatically, and it is best to enter all the connection details manually. You then create your Wi-Fi network and choose a name and password for it. At the end of the quick setup wizard, you can add more Deco units. One cool feature is that the additional Deco X20 units from your package are detected automatically after you turn them on, and you don't need to add them manually.
The Deco app searches for firmware updates automatically. It is a good idea to install the latest version, as it fixes bugs and improves the general performance of the Deco X20 mesh Wi-Fi system.
The Deco app is well organized and intuitive. On the Home screen, you see the devices that are connected to the network. There is also the HomeCare screen, where you control the built-in antivirus and all the security features, and the More screen where you find some advanced control options. The list of advanced options is not that long, and power users are going to feel constrained. For example, there is no way to broadcast the Wi-Fi using different names for each band, and you can't decide whether you want to turn off Wi-Fi 6 or not.
At the beginning of each month, the Deco app offers a report with useful statistics: the devices from your network with the most time spent online, the top internet speed achieved in your network, the number of new devices connected to the network, the malicious attacks blocked, and the internet history of your child if the Parental Controls are set up.
TP-Link also offers access to a web-based administration user interface. Unfortunately, the options available are few, and advanced users aren't going to get more out of it, as they would with mesh Wi-Fi systems from other brands.
One downside to all Wi-Fi 6 networking equipment is that you need to update the drivers on older laptops and computers to detect Wi-Fi 6 networks. This is valid for Deco X20 too, and you should pay attention to the instructions shared on this topic by TP-Link. If you do that, you shouldn't have any problems connecting all your computers and devices to the network broadcast by TP-Link Deco X20. We joined more than a dozen devices to our network: a desktop PC, several laptops and smartphones, one smart plug, one smart bulb, an air purifier, an Xbox One console, a PlayStation 4, and a wireless printer. All of them connected to the network without issues.
When using the Wi-Fi 6 standard, the download speed was excellent in the rooms closest to the main Deco X20 unit, but it dropped quite a bit in the others. This doesn't mean that the Wi-Fi was slow anywhere in our apartment. However, this drop could have been smaller with a dedicated Wi-Fi backhaul, like other mesh Wi-Fi systems have.
When transferring data through the Wi-Fi network, we looked at the variability of network transfers. We went to a room that is separated from the main Deco X20 unit by a wall. The average transfer speed was good when using the 2.4 GHz band and Wi-Fi 4. However, the variability of wireless transfers should be improved through future firmware updates.
When switching to the 5 GHz band and the Wi-Fi 5 standard, the variability of network transfers was excellent, and the speed improvement from Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 5 was easily noticeable.
However, when switching to the Wi-Fi 6 standard, the variability increased again, lowering the average speed you get. I think this is an area of improvement for future firmware updates that will help provide an even better experience when using the Wi-Fi 6 standard on the Deco X20.
If you want to know more about the real-world performance offered by TP-Link Deco X20, including comparisons with other mesh Wi-Fi systems, go to the next page of this review.
