借助Deco E4 或 E4R(Deco E4 or E4R),TP-Link正在降低消费者进入网状WiFi 生态系统(WiFi ecosystem)的价格。这种新型号价格实惠,可以与Deco 系列(Deco lineup)中的其他型号一起使用,并且具有一些令人兴奋的功能。如果您想了解有关TP-Link Deco E4 的(TP-Link Deco E4)更多信息,以及它是否适合您和您的需求,请阅读以下详细评论:
TP-Link Deco E4:它对谁有好处?
这种全家庭网状WiFi 系统(WiFi system)适合以下情况:
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- 互联网连接(internet connection)速度不超过 100 Mbps的家庭
- 希望获得出色的家长控制以保护在线孩子的父母
- 想要从移动应用程序远程控制他们的网状WiFi 系统的人(WiFi system)
- 想要语音控制家庭网络的(home network)Alexa供电设备的所有者
- 希望使用价格低于以前型号的经济型Deco 站扩展其现有(Deco station)Deco 网状(Deco mesh) WiFi 系统的用户(WiFi system)
优点和缺点
以下是我们喜欢TP-Link Deco E4 的(TP-Link Deco E4)地方:
- 网状WiFi 系统(WiFi system)最实惠的价格
- 深思熟虑的设计,结合了简约和优雅(simplicity and elegance)
- WiFi 吞吐量(WiFi throughput)非常稳定,尤其是在 5 GHz频段(GHz band)
- 通过TP-Link Deco(TP-Link Deco)移动应用程序轻松设置
- 它可以与其他Deco设备一起使用,即使它们来自不同的型号
- 它与Amazon Alexa 和 IFTTT(Amazon Alexa and IFTTT) (If This Then That)集成
还有一些弱点需要考虑:
- 即使在 5 GHz 频段(GHz band)上,您获得的最高速度也是 100 Mbps
- 它不提供基于 Web 的管理界面
- 它的功能比其他Deco系统少,以弥补价格差异(price difference)
判决
TP-Link Deco E4是一款重要的产品,因为它向所有人打开了网状WiFi 系统的世界。(WiFi system)虽然它确实有其局限性,但该型号的价格非常实惠,任何人现在都可以构建自己的网状WiFi 系统(WiFi system)而无需支付很多费用。一个重要的优势是您可以将Deco E4与其他Deco型号混合使用,并将其用作扩展现有网状WiFi 网络(WiFi network)覆盖范围的经济实惠的方式。Deco E4拥有坚固的硬件,它提供的功能虽然数量不多,但非常有用,而且它的移动应用程序易于使用。唯一的重大限制是它不能以高于 100 Mbps的速度工作(Mbps). 总的来说(Overall),TP-Link Deco E4物超所值。如果您正在寻找经济实惠的网状WiFi 系统(WiFi system),并且您的互联网连接(internet connection)速度不超过 100 Mbps,那么TP-Link Deco E4是您可以做出的最佳选择之一。
拆箱TP-Link Deco E4全家庭网状WiFi 系统(WiFi system)
TP-Link Deco E4 或 E4R(TP-Link Deco E4 or E4R)以一个、两个或三个站的包装出售。我们收到了用于测试您在下面看到的两件装版本。整个Deco 系列(Deco lineup)的包装都是一样的。盒子看起来很棒,它显示了有关该套件主要功能的详细信息,以及盒子内的站点图片。
当你取下盖子时,你会看到另一个盒子。里面有构成TP-Link Deco E4 网状 WiFi 系统(TP-Link Deco E4 mesh WiFi system)的设备。在它们旁边,还有几个带配件的小盒子。一切看起来都很漂亮,你觉得你正在处理一个高级设备。
拆箱后,您会得到以下物品:Deco E4站、它们的电源适配器、一根Cat 5e 以太网电缆(Ethernet cable)、保修、固件许可证和快速设置指南(setup guide)。
TP-Link Deco E4 提供的拆箱体验非常棒。一切看起来都很棒,而且包装精美,让您觉得得到的比付出的多。此外,您还可以获得启动和运行 WiFi 网络所需的所有配件。(The unboxing experience offered by TP-Link Deco E4 is lovely. Everything looks great, and nicely packaged, making you feel that you get more than you paid for. Also, you get all the accessories you need to get your WiFi network up and running.)
硬件规格和设计
TP-Link Deco E4 或 E4R(TP-Link Deco E4 or E4R)看起来与TP-Link Deco M4相同。组成该套件的电台又高又薄,大小相似,看起来与传统的 PC 扬声器相似。这些工作站的宽度和高度(width and height)为 3.6 x 7.5 英寸或 90.7 x 190 毫米。它们的重量也约为 33.5 盎司或 950 克,因此很轻。在顶部,您可以看到TP-Link 徽标(TP-Link logo)和通风格栅。徽标以不同的颜色亮起,向您展示Deco E4正在做什么。例如,红色表示它与互联网断开连接。当它为白色时,表示一切正常。
每台Deco E4的背面都有两个速度为 100 Mbps的(Mbps)以太网(Ethernet)端口。是的,没错,它不像Deco M4那样是 1 (Deco M4)Gbps,而只有 100 Mbps。从一开始,该规范就将这种网状WiFi 系统(WiFi system)的实用性限制为互联网连接速度高达 100 Mbps的用户。
在每个TP-Link Deco E4的底部,您可以找到电源插孔(power jack)和重置(Reset)按钮。还有四个小橡胶脚垫,以便将设备放在平坦的表面上时保持稳定。不幸的是,Deco E4站不能安装在墙上。
每个TP-Link Deco E4 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9561 System-on-a-Chip,以 750 MHz运行,128 MB RAM和 16 MB固件存储空间(storage space)。这些站点的总理论带宽为 1200 Mbps,划分如下:2.4 GHz 频段为 300 (GHz band)Mbps,5 GHz 频段(GHz band)为867 Mbps。它还适用于高达 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 的所有无线网络标准,并提供 2x2 MU-MIMO 无线传输。(wireless networking)
如果您想详细了解这款无线路由器(wireless router)的官方规格,请访问此页面:TP-Link Deco E4 规格(TP-Link Deco E4 Specifications)。
设置和使用TP-Link Deco E4全家庭网状WiFi 系统(WiFi system)
TP-Link Deco E4 网状(TP-Link Deco E4 mesh)系统的设置是使用适用于Android和iOS的(iOS)TP-Link Deco移动应用程序完成的。您还需要一个TP-Link Cloud 帐户(Cloud account)。一个缺点是缺乏双重身份验证(two-factor authentication),以提高您帐户的安全性。我们希望TP-Link将来会添加此安全功能(security feature)。在您注册或使用您的TP-Link Cloud 帐户(Cloud account)登录后,您可以开始设置过程(setup process)。该向导易于使用,它首先选择您要设置的Deco 模型。(Deco model)
然后,您将获得所有必要的设置说明,并要求您设置以下元素:您正在设置的Deco E4的位置、您的(Deco E4)互联网连接(internet connection)的详细信息,以及它所使用的无线网络(wireless network)的名称和密码即将播出。该网状WiFi 系统(WiFi system)适用于以下类型的互联网连接(internet connection):动态 IP(Dynamic IP)、静态 IP(Static IP)和PPPoE。曾经的第一个Deco E4 站(Deco E4 station)设置完成后,您可以添加剩余的设备。您所要做的就是选择它们的放置位置。该应用程序可帮助他们复制您为第一台设备所做的设置。完成网状系统(mesh system)设置后,TP-Link Deco应用程序会自动检查固件更新,如果找到,它会要求您下载并安装最新版本。您应该更新固件,因为新版本可以提高性能、修复稳定性问题和安全漏洞。固件更新需要一些时间,并且需要重新启动所有Deco站。
TP-Link Deco移动应用程序简单易用。在应用程序的主屏幕上(home screen),您可以看到连接到网络的设备,以及它们通过网络传输的数据量。还有一些按钮和菜单。要访问所有配置选项,请在屏幕的右下角点击带有正方形的按钮。
可用的高级设置不多,一切都可以轻松设置。您可以设置端口转发(port forwarding)、DDNS、LED 控制(LED control)、通知、家长控制(Parental Controls)、系统管理员和操作模式(operating mode)等功能。Deco E4的功能列表比更昂贵的Deco系统更薄,但考虑到这个网状(Deco)WiFi 系统(WiFi system)便宜多少,这并不奇怪。移动应用程序中的所有设置都得到了很好的解释,因此您在设置和配置网状WiFi 系统(WiFi system)时应该没有问题。
我们将十几个设备连接到网络,我们在测试公寓(test apartment)的所有房间都享受到了稳定的信号和良好的速度。我们连接了两台台式电脑、两台笔记本电脑、一台平板电脑、几部智能手机、一个Xbox One控制台、几个智能插头、一个智能灯泡(smart bulb)、一个智能机器人(robot vacuum)吸尘器和一台无线打印机。他们都连接到网络没有问题。我们还能够毫无问题地通过网络共享内容。(share content)
TP-Link Deco E4是一种AC1200 网状(AC1200 mesh) 无线系统(wireless system),但不要期望与其他AC1200系统相匹配的速度,因为有一个重要的技术限制:作为该网状WiFi 系统一部分的设备上的(WiFi system)以太网(Ethernet)端口限制为 100 Mbps,与其他以 1 Gbps工作的系统不同。这意味着,即使您拥有 500 Mbps或更高的快速互联网连接,您的互联网连接和 WiFi(connection and WiFi)在Deco E4上也能以最高 100 Mbps的速度运行。但是,这也有好处。您获得的速度可能低于其他AC1200 网状(AC1200 mesh) WiFi 系统(WiFi system),但它非常稳定,尤其是在 5 GHz 频段(GHz band)。看看下面的传输,在笔记本电脑上制作,连接到 5 GHz WiFi 频率(GHz WiFi frequency),在与主站一墙之隔的房间里。多年来,我们从未见过如此稳定的无线吞吐量。它几乎是一条完美的直线。
我们对 TP-Link Deco E4 及其提供的功能感到满意。我们喜欢它的设置简单、外观以及通过其移动应用程序提供的功能。您获得的最高速度为 100 Mbps,但 WiFi 吞吐量非常稳定,尤其是在 5 GHz 频段上。此外,与更昂贵的 Deco 系统相比,功能列表更小,以弥补价格差异。(We are pleased with TP-Link Deco E4 and what it has to offer. We like how easy it was to set up, how it looks, and the features it offers through its mobile app. The maximum speed you get is 100 Mbps, but the WiFi throughput is incredibly stable, especially on the 5 GHz band. Also, the list of features is slimmer, when compared to the more expensive Deco systems, to make up for the price difference.)
如果您想了解更多关于TP-Link Deco E4的速度、它在基准测试中的表现以及它捆绑了哪些额外功能,请转到本评论的第二页。
TP-Link Deco E4 review: beautifully affordable!
With Deco E4 or E4R, TP-Link is lоwering thе price of entry in the mesh WiFi ecosystem for consumers. Τhis new model is available at an аffordable priсe, іt can work with othеr models in the Deco lineup, and it has some exciting features. If you want to know more abоut TP-Link Deco E4, and whether it is a good fit for you and your needs, read this detailed review:
TP-Link Deco E4: Who is it good for?
This whole-home mesh WiFi system is a suitable choice for:
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- Homes with an internet connection that is not faster than 100 Mbps
- Parents who desire excellent parental controls to protect their children online
- People who want to remote control their mesh WiFi system from a mobile app
- Owners of Alexa powered devices who want to voice control their home network
- Users who want to extend their existing Deco mesh WiFi system with an affordable Deco station that costs less than previous models
Pros and cons
Here are the things we like about TP-Link Deco E4:
- The most accessible price for a mesh WiFi system
- Well thought out design that combines simplicity and elegance
- The WiFi throughput is incredibly stable, especially on the 5 GHz band
- Easy to set up through the TP-Link Deco mobile app
- It can be used in tandem with other Deco devices, even if they are from a different model
- It is integrated with Amazon Alexa and IFTTT (If This Then That)
There are also some weak spots to consider:
- The maximum speed you get is 100 Mbps, even on the 5 GHz band
- It does not offer a web-based interface for administration
- It has fewer features than other Deco systems, to make up for the price difference
Verdict
TP-Link Deco E4 is an important product because it opens the world of mesh WiFi systems to everyone. While it does have its limitations, the pricing of this model is so affordable that anyone can now build their mesh WiFi systems without paying a lot. One important strength is the fact that you can mix Deco E4 with other Deco models, and use it as an affordable way of extending the coverage of your existing mesh WiFi network. Deco E4 has solid hardware, the features that it offers are useful, even though they are not many, and the mobile app for it is easy to use. The only significant limitation is that it cannot work at speeds higher than 100 Mbps. Overall, TP-Link Deco E4 offers great value for the money. If you are looking for an affordable mesh WiFi system, and your internet connection is not faster than 100 Mbps, TP-Link Deco E4 is one of the best choices that you can make.
Unboxing the TP-Link Deco E4 whole-home mesh WiFi system
TP-Link Deco E4 or E4R is sold in packs of one, two or three stations. We received for testing the two-pack version that you see below. The packaging is the same for the entire Deco lineup. The box looks great, and it shows details about the main features of this kit, alongside a picture of the stations that are found inside the box.
When you take the cover off, you see another box. Inside you have the devices that make up the TP-Link Deco E4 mesh WiFi system. Alongside them, there are several small boxes with accessories. Everything looks beautiful, and you feel that you are dealing with a premium device.
When you unbox everything, you get the following items: the Deco E4 stations, their power adapters, one Cat 5e Ethernet cable, the warranty, the license for the firmware, and the quick setup guide.
The unboxing experience offered by TP-Link Deco E4 is lovely. Everything looks great, and nicely packaged, making you feel that you get more than you paid for. Also, you get all the accessories you need to get your WiFi network up and running.
Hardware specifications and design
TP-Link Deco E4 or E4R look identical to TP-Link Deco M4. The stations that make up the kit are tall and thin, similar in size and looks to traditional PC speakers. The stations have a size of 3.6 x 7.5 inches or 90.7 x 190 mm in width and height. They also weigh around 33.5 ounces or 950 grams, which makes them light. On the top, you see the TP-Link logo and the ventilation grids. The logo lights up in different colors, to show you what the Deco E4 is doing. For example, red means that it is disconnected from the internet. When it is white, it means that everything is working well.
On the back of each Deco E4, there are two Ethernet ports with a speed of 100 Mbps. Yes, that's correct, it is not 1 Gbps like on the Deco M4, but only 100 Mbps. From the start, this specification limits the usefulness of this mesh WiFi system to users who have internet connections with speeds of up to 100 Mbps.
On the bottom of each TP-Link Deco E4, you find the power jack and the Reset button. There are also four small rubber feet so that the devices are stable when you place them on flat surfaces. Unfortunately, the Deco E4 stations cannot be mounted on walls.
Each TP-Link Deco E4 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9561 System-on-a-Chip, running at 750 MHz, 128 MB of RAM and 16 MB of storage space for the firmware. The stations have a total theoretical bandwidth of 1200 Mbps, split as follows: 300 Mbps for the 2.4 GHz band, and 867 Mbps for the 5 GHz band. It also works with all wireless networking standards up to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and it offers 2x2 MU-MIMO wireless transfers.
If you would like to learn more about the official specifications of this wireless router, go to this page: TP-Link Deco E4 Specifications.
Setting up and using the TP-Link Deco E4 whole-home mesh WiFi system
The setup of the TP-Link Deco E4 mesh system is done using the TP-Link Deco mobile app for Android and iOS. You also need a TP-Link Cloud account. One downside is the lack of two-factor authentication, to increase the security of your account. We hope that TP-Link is going to add this security feature in the future. After you register or log in with your TP-Link Cloud account, you can start the setup process. The wizard is easy to use, and it starts with choosing the Deco model that you want to set up.
You then get all the necessary setup instructions, and you are asked to set the following elements: the location of the Deco E4 that you are setting up, the details of your internet connection, and the name and the password for the wireless network that it is going to be broadcast. This mesh WiFi system works with the following types of internet connections: Dynamic IP, Static IP, and PPPoE. Once the first Deco E4 station is set up, you can add the remaining devices. All you have to do is choose where they are placed. The app helps them copy the settings you have made for the first device. When you are done setting up the mesh system, the TP-Link Deco app automatically checks for firmware updates and, if any are found, it asks you to download and install the latest version. You should update the firmware, as newer versions improve performance, fix stability problems and security vulnerabilities. The firmware updates take some time and involve a restart of all the Deco stations.
The TP-Link Deco mobile app is straightforward and easy to use. On the home screen of the app you see the devices that are connected to the network, and how much data they are transferring over the network. There are also some buttons and menus. For accessing all the configuration options, in the bottom-right corner of the screen, tap the button with squares.
There are not many advanced settings available, and everything can be set up with ease. You can set features like port forwarding, DDNS, LED control, notifications, the Parental Controls, the Managers of the system, and the operating mode. The features list of the Deco E4 is slimmer than that of more expensive Deco systems, but that is not surprising considering how much cheaper this mesh WiFi system is. All the settings in the mobile app are well explained so you should have no issues in setting up and configuring the mesh WiFi system.
We connected more than a dozen devices to the network, and we enjoyed a stable signal and good speeds in all the rooms of our test apartment. We connected two desktop PCs, two laptops, one tablet, several smartphones, an Xbox One console, several smart plugs, one smart bulb, an intelligent robot vacuum cleaner, and a wireless printer. All of them connected to the network without problems. We were also able to share content through the network without issues.
TP-Link Deco E4 is an AC1200 mesh wireless system but do not expect speeds that match other AC1200 systems, because there is one important technical limitation: the Ethernet ports on the devices that are part of this mesh WiFi system, are limited to 100 Mbps, unlike other systems that work at 1 Gbps. This means that, even if you have a fast internet connection of 500 Mbps or more, your internet connection and WiFi are going to work at maximum 100 Mbps on the Deco E4. However, there is also an upside to this. The speed you get may be lower than on other AC1200 mesh WiFi systems, but it is flawlessly stable, especially on the 5 GHz band. Just look at the transfer below, made on a laptop, connected to the 5 GHz WiFi frequency, in a room separated by one wall from the main station. We have not seen such a stable wireless throughput in years. It is almost a perfectly straight line.
We are pleased with TP-Link Deco E4 and what it has to offer. We like how easy it was to set up, how it looks, and the features it offers through its mobile app. The maximum speed you get is 100 Mbps, but the WiFi throughput is incredibly stable, especially on the 5 GHz band. Also, the list of features is slimmer, when compared to the more expensive Deco systems, to make up for the price difference.
If you want to know more about the speed of TP-Link Deco E4, how it fared in benchmarks and what extra features it bundles, go to the second page of this review.