TP-Link Deco BE85 — Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Mesh

Premium tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh: two 10GbE + two 2.5GbE ports per unit, 320MHz on 6GHz, MLO + dedicated backhaul. Futureproof smart-home Wi-Fi.

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Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (BE22000 class)
Bands: Tri-band - 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Backhaul: Dedicated 6 GHz tri-band wireless or 10GbE wired
Ports per unit: 2× 10GbE, 2× 2.5GbE, 1× USB 3.0
MLO: Yes - Multi-Link Operation across 5 GHz + 6 GHz
Coverage (2-pack): Up to ~750 m² claimed; ~200 m² real-world dense smart home
Mesh nodes supported: Up to 8 per network
Management: Deco app (iOS, Android), HomeShield (free tier) + HomeShield Pro (subscription)
Modes: Router or Access Point (AP) mode
Typical UK price: ~£999 two-pack, ~£650 single unit