How to choose right TP-Link product for your internet service

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Updated 12-19-2023 03:50:38 AM 24463
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Internet connection options (Ethernet, DSL, fiber optic, and cable) vary by region and ISP. This guide will assist you in choosing the best product for your internet service and setting up your internet.

DSL Internet service

DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line, which uses a 4 Pin/Conductor known as RJ11. DSL internet service uses your local phone line to deliver high-speed internet.

DSL Internet Service

Typical ISP

UK:BT, Plusnet, TalkTalk, Vodafone
AU:TPG, Internode, DODO, iiNet

Internet Cable

Product needed

DSL Modem: connect home router or home device to internet via a telephone line.

Wi-Fi Router: provide Wi-Fi coverage and share a local network.

TP-Link Product Choice

Option 1

If you’d like to replace your ISP modem with TP-Link Device, you can buy Deco-DSL or DSL Modem Router which is combine machine of modem and Wi-Fi Router.

Option 2

If you’d like to keep using your ISP modem and buy a Wi-Fi router only, you can buy Wi-Fi Router or Deco Mesh Wi-Fi.

Guide

Set up Deco-DSL

Set up DSL Modem Router

Set up Deco Mesh Wi-Fi

Set up Wi-Fi Router

Cable Internet Service

This service uses Coaxial cable wires rather than telephone wires to deliver high-speed internet.

Cable Internet Service

Typical ISP

US: Xfinity (Comcast),Spectrum, Cox, Optimum
SG: StarHub Cable, MyRepublic, M1

Internet Cable delivered to home from ISP

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Product needed

Cable Modem: normally provided by ISP, or bought on your own if ISP allow using third party modem.

Wi-Fi Router: provide Wi-Fi coverage and share a local network. You can buy TP-Link Wi-Fi router or Deco Mesh Wi-Fi.

TP-Link Product Choice

Wi-Fi Router or Deco Mesh Wi-Fi

Guide

Set up Wi-Fi Router

Set up Deco Mesh Wi-Fi

Fiber optic internet service

This service is delivered via fiber-optic cables and is handled by an Optical Network Terminal (ONT), the ONT is usually situated outside or inside the house, near where the fiber cables enter the house.

Fiber Internet Service

Typical ISP

AU:TPG, Optus, AGL, Exetel
US:AT&T

Internet Cable

Product needed

Fiber Modem (ONT): normally provided by ISP.

Wi-Fi Router: provide Wi-Fi coverage and share a local network. You can buy TP-Link Wi-Fi router or Deco Mesh Wi-Fi.

TP-Link Product Choice

Wi-Fi Router or Deco Mesh Wi-Fi

Guide

Set up Wi-Fi Router

Set up Deco Mesh Wi-Fi

Ethernet Internet Service

This Service provides high-speed Internet connection by utilizing new technologies such as Ethernet over Copper and Ethernet over Fiber, such as small office or apartment house network.

Ethernet Internet Service

Internet Cable

The Product needed

Wi-Fi Router: provide Wi-Fi coverage and share a local network. You can buy TP-Link Wi-Fi router or Deco Mesh Wi-Fi.

Network map

TP-Link Product Choice

Deco Mesh Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Router

Guide

Set up Deco Mesh Wi-Fi

Set up Wi-Fi Router

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