Configuration Guide How to set up Ethernet Backhaul with your Deco devices
Ethernet Backhaul is a feature that makes it possible to wire the Deco units together to optimize the bandwidth and network stability.
Normally, after wired Deco units with an Ethernet cable, the Ethernet backhaul will take effect automatically.
Typical connection structures for Ethernet Backhaul
QA
Q1: Which switch models support Ethernet backhaul?
Most of the switches on the market support Deco's Ethernet backhaul feature. If you don’t have a switch or if your switch is verified not compatible with Deco Ethernet Backhaul, the following models will be a good choice:https://www.tp-link.com/home-networking/all-soho-switch/
Q2: To use the Ethernet Backhaul feature, do I need to wire all my Deco units?
Nope. The following network layout works as well.
Q3: How do I know if Ethernet Backhaul takes effect?
Q4: Why my satellite Deco's signal source shows "Wi-Fi" instead of "Ethernet" in the Deco app even if the main Deco and the satellite Deco are connected to the same switch?
Please refer to the suggestions on this link:Ethernet Backhaul not working
Q5: Why my Deco units become unstable once they're connected via a switch?
The Deco Ethernet backhaul feature is based on the standard IEEE 1905.1 protocol. However, we find that some switches, mainly the D-Link switches, will not forward packets based on IEEE 1905.1 protocol, causing all Deco units in a network loop and becoming quite unstable, you might consider changing another switch or contacting switch’s support directly. TP-Link Switches are mostly compatible with our Deco’s Ethernet backhaul.
Q6: Can I set up different Deco models such as M5 and M9 Plus together through Ethernet backhaul?
Yes, just configure and add different Deco models in the same Deco network. After that, you can wire them to set up the Ethernet backhaul connection.
You could refer to the link to learn how to add different Deco models in the same network.
Q7: Can I use one Ethernet port on the Deco for Ethernet backhaul and the other to connect a computer?
Yes. For more details, please refer to How to use Ethernet Ports on Deco?
Q8: Can I use a pair of powerline adapters to build Ethernet Backhaul, like Main Deco---master Powerline adapter~~~extended Powerline adapter---satellite Deco?
Yes and please keep in mind that the Ethernet Backhaul speed now will depend on both the Ethernet cable quality and Powerline rate.
Related Article: General questions about Ethernet Backhaul feature on your Deco
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Yes, Deco would still be a mesh network under access point mode and devices could still roam to the nearby Deco if they support fast roaming.
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@Alexandre. Hi, Appreciate your suggestion here. I recently bought my Deco X60 3 unit pack. Having issues when I connect to D-Link switches DGS-1008A. What happens is that, after connecting main DECO X60 to the DGS-1008A switch (port 1), and then satellites DECO X60 connected each one directly to DGS-1008A switch ports 2 and 3 respectively, although DECOs turn solid green, the APP does not recognize satellites. If I connect via browser, the browser shows the satellites but I noticed a strong delay in response time when selecting main deco, satellite deco 2 or satellite deco 3.
I am assuming then that my D-Link switch DGS-1008A has some type of incompatibility.
Under this configuration, running SpeedTest APP (not via browser): ping 5ms, remained at 5ms, download 559Mbps dropped to 433Mbps, upload 310Mbps dropped to 266 Mbps. Running from my laptop, which is CAT5E cabled to satellite 3, ping 2ms increased to 3ms, download 630Mbps dropped to a mere28.48 Mbps, and upload 312.62 dropped to 297.17.
Clearly there is an issue with the ethernet backhaul and D-Link DGS-1008A switch.
Screenshots attached.
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@TP-Link Deco It seems, that the last update has introduced a backhaul defect. My 3 x Deco M9 has worked fine with full backhaul through a switch until now. But after the last release, it only works between the two deco's that are not primary - the use ethernet backhaul between them. But they link to the primary Deco with WiFi. I have tried all compo's and directly wired them. I have restarted one og the entire network. I have shot down everything and turned it on again in the right sequence. Same result.
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Thanks for the feedback.
Could you please share a picture of your current network layout? and what is the model number of the network switch?
Did Deco M9 plus work on the wireless router?
The latest firmware of Deco M9 plus 1.5.1 has been released for quite a while and I did not see much feedback about the Ethernet backhaul.
So far, I don't think it might be related to the firmware upgrade.
Thank you very much.
Best regards.
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@TP-Link Deco Sure. My setup is the same as in this article for Access points. I am using af highend switch TP-Link - 24 Ports Easy Smart Netvork switch - 10/100/1000 Mbps. It worked fine with backhaul before. I am not using a wireless router - its a fiber with ethernet.
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Thank you very much for the update.
Is the TP-Link - 24 Ports Easy Smart Network switch - 10/100/1000 Mbps TL-SG1024DE?--you could check it on the bottom label.
And please refer to this link to temporarily turn off the loop deletion on the 3 ports that are connected to Deco to have a test:
[Troubleshooting] Ethernet/PLC Backhaul not active
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@David-TP Hi David. Thx for your swift response. Yes its the right switch.
Pls refer to this link. https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/274828
All TP-link switch's support IEEE 1905.1.
I have tried direct ethernet, at it does not solve the issue, that backhaul decos' will not connect to the primary, only to each other.
Br. CE
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Hi, I have provided my email address via private message, and could you please send me some screenshots of the signal source on the two satellite Deco nodes?
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Hi,
I'm interested in implementing the following solution with 2 Deco M5 unit, will it work ?
What speed should i expected in the PC if the main deco is connected to a 600Mpbs modem?
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I wish you opened separate forum thread for your question. Answering it.
Will it work?
Yes, it will.
What speed should I expected in the PC?
If Satellite Deco M5 is optimally placed, and with little WiFi interference, expect 300Mbps on average. With actual speeds fluctuating in the 200Mbps-450Mbps range. This is WiFi after all.
Making Internet link faster won't help. I have tested M5s in your configuration on gigabit Internet.
What does "optimally placed" mean?
When you open Satellite Deco status page in Deco app and you see that its Signal Source is at least two blue bars. It is what "optimally placed" means. That reports quality of WiFi connection between Satellite and Main Deco.
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