@cocofyn Correct. IMHO. Whenever they go quiet, they have no answer. When they have no answer its because its bad, or very bad news. My recommendation stands; if you can, send it back.

@JanRekenaar The major disappointment for me was Apple ceasing production of their Airport Extreme and Time Capsule series. They linked not unlike Mesh, but years ago before it was a thing. I had...

@JanRekenaar Understood. But what I've not been clear about is my complete dissatisfaction with Deco. If the client identification was the only issue I have with Deco, I could cope with that, but...

@JanRekenaar Thanks. I did see this, but am also aware that Amazon offer a 30 days return policy (in Ireland). I am therefore going to trial the devices for this period before deciding whether or not...

@JanRekenaar I don't think you will have any luck. This has been a problem for a while now. I've turned the Client Identification off which seems to improve things, but anything I rename is...

@Wayne-TP ........and add the vital information to the relevant FAQs with regards to the time it takes for the battery replacement to take effect? You suggested that in your post above so I assume...