Deco M4 - WiFi configuration

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Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-06-26 15:01:00
Model: Deco M4  
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Hello.

I don't see any advanced WiFi settings for my deco m4 (works in router mode).

1. Does it always works in band steering mode ? It is impossible to separate the 2.4 and 5 GHz networks... 

2. I didn't find the option to change the working channel... Is it possible or it always automatic choice of the router ?

 

 

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Re:Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-06-27 01:39:09

Hi,

 

The band steering is enabled by default, and there is no option to separate the 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. The wifi network will select the wifi channel with less interference automatically.

 

While there is a plan to add the feature  to the Deco series. you can keep an eye on official website. 

 

Good day. 

 

German wrote

Hello.

I don't see any advanced WiFi settings for my deco m4 (works in router mode).

1. Does it always works in band steering mode ? It is impossible to separate the 2.4 and 5 GHz networks... 

2. I didn't find the option to change the working channel... Is it possible or it always automatic choice of the router ?

 

 

 

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Re:Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-07-06 17:03:27

so why would you advertise it to says 2.4 to 5,8 if it can only handle 2.4 wtf???? im simple stuck on 2.4 running computer games its so laggy i cant play anything

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Re:Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-07-07 13:41:55

I returned my M4 for the above reasons and ordered the M5.

 

With the M5 you can isolate the 2.4 from the 5ghz - so for example all my RING devices are on a 2.4 only guest network - this was impossible with the M4.

 

Dave

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Re:Re:Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-07-07 21:09:07

Having the same issue. It's just connecting everything to 2.4Ghz willy nilly. Not a single thing is on my 5Ghz

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Re:Re:Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-07-08 11:44:50

@Zebra 

 

The M4 supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. So it is not true that it can only handle 2.4GHz. 

 

While for the laggy issue, you can try to enable QoS for the device to give it a go. Instruction as below https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1601/

 

Meanwhile, you can connect the main Deco to the modem only and test whether you have the same issue. 

 

 

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Re:Re:Re:Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-07-08 11:46:42

@AaronW 

 

How do you know that all the devices have connected to the 2.4GHz only? Any specific symptom?

 

Note: You can use wifi analyzer and it will list the available wifi networks and the devices connected. 

 

Meanwhile, with main Deco connected to the main modem only, what happens?

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Re:Re:Re:Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-07-08 11:46:52

I agree that it can handle both. But why does it put all my devices onto 2.4Ghz is my question. And I apologise if I hijacked your thread. I've got the same problem and would love to get to the bottom of it

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Re:Re:Re:Re:Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-07-08 11:49:39
My Firestick says 2.4Ghz on an analyzer and so does my phone. My TV speeds are also slow, so I'm guessing they're on it too. My main Deco is connected to the modem and secondary downstairs on its own.
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Re:Re:Re:Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-07-08 11:50:09

I have both connections, 2.4 and 5 GHz.... It's not a problem. The only issue is that it is impossible to change channels.... My deco always works on 36 channel and from my tests (with Netgear WiFi analyzer), it the busiest channel around.

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Re:Re:Re:Re:Deco M4 - WiFi configuration
2019-07-08 11:51:29
Maybe I genuinely have a faulty product. Only connected to 2.4Ghz other than 5Ghz?
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