Deco M4R Bad Performance / No Firmware Update
Hi,
I have a Deco M4R 3-pack with bad performance (roaming and mesh dropoffs/stability) that is stuck on firmware version 1.1.8 (20191102). Using the Deco app, it tells me I'm on the latest firmware when I try to update, but based on M4 and E4 (which seem to be equivalent models) I should have firmware made sometime in 2021 that have a lot more features and performance updates.
I can't even find the model on Deco website and don't know how to get my unit updated.
Would appreciate any help. Thanks!
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HI, firmware 1.1.8 is a customized firmware for local ISP in PHILIPPINES.
And it could not be updated to the generic firmware on the official website.
It is suggested to contact the ISP directly and they are able to help you update to the correct firmware.
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Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply. ISP replied saying that it is up to TPLink to update the firmware and that they have no control over it. Is there anything else I could do? I'm really hoping I won't be stuck with the old firmware on otherwise very serviceable hardware.
EDIT: Would this method work? https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2958/
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For anyone else who has this issue and wants to update their Deco M4R (even when the app is not allowing you to update), *Method 2* in this link can be followed:
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2958/
The latest official firmware can be found here, https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-m4/#Firmware. At the time of posting, it's a big upgrade over the old firmware I was using.
Hope this helps anyone else having the same issue.
M4 = M4R in case there's any confusion due to the different models.
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Hi, for 1.1.8 Build 20191102 Rel. 58333, it is a local-customized version without web interface.
And another firmware 1.1.8 Build 20190917 Rel. 76172, is the general firmware for non-customized US/EU versions.
Nomally the users are not supposed to get this version of Deco in Singapore and may I know where you had purchased this unit from, an online store?
Thank you very much.
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