Official Release Deco M5 1.7.8
Current Release
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.7.8 Build 20240719 for All versions
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Improve the device stability.
2. Enhance the system security.
3. Fixed the bug of Deco network disconnection after adding satellite Deco.
Note: We recommend all users upgrade to this firmware version for important security updates.
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History Release
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.7.6 Build 20240305 for EU version
Deco M5_1.7.4 Build 20231222 for other versions(like US/CA/AU, etc.)
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Improved system stability.
2. Fixed several security vulnerabilities.
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.7.3_Build 20230906
New Features/Enhancements:
1. Optimized the auto-upgrade function.
2. Optimized the accuracy of the client list display.
3. Improved system stability.
4. Fixed the bug that port scanning errors recognized some IOT devices as risky devices.
5. Fixed the bug that parental control doesn't take effect.
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.7.1_Build 20230608
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added the static route function.
2. Added the ability to customize the MTU.
3. Added IoT network function.
4. Added auto upgrade function
5. Added ECO Mode (includes Power Mode, Wi-Fi Schedule, and LED Control) to save energy.
6. Optimized the MAC Clone function.
7. Fixed the bug of network abnormality under specific ISP.
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.6.5_Build 20230110
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Fixed the issue that failed to set up Deco on Android 13 phones.
2. Fixed the issue that the online client displays zero incorrectly.
3. Optimized the Network Optimization feature.
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.6.1_20220818
- Apply to US/EU/JP/AU/CA/TW/ID/UK/SW/EU/B4 versions.
- 1.6.1 firmware will be gradually released to different areas and if currently it could not be detected on the Deco APP, you could wait for a while or a firmware upgrade via web UI is recommended.
Improvements:
1. Optimized the Monthly Reports.
2. Improved system reliability.
Bug fixed:
1. Fixed the bug that clients won't be able to obtain IP addresses randomly.
2. Fixed the bug that insight/time limit of parental control won't reset the next day.
3. Fixed the bug that No-IP DDNS doesn't take effect under PPPoE connection.
4. Fixed the bug that the client list randomly does not show any client or recognizes satellite Deco as a client.
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
New Features/Enhancement:
1. Added Reboot Schedule for every day/week under Deco App > More > Reboot Schedule.
2. Added support for customizing Satellite Deco signal source under Deco App > Internet > Select the Satellite Deco > Signal Source.
3. Added support for customizing clients connection preference under Deco App > CLIENTS > Select the client > Click the gear icon on the right-up corner > Connection Preference.
4. Added No-IP and DynDNS to the DDNS settings under Deco App > More > Advanced > DDNS
5. Added Smart DHCP on/off switch in Access Point mode under Deco App > More > Advanced > Smart DHCP
6. Added a prompt when the Ethernet link rate goes down to 100Mbps.
7. Added schedule and bandwidth limit to guest network under Deco App > More > Wi-Fi > Guest Network.
8. When configuring Deco for the first time, you can choose to establish an IPv6 connection directly.
Related Articles:
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DB-IE wrote
I have the painful issue with not being able to connect to closest signal source -
@DB-IE Hi, from my experience with Deco mesh, I've found that the moment you start browsing or streaming from the client device, it's at that point that it will switch to the closer node and then, only if it deems the previous node too weak.
The thing with Decos is that their coverage is sometimes underestimated and in some cases the nodes are positioned too close and also more nodes installed than actually needed to work efficiently, try moving your M4/E4's further apart or even eliminating one and evening out the positioning.
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Unable to download the latest firmware for the deco m5, From the 1.6.0 beta firmware? any idea?
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Hi, you have updated to the 1.6.0 firmware already and it could not be downgraded to 1.5.7 anymore.
May I know why did you want to downgrade the firmware?
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@TP-Link Yes I have the 1.6.0 already installed, However why hasn't TP-LINK listed the 1.6.0 has the latest firmware for the M5?
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I want to assign static IP for my devices in AP mode? Are there any way to do that?
Otherwise, if I use Router mode, can I disable DHCP? because M5 in Router mode always assign to other subnet.
For example: my router 192.168.1.x, I set M5 ip is 192.168.1.2, and all devices connected to M5 are 192.168.2.x (I want all devices also is 192.168.1.x).
Thank you!
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@Bolton-UK 1.6.0 is a beta release, so it won't be make available to users through the 'check for update' path.
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Custom DNS not working,
I tried to change it into my private dns (adguard on Raspi) 10.0.0.88 and deco will automaticaly hang, auto reboot, and change my deco IP 10.0.0.1 into 192.168.x.x.
So the DNS has to be "obtain DNS Automatically: on"
I don't have this problem with previous firmware.
So I can't use adguard dns at this moment.
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Hi, I am afraid it is not due to the new firmware.
Deco does not allow WAN DNS on the same IP range of LAN IP address, which will cause IP conflict, and Deco will reboot and change the LAN IP address.
I am not sure why it did not happen on the previous firmware.
But if you want to use the adguard DNS, it is suggested to change under Deco APP>More>Advanced>DHCP, such as:
How to use Pi-Hole DNS Server on TP-Link routers?
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Now it works like a charm based on your suggestion.
I never take a look at DNS setting under DHCP, because it always works with the previous firmware & setting.
Thank you.
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Hi, I am afraid it is not due to the new firmware.
Deco does not allow WAN DNS on the same IP range of LAN IP address, which will cause IP conflict, and Deco will reboot and change the LAN IP address.
I am not sure why it did not happen on the previous firmware.
But if you want to use the adguard DNS, it is suggested to change under Deco APP>More>Advanced>DHCP, such as:
How to use Pi-Hole DNS Server on TP-Link routers?
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