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.
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There are still some issues with the latest firmware 1.6.0 20220307 Rel. 60666
1. The admin page ( 192.168.68.1 ) does not allow logins after 2-3 days, restarting Deco makes the login page work again.
2. Smart Devices are not available after 2-3 days, restarting Deco makes the smart devices available again.
3. VPN Connections through Wifi are laggish, connecting through WiFi with 802.11ac > 500Mbps and with internet speed 100/10 filetransfer goes from 355kbps to 2Mbps maximum. Connecting same device using Ethernet cable to any satellite Deco (Satellite Decos are connected Wireless with the main Deco) filetransfer goes from 4Mbps to 9Mbps.
There are many things to do from your side in order to give as a stable trouble free Firmware.
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@Billmanakos unbelievable. When does 1.6.0 will be stable. In 2023? This can't be serious that TPLink makes only a big bang firmware update instead of multiple agile small updates throughout the year.
No way that I am installing 1.6.0 when they release it. It will be a mess. @TP-Link
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Look this.
https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/tbthjj/psa_newer_tplink_routers_send_all_your_web/
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@TP-Link Just upgraded to 1.6.0 Build 20220307 Rel. 60666.
Getting frequent WI-FI disconnects (every few minutes) and internet upload speed has halved.
Previous beta firmware was fine.
Any thoughts?
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@dneto Thank you very much for the feedback and please refer to this link for more details:
https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/540892
Since you followed the M5-1.6.0 in this thread, I believe your model is M5 and it uses HomeCare security service, which is not included in the post on Reddit.
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Thank you very much for your feedback.
Have you tested the previous versions of 1.6.0? is it only the third version-0307 that had the following issues?
At the same time, could you please help me check the following information:
1. The admin page ( 192.168.68.1 ) does not allow logins after 2-3 days, restarting Deco makes the login page work again.
Were you able to reproduce the same issue most of the time?
And when the admin page failed to load, would there be any error message and are you still able to ping the IP and domain name---192.168.68.1/tplinkdeco.net?
2. Smart Devices are not available after 2-3 days, restarting Deco makes the smart devices available again.
May I know the model numbers of these smart home devices?
Can I have more details about what you meant "smart devices are not available", like offline from their controlled APPs?
3. VPN Connections through Wifi are laggish, connecting through WiFi with 802.11ac > 500Mbps and with internet speed 100/10 filetransfer goes from 355kbps to 2Mbps maximum. Connecting same device using Ethernet cable to any satellite Deco (Satellite Decos are connected Wireless with the main Deco) filetransfer goes from 4Mbps to 9Mbps.
Do you transfer files via VPN connection or within the local network?
Have you tried to turn off "Mesh Technology" on the wireless clients for filetransfer?
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@JanRekenaar thank you for the update.
I test it just now and could log into web UI on both 1.5.7 and the latest beta 1.6.0.
If the IP address did not work, would the domain name help-http://tplinkdeco.net?
By the way, are you able to ping the IP address and domain name?
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@David-TP That url you suggest doesn't work either. I cán login with my TP-Link account on https://www.tplinkcloud.com/admin.php and I can login with my TP-Link ID in the Deco App for my Deco M5.
But when I copy and paste the password in the webinterface of the router (Deco M5) I cannot login. When I type in the password manually I cannot login.
The router is pingable. (Reply from 192.168.68.1)
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