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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@TP-Link I suspect this happens more when the satellite Deco is connected to another satellite Deco as a signal source instead of to the main deco.
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@TP-Link Ok, my network as a whole works terribly. 3 days after the update.
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@TP-Link I have a Deco X20 as Main Deco (router) and 3 Deco M5 as AP.
The firmware on the M5's is 1.5.7, but it does not show the 1.6.0 update.
The X20 is on firmware 1.5.1
What can be the issue?
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Hi, Thanks for the feedback.
I do have some confusion and hope you could help me figure them out:
1." some slow responses in Wi-Fi, although speed tests show otherwise" if the speedtest says the wireless speed is normal and why do you think the wireless network is still slow? because the video/auto live streaming is always delayed or buffering or something else?
2. Since you mentioned the signal source selection, Do you mean if all the satellite Deco units are linked to the main Deco, the living streaming will be much more smooth?
3." my network as a whole works terribly", can you give me some examples, like the above video/audio live streaming?
Sorry if I have asked about too many details otherwise I only knew the new firmware is not good but I could not explain to engineers in which situations it behaves bad, and they are also unable to reproduce the same issue on their side.
Thank you very much.
Best regards.
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@TP-Link Thanks for the response. I've answered with details to your email.
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Does anyone getting wifi speeds slower than what is coming to the main Deco after 1.6 update?
For example, if I run the Speedtest inside Deco App (which means that is running directly on Main Deco), I get almost 700mbps. However, when testing in any device connected via 5ghz, I only get 480mbps.
I've tried in 2 devices (a smartphone and a notebook with Wi-Fi 6 AX adapter). I've 2 Decos connected with backhaul using cat5e cable, and a third Deco connected to the closest one. When testing, I was close to one of those 2 decos running in backhaul.
Is there any configuration to improve the speed when connected via wifi?
Thanks in advance!
Marcelo
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mcl-vct wrote
Does anyone getting wifi speeds slower than what is coming to the main Deco after 1.6 update?
For example, if I run the Speedtest inside Deco App (which means that is running directly on Main Deco), I get almost 700mbps. However, when testing in any device connected via 5ghz, I only get 480mbps.
M5 has that same WiFi speed before 1.6. On WiFi, the maximum you could get from M5 is 475-500Mbps, which means you are getting the peak speed possible for M5.
For more technical details on M5 performance see the following: https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/563636
Deco App speed test measures speed of wired connection between Main Deco and your ISP. Usually, it should be reporting speed of your Internet connection you are paying ISP for.
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@David-TP any updates on the findings of users that claim that 1.6.0 is messing with speed and reliability of Deco? Also, why is it taking so long for Deco 1.6.0 to appear in the App?
thank you
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@David-TP Waiting to hear back regarding my question from earlier on in the week where my v3 can upgrade to 1.6.0 but it seems my v1 isn't compatible. Same issue when i try in the deco IOS app as well.
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