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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@Balloni I am sorry that I could not give you an exact answer when the local website will release this firmware.
And I checked your current firmware which is able to be manually updated to the 1.6.0 version.
So if you are interested, please refer to this link and manually install the following 1.6.0 firmware:
How to Update the Firmware of Deco (Method 2 via web UI)
Thank you very much.
Best regards.
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Thanks for the feedback.
May I know the model number of your Wi-Fi cameras?
Have you tried to turn off "Mesh Technology" of the cameras on the Deco APP already?
When you are available, please help me run a simple test:
1. enable guest network for 2.4ghz only and connect one of the cameras to the guest to see whether the connection gets improved.
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Well I also updated to 1.6 which was offered by the app on my phone last week.
Last couple of days I have been battling with my smart switches at home. On/off dropping off the network constantly.
Pretty dangerous since some of them are switches that turn on lights on the stairs.
Deco's are in AP-mode. Raspberry pi does DHCP etc .
Edit seems not only the smart-life things are dropping off the network but while checking the Sonoff switch dropped off the network.
Edit 2 : checking and it's full of IEEE 802.11: disassociated on these devices which was never ever a problem before.
Edit 3 : checking the logs on home assistant my Xiaomi smart stuff is also battling ... like all other stuff on the wifi. The logs are being filled up with them dropping on / off the network.
Edit 4 : The one that is connected wirelessly doesn't have a hostname. Like why?
Turning on guest mode to check cannot be done since the switch is run on home assistant. I can see the log of that one. Seems to be on/off all of the time since I probably switched to 1.6..
And yes : 'MESH' setting is set to off.
Full reboot done
Wifi smart switch reboot done
I have 3 x M5. 2 of them, main and other are connected via cable and have most smart stuff on it.
I should have checked this forum before I did this.
How can I go back to the latest version? If I can not I would like to get new M5's on version 1.5.
I will be travelling soon and I cannot afford to not being able to control or monitor my devices when not being home!
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Jan, I think it is the handover protocol that manages the device to switch to an AP that has a stronger signal.
Check these protocols IEEE 802.11k/r/v TP-link to correct me.
In my case. 40 minutes ago I reconnected and switched on my R7800 router and enabled 2.4GHz and the same SSID and pwd as a matter of test. Disabled the 2.4GHz on the M5. Guess what. All devices, even 2 floors up with very weak wifi, have been up and running since I have switched the R7800 on.
Something seriously wrong with this firmware I guess.
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I reconnected and switched on my R7800 router and enabled 2.4GHz and the same SSID and pwd as a matter of test. Disabled the 2.4GHz on the M5. Guess what. All devices, even 2 floors up with very weak wifi, have been up and running since I have switched the R7800 on.
Can you explain again, why you can't do that same thing with Deco Guest Network? I have smart switches connected to Guest Network that runs on 2.4GHz only, they do just fine with M5 running on firmware 1.6. My Deco mesh runs in AP mode and here is its WiFi configuration:
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Well first of all why would I have to run stuff in Guest mode when it worked perfectly before?
I would like to use the stuff I buy and pay for the way it is supposed to be used for. Also my Guest network uses a different SSID and I still plan to use it as a guest network.
As I see it now with your configuration there is no automatic switching between 5GHz and 2.4GHz when walking around in area's where 5GHz is not that strong which is also a no go.
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Older devices which only run on 2.4GHz sometimes don't handle well dual band and band steering. I run this configuration for almost 2 years, not sure what in firmware 1.6 triggered that issue for your smart switches and cameras, but it is not unexpected to have.
Your workaround is as good as mine. Even better, when you plan to use guest network. When Deco runs in AP mode, there is always router in front of it with its WiFi, which can be used to deal with issues you described, as a workaround.
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This is not a solution. The fact that it worked perfectly from October 2020 till now is just proof that it did work and is now causing issues with the new firmware. There have at least been 2 or 3 firmware updates while I have used the M5's which didn't cause any issues.
The other person with the IP camera's is another example of something that is not ok what worked normally before.
If I have to follow your advice I will have to buy a couple of more other routers just for the smart devices.
Nope, not going to happen. My electricity bill is high enough as it is right now.
Mesh is switched off on the devices as they were before. I also tinkered with assigning them to the nearest AP and especially 2.4GHz. It did not do a thing.
TP link can either fix the issue, offer me a 'down' grade firmware like I had last week or a bunch of other M5's that had that firmware.
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@Lukesan I am with you. I think that there are too many issues with 1.6.0. This was already the case in the beta versions only a couple of weeks before suddenly the beta version was the release candidate and final version. TP-Link could't even have had the time to fix al these issues.
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