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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@CenterInYou my bad, I have been inducted in error by some devices which did not have the same behavior as usual in case of Deco reboot but by looking more it looks my Deco network rebooted, sorry for this mistake.
But no issue at all since the update, that is totaly sure.
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@TP-Link Unfortunately, I'm having a lot of disconections on my Deco M5 network. I'm starting to get insane, 'cause te connection drops randomly. Can you please help me?
The log: https://file.io/oyGXEwoBTrEI
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Hi, Thank you very much for the message.
May I know how long have you had the Deco M5?
I see there are 3*Deco M5s and are they connected by WiFi together? or via Ethernet Cables instead?
Would any Deco M5 turn red during the disconnection?
Can I have the model number of the devices that frequently dropped out?
Wait for your reply and best regards.
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I just started a new thread (here: https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/653186?page=1) following the instructions I received from a moderator (Kevin_Z).
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Has anyone upgraded to 1.7.4 Build 20231222 Rel. 63684 yet? Noticed it isnt available on my m5 yet via the app or web. Yes i know i can manually down it but i prefer to do it via the app once its been published.
1.7.4 only fixes some security vulnerabilities so nothing too exciting either but good to see the m5 is still getting support after all these years
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@budgie29 I have, the update was available via the app.
I noticed nothing, maybe a quicker reboot than usual which made me think nothing rebooted. Nno issue since this update.
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@TP-Link Signal Source would be fine to work as already is set in App but not working yet, even in 1.7.4.
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@CCDan I also confirm that is not working despite that is written in settings that choosing a certain DECO, the device will connect ONLY to that DECO. At 1.7.4 is not working as is stated.
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@CCDan I also confirm that is not working despite that is written in settings that choosing a certain DECO, the device will connect ONLY to that DECO. At 1.7.4 is not working as is stated.
The wording in Deco app is incorrect. I brought that to attention of TP-Link Support.
In reality, with how Deco mesh operates, using Connection Preference you can instruct device connect to specific Deco but you can't force device to do that if it does not want to.
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To force device connect to specific WiFi node, that node must run its own SSID (in addition to "global" SSID for WiFi mesh). Then, you can configure device connect to SSID of WiFi node.
Deco mesh does not offer that. If you find WiFi mesh from different brand, the one that allows to configure unique SSID per WiFi node, that's the brand you should buy from if you need to glue device to specific WiFi node.
If someone knows such WiFi mesh brand, where it is possible to configure unique SSID for each WiFi mesh node, please share its name.
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I can see there is a new firmware out for the M5 I've tried updating via the deco app but unfortunately it isn't picking up the new firmware, I've also tried updating manually though the GUI via phone and still won't update, Any ideas?
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