Accepted Manual Signal Source Selection on Deco
Background:
Some users might notice that all satellite Deco units are connected to the main Deco, instead of the nearest satellite Deco.
Typical Layout:
Why does the satellite Deco still keep selecting the main Deco as a signal source instead of the nearest satellite Deco?
Deco will choose the best signal source by itself. The selection does not depend absolutely on the signal strength, but also on the connection rate. Sometimes satellite Deco units may get slower speed due to half-duplex mode and interferences caused by connected devices like phones, or other devices. To ensure the satellite Deco gets reliable speed, the main Deco stays selected by Satellite Deco after comparative analysis.
Some users tested that after moving one of the satellites far enough and not being able to reach the main Deco, they finally get the desired connection map:
However, the speed of the satellite becomes slower than what it could get when connecting to the main Deco directly. Due to the working pattern and protocol/regulation of Wi-Fi technology, the more wireless hops, the slower the speed would be. This rule applies to any kind of mesh or extender system. So it is not always good to connect to the nearest Deco unit.
Solutions
Deco Firmware Updates Adding Signal Selection and VPN for Multiple Models
Related FAQ:
How can I find a suitable spot for my Deco?
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@TP-Link Why I cannot change the channel on 5G. the default channel of 48 is being used by many neighbors and have a lot of interferece. So I paid a 250 dollars for a premitive mesh?? give us the ability to change the channel to use free of interference unused channels
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Greetings from frustrated user. What kind of mesh that is if it connects only to the main deco with yellow, lowest bar signal range!! Very frustrating especially on webex where it lags like no-tomorrow. I have 5 decos in total and I need to manage the signal source manually for optimal performance, now it is terrible! TP-link, when will you release this bloody fix?
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@Michaelslay90 Actually, i think they will never release a fix ... it has been 2 years now ... they just are liers, instead of telling the truth ... they just can't fix it ...
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Since it has now been 7 months since the M5 model has received this feature, does anyone have any recommendations for competent brands of other mesh systems? Will be looking to avoid TP Link going forward.
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I have X90(1.0)*2, M9plus(1.0)*4 and M5(2.0/3.0)*4. I see that M5 has the latest 1.6.0 beta firmware, is there any latest beta firmware for X90(ver 1.1.2) or M9(ver 1.5.1)? I want to use this feature on X90/M9 so that I may test and feedback. Thanks.
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@TP-Link i have the same issue with my X20 (with voice). Can i have the firmware update for that please?
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Hi is there any way to force P9 unit to have connection to other P9 unit only via powerline? In my case it tries to use wifi connection and I have lagspikes (even ms teams is lagging during calls because of this connection). I had TL-PA8010p kit and it was super stable, where P9 is not.
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@TP-Link Well ... are you alive ?! Still no update for Deco M4 ...
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