New Software Deco X50/X55 V1 1.2.2 with VPN/Static Route/MTU

Hello Everyone,
We are excited to announce the official firmware version 1.2.x for Deco X50/Deco X55 V1 has been released last week. With this new firmware, you can now configure the VPN server/client, and other advanced features on the Deco.
Deco X50_V1_1.2.2 Build 20230301 ( for US/EU/JP/CA versions)
Deco X55_V1_1.2.2 Build 20230301 ( for US/EU/JP/CA versions)
>>How to update the firmware via web UI
Release Note:
New features:
1. Support for VPN server features, including Open VPN, PPTP VPN and L2TP/IPsec VPN.
2. Support for VPN client features, including Open VPN, PPTP VPN and L2TP/IPsec VPN.
3. Support for Static Route under Deco APP>More>Advanced.
4. Added the ability to customize the MTU size under Deco APP>More>Internet Connection>Internet Connection Type.
5. Added IOT network function.
* The following features(6-12) are also supported on 1.1.0 version:
6. Added Reboot Schedule for every day/week under Deco App > More > Reboot Schedule.
7. Added support for customizing Satellite Deco Signal Source under Deco App > Internet > Select the Satellite Deco > Signal Source.
8. 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.
9. Added No-IP and DynDNS to the DDNS settings under Deco App > More > Advanced > DDNS.
10. Added Smart DHCP on/off switch in Access Point mode under Deco App > More > Advanced > Smart DHCP.
11. Added a prompt notification when the Ethernet link rate goes down to 100Mbps.
12. Added schedule and bandwidth limit to guest network under Deco App > More > Wi-Fi > Guest Network.
Improvements:
1. Optimized the MAC Clone function.
2. Improved system reliability and security.
Note:
1. The Advanced features need to be configured on the Deco APP and please make sure your Deco APP is up to date.
2. Some new features would not be available when the router is working in Access Point mode.
3. The firmware downgrade needs to be performed by firmware recovery. >>How to use firmware recovery on Deco
Please feel free to comment below if there is any question about the new firmware.
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@David-TP Hi, I just buyed a Deco X55, but I don't have VPN option, how I can check what version of that deco I have
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Hi, welcome to the community.
The IoT network is not separated from the main network and It is still untagged.
It is planned to support the IOT network on other Deco as well and the ETA is still not clear yet.
@aragnacl You could check the hardware version on the product label, such as:
How to find the hardware version on a TP-Link device
Thank you very much.
Best regards.
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Proposed setup:
(ISP Modem) -> Deco X60 Router -> (ethernet backhaul) -> a Deco X60 Satellite -> ethernet cable -> Deco X50 (VPN) -> Smart TV via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
I do not want to route all my traffic through the VPN, but would rather setup a new VPN-only Wi-Fi Network by configuring the new Deco X50 to use a VPN service.
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Answer:
Deco X50 1.2.0 does not support VPN feature in Access Point mode so you might need to set it up individually in Wireless router mode. In this way, Deco X50 will create a second Mesh network.
Best regards.
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@David-TP Many thanks for the response.
I would very much like to request that the IOT network could be separated via a VLAN, by allowing us to specify a VLAN ID if we want.
So many IOT devices contain vulnerabilities and cannot be updated, so keeping it separate it provides security for the main network. I am currently using the guest network for this purpose, and I do not allow IOT devices on my main network, so this new functionality is pointless until it has a VLAN, at least for me.
Also Decos are sold on the basis that they are all inter-operable, and compatible. I would hope that the roll out to the rest of the range is swift.
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I have been trying unsuccessfully to get the "VPN client" feature to work. I am using ExpressVPN, I traded messages with @Dan1 who is trying to use the feature with Nord.
In both our cases, the router indicates it has made a connection to the VPN service, but no internet traffic flows.
I have sent router debug logs to TP-Link support, they told me the logs show the connection has been made, but they cannot determine why traffic is not flowing.
So my question is, has anyone successfully used the new firmware to establish VPN client in the router?
Thanks,
Mark
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@Mbauer5 @Dan1 , I have the exact same issue and my provider is different than both of yours.
I have a slot on Friday morning with a tech from TP to remotley connect to my router to run some debugging.
Looking at the logs, I suspect the routing table is not being updated correctly so the clients added do not know the route to connect to the internet.
When you connect the router as a client, if you look at the static route on the app, you will see a VPN route, but the route does not look correct in the logs.
Without the ability to SSH to the router, its very tricky to troubleshoot.
Lets hope we can shed more light on it on Friday.
Fingers crossed
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Hi,
I'm using my Deco X50 with V1.2.0 firmware!
I'm facing some issue with Parental Control where I cannot block any "Content Filtered". If I check the "social media", "media" in order to block these kind content.. nothing happens.. still able to navigate in any site (facebook, tiktok, netflix, disney +, Dgo, etccc) that are supposed to be blocked!
On the Deco M5, it usually worked perfectly, but not on the Deco X50!
Is there any issue?
Thanks in advance!
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David-TP wrote
Proposed setup:
(ISP Modem) -> Deco X60 Router -> (ethernet backhaul) -> a Deco X60 Satellite -> ethernet cable -> Deco X50 (VPN) -> Smart TV via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
I do not want to route all my traffic through the VPN, but would rather setup a new VPN-only Wi-Fi Network by configuring the new Deco X50 to use a VPN service.
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Answer:
Deco X50 1.2.0 does not support VPN feature in Access Point mode so you might need to set it up individually in Wireless router mode. In this way, Deco X50 will create a second Mesh network.
Best regards.
@David-TP So, x60 'main' in router mode then x50 in router mode? Any issues with two consecutive routers? Double NAT?
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