Deco M4 V2 vs V4

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Deco M4 V2 vs V4
Deco M4 V2 vs V4
2023-02-19 16:05:02
Based on the description of the firmware update Deco M4(EU)_V2_1.5.6_2212291.5.6. of version V2 of the M4:

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Newly added ECO Mode (includes Power Mode, Wi-Fi Schedule, and LED Control) to save energy.
2. Fixed some minor bugs.

and the description of the firmware update Deco M4(EU)_V4_1.1.0 Build 20230112 of version V4 of the M4:

New features:
1. Support for customizing Satellite Deco signal source.
2. Support for customizing Clients connection preference.
3. Support for Reboot Schedule.
4. Support for NO-IP and DynDNS.
5. Support for setting Effective Time and Bandwidth Limit for guest network.
6. Support detection of WAN-side Ethernet cable specifications and prompts for exceptions in the app.
7. Support IPv6 plus and Dual-Stack Lite.
8. Added Smart DHCP switch under Access Point mode.

In my opinion think there is more than ".....however given the current situation in the industry version changes are purely reactionary based on supply, there is no reason to suspect that v3 or v4 is better than v2, it just uses different components to achieve the same result".

Is version V4 of the Deco M4 avaibale in The Netherlands?

Please advise.

Thanks.
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Re:Deco M4 V2 vs V4
2023-02-20 11:19:11

@JaapHoutman I think all of the Deco M4s currently being sold are V4.

 

For clarification, if you go to buy a Deco M4, it'll show the hardware version on the packaging.

 

FYI, the features in Deco M4 (V4) will be brought to V2 via firmware 1.6.0.

Just a M4 (2-pack) user who regrets buying it
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Re:Deco M4 V2 vs V4
2023-02-20 11:37:16

  @ImtiazAli 

Many thanks for your quick response. The good news was that the new functionality will also be available for the V2 via firmware 1.6.0. Has a date already been set for this? As I may assume, is there no further reason for me to purchase a V4 as a successor to the V2?

 

Thanks!

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Re:Deco M4 V2 vs V4
2023-02-22 13:47:26 - last edited 2023-05-09 03:37:44

@JaapHoutman No date has been set.

 

Also, since the latest firmware (1.5.6) was released on the 1st week of February, the 1.6.0 update is at least 4 months away.

Just a M4 (2-pack) user who regrets buying it
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Re:Deco M4 V2 vs V4
2023-05-01 08:40:18

  @ImtiazAli Any news on the availability of the 1.6.0 firmware version for the M4 V2? Or as an alternative option to consider, where and how can I purchase a V4 version of the M4, considering that I am living in The Netherlands?

 

Thanks,

     Jaap Houtman

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Re:Deco M4 V2 vs V4
2023-05-09 03:44:42 - last edited 2023-05-09 03:45:02

@JaapHoutman Nope.

 

You can buy M4 (V4) from any official retailers, since all the M4s available are V4 afaik.

 

Check the label on the packaging before you buy.

Just a M4 (2-pack) user who regrets buying it
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Re:Deco M4 V2 vs V4
2023-05-09 12:57:00

  @ImtiazAli 

 

I have been in contact with a number of retailers and distributors in The Netherlands of which none of them has a M4 V4 available for purchasing, only V2.
Because in your message you are very specific about the availability of a V4, I am convinced that you also will be able to provide me with the names of distributors and/or retailers in the Netherlands who have a V4 in stock.

Thanks!
    Jaap Houtman

 

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Re:Deco M4 V2 vs V4
2023-05-12 03:43:36

@JaapHoutman Sorry...that was a calculated guess. Since I bought M4 (V2) 2.5 years ago, and since they've started releasing firmware for M4 (V4) last year, I thought V2 is almost gone from the market & V4 is more popular now.

 

I apologize if I'm misdirected you.

Just a M4 (2-pack) user who regrets buying it
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