Deco Internet Backup Feature Guide

Deco Internet Backup Feature Guide

Deco Internet Backup Feature Guide
Deco Internet Backup Feature Guide
a week ago
Model: Deco X50   Deco X50-5G  
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Deco Internet Backup Feature Guide

 

Internet Backup keeps the Deco Mesh system always online by switching to a backup network when the original ISP network is disconnected to ensure constant internet access. There are 3 backup modes available and only one mode can be enabled at a time.

 

How to enable Internet Backup

  • Open your Deco app, and go to More > Advanced >Internet Backup.
  • or Go to More > Internet Connection > Internet Backup.

 

 

Hotspot Backup Mode

Allow Deco to connect to a hotspot backup network wirelessly, like your mobile hotspot, or other secured wireless networks nearby.

 

How to enable Hotspot Backup Mode

1. Set a fixed WAN port


2. Select a nearby hotspot for network backup.


3. (Optional) Edit the Advanced Hotspot Backup settings

  • Add multiple wireless networks to the Hotspot List.

  • Set Speed Limit and Access Permission.

 

 

Both 4G/5G Backup and Hybrid Mesh Backup Modes require having an extra Deco 4G/5G model in the Mesh system, such as Deco X50-5G.

4G/5G Backup Mode

The Deco 4G/5G model is set as the main Deco and works in wireless router mode. Actually, this Internet Backup method is not dedicated to the Deco X50/X55_1.6.0 firmware and many Deco 4G/5G routers already support this feature.
For more details, please refer to How to set up 3G/4G or 4G/5G Backup on Deco router.

 

 

 

Hybrid Mesh Backup Mode

The Deco 4G/5G model is set as the satellite Deco and works in wireless router mode. It is very useful when Deco X50 is the main Deco and Deco X50-5G is added as the satellite unit. After the primary network is restored, Deco will automatically switch back to the ISP cable service.

 

 

How to enable Hybrid Mesh Backup Mode

1. Set a fixed WAN port under More > Advanced > WAN Port.
2. Configure 4G/5G Backup settings

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Re:Deco Internet Backup Feature Guide
a week ago

  @David-TP 

 

Can you tell me, about the Hybrid Mesh backup Mode, does the X50-5G must be linked only to the main Deco or it can be placed anywhere, even far away from the main unit ? 

Example : main Deco is on basement, X50-5G is placed on top floor (to get better connection), other satellites in the middle distance between the X50-5G and the main Deco.

 

Thanks in advance ! 

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Re:Deco Internet Backup Feature Guide
a week ago

  @HuffMars 

Hi, Yes, the Hybrid Mesh works no matter whether the Deco X50-5G is connected to the main Deco X50_1.6.1 or one of the satellite Deco X50_1.6.1.

However, please make sure the Deco X50-5G_V1 has been updated to 1.2.0 firmware here:

Deco X50-5G-V1-1.2.0 Supports WireGuard VPN, Hybrid Mesh and More

Best regards.

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Re:Deco Internet Backup Feature Guide
a week ago

  @David-TP Thanks for the answer.

 

I updated my X50-5G, I now see the option for Hybrid Mesh backup.

After configuring the option and simulate internet disconnection, the feature is not working at all.

 

I even waiting for several minutes but still nothing, no internet connection from 5G unit.

On app the Hybird Mesh backup option dissapeared completely... and went back again after reconnecting internet.

 

I will report it to Fredo with screenshots.

 

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About Hotspot Backup Mode, is it the main Deco that must be connected to the backup network ? Or all satellites are able to connect to the backup network ?

 

Thanks in advance.

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