Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability

Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability

119 Reply
Re:Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability
2025-06-03 03:16:21

  @n0zkl3r 

n0zkl3r wrote

  @David-TP 

 

Does 1.6.7 need to be updated manually? I'm on 1.6.4, but Deco says it's up to date.

Hi, it seems like your Deco APP hasn't received the firmware push notification.

If you want to test this version, you might need to manually install it via the web UI. 

Or you can also wait for a while to automatically install it via the Deco APP.

Thank you very much.

Best regards.

 

 

 

  0  
  0  
#95
Options
Re:Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability
2025-06-03 08:51:56

  @David-TP I did try that but as I said: it is on that page (tplinkdeco.net) impossible to choose only my main router unit. I can only choose between x50 and x50-outdoor. I suspect that when I choose x50, the software also tries to update "Hallway" and "Speelkamer" which are another hardware revision so the update fails.

 

  0  
  0  
#96
Options
Re:Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability
2025-06-03 13:25:44

  @David-TP Hello, ist this Firmware also compatible with the EU/German X55 V1 ?

  0  
  0  
#97
Options
Re:Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability
2025-06-03 17:44:40

  @David-TP 

 

Since upgrading to this release (1.6.7) I've had huge network issues, my network uses 3x X55 plus one X50-5g, and I use main and IoT networks.   I had to remove the X50 as main as it simply could not maintain the traffic and the network became unreliable. I moved back to X55 as main on previous 1.6 (.4) firmware, this solidified things, happy days. 
 

1.6.7 was installed 4 days ago - and problems are back with devices losing connection, struggling to connect, my Home Assistant monitor recorded a significant leap in average CPU usage (since the day of the update). I have also noted that my Zigbee devices and ARLO have also become flakey (I hadn't correlated the dates until now), they all seemed to have connection issues. 
 

I was trying to work out the issues (repeaters not working?) when I noticed an ESP device log struggling to connect to my IoT network, and trying to use "hidden networks".  The Deco network channel optimisation was constantly suggesting new 2g channels. 
 

After a little research I found that EasyMesh (new in 1.6.7) creates new hidden channels, I have turned this off (as I don't need other vendors devices as access points) and observed a significant reduction in CPU usage, the wifi network appears to have stabilised, as have my Zigbee devices. 
 

It's early days, I will keep monitoring, but the EasyMesh function appears to be creating a lot of (unnecessary) extra CPU requirements, and the (WiFi and Zigbee) channels appear less congested without it.
 

 

  2  
  2  
#98
Options
Re:Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability
2025-06-04 02:45:19

  @HorlaTheGreat 

Hi, Thanks for the update. I think you can try to temporarily turn off the 2*Deco X50-V1.2 and Deco X50-outdoor to see whether it helps this time.

Wait for your reply.

Best regards.

  0  
  0  
#99
Options
Re:Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability
2025-06-04 02:45:50

DaveSisko wrote

  @David-TP Hello, ist this Firmware also compatible with the EU/German X55 V1 ?

  @DaveSisko Yes, it is.

  1  
  1  
#100
Options
Re:Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability
2025-06-04 07:57:12 - last edited 2025-06-04 07:59:50

5be4f9c14c214761980c5e3bf2adfa7c  @David-TP  hi, I have recently upgrated my network from M4 to X50 (set of 3). I am having very nightmarish experience since the upgrade. The 2.4 ghz band is refusing to stabilize, there are frequent disconnections and it is not at all stable. All my IoT devices and security camera have gone for a toss after the upgrade. 
I have updated the latest firmware available through the Deco but still no respite.

request you to provide a solution at the earliest. I am using it in India so please provide a solution regarding to the DECO X50 sold in India.

Thanks in advance!!

A

  1  
  1  
#101
Options
Re:Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability
2025-06-04 08:53:51
Hi, I observed and documented what seems to be a very similar issue (Camera Problems, Zigbee, 2ghz instability) - I turned off EasyMesh this seems to have stabilised everything for me. I'm awaiting a response from TP-Link. Hope this helps.
  0  
  0  
#102
Options
Re:Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability
2025-06-04 09:33:36

  @RobFG 

Hi, thank you very much for the update.

As EasyMesh is disabled by default, I haven't seen much similar feedback like yours. Some users did mention the high CPU load, but it didn't start only from 1.6.7.

I also saw one user mention today that disabling "Beamforming" also reduces the CPU load.

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/821930

I'll report to the engineer first for further testing. It's still too soon to say they are related, but these two are definitely recommended suggestions that are worth a try.

Best regards.

 

 

  0  
  0  
#103
Options
Re:Deco X50/X55_V1_1.6.7 Optimized the Client Network Stability
2025-06-04 09:55:53

  @David-TP just FYI, the EasyMesh option was defaulted to ON after the upgrade. 

  1  
  1  
#104
Options