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Deco mesh model hierarchy

Deco mesh model hierarchy
Deco mesh model hierarchy
2025-07-17 09:00:18 - last edited 2025-08-06 09:09:17
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Model: Deco X20  
Hardware Version: V3
Firmware Version: Firmware Version: 1.2.4 Build 20241 227 Rel. 63367

Hi all!

 

I have X20, X50 and X50 Outdoor devices in my mesh installation.

 

I think the correct hierarchy is to have one of the X50's as the main Deco and X20 as satellites.

 

However the X20 has the "Test Internet Speed" feature which is very useful for remote management.

 

I will lose this feature if one the X50's is set as the main Deco as it doesn't have the "Test Internet Speed" feature.

 

Is it ok to leave the X20 as the main and if so are there any negative impacts?

 

Regards 

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Re:Deco mesh model hierarchy -Solution
2025-07-18 07:13:59 - last edited 2025-08-06 09:09:17

  @RobAC 

Hi, can I have the firmware version of the Deco X50 as well as Deco X50-outdoor?

 

There are some features, such as WireGuard VPN, DOH/DOT, as well as Internet Backup>/Hotspot Backup, that follow the main Deco.

If your Deco X50 is V1 with the latest firmware 1.6.7, you might lose the above features when Deco X20 is the main Deco.

 

Thank you very much.

Best regards.

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Re:Deco mesh model hierarchy -Solution
2025-07-18 07:13:59 - last edited 2025-08-06 09:09:17

  @RobAC 

Hi, can I have the firmware version of the Deco X50 as well as Deco X50-outdoor?

 

There are some features, such as WireGuard VPN, DOH/DOT, as well as Internet Backup>/Hotspot Backup, that follow the main Deco.

If your Deco X50 is V1 with the latest firmware 1.6.7, you might lose the above features when Deco X20 is the main Deco.

 

Thank you very much.

Best regards.

▶Check What's Currently Going on With Deco ▶Deco BE85 1.2.0 Enhanced Mesh Backhaul Stability and Device Roaming Experience ▶Deco BE65/BE65 Pro 1.2.0 Enhanced Mesh Network Stability and System Security ▶Deco BE75 1.1.0 Added WireGuard VPN, Manual Channel Selection and More Try to leave a Message if urgent help is required.
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Re:Deco mesh model hierarchy
2025-07-22 09:13:13

Thanks @David-TP

 

X50 Outdoor (hardware version 1.0)

 

Firmware: 1.2.8 Build 20240914 Rel. 35513

 

X50 (hardware version 1.3)

 

Firmware: 1.2.10 Build 20241105 Rel. 40010

 

Is there a way to determine the hardware version through the App ? I think it's available on the web interface but I can't see it on the App.

 

Regards Rob 

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Re:Deco mesh model hierarchy
2025-07-23 02:38:48

  @RobAC 

Hi, thanks for the update.

I'm afraid Deco APP didn't display the hardware version.blush ​​​​​​​

Usually, I identify the hardware version based on the firmware "Build number" as well as "Rel number"。

 

If the Deco X50 is V1.3,  I think it would work well when Deco X20_V3 is the main Deco. Their supported software features are almost the same.

Thank you very much.

Best regards.

▶Check What's Currently Going on With Deco ▶Deco BE85 1.2.0 Enhanced Mesh Backhaul Stability and Device Roaming Experience ▶Deco BE65/BE65 Pro 1.2.0 Enhanced Mesh Network Stability and System Security ▶Deco BE75 1.1.0 Added WireGuard VPN, Manual Channel Selection and More Try to leave a Message if urgent help is required.
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Re:Deco mesh model hierarchy
3 weeks ago

Great thanks David-TP !

 

Is any information available that explains the hierarchy you just explained?

 

This would help decide between the various models, versions and firmware levels

 

Regards Rob 

 

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Re:Deco mesh model hierarchy
2 weeks ago

  @RobAC 

 

While you wait for David to get back to you. I like using the compare tool to look at the differences between the modes. If we use the 3 modes you have 

 

https://www.tp-link.com/us/compare/?typeId=5757&productIds=70872%2C60785%2C59335

 

You can get a better idea which one is the better unit to be the main deco. As an example, speed wise they are almost the same with the exception of the X50 and X50 outdoor units both of them have double the 5g speed vs the X20 but since most devices are 2,4 GHZ anyway speed won't be an issue. 

Need help with the Deco app, setup, Ethernet backhaul, network switch or rolling back firmware? Router or AP mode? https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/699816?page=1
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Re:Deco mesh model hierarchy
2 weeks ago

Thanks @HelpFixDecoApp !

 

That's a great tool !

 

Thanks for sharing it

 

Regards Rob

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