Reduced signal strength

Reduced signal strength

Reduced signal strength
Reduced signal strength
a week ago
Model: Deco M4  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.8.1 Build 20250829

Hi there

I have been using my 3xDeco unit set up for a number of years without issue. All units are on the ground floor level, the main unit and second unit one room apart (approx 8m) and the third unit is in an outer building which is separated from the second unit by a window and a wooden wall (approx 2m away). The WiFi strength is constant and very strong, however since applying the most recent firmware update, the signal strength across the units has decreased and will no longer reach the third unit. I would greatly appreciate any help or suggestions on how to resolve the issue please. 
Many thanks 

Crimmys

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Re:Reduced signal strength
a week ago

  @Crimmys Have u tried to do factory reset after the firmware update? Have u try Connection Preference feature to connect from one deco to other? 

Please & Thank You !! ❤️
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Re:Reduced signal strength
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  @Crimmys 

For more details about Connection Preference, please refer to 

Connection Preference: Customize Your Preferred Signal Source

Best regards.

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Re:Reduced signal strength
9 hours ago

  @ARGamingPK1 Thank you, I appreciate your help. I have tried both and am now able to reconnect the 3rd unit but it is still with a much weaker signal than before. I would be grateful if there are any other suggestions for improving/restoring the strength please? At the moment I'm considering adding more units to hopefully boost the signal but that doesn't explain why it's suddenly dropped. Thanks again 

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Re:Reduced signal strength
9 hours ago

  @David-TP Thank you for the link

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Re:Reduced signal strength
8 hours ago

  @Crimmys You can try this beta firmware based on 1.8.1 which improve alot of performance issues on Deco M4.

 

https://static.tp-link.com/upload/beta/2025/202511/20251124/m4r-SP1-up-ver1-8-1-P1%5B20251009-rel37927%5D_2025-10-09_10.47.01.bin.zip

Please & Thank You !! ❤️
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