Force a device to connect to a specific Deco

Force a device to connect to a specific Deco

Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-08 14:56:15
Model: Deco M4  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version: 1.5.8

I have to Decos, 1 on the first floor(livingroom) and one on the second floor(bedroons and office).

 

I'm working in my office with a Deco about 3m away from me and my macbook is connected to the one on the first floor with a 2.4ghz connection.
My phone is connected to the correct Deco though.

 

Is there a way for me to force my macbook to the deco on the second floor so it is connected to the 5ghz network?

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Re:Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-08 16:05:00

  @Basquens 

 

Turn off 2.4GHz band for Main Network in Deco app, that should convince macbook connect over 5GHz to the nearest Deco.

 

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Re:Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-08 16:56:28

  @Alexandre. Thanks, I'll try this one, but I still want the 2.4ghz for the hard to reach places in my house, so I'll still need to enable it again.

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Re:Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-08 17:28:17

  @Basquens 

 

if they are so close to each other, 3m or less, you can connect them both with Ethernet cable. 

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Re:Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-08 17:48:18
My notebook is 3m away from my second Deco. The first Deco is a little bit farther, I'd need to run a cable through walls and stairs to link them both with cable
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Re:Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-08 18:13:51 - last edited 2024-01-08 18:14:08

  @Basquens 

 

If second Deco is 3m away from macbook, but behind the wall or other obstacle, connecting macbook to that Deco with Ethernet cable does not make sense. If you can bring second Deco to the same room as macbook, you can connect macbook to second Deco with Ethernet cable. 

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Re:Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-09 07:45:11

  @Basquens 

Hi, Today, I got the beta firmware for Deco M4_V2_1.7.0 that supports connection preference.

Based on the version number, I think it might support other features mentioned here-Understand the Differences Among Deco Firmware Platforms about 1.7.0 but the engineers haven't provided a full release note.

I was wondering whether you might want to try this beta.

Since the version has been 1.7.0, the firmware downgrade would need to be done via firmware recovery(which requires a factory reset.)

Thank you very much and best regards.

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Re:Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-09 11:48:05

  @David-TP I'd love that! Is there a step-by-step way to test that?

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Re:Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-09 12:52:00 - last edited 2024-01-09 12:57:15

  @David-TP 

 

Excellent - thats just what ive been looking for.  Do you have or can provide a link to the Beta so I can download and test tonight ?

 

Thanks in advance

 

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Re:Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-10 12:09:24

  @David-TP 

 

Any update on where we can get access to the Beta please ?????

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Re:Force a device to connect to a specific Deco
2024-01-11 06:07:19

  @Nik_Scho 

Hi, sorry for the delay.

The beta firmware has been sent via private message.

Best regards.

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