@TP-Link I finally FIXED my issue with the Deco units. I threw them in the bin! My network is working Sooooo much better now. It's worth trying...... and don't forget to tell ALL your friends about...

@jlambert Planned? We're now into our FIFTH year of this MAJOR BUG. I'm glad I switched brands. I just keep this notification to see how many years it takes tp-link to fix this MAJOR BUG.

@TP-Link@ lordcracker makes a good point. I purchased the Deco system to operate a LAN mesh. I SHOULD be able to use that LAN mesh independently of any WAN connection. I may not want my LAN connected...

@Mark-R Hi Mark. Can I ask which open source you went with? I moved from TP-Link (waste of time and money) to Orbi for network and ring for camera. I'm not happy with either cloud/subscription model....

@BrianThoms It looks like you can have a non-working system ALL the time or only when the WAN is down. Not much of a choice is it?

@Ronix73 Unfortunately this solution does not work either. As soon as the WAN link to the router drops, the Deco mesh network drops. There is NO SOLUTION other than to buy a new mesh system taht...