@STL_Joe Oh, my... Just found this out, searching for "external drive server on M9 Plus". What a cr**p! If you want anything better than the very minimum, quit TP Link, really. Can't believe this....

It worked!! Updated firmwares, all online, via webpage within seconds, and all working fine. Now I can define topology manually. Great!!

@Khaleel.. I am here facing this problem too... Connections to the farthest yet lower network/connection level Decos. Looks like there is a solution. I am going to try that soon:...

@jmason86 I am pretty sure it is. My guess is that the DHCP AUTO-MODE from the RE200 is malfunctioning. You'll have to ask for a firmware upgrade in order to activate the button SHUT DOWN DHCP from...

@newbie111 I had the same issue with my RE200 - it just couldn't handle DHCP. Randomly some devices couldn't receive an IP. After a dozen of emails exchanged with support, finally TP-Link support...