Accepted Manual Signal Source Selection on Deco
Background:
Some users might notice that all satellite Deco units are connected to the main Deco, instead of the nearest satellite Deco.
Typical Layout:
Why does the satellite Deco still keep selecting the main Deco as a signal source instead of the nearest satellite Deco?
Deco will choose the best signal source by itself. The selection does not depend absolutely on the signal strength, but also on the connection rate. Sometimes satellite Deco units may get slower speed due to half-duplex mode and interferences caused by connected devices like phones, or other devices. To ensure the satellite Deco gets reliable speed, the main Deco stays selected by Satellite Deco after comparative analysis.
Some users tested that after moving one of the satellites far enough and not being able to reach the main Deco, they finally get the desired connection map:
However, the speed of the satellite becomes slower than what it could get when connecting to the main Deco directly. Due to the working pattern and protocol/regulation of Wi-Fi technology, the more wireless hops, the slower the speed would be. This rule applies to any kind of mesh or extender system. So it is not always good to connect to the nearest Deco unit.
Solutions
Deco Firmware Updates Adding Signal Selection and VPN for Multiple Models
Related FAQ:
How can I find a suitable spot for my Deco?
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You have implemented this feature in other models. Why is so difficult to implement on the rest of the models? I mean, seems in the X50 is implemented. Also in my older M5 is working, but not in the X20. Please, we need this featur, otherwise, the network is running very slow in some home areas.
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I would love to have this feature for X90 and X95 !
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@TP-Link after 2 years of waiting, this feature is not even available on Deco M4 V2 yet...
What a good progress
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Any update on this for the m4v2? So annoying that they all select the main deco. Any news for the update at all??
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Really need a solution for M9 Plus v2.8 for manual selection. That way we can test if we are indeed getting the best performance.
I was about to purchase more TP-Link mesh network, but decided not to after seeing this thread and how the problem persists even with more recent models.
I implemented other mesh networks from other vendors, and they were all able to connect the way I expected with better performance.
Office and Bedroom should connect to hallway to get better signal. It took 10+ reboots before master_bedroom finally connected to living_room. Initially master_bedroom connected to bathroom (across the house), and office connected through master_bedroom.
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