@Lexivienna    @SteveWex 

You guys are absolutely right - this seems to be a widespread issue across multiple models.

It’s frustrating to see newer versions prioritized while earlier ones are left behind. Regular updates for all devices should be a basic standard. 

However, the firmware problems don’t stop at delayed updates. Some firmware pushes have even caused connectivity problems, with users unable to roll back to earlier firmware versions.

TP-Link’s lack of response to customer feedback only adds to the frustration.

Hi @CyberHavoc9017.  I couldn't agree more.

As someone with 3 x XE75 Pro 1.0, 2 x XE75 Pro 2.0 and 2 X50-Outdoor, I'm staggered with the inconsistencies between the firmware platforms and lack of timely updates for these still current and promoted products.

I live in forlorn hope that each week, all of these products will all receive their platform 1.10 (1.4), or 1.11 (1.5), or 1.12 (1.6) update, and each week, I'm disappointed.  To have the XE75 Pro 2.0 stuck at version 1.2.12, when the XE75 Pro 1.0 went to 1.4.x over 6 months ago is staggering.  And don't get me started on the 1.2.6 X50-Outdoor.  I assume TP-Link have forgotten this exists and co-exists on customer's networks.

The lack of performance, especially for me with 2.4Ghz IoT devices, is even more frustrating when you see announcements like New Features Arrived! Channel Selection and Wireless Network Mode for the BE85 and BE65, but no acknowledgment of the problem or the need for a High Capacity Wireless Network Mode on other Deco products and never any timelines for updates or fixes.

And, whenever you have a problem, the answer isn't to enable new functionality, it's to dumb down the product and turn off the limited number of capabilities that are exposed by the featureless app - turn off Fast Roaming, disable Beamforming, use ethernet backhaul and the funniest one, check you have the latest firmware! (What latest firmware?)

When I made the change to TP-Link, I thought I was buying modern, capable and supported products that would work well out of the box, and improve over time.  18 months later, I am always hopeful that I'll one day have a stable and modern home network, but mainly, I'm disappointed.