New Release Beta Firmware for Select Deco Models and Verizon ONT Compatability
Affected Deco Models:
Deco XE75, Deco XE75Pro, Deco XE5300, Deco X90, Deco X68/X3600/W7200
This Behavior has fixes now being pushed to the official firmware release.
Please ensure that you have updated your router to the most recent version according to the Router's Support Page before attempting to use the firmware below.
Issue Description/Phenomenon:
Typical Network Topology:
Verizon Internet > Verizon Fiber Box (aka ONT) > Main Deco
Computer 1 is wired into the main Deco by Ethernet or Gigabit Adapter
Computer 2 is wirelessly connected to the main deco and supports Wi-Fi 6
When Running Speed Tests, Results May Appear As Such:
Computer 1 (Wired): Almost Full ISP Speed
Computer 2 (Wireless): Normal Download Speed, Upload Speed is limited to 200-300Mbps
The Engineering Team has released beta firmware for the concern. If you are experiencing this behavior while connecting your Deco to a Verizon ONT, please upgrade your Deco to the following beta firmware from the WebUI of the Main Deco.
Instructions on How to Upgrade Your Deco Firmware via the WebUI can be found here:
How to Update the Firmware of Deco
or
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1599/
Beta Firmware Disclaimer
Note: This firmware is a beta version of firmware for your Deco Network, Beta Firmware provided by TP-Link is used at your own risk. There may be unforeseen issues or bugs, as such TP-Link cannot guarantee full functionality or guarantee full support for any concerns that may arise as a result of the use of beta firmware.
Deco Model | Beta Firmware Version and Link |
---|---|
Deco XE75 / XE5300 V1 | 1.1.6 Build 20220922 |
Deco X68 V1 | 1.1.0 Build 20220926 |
Deco X3600 V1 | 1.1.0 Build 20220926 |
Deco W7200 V1 | 1.1.0 build 20220926 |
Note for Other Deco Models:
For other Deco Models, such as the Deco X90 or the X20 V2 that do not have a beta firmware version and you believe that you are experiencing the same behavior, please contact our support team with the following information ready:
- Model Number of the Deco
- Your Expected ISP, Internet Bandwidth
- Wired and Wireless Screenshots Directly from the Main Deco
- Try to also obtain screenshots for each computer, showing the difference in performance.
- If you have been in contact with support or the community, please have either the Topic ID or Ticket Number Ready.