Upgrading Deco M4 mesh network
I have 3 Deco M4 working.
I would like to upgrade de network but at the same time keep the existing Deco M4 routers I have.
Would it be possible buy and install another Deco Router as the main router and connect the existing m4 routers?
Will they work together?
I mean, I want to keep the mesh network, I don't want just to put the m4 routers as APs, I would like to leverage the power of mesh networks.
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According to this you should be able to connect up to 6 decos at once
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Using Ethernet or Hybrid (Wireless and Ethernet) Backhaul:
In Theory, there is no limit to how many Decos can be in a single network. For networks using WiFi 5 (AC) Decos, we do recommend limiting the number of Deco units to 6. This will ensure the best possible performance for your network. If you are using WiFi 6 or higher Decos then you should be able to expand the system as you see fit.
Click here to learn more about Ethernet backhaul"
Taken from
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1588/
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@HelpFixDecoApp Thanks for replying and support.
Maybe I was too short explaining what I want to do.
Actual network:
- 3 M4 Deco routers
- Main deco connected to internet
- No wires (ethernet), all 3 routers communicate over wifi (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- No other routers
Desired new network:
- New Decor router: X20
- Replace previous M4 Deco (main) with (for example) X20 Deco
- Communication between M4 Deco routers and new X20 over wifi (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- No wires (ethernet)
Is that possible?
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@HelpFixDecoApp Yes, one network
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Yes this should be possible
Add your new X20 to your network by going into the deco app and from the "Network" tab click on the "+" icon on the top right of the network tab and click on "Replace Main Deco" and follow the prompts :)
Once the X20 is your Main deco the rest should all be satellites units
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@HelpFixDecoApp hey, sorry for the delay, looks like that will work! thanks for the support!
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