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Can I Configure a Deco X55 for Access Point Mode and Still Use it in A Mesh Network

Can I Configure a Deco X55 for Access Point Mode and Still Use it in A Mesh Network

Can I Configure a Deco X55 for Access Point Mode and Still Use it in A Mesh Network
Can I Configure a Deco X55 for Access Point Mode and Still Use it in A Mesh Network
2025-08-12 00:53:50 - last edited 2025-08-12 14:35:58
Model: Deco X55  
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Firmware Version: 1.4.6

I have a Deco X55 that is currently in Router mode.  It is a mesh network with the main X55 and two other access points.  My previous experience with mesh networking was Google Nest products that could not be in Access Point mode and be in a mesh. To be part of a mesh at least one had to be in router mode and the others were configured as points.   I recently changed ISPs to a fiber connection.  My previous ISP I was only using a modem.  The new ISP does not have modem-only equipment so the Deco is now uplinked to the ISP router (I am double natted).  Can I switch the Deco to AP mode and still have the mesh?  I have not figured out the correct combination of search terms to find the answer online.  Most of the hits I get are telling me how to move it to access point mode.  They aren't answering the question.  

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Re:Can I Configure a Deco X55 for Access Point Mode and Still Use it in A Mesh Network
2025-08-12 17:37:55

  @crokett 

 

I beleive all you need to do is call your ISP and have them disable the WiFI broadcast on their router then you should be fine to keep the deco's in rotuer mode 

Need help with the Deco app, setup, Ethernet backhaul, network switch or rolling back firmware? Router or AP mode? https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/699816?page=1
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Re:Can I Configure a Deco X55 for Access Point Mode and Still Use it in A Mesh Network
2025-08-12 17:54:32

  @HelpFixDecoApp Thanks.  that's the conclusion I came to as well.  That is a better solution since it means I don't have to redo any of the DHCP static leases I have configured on the Deco.  

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