Deco M9 Plus (V2) Guest Wi-Fi DHCP Failure with Wired Backhaul (Firmware 1.9.1)
⚠️ Critical Issue: Deco M9 Plus (V2) Guest Wi-Fi DHCP Failure with Wired Backhaul (Firmware 1.9.1)
Since upgrading my TP-Link Deco M9 Plus (V2) mesh system, the Guest Wi-Fi network is failing to assign DHCP addresses (IP addresses) to connecting devices when the units are configured for Wired Ethernet Backhaul. This represents a severe regression from the previous working firmware version.
Specifics of the Problem
| Detail | Specification |
| Deco Model | Deco M9 Plus V2 |
| Problematic Firmware Version | 1.9.1 Build 20250612 Rel 45690 |
| Previous Working Firmware | 1.8.5 |
| Configuration | Wired Ethernet Backhaul (connecting [Number] Deco units) |
| Impact | Devices connecting to the Guest Wi-Fi fail to get an IP address via DHCP. Devices are stuck on "Obtaining IP Address" or receive a self-assigned/APIPA address (e.g., 169.254.x.x). |
| Main Wi-Fi Status | The main (non-guest) Wi-Fi network functions normally with wired backhaul. |
Confirmation of Regression
The issue is definitively linked to the new firmware and the Wired Ethernet Backhaul configuration:
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The network was operating without issue on Firmware 1.8.5 with the exact same wired setup.
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Switching the system to Wi-Fi Backhaul immediately resolves the Guest Wi-Fi DHCP failure, confirming that the network hardware and core DHCP server are functional.
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The problem recurs immediately upon switching back to Wired Ethernet Backhaul.
This strongly suggests a bug introduced in Firmware 1.9.1 affecting the way the Guest Network's isolation or routing function interacts with the Wired Backhaul.
Action Requested: Please investigate this regression in firmware 1.9.1 Build 20250612 Rel 45690 and provide a fix or a known workaround for the Deco M9 Plus V2 model.
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@David-TP Hi David, which is the urgent remediation action to be able to turn the service back to my coworking members? We rely on this guest wifi for providing access to our members.
thank you
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Hi,
I have sent the new firmware to you via a private message. Please try upgrading it and see if it helps.
Best regards
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I don't see anything being mentioned anymore on this topic. Is there now an official fix or not? I did the upgrade yesterday, and now I already have several devices not connecting anymore on my guest network. I also can't find any info from TP at all on this topic besides this thread.
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@NitroNit The upgrade they provided to me fixed the issue. I hope they can send it to you
When official upgrade to not panic when upgrading devices?
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Hi,
The firmware in the following thread may help you.
Reported Issue and Workaround: Guest Network works only on Main Deco
Best Regards
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