BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1

BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1

BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
2 weeks ago
Model: Deco BE85  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 1.2.1

Hi, I've had nothing but troubles after installing Deco BE85(US)_V2.6_1.2.1 Build 20250731. The wifi frequently hangs for a few seconds and then reconnects. I also see that the wifi disconnects all together and then it reconnects. I have 2 BE85 units connected over ethernet. I use Apple devices to connect to the wifi. I did a factory reset on both the router and the access point but the issue persists. I bought 2 Eero Max 7 units to test and i have no issues, so i know it's not the wiring. Has anyone else experienced the same issues and how did you resolve them. My only option is to roll back to 1.2.0 and see if this helps, but was wondering if anyone was able to isolate the issue in 1.2.1. Thank you!

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Re:BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
2 weeks ago

  @StanP22 

 

First please access the Deco web UI by entering "tplinkdeco.net" in your browser. Navigate to Advanced > System > System Log, select "ALL" in the log type, and save the file to your local computer. Then follow the steps below making sure to attach the logs to the email.

 

I recommend sending an email to forumsupport.usa@tp-link.com with the following information:

 

Subject: [Forum Escalation][ID 857832BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1

Forum Nickname: [User Provided]

Thread URL: https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/857832?moduleId=2424

Model&Version: [User Provided]

Description: [User Provided]

Any Other Relevant Information (Logs, Config Files, Images, etc.): [User Provided]

 

In the template above please fill in the areas that say [User Provided].  This will open a case with our engineering team, and they will work with you via email. 

 

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:BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
2 weeks ago

  @HelpFixDecoApp 

Thank you for your response! I wish i had seen your post before I rolled back to 1.2.0. I experienced the same disconnects for a few seconds and instability under 1.2.0 until i did a factory reset under 1.2.0. Things have been stable so far. If i start experiencing issues again i will definitely send you the logs. 

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Re:BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
2 weeks ago

  @StanP22 

 

If you decide to ever try patch 1.2.1 again and run into issues please send in the ticket so we can try to get to the bottom of the issues thanks :) 

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:BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
a week ago

I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the performance of my Deco Wi-Fi 7 system. I am currently using a combined setup of 2x Deco BE85, 1x Deco BE65, and 1x Deco BE65 Pro, all of which are connected via Ethernet Backhaul.

Despite the premium nature of these products, I am experiencing a connection "freeze" approximately every hour. This is particularly disruptive during Microsoft Teams meetings, where the connection drops or hangs for several seconds before recovering.

Key points regarding my experience:

  • Stability: While the peak performance is excellent when it works, the constant instability makes it impossible to rely on this system for professional work.

  • Troubleshooting: I have verified my cabling and configuration, but the freezes persist across all nodes.

  • Support Feedback: I have already contacted your helpdesk, but I was told they "cannot help me" at this time and that I must wait for the next firmware update. However, no ETA was provided for this release.

As a customer who has invested heavily in your flagship Wi-Fi 7 ecosystem, being told to "just wait" indefinitely for a fix to a fundamental connectivity issue is unacceptable. I am seriously considering selling the entire set and switching to a competitor (such as Eero,ASUS), as I have confirmed that other systems do not exhibit these issues on my network.

I am requesting a concrete timeline for the next firmware fix or access to a beta firmware that addresses these stability issues immediately.

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Re:BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
a week ago

  @bjornricardo 

i had the same issues with frequent freezes for only a few seconds. Zoom calls were a nightmare. After rolling back to 1.2.0 and doing a factory reset i haven't had a single freeze up in 6 days or so now, so I would suggest rolling back and disabling automatic updates until a more stable version is rolled out. You might want to generate log files and send them to TP-Link bore doing that. Hopefully that helps them identify the bug.

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Re:BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
a week ago

  @bjornricardo 

 

Can you please open up a ticket with support using the directions found below so we can get this looked at for you thanks

 

https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/857832?replyId=1667228

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:BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
Sunday

  @HelpFixDecoApp 

 

reply the mail but where can i open a ticket ?

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  @bjornricardo 

 

Can you please open up a ticket with support using the directions found below so we can get this looked at for you thanks

 

https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/857832?replyId=1667228

 

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Re:BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
Sunday
downgrade to the previous firmware version of the TP-Link BE85 has made the connection acceptable again. However, I still believe there are significant performance issues within the system. After a reboot, everything works perfectly with fast ping times, but as the day or week progresses, the performance gradually deteriorates.
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Re:BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
Sunday
Just curious, are you using a separate network for IoT devices? After I rolled back to 1.2.0 I had issues with my homekit devices if i used 1 network for all bands. The IoT devices using 2.4ghz were frequently going offline, many of them. My 5 and 6ghz devices seemed very stable. Then i created a separate IoT network for 2.4ghz devices which seemed to help a lot, much fewever devices now go offline, however my 5 and 6ghz devices on the main network looks like they started to act up a bit where when i used Citrix for work i got frequent unstable network messages, maybe 10 times in a day. I am monitoring it for now. I’ve restarted the network a couple of times in the last 2 weeks or so. It hasn’t been so bad that I would reach out to the help desk with the log files.
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Re:BE85 frequent connection drops and wifi disconnects on 1.2.1
Yesterday

  @bjornricardo 

 

If you followed all the steps in this post and sent the email then you just need to wait to a member of the tp-link staff reaches out 

 

 

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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