@greyhair 

 

As far as I know, yes it is. However TP-Link is really slow (terrible) at software updates unless you have the latest and greatest model - usually because it is released with many bugs that take several updates to squash.

 

Coming from Eero, the updates were almost monthly, too many in my opinion but TP-Link is complete opposite. I am hoping the XE75 Pro gets an update soon. Especially for manual channel selection. It boggles my mind that we are forced to use 40mhz channel width for 2.4ghz wifi. We need to be able to change it to 20mhz. All my 2.4ghz devices are so slow due to congestion of the channel and a narrower channel would help a lot. In fact, a quick Google search would have told the engineers at TP-Link that 40mhz should never be used as a default given the amount of traffic that operates in the 2.4ghz spectrum.

 

Here's hoping we get an update soon. It's getting harder and harder to convince myself to stay with this system due to the lack of basic options. 

I concur.

 

I really want DoT/DoH for privacy reasons.

 

A proper web UI would be nice too, but I'm not holding my breath.

  @fallingrock I have a Deco system using XP75Pro and XE75.

I just saw updates available and updated the firmware to:

 

XP75Pro   1.2.11 Build 202240724 Rel. 38913

XE75         1.2.14 Build 20241015  Rel 45922

 

Not much information about what it covers other than bug updates.

I've got an XE75 Pro system and the firmware, since it was installed months ago, has been 1.2.11 build 20240724 rel 38913. The build number correlates directly to a date, so there hasn't been an update since July of last year..

Also...

 

XE75 Pro support only until September 30, 2026

 

XE75 support till February 28, 2028?!

https://www.tp-link.com/sg/support/faq/3182/

 

XE75 Pro security support maybe ending soon...

This feels too soon, but cellphones have opened a bad door with support windows.

  @coolspot18 That's exclusive to Singapore.  They have a strict/separate certification policy for routers.

 

They must have some serious issues for the government to get involved:

 

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (“IMDA”) today published enhanced security requirements for new home routers sold in Singapore.

 

The finalised Technical Specifications for Residential Gateways (“RG”), commonly known as home routers, take into account feedback from the public and industry, following an earlier consultation exercise. The Technical Specifications will come into effect in six months, on 13 April 2021. Home routers previously approved by IMDA can continue to be sold until 12 October 2021.

 

Home routers are often the first entry point for cyber-attacks targeting the public, as they form the key bridge between the Internet and residents’ home networks. In March 20201, IMDA announced its plan to set minimum security requirements for home routers, to provide a safer and more secure Internet experience for users, and to strengthen the resilience of Singapore’s telecommunications networks.

 

This proactive move comes against the backdrop of continued proliferation of networked intelligent devices in homes, such as web cameras and baby monitors, which has translated into higher risks of cyber-attacks that target such devices. Japan imposed similar requirements from April 2020 this year, while the United Kingdom has recently begun to evaluate such requirements.

 

While users do not need to change their existing home routers, they are encouraged to purchase those which are compliant with IMDA’s cybersecurity requirements when they next upgrade their devices. They are also advised to continue to upgrade their firmware regularly. Wi-Fi home routers which comply with IMDA’s specifications qualify for Level 1 of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore’s Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme. Users can look out for the label to ensure that they purchase home routers that are secure and compliant.

  @jzchen Still, why is the support for the XE75 Pro ending earlier than the XE75.

 

 

This does not bode well for future support fo the XE75 Pro in other regions of the world.

coolspot18 wrote

XE75 Pro support only until September 30, 2026

 

XE75 support till February 28, 2028?!

https://www.tp-link.com/sg/support/faq/3182/

 

XE75 Pro security support maybe ending soon...

  @coolspot18 

Wow, that's ... ODD.

 

A 'theoretically' more advanced device going out of support before the base model?

Sounds like there’s a bigger problem than they’re letting on too. Not to mention the utter silence from support here lately, feels almost like they’re trying to stay quiet while they count their legal chickens.