Official Release Deco M5 1.7.8
Current Release
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.7.8 Build 20240719 for All versions
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Improve the device stability.
2. Enhance the system security.
3. Fixed the bug of Deco network disconnection after adding satellite Deco.
Note: We recommend all users upgrade to this firmware version for important security updates.
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History Release
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.7.6 Build 20240305 for EU version
Deco M5_1.7.4 Build 20231222 for other versions(like US/CA/AU, etc.)
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Improved system stability.
2. Fixed several security vulnerabilities.
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.7.3_Build 20230906
New Features/Enhancements:
1. Optimized the auto-upgrade function.
2. Optimized the accuracy of the client list display.
3. Improved system stability.
4. Fixed the bug that port scanning errors recognized some IOT devices as risky devices.
5. Fixed the bug that parental control doesn't take effect.
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.7.1_Build 20230608
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added the static route function.
2. Added the ability to customize the MTU.
3. Added IoT network function.
4. Added auto upgrade function
5. Added ECO Mode (includes Power Mode, Wi-Fi Schedule, and LED Control) to save energy.
6. Optimized the MAC Clone function.
7. Fixed the bug of network abnormality under specific ISP.
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.6.5_Build 20230110
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Fixed the issue that failed to set up Deco on Android 13 phones.
2. Fixed the issue that the online client displays zero incorrectly.
3. Optimized the Network Optimization feature.
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
Deco M5_1.6.1_20220818
- Apply to US/EU/JP/AU/CA/TW/ID/UK/SW/EU/B4 versions.
- 1.6.1 firmware will be gradually released to different areas and if currently it could not be detected on the Deco APP, you could wait for a while or a firmware upgrade via web UI is recommended.
Improvements:
1. Optimized the Monthly Reports.
2. Improved system reliability.
Bug fixed:
1. Fixed the bug that clients won't be able to obtain IP addresses randomly.
2. Fixed the bug that insight/time limit of parental control won't reset the next day.
3. Fixed the bug that No-IP DDNS doesn't take effect under PPPoE connection.
4. Fixed the bug that the client list randomly does not show any client or recognizes satellite Deco as a client.
For Deco M5(V1/V2/V3/V3.2)
New Features/Enhancement:
1. Added Reboot Schedule for every day/week under Deco App > More > Reboot Schedule.
2. Added support for customizing Satellite Deco signal source under Deco App > Internet > Select the Satellite Deco > Signal Source.
3. Added support for customizing clients connection preference under Deco App > CLIENTS > Select the client > Click the gear icon on the right-up corner > Connection Preference.
4. Added No-IP and DynDNS to the DDNS settings under Deco App > More > Advanced > DDNS
5. Added Smart DHCP on/off switch in Access Point mode under Deco App > More > Advanced > Smart DHCP
6. Added a prompt when the Ethernet link rate goes down to 100Mbps.
7. Added schedule and bandwidth limit to guest network under Deco App > More > Wi-Fi > Guest Network.
8. When configuring Deco for the first time, you can choose to establish an IPv6 connection directly.
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Thanks for the feedback.
Our senior engineers are very concerned about the feedback on 1.6.0 and I would like to follow up on your case by email.
Please check whether you have got an email from me.
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@TP-Link Are you planning to update also the firmware of the M4? When could we expect that to happen? I have 4 m4 decos and desperatly need the ability to manually select the source signal.
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@DavidTp Just echoing the same issues regarding 1.60.
I have 12 * Deco M5 V1s and for years they have all worked perfectly. Soon as 1.6 was installed, it's been non stop issues. I am constantly having to reboot the network, clients won't connect, performance is degraded.
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I am facing the same issues. I have 6x M5 v3 and since I've updated to latest version I am getting devices disconnections, issues for connecting new ones and degradated performance.
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Welcome to the community.
Can I have more details about the degraded performance?
And what are the clients that won't connect to the Wi-Fi anymore, or are frequently disconnected from the internet?
A description with full details would be most appreciated. Don't worry about too many words, which might provide some useful information.
Thank you very much.
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@David-TP Hi! Would it be possible to get a beta firmware for P7 as well? I have a couple of M5s and P7s in parallel, and it would be great to get all devices up to date.
Based on this Reddit thread, it should be simple to get the firmware to work with P7. https://www.reddit.com/r/TpLink/comments/w2oq96/tplink_deco_p7_is_not_dead_m5_firmware_can_revive/
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Thank you very much for your time and patience.
It has been reported to the senior engineers for further confirmation.
I will update here once there is any further news.
Thanks again.
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After updating M5 firmware to 1.6.0, main Deco looses LAN connection every day once, which didn't happen with earlier firmware 1.5.3. Would be nice to get updates without loosing stability.
My main router has following event logs related to this (?).
Sun 07 Aug 2022 20:50:11 | Warning (5) | DHCP WARNING - Non-critical field invalid in response ;CM-MA... |
Sun 07 Aug 2022 20:50:12 | Error (4) | Missing BP Configuration Setting TLV Type: 17.8;CM-MAC=24:7f... |
Sun 07 Aug 2022 20:50:12 | Error (4) | Missing BP Configuration Setting TLV Type: 17.9;CM-MAC=24:7f... |
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@TP-Link Did the upgrade to 1.6.0 about a week ago. Since then a lot of issues: sudden drops in connectivity. I wish TP-link hadn't released this as a stable build :( I use this professionaly and it't really a big issue not to be able to do decent teams / webex calls ... I wish there was a way to downgrade.
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@TP-Link Since I upgraded to 1.6.0 I have one unit that may have gone bad, I think, unless someone has a suggestion. It keeps connecting and disconnecting from other units in my network, but always has a green light indicating internet connectivity even if not connected to backhaul via ethernet cable(i.e. completely wirelessly) Says it is disconnected from other Decos, and it is in that state more than a connected state. I have removed it, reset it, and added it to the network again, pushed the 1.6.0 firmware again, and tested it has a separate network router, which appears to work. But as an AP on the network, it does not communicate with the rest of the units, for very long. Even when I reset it and added it again, it finds the unit quick enough, but I have to keep hitting the retry to add it to the network, it eventually will add it and shows it connected to other units, but then shortly after that goes to the disconnected state. Any Ideas, or do I have a unit that has just gone bad? It a version 1.0
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