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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Lukesan Hi, Thanks for the feedback. I have forwarded your case to the senior engineers already. Please check whether you have got an email from us.
Hi, I used to get a lot of complaints about the slow process of the official firmware. It is quite unexpected to know the beta firmware was too soon to be replaced by the final official version. 
So far we have run three rounds of beta tests and when we waited for the feedback from community users, our testing groups are also performing all kinds of field tests. Normally, I would record all the feedback about 1.6.0 every day, not only in our own community but also in other public forums and I am quite positive about the 1.6.0 firmware based on what I have received.
It is true that there would be some problems that we haven't covered but as long as we could locate the issue with the help of the users, I am sure the solution could be provided very soon or improved along with nest 1.6.x firmware.
Thank you very much.
Best regards.
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Hi David, thanks for the help.
Already responded to the engineer and also via the online chat.
It's really bad that I need to be troubleshooting when I have a day off at work. The minimum of free time that I have is crucial for me that I spend it as wise as possible ... and as far as I know I am now bypassing the issue via another wifi AP so I can start to travel knowing that I can check things remotely and that stuff still works.
With all these smart devices having to be up and running. It's just no good that this happened.
I should have let over 20 years in IT and a lot more years in electronics kick in. Rule number one .. if it works don't touch it.
I might go back via the tftp way but that will also take time. I can see in the logs of home assistant (limited to 1 week ago) that I did not have this issue before so I would like to return to that state. I also tried via the native Smart Life and Ewelink app and the same issue was there as well when the switches were down so it surely happened connection wise. Now as I recall I woke up to a led blinking inside the light which is the smart switch which lost connection.
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Lukesan wrote
I reconnected and switched on my R7800 router and enabled 2.4GHz and the same SSID and pwd as a matter of test. Disabled the 2.4GHz on the M5. Guess what. All devices, even 2 floors up with very weak wifi, have been up and running since I have switched the R7800 on.
Can you explain again, why you can't do that same thing with Deco Guest Network? I have smart switches connected to Guest Network that runs on 2.4GHz only, they do just fine with M5 running on firmware 1.6. My Deco mesh runs in AP mode and here is its WiFi configuration:
Same problem here and easy solution.
Reboot camera device. When connected at Deco network, disable mesh and setting 2.4Ghz as preferred network.
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i think i can say that Firmware 1.6 is also cause trouble for my CCTV.
After upgrading to 1.6, it happen 2 times with two different CCTV camera, i have 6 of them.
The issue is the CCTV does not load the feed, but when check on Deco Apps, the CCTV status is connected.
i could not recall i have this issue before. luckily, i found a quick solution to bring the CCTV online again by changing the
connection from existing deco to others deco, it will bring the Camera offline for a moment and when it connected again,
i was able to view the feed again. No need to manually power off the camera and turn it on again.
i'm using Yi 1080p Home Camera.
i'm not quite technical about how to specifically check how it caused the issue. hopefully the developer can find it and fixed with next update.
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@Billy_Tan it is mentioned before but could you try to bring your guestnetwork online, and switch off the 5G. Only 2,4 is on. After that, Connect camera to GuestNetwork. See if it stays stable?
NB: camera's seem to have problems with 5ghz, and it looks like the new firmware is giving problems with staying connected to 2,4
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on client list, click the client you want to change the settings, then click the settings icon
click on the connection preference
Choose the 2,4GHz as preference then click save. Done
Hope this help
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