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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Will this beta version work with an M5(1.0)? I'm currently using 1.6.0 Build 20220525 Rel. 48298
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Hi, yes, it works with V1 too.
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@TP-Link Just chiming in that I am also having issues with 1.6 (both official 1.6.0 Build 220525 and 20220816 beta).
I have 3 M5's in AP mode using Ethernet back haul, smart dhcp disabled, (tried toggling "Mesh technology" but that did not help).
For example Teams calls are dropping on a new Dell laptop, Samsung Tablets struggling to keep connection.
Just weird behavior in general, while on 1.5 the Deco's always seemed to be rock solid.
Is there a way to force a downgrade to 1.5 to rule out the 1.6 FW?
[Update] I performed a factory reset of the Deco's, let's see what happens.
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I have been thinking of what I can do too. I have 7 M5 devices with ethernet backhaul.
Ccertain devices just cannot connect, or lose connection midway (Samsung TV, apple iPhone and I suspect my Ring doorbell etc) it is so unstable I am thikning of throwing away the entire system as it is infuriating. Not being able to downgrade the firmware is rediculouse.
I have been tempted to go out and buy another deco which has not been upgraded and see if swapping my main deco with an non-upggraded deco would improve the situation.
The only thing which is stopping me changing all the devices are
1 - I have spent a bunch on 7 decos (and I cannot sell them off in good faith knowing they have problem)
2 - It is going to cost me a bunch more to change them
3 - I actually like the echo system as it is easy to manage
4 - It used to be rock solid in terms of uptime and stability
PLEASE UPLOAD v1.5 firmware so we can download and flash the devices using the web interfact (I don't see why this is not possible). OR PLEASE RELEASE a more stable version.
Bob
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Thank you very much for the feedback.
The 1.6.0 firmware could be downgraded back to 1.5.x via firmware recovery.
Gradually more and more models will get into 1.6.0 firmware and normally it is not suggested to downgrade back to 1.6.0.
@PowerButton have you tried the beta firmware here which has added fixes to most of the reported issues?
Jeehaa, as for the Microsoft teams, I am quite sure that it is not caused by the firmware upgrade and I used to see feedback on different models. But I am not sure why it just started after the firmware upgrade. I will check more details with you later via email and hope you do not mind.
Thank you very much.
Best regards.
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David-TP wrote
Gradually more and more models will get into 1.6.0 firmware and normally it is not suggested to downgrade back to 1.6.0
A user will not say: newer version makes my router useless, but because other models have it, let's update mine.
I agree it should be way easier to downgrade if a firmware has issues and a user does not care if a version is old: he wants to be able to go back to a version that worked for him.
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David-TP wrote
Thanks for the feedback.
I hope you could help me test the latest beta firmware here:
(It could be reverted back to 1.6.0 official version directly if needed.)
If the disconnection just started after firmware upgrade, so far, the reported DHCP bugs might be one of the possible reasons.
Wait for your reply.
Best regards.
@David-TP - since installing the beta version, I have not had any more connection issues.
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I have "upgraded" to the beta firmware which appears to be a bit more stable.
No long have issues of devices not being able to connect to the wifi. Also the speeds seems to be back to normal.
I do hope it remains stable, and that the firmware is released to solve other user's problems.
Bob
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@TP-Link Hi All,
I hope you can help. I've 4 X M5 units (3 V1's and 1 v3) . They've been working flawlessly for a good while, but since the last firmware update I'm having serious issues with DHCP addresses being issued.
It happens most days when I get up and open my work laptop. It either won't connect at all, or will give an error that it couldn't be assigned a DHCP / IP Address. It happens on my Pixelbook and on my wifes new Macbook Pro. I've also got a few smart devices that won't connect. I had to reboot the whole network again today to get connected (devices that already online are fine, but it's ones looking for new IP addresses that are having issues).
Can you please advise if this is a known issue and if there's a fix for it.
There's loads of IP addresses left to be used so it's not that they've run out or anything.
Thanks.
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