Official Release Deco X50/X55 V1/V1.2/V2 with VPN/Static Route/MTU
Hello Everyone,
We are excited to announce the official firmware version 1.2.x for Deco X50/Deco X55 V1/V1.2/V2 has been released recently. With this new firmware, you can now configure the VPN server/client, and other advanced features on the Deco.
Deco X50_V1/V1.2/V2
Deco X55_V1/V1.2/V2
>>How to update the firmware via web UI
Release Note:
New features:
1. Support for VPN server features, including Open VPN, PPTP VPN and L2TP/IPsec VPN.
2. Support for VPN client features, including Open VPN, PPTP VPN and L2TP/IPsec VPN.
3. Support for Static Route under Deco APP>More>Advanced.
4. Added the ability to customize the MTU size under Deco APP>More>Internet Connection>Internet Connection Type.
5. Added IOT network function.
* The following features(6-12) are also supported on 1.1.0 version:
6. Added Reboot Schedule for every day/week under Deco App > More > Reboot Schedule.
7. Added support for customizing Satellite Deco Signal Source under Deco App > Internet > Select the Satellite Deco > Signal Source.
8. 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.
9. Added No-IP and DynDNS to the DDNS settings under Deco App > More > Advanced > DDNS.
10. Added Smart DHCP on/off switch in Access Point mode under Deco App > More > Advanced > Smart DHCP.
11. Added a prompt notification when the Ethernet link rate goes down to 100Mbps.
12. Added schedule and bandwidth limit to guest network under Deco App > More > Wi-Fi > Guest Network.
Improvements:
1. Optimized the MAC Clone function.
2. Improved system reliability and security.
Note:
1. The Advanced features need to be configured on the Deco APP and please make sure your Deco APP is up to date.
2. Some new features would not be available when the router is working in Access Point mode.
3. The firmware downgrade needs to be performed by firmware recovery. >>How to use firmware recovery on Deco
Please feel free to comment below if there is any question about the new firmware.
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@Mbauer5 @Dan1 Hey guys, just a quick update from todays troubleshooting re the VPN client issue.
The engineers spent at least 5 hours with me on a remote session to try and identify the issue. The support team think they have identified an issue and are trying to recreate in their labs.
We were troubleshooting OpenVPN issues, numerous issues detected, like the Deco not understanding some of the commands from the config file. Also the routing table was not updating to provide the client with an exit path via the vpn. Also there's an issue with the Keep Alive packets, the remote server thinks we are not responding and disconnects us. The Deco client then opens a new connection back to the VPN server, successfully connects but the routing table on the X50 doesnt update, which will give the client connection an incorrect path.
Also the IPTables do not update to allow the client out via the VPN as the VPN IP details have changed and not updated the IPTables (firewall) on the router.
I now have access to the console and will continue to troubleshoot, but this could take a while
The engineers have access to my system for the next week to try and identify a one fix solution
Fingers crossed!
ian
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@Mbauer5 Are you trying OpenVPN or L2TP?
Under my testing, both have the same issues.
i would like to know if anyone has any VPN working at all. Maybe someone that does, can share a config file with me so i can run the settings through this debug build
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@Mbauer5 ok thanks.
I suspect the VPN shows connected on your phone app, but when you add a client they cant connect to the internet right?
If you go out of that screen and go to static routes, do you notice the vpn route IP changes? (this may take some minutes to change)
Even though your provider is different than my two, we probably have the same issue, meaning it's not limited to a few VPN providers. From what i can see by chopping my config file down to the absolute minimum config its a deco prob and not the VPN server.
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Went ahead, bought an X50 v1. Got an upgrade available notification in the app, upgraded to 1.2 without issue. Chained with the main X60 creating a new Wi-Fi network. Now struggling with an OpenVPN setup.
seed4me PPTP worked right away - just type in username, password, and the specific VPN server address from the ir list, but in my case it's too slow. And they say PPTP is the least secure (not that I care in general and for Netflix streaming in particular).
Am currently banging my head against the wall trying to figure out how to set up any service using OpenVPN. All the tp-link router tutorials assume an Archer router, not a deco. Where do you guys get the basic config file to edit and upload to the Deco? Is that supplied by the VPN service people? If I specify a tp-link router, will the config file supplied by the VPN provider work with ANY model tp-link router, Archer AND Deco?
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@Muscovite it appears your VPN provider seed4me only supports PPTP or L2TP. L2TP is the better choice out of the two as it is more secure.
Choose the L2TP option on the APP and enter the server details, VPN username and password, the shared key is " seed4me" then you should be good to go.
For OpenVPN, yes you are correct in that the sever provider will typically supply a config file based on the server location of your choice. Getting that config on to the router is a real pain, as the router will only accept the config file via the APP. I will explain that if you need the info.
Good luck
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Yes, the Deco app shows I am connected to my service's VPN server.
I don't understand your reference to how to see the static route. Where do I see that, is it in the Deco app somewhere?
Thanks,
Mark
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@Mbauer5 Yes its under the Advanced Section, theres an option called Static Routing, once in there click system routes at the bottom of the app. It shows all the current routes and will show the route IP for the VPN interface.
Dont need to post the IP info here, would be interesting to see if your VPN IP changes often. It will be listed as Network Destination on the VPN interface
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