@Marvin_S have picked up system just now and looking at label on bottom of box ( slightly disappointed ) see its version 1 . But would be great to know what differences there are between version 1 & 2. It's a big outlay/ investment for me and I want to ensure I'm getting most longevity/ functionality but can't see anywhere which explains difference between v1 & v2 .

  @FTTP 

Follow this link: https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/download/deco-be65/

Choose the hardware version (V1 or V2)

Click on Firmware button just below on that same page

You'll see latest firmware version available for hardware version you selected

Differences between firmware versions can be found here: Understand the Differences Among Deco Firmware Platforms

  @Alexandre. Thank you for links ! So : - 

On looking at the info I will be retuning my purchase of the BE65 Mesh triple pack which I bought from John Lewis. Luckily haven't unwrapped from plastic wrap yet (but the label on mine does say its a v1) . Anyway you cut it the V1 lacks features of the v2 being 'inferior' in hardware and functionality. I would go as far as saying it was marketed under 'false pretences' as being WIFI 7 as the v1 model doesn't have WIFI 7 on 2.4GHz as it only supports 2.4ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax whereas the v2 actually supports  802.11b/g/n/ax/be this is a 'Key' feature in my eyes !

I refuse to shell out a significant amount of my hard earned cash for a product which for all intents and purposes has already been superceeded by a newer version of the same model. I really would like to purchase the v2 and am appealing to anyone who has managed to purchase the BE65 v2 model in UK , where did you purchase it from please ? Thank you.

Kind Regards