Firmware update makes parental control subscription only
I have updated the firmware on my Deco to 1.1.6. The descriptive text did not mention a change to the parental controls (this change is now mentioned in the firmware update to 1.1.7) and yet now I need a subscription to be able to use them. Given this was the primary reason for buying the system for me, I am now very frustrated.
What can I do to get back to the previous parental control?
I have no wish to subscribe, as this incurs additional cost.
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Hi, Welcome to the community.
Deco X10 could revert to 1.0.6 via firmware recovery then the previous parental control settings will be restored:
Deco X10(EU)_V1_1.0.6 Build 20240111
Thank you very much and best regards.
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Hi, Welcome to the community.
Deco X10 could revert to 1.0.6 via firmware recovery then the previous parental control settings will be restored:
Deco X10(EU)_V1_1.0.6 Build 20240111
Thank you very much and best regards.
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Hi David,
Thanks for your reply.
Looking at doing this I have a couple of questions:
1. The firmware recovery method described in the link here: https://www.tp-link.com/se/support/faq/2958/
and pdf in the zip file that you included in your message "How to upgrade TP-Link Deco Whole Home Wi-Fi System.pdf" describe different procedures. Which one should I use?
2. Do I need to upgrade/downgrade the firmware specifically on the main Deco, or can I use any one of the 3 Decos in the system? Will the firmware then be shared to all Decos in the system?
3. If I need to use the main Deco, this is my router (connected to incoming internet) and so by disconnecting it I will lose my internet connection. Will the process described still work?
Thanks for your clarifications.
Regards
Teppy
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