Deco M5 in AP mode still broadcasting new Wifi connection

Deco M5 in AP mode still broadcasting new Wifi connection

Deco M5 in AP mode still broadcasting new Wifi connection
Deco M5 in AP mode still broadcasting new Wifi connection
a week ago - last edited a week ago
Model: Deco M5  
Hardware Version: V19
Firmware Version: 1.6.2 Build 20221009 Rel. 60959

Hi all, firstly I am not very well versed in IT networking so please forgive my ignorance. 

 

I have rebooted my Deco M5 in AP mode with the understanding that it would extend my existing internet connection from the router that it is hard wired to. 

 

I have disabled DHCP in the Deco app settings. 

 

The Deco app is still broadcasting the new Wi-Fi connection that I had to establish during the default set up, before it would allow me to switch to AP mode. 

 

Any tips on what I can check to fix this ? 

 

Thank you. 

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Re:Deco M5 in AP mode still broadcasting new Wifi connection-Solution
a week ago - last edited a week ago

  @PJBones 

 

Deco mesh in Access Point mode will not extend your router WiFi. Deco mesh will run its on WiFi, independent of router's.

It is recommended to turn off router WiFi so that it does not conflict or interfere with Deco mesh WiFi.

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Re:Deco M5 in AP mode still broadcasting new Wifi connection-Solution
a week ago - last edited a week ago

  @PJBones 

 

Deco mesh in Access Point mode will not extend your router WiFi. Deco mesh will run its on WiFi, independent of router's.

It is recommended to turn off router WiFi so that it does not conflict or interfere with Deco mesh WiFi.

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