I am doing this right now in star mode eg Decos plugged into my Hub / Switch

can you not just block the VPN? not got a M5 yet (its on its way) but you just need to google the ports that the VPN uses and block them. I think you can also create a kinda of work profile for you...

I have pulled the trigger and bought a set after reading http://www.tp-link.com/us/faq-1842.html I now feel that it will meet my needs if I go for full APP mode.

thanks for the reply. I will be going wired back backhaul (I should have said this in my first post) My Sky box wont go into bridge mode. I dont yet own the M5, but this FAQ suggests that it creates...

Model : Hardware Version : Firmware Version : ISP : Given that the M5 creates its OWN network, can anyone let me know if wireless devices connect via the M5 can see wired devices? my wired devices...

As far as I understand, if you wish to use a wired backhaul you end up with TWO networks. As below. For internet this is fine, but what if I need my phone to connect to a device on my main network....