I did not realize that actual release (1.6) had been disclosed yet, so was hoping this was new news and indicated impending release. Yes, it has been way too long of a wait and has cost me many hours...

@TP-Link , I see in Post #24 the DHCP disable switch will be added to the next .x release (1.6). Excellent!!!!!! Thanks so much @TP-Link for bearing with us on this one. This is a very important...

@Alexandre, As upset as I am with this 'feature' I do agree with your point. If this were just some feature that was annoying, I would be OK waiting. But this is a feature which has the potential to...

I noticed a sale going on for the new TP-Link x20 AP devices. I was about to pull the trigger, then remembered the DHCP server issue with my M5's. Never again will I buy TP-Link. I just have to keep...

I am amazed at the incompetence of the people at TP-Link for doing something this incredibly stupid. An AP should NEVER, EVER turn on DHCP on its own. NEVER. TP-Link, how stupid are you guys anyway??

I am having this same issue. For no reason I can see, the Deco m5 enabled its own DHCP server which changed all my addresses for my home automation systems which rendeder my entire home inoperable. I...