@Averageguy99,

The newest update to Decos has actually been addign this feature; would recommend taking a look at the FAQ and the applicable models here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/3480/ 

The feature is rolling out in firmware updates to Deco models, so make sure that the nodes in your network are listed under the drop down of applicable models.

  @Averageguy99,

What other Deco units do you have in your network? Many of the connection preference settings and signal sources selection require the firmware for all deco units to be on a 1.6+ firmware version. This version is being rolled out to previous deco nodes as we speak, with new devices seemingly to receive the update every week. 

If you have an older deco on the network, the settings will disappear because the satellite nodes, without the 1.6 firmware, do not know how to manage the connection and send the traffic to a specific node. Its unfortunate but is a result of how mesh networks work, without the technology on all nodes, the non-supported nodes would attempt to steal the connection when the device is roaming between nodes and cause further issues.

This feature was just released in the last month or two, so I would expect to see more widespread support for the feature soon.

  @Averageguy99,

The updates are pushed gradually, but I feel like you should have received it by now. An update may not be pushed if your device has issues connecting to the TP-Link cloud. You could try changing the DNS server being used as this is normally the recommendation; however, you can download the firmware from the support site and upgrade the firmware manually through the web interface.

You have to download the firmware from the support site for the XE200, however, it appears as though the firmware has not yet been uploaded to the site. I will look into this and see If I can get it posted ASAP for you.

  @Averageguy99;

Here is an FAQ on how to do so: Changing your DNS Settings on Deco

It does not matter what server you change to, it is just recommended that you change to one that is more widely supported across regions such as Googles or Cloudflare. There are many options out there, with some DNS servers working as a potential web filter. Our engineering teams are currently on holiday, so it may be a few days before the firmware is updated. Also, make sure that you are attempting to change the connection of the client device, rather than the connection between Deco nodes.