New Release Deco Firmware 1.11.0 Feature Introduction: VPNs, Bandwidth Limit, and More
Below you can find a summary of the features planned to be introduced in an upcoming firmware update to our Deco platform. These features will be generally available with the 1.11.0 or 1.5.0 firmware update. Added features and update availability may be region and model-dependent.
Please keep in mind that this firmware is still in the testing/development phase and is set to release in the coming months. Our teams are unable to provide precise timelines on what models and what features are expected to receive an update or feature. Keep an eye out for any firmware updates through your Deco App.
New Features Added in Deco 1.11.0 / 1.5.0
- Added Support for WireGuard VPN Server/Client Connections
- Added Built-In Quick Configuration for VPN Providers, NordVPN and SurfShark (Region Dependent)
- Add “Client Speed Limit Feature” on the Client’s Settings Page
- Added Ability to Disable Auto WAN/LAN Sensing and Ability to Set the WAN Port Manually
- QoS Improvements:
- App-Based QoS Management
- Added Ability to Create QoS Presets through “Scene Priority” Feature
- Added Quick Toggle for QoS
WireGuard VPN
The firmware now supports the use of WireGuard VPN in VPN Client and VPN Server. You may use either the new quick setup process or manually configure your Deco Network to use a WireGuard VPN
Configure Deco Network as a WireGuard VPN Client
When configuring WireGuard VPN as a VPN Client, it supports Scan QR Code, using configuration file and manual input.
Create a WireGuard VPN Server for Your Deco Network
When configuring WireGuard VPN in VPN Server, the default configuration information has been generated, just add Description and Peer. Then you can successfully configure it. If you have specific needs, you can modify the configuration information manually.
After successful configuration, a QR Code and configuration file will be generated for client connection.
Quick Configuration for VPN Providers: SurfShark and NordVPN
For NordVPN and SurfShark users, the Deco app has added the support to quickly setup your VPN by signing into your VPN provider’s account.
For more information about the feature and how to configure the feature across Archer and Deco networks, check out our community article:
TP-Link Partners with Top VPN Providers for Streamlined Setup
Client Speed Limit (Bandwidth Restrictions Per Device)
The New “Speed Limit” feature allows you to set a maximum upload and download speed for devices. This feature is often used to prevent individual devices from using the entirety of your network’s bandwidth.
The Speed Limit setting can be found under the settings for your individual devices.
Fixed WAN Port
The firmware supports the selection of a physical interface as the WAN port. This interface will then be considered a WAN port and must be connected to the front-end device. Other physical interfaces will be treated as LAN ports. This feature is mainly used when the Deco does not have a WAN connection and needs to provide an IP address to the backend.
QoS Improvements
QoS Switch (Model Dependent / Not Available in Pre-Release)
From the QoS configuration screen you will be able to quickly toggle the QoS settings for your entire network. Perfect for those times when you need a device to take full advantage of your network capacity.
Create App-Based QoS Scene Presets
From the QoS Configuration Screen, a new option to create a ‘Scene’ based on your app and device usage has been added. By configuring these settings you are setting a specific priority for the traffic passing through these specific services or types of services.
Looking to Get Started with the Latest Features Before They Officially Release?
Try the Pre-Release Firmware to Test the New Features and Provide Feedback
Available for: Deco X50v1, Deco X55v1
If you want to get started, please feel free to try out the pre-release firmware for the Deco X50 and X55 Below. Our teams would appreciate any feedback regarding these features, your experience, along with any other feedback regarding the latest features.
Note: It has been reported that the firmware is not downgradeable, a new beta firmware will be released soon. Please follow this thread on our global forum for updates.
Deco X50v1 - Deco X50_V1_1.5.0 Pre-Release Firmware
Deco X55v1 - Deco X55_V1_1.5.0 Pre-Release Firmware
The Deco X55 Has Officially Received this Firmware Through an OTA Update, Please Update Your Firmware with the Version on Your Version's Download Page
Please Note: It is always recommended to apply pre-release firmware to a secondary network for testing, as we cannot guarantee that a feature will behave as expected. For this reason, our teams are unable to provide support for pre-release firmware. Using any pre-release or early-access firmware is done at your own risk. If any unexpected behaviors or problems arise, please make sure you provide your feedback directly to our teams for attention.
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@BigBode or the BE85?
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@mrtibbs I asked for an update on the BE95 about a month ago and never received a reply...
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@Riley_S can you help me understand why my x55 v1.26 is literally a year behind the x55 v1 and v1.6? Firmware 1.5 has already gone out for those all the while the v1.26 that I purchased hasn't seen an update in a year and is still using firmware 1.2! This seems really unfair as I'm missing many of the functions that have been included back on firmware 1.3 and 1.4. I would have never purchased the x55 if I knew tp link would send me a hardware version that is basically unsupported.
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Seems like we are being ignored.
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@AnyArmato seriously this is next level. A prime case study of what not to do as a company selling products to consumers. Knowingly selling a deficient product hardware version which is unsupported. I would be more than happy to trade in my v1.26 for ANY other version but I haven't even been given that option over the past year of complaining. Will never buy tplink products again.
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@T6457 I spent the money on the BE95 which was supposed to be their flagship model. I'm missing features that lower end models have been given.
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@AnyArmato I feel the same about the BE85's that I bought.
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I'm in the same boat with my X95's that have been disconnecting a lot of my devices lately.
I ordered a 3 pack of some older eero pro 6's off Mercari, seems like those will continue to receive firmware updates for years to come, the lack of support for a lot of the tp link devices is concerning.
they need to stop releasing so many products and hardware versions and release maybe 1-2 routers a year to make it easier to troubleshoot and support them.
Ah, but what do I know? Lol
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@BigBode what's even more maddening is when they only stop supporting one of the random versions of a product they sell which I conveniently have. Hardware v1.0 and 1.6 of the x55 work great and are literally a year and 4 firmware releases ahead of the x55 hardware v1.26 I have. So I just don't have many of the features I would have otherwise. Like, admit you built a problematic version of the x55 and let me send mine in for a working and supported version!! The worst.
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@T6457 Exactly how I feel. My Deco X55 (1.26 version) system was so unstable I banished the units to the top of my closet and purchased an additional Asus router to create Aimesh system with an older router I had. Asus system is rock solid and never reboots on its own. My X55 units would reboot when I used the app to check network status, which got very old. Never could get any help from TP-Link support. I've been waiting for almost a year for a firmware update to see if these units are more stable now. Never buying anything from them again.
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