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Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?

Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?

Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?
Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?
2024-09-18 23:15:01 - last edited 2024-09-18 23:18:24
Tags: #Firmware Update #Backhaul Method #Wi-Fi 6E
Model: Deco XE75 Pro  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 1.2.11

When I set up my three unit XE75 Pro network I dedicated WiFi6 as wireless backhaul. When I check the app now I find WiFI6E disabled and no option to use it as wireless backhaul. Has that option been removed or am i just missing it?

 

If it turns out this now is automated will it use 6E for backhaul even if 6E is disabled in the app?

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Re:Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?
2024-09-19 06:43:01

  @cdysthe 

 

A new firmware version for the hardware version of your Deco was released on September 11, 2024, which may have addressed your issue. However, the release notes only indicate "Modifications and Bug fixes," so it is difficult to confirm whether your specific problem has been resolved.

 

22d6cee6916a49788dcb16fea42abf6e

 

You can download it from the page below

 

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-xe75-pro/v2/#Firmware

 

You may also consider reverting your firmware to a previous version by downloading it from the link provided above.

 

Please refer to the instructions below for upgrading or rolling back your firmware.

 

To perform the update, please access the Deco web interface by entering "tplinkdeco.net" in your browser. Then navigate to Advanced > System > Firmware Update, click on 'Browse,' select the firmware BIN file, and click on 'Upgrade.'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Need help with the Deco app, setup, Ethernet backhaul, network switch or rolling back firmware? https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/699816?page=1
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Re:Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?
2024-09-19 10:03:03 - last edited 2024-09-19 10:03:28

  @HelpFixDecoApp Thanks. I see now on my units it says US/2.6. It is still the same firmware version I should download and install?

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Re:Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?
2024-09-19 16:33:32

  @cdysthe 

 

Since your hrdware versons is 2.6 you will want to download the newest firmware here 

 

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-xe75-pro/v2.6/#Firmware

Need help with the Deco app, setup, Ethernet backhaul, network switch or rolling back firmware? https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/699816?page=1
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Re:Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?
2024-09-20 01:14:29

  @HelpFixDecoApp Similar concerns here except I have two  XE75 Pro (2.6) and one XE70 Pro (3.6). 

All are running 1.2.11, and 1.2.12 is only available for XE75

HelpFixDecoApp wrote

  @cdysthe 

 

Since your hrdware versons is 2.6 you will want to download the newest firmware here 

 

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-xe75-pro/v2.6/#Firmware

Pro. 

Should I update the XE75 Pro's anyway? 

 

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Re:Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?
2024-09-20 01:57:27

  @larsvi 

 

I would like to offer a suggestion for your consideration. Some users have successfully resolved their issues by upgrading their firmware, while others have found it necessary to downgrade their firmware to restore functionality. 

 

Please note that the results may vary depending on the specific model of your device. If you decide to upgrade your firmware and continue to experience difficulties, I recommend rolling back to a previous version and testing the device again. If the problem persists, you may need to revert to an earlier firmware version once more.

Need help with the Deco app, setup, Ethernet backhaul, network switch or rolling back firmware? https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/699816?page=1
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Re:Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?
2024-09-20 14:47:19

  @HelpFixDecoApp I have now installed the firmware upgrade suggested above and further down in this thread V2.6_1.2.12 Build 20240813. It says that one of the new features is:

 

"Open the 6 GHz frequency band to clients."

 

But what about the setting to choose to dedicate the 6E band for backhaul? That is gone. So how is Wi-Fi backhaul handled in this firmware? Is it totally automatic, or is all Wi-Fi backhauil now handled on Wi-Fi 5 band while the Wi-Fi 6E is dedicated to 6E enabled devices?

 

Also, if I set the 6E SSID to the same as 5 and 2,4 will 6E enabled devices pick a 6E connection over 5? The details around this upgrade is murky and I no longer understand how it works.

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Re:Is dedicating WiFi6E as wireless backhaul gone from the XE75 Pro?
2024-09-20 17:00:17

  @cdysthe 

 

I would recommend this post on backhaul issues as a lot of people are not happy with how it's working 

 

https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/676998?replyId=1388092

 

As for the SSID question see this 

 

https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/702742?replyId=1414294 

 

If you need more info please let us know :) 

 

 

Need help with the Deco app, setup, Ethernet backhaul, network switch or rolling back firmware? https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/699816?page=1
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