@UncleSam Thanks for that :)

Unfortunately I just can't run cables here (rented). So will need the backhaul. So I guess its either M9 plus, or hold out. I think the X72 or x90 may be a bit out of price range, so maybe hold out for a good deal on an M9 plus. My broadband here peaks out at 300mb so 867mb should be enough? And I think the only device I have which supports wi-fi 6 is my laptop. All though as you say it would be nice to buy something future proof. Decisions.......

@TP-Link_Deco 

Is this going to be resolved with an update I have 6 units and they are selecting the main deco which is furthest away that other units so not extending the WiFi signal to maximise the best speeds which is what I purchased it for. Why would it select the unit furthest away doesn't make sense and an easy option to change for the app with the engineers. 
 

Bad design to select the poorest signal when the speeds and cover could be amazing. 

@TP-Link_Deco  

Please please please fix and/or enhance this. Can you also please share the expected delivery date?

Thanks in advance

@MackPhoenix62 the lack of response from TPLink is uncanny...

@DezeEnGene 

" Please please please fix and/or enhance this. Can you also please share the expected delivery date? "

The Twelfth of Never seems to be the most likely date.

any news on new firmware?

@Olafmol 

Hi, All!

Currently, we have a beta firmware for Deco M5 which could help satellite Deco to find the best uplink Deco and optimize its signal source.

So the beta firmware might improve the issue Deco is not getting signal source from the nearest Deco

And if anyone with more than three Deco M5, was suffering from this issue and wanted to test the beta firmware, please leave me a private message with the following information:

1.  the network structure about how each Deco is connected;

(if possible, please help us mark their relative distance)

PS: the beta firmware would be updated via web UI and could be reverted back to the official firmware.

Thank you very much for your cooperation and wait for your reply.

Update:

Hi, Thank you for all your concerns.

We have the beta firmware for the following models which added a new network optimization feature and can help to optimize the network map of the Deco system.:

Deco M5, Deco M9 Plus, and Deco X60;

Please feel free to send me a private message if you want to test the beta firmware;

Thanks a lot and wait for your reply.

@TP-Link Hi there - just read about the Beta for the M5. Will a Beta for the X60 also soon be available for testing? 

Cheers

TP-Link wrote

@Olafmol 

Hi, All!

Currently, we have a beta firmware for Deco M5 which could help satellite Deco to find the best uplink Deco and optimize its signal source.

So the beta firmware might improve the issue Deco is not getting signal source from the nearest Deco

And if anyone with more than three Deco M5, was suffering from this issue and wanted to test the beta firmware, please leave me a private message with the following information:

1.  the network structure about how each Deco is connected;

(if possible, please help us mark their relative distance)

 

PS: the beta firmware would be updated via web UI and could be reverted back to the official firmware.

Thank you very much for your cooperation and wait for your reply.

I´ve just updated my deco M5 to 1.5.1 Build 200201022, but my 3rd deco persists to connect on Main Deco (1st). How can I force my 3rd deco to connect on the 2nd because it is closer?

One more datatil: I´ve used the option "network optimization" but apparently nothings happens. My 3rd deco continues connected on the 1st.