Deco M5 source signal selectable?

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Deco M5 source signal selectable?

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Re:Deco M5 source signal selectable?
2021-02-21 02:19:47

@TP-Link 

 

how can I download the beta firmware?

 

I have a network with 5 x M5 in a large house over 3 floors and would like to test the source optimization 

 

thank you. 

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Re:Deco M5 source signal selectable?
2021-02-21 06:50:13

@JMussi don't bother, I have the beta firmware and it's not solving anything unfortunately. The furthest deco still connects to the main deco, even though there is another deco close by. How often I press the "optimize network" it stays this way and tells me "network is perfect" LOL. 

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Re:Deco M5 source signal selectable?
2021-02-21 07:51:24

@Olafmol 
Could it be that , even though the main source is further away, it is still faster than using the 2nd inbetween ?
Yes, the signal is maybe a little less solid due to the distance, but if for instance only the 1st/main source is wired
and thát signal is acceptable , than the speed may be higher over-all ?

In my house i have three in a straight line.  The 1st ánd 2nd are both wired, and 3rd is wireless
So there is no argument there for my 3rd nót to take (the best signal / same wired-speed) 2nd one
And skip the main 1st one.

 

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Re:Deco M5 source signal selectable?
2021-02-21 09:36:35
I don’t think so. I bought the deco solution with 3 decos because I had issues reaching my WiFi router downstairs from the top floor attic. The idea was to have an intermediate step in between so I don’t need to pull utp wires from ground floor to the attic. But the result is that I still have a crappy WiFi bandwidth from attic, only the WiFi strength is better as the deco is close by. This is not a mesh. It’s a star topology.
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Re:Deco M5 source signal selectable?
2021-02-21 09:39:59
The only time the attic deco will be connecting to the intermediate deco is when it really cannot reach the main deco downstairs. The priority it gives to connecting to the main deco is really much higher than to other “slave/mesh” decos. This is where the system is failing.
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Re:Deco M5 source signal selectable?
2021-02-21 09:51:10

@Olafmol   Completely agree with you.

 

Tp link has to allow the user the priority of connection of the decos between them.

 

It is a unanimous request.

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Re:Deco M5 source signal selectable?
2021-02-21 18:45:24

@TP-Link hi there - could I have the beta firmware for X60 and M5 please?

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Re:Deco M5 source signal selectable?
2021-02-21 19:13:40

@Rioja the whole system is a scam, false labeling, and should NOT be sold as a mesh solution.. The only people who are not complaining are those that don't understand what a mesh system is and how it is suppose to work. They probably don't even know that the only satellite that works is the main router. The other slaves/satellites are useless... This system is a complete failure to say the least. Mine is already packed up and ready to be returned to Amazon. What a shame!

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Re:Deco M5 source signal selectable?
2021-02-21 19:16:31

@DP_84 the beta firmware is a waste of time and energy. Save yourself the headache and return this piece of crap system if your return policy hasn't expired..

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Re:Deco M5 source signal selectable?
2021-02-21 19:18:02

@JMussi don't waste your time buddy.. Send it back to the trash company it came from..

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