coilz wrote: ↑ Ok Finally set up the Deco M9 Plus here. Noticed that there are no firmware upgrade for my M9 plus V2.8, its on Firmware 1.2.12 Build 20191014 ? Other hardware versions like V2 or V2.2 has updated firmware that are dated from 2021... Anyone noticed that issue?

Edit: Might have found solution here? https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/f ... pic/517324
They say using the Update Utility to update to firmware for V2 ?..... Sounds like YMMV thing?

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Mar 10th, 2022 8:13 pm

theBasher91: Sr. Member; May 24, 2013; 763 posts; 218 upvotes

Mar 10th, 2022 8:13 pm

The firmware update does work. I just did it last week on v2 hardware. Without it, the app won't show you an update is available. After doing this initial update, all future updates can be done via the app. Doing this update also gives you a webui.

There's some bug fixes but overall the same ui. Good to stay updated though.

Highly recommend the m9. I have three, previously had them all wireless and now they're all wired together.

I just bought three wall/roof mounts from Walmart (half the price of Amazon).

Ping me if you have any questions

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Mar 10th, 2022 8:55 pm

MisterK: Member; Jan 15, 2020; 212 posts; 781 upvotes; Quebec-MTL

Mar 10th, 2022 8:55 pm

With TP-LINK DECO products, you have to update the firmware yourself 99% of the time. I have 3 M4's and i missed 3 major updates. So go on the tp link website and check your firmware and version.

fresh dog for fresh deals

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Mar 11th, 2022 6:11 am

artsx111: Jr. Member; Apr 19, 2019; 130 posts; 49 upvotes

Mar 11th, 2022 6:11 am

thnx op.
anyone knows how long it does take the delivery?

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Mar 11th, 2022 7:45 am

gc99: Sr. Member; Jan 14, 2008; 785 posts; 531 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 11th, 2022 7:45 am

just placed the order, thanks op
took a while for my browser to checkout due to poor wifi :-O

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Mar 11th, 2022 7:46 am

gc99: Sr. Member; Jan 14, 2008; 785 posts; 531 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 11th, 2022 7:46 am

artsx111 wrote: ↑ thnx op.
anyone knows how long it does take the delivery?

says 4-9 business days, so consider it up to 2 weeks

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Mar 11th, 2022 7:52 am

artsx111: Jr. Member; Apr 19, 2019; 130 posts; 49 upvotes

Mar 11th, 2022 7:52 am

gc99 wrote: ↑ says 4-9 business days, so consider it up to 2 weeks

got it, thnx

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Mar 11th, 2022 8:06 am

projectman44: Sr. Member; Jun 1, 2017; 876 posts; 776 upvotes; Mississauga

Mar 11th, 2022 8:06 am

Good deal considering these go for $300 CDN

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Mar 11th, 2022 8:37 am

WabbaJ: Jr. Member; Aug 5, 2011; 140 posts; 156 upvotes; HAMILTON

Mar 11th, 2022 8:37 am

I bought these on the previous sale ($135usd).

I have no complaints at all

I wire backhauled them together and it's stable, fast, good range and trouble free.

At this price, I'd recommend.

If you need more info, just search TP-Link deco M9 on Slickdeals. You'll see that this deal has been consistently rated one of the very best mesh deals of all time (it comes up every now and then).

+1

Mar 11th, 2022 8:47 am

gc99: Sr. Member; Jan 14, 2008; 785 posts; 531 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 11th, 2022 8:47 am

i recommend this deal.

i was about to buy 2 "higher end" wifi extenders

these are 3 pack, and actual mesh/AP ... not the troublesome wifi extenders, at less cost

just hoping the refurb factor is not a problem down the line,

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Mar 11th, 2022 8:52 am

enceladus9: Deal Addict; Nov 19, 2005; 1123 posts; 463 upvotes

Mar 11th, 2022 8:52 am

I purchased this a couple months ago but returned it.

Decided to keep my Asus RC-A68U - the performance overall was better. YMMV.

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain.

+1

Mar 11th, 2022 9:25 am

shopper-X [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Nov 2, 2003; 5061 posts; 1375 upvotes; SK

Mar 11th, 2022 9:25 am

artsx111 wrote: ↑thnx op.
anyone knows how long it does take the delivery?

gc99 wrote: ↑ says 4-9 business days, so consider it up to 2 weeks

I ordered mine Wednesday evening and UPS says it will arrive Wednesday next week. I chose the prepaid clearance option.

enceladus9 wrote: ↑ I purchased this a couple months ago but returned it.

Decided to keep my Asus RC-A68U - the performance overall was better. YMMV.

I have a RT-AC68U that I use a Managed switch (wifi off, main gateway, DHCP Sever, DNS Filtering, etc) behind my current Samsung mesh. I’m planning on doing the same with the Deco IF it’s missing some the features I’m use too.

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Mar 11th, 2022 9:27 am

gc99: Sr. Member; Jan 14, 2008; 785 posts; 531 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 11th, 2022 9:27 am

my credit card shows total charged CAD $189.xx tax in with duties paid

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Mar 11th, 2022 9:28 am

mtldealwiz: Member; Mar 17, 2006; 263 posts; 30 upvotes; Montreal

Mar 11th, 2022 9:28 am

enceladus9 wrote: ↑ I purchased this a couple months ago but returned it.

Decided to keep my Asus RC-A68U - the performance overall was better. YMMV.

I have a 68U paired with 3 Deco M5s and I found the wireless signal on the 68U was way better when the coverage overlapped.

+1

Mar 11th, 2022 9:33 am

artsx111: Jr. Member; Apr 19, 2019; 130 posts; 49 upvotes

Mar 11th, 2022 9:33 am

shopper-X wrote: ↑ I ordered mine Wednesday evening and UPS says it will arrive Wednesday next week. I chose the prepaid clearance option.

would you know if they will ship to PO box in states?

Edit: confirmed in the chat, they do ship to PO box

+1

Mar 11th, 2022 10:16 am

turtlenuts: Deal Addict; Aug 17, 2008; 1001 posts; 455 upvotes; Markham, ON

Mar 11th, 2022 10:16 am

Good deal. Bought this last time it was posted back in December. Running well after a manual firmware update.

+1

Mar 11th, 2022 1:09 pm

boldventure: Deal Addict; Nov 25, 2014; 3885 posts; 1820 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Mar 11th, 2022 1:09 pm

How's the internet speed of this one? I had TP-link router before and after few days the speed dropped significantly. I needed to restart every time the speed dropped.

+1

Mar 11th, 2022 1:25 pm

ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 23658 posts; 6035 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 11th, 2022 1:25 pm

good dealio - also purchased the deal in Dec...........no complaints at all.

Nothing at the moment
Heatware: 63-0-0

Mar 11th, 2022 1:29 pm

Soulcatcher: Sr. Member; Dec 3, 2004; 541 posts; 42 upvotes; North York

Mar 11th, 2022 1:29 pm

I have m5 and assigning permanent ip to my NAS (address reservation) just _doesn't_ work at all... Wondering if m9 has the same issue?

+1

Mar 11th, 2022 1:43 pm

tmlfan3: Sr. Member; Oct 15, 2009; 509 posts; 211 upvotes; Winnipeg

Mar 11th, 2022 1:43 pm

Soulcatcher wrote: ↑ I have m5 and assigning permanent ip to my NAS (address reservation) just _doesn't_ work at all... Wondering if m9 has the same issue?

I have these M9's and have permanent IP's assigned to my unraid server and a few other devices. Have had no issues.

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