I moved recently and my setup changed slightly because I needed a new Verizon 5G home internet gateway. I use the gateway in bridged mode and a TP-Link Deco m5 mesh network. The problem is if the Deco comes online before the gateway (which it always does), it never gets internet. If I unplug the deco and plug it in again then it is fine.

This didn’t happen with the old gateway. I need to fix it somehow as I control a lot of things when I’m not home and if the power goes out I lose access.

The only thing I can think of is a smart switch that has a delayed power up (if such a thing exists). I am hoping for a better solution though.