Deco X68 User Manual

Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

Superior Mesh Wi-Fi, Everywhere

User Guide

Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

Contents

About This Guide ··············································· 1

Appearance ·························································· 2

Set Up Your Deco ·············································· 3

Add More Decos ················································ 6

Dashboard ····························································· 7

Check Deco Status ·········································· 8

Manage Connected Devices ······················ 9

Create New Networks ···································10

Wi-Fi Detective ··················································12

Remove/Reboot Deco ··································13

Advanced Features ········································18

WPS ·········································································23

Weekly/Monthly Reports ·····························24

Managers ·····························································25

FAQ ··········································································26

Authentication ···················································27

HomeShield ························································14

Wi-Fi Settings·····················································15

Blacklist ·································································16

Online Update ···················································17

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System and the Deco app, as well as regulatory information.

Features available in Deco may vary by model and software version. Deco availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions

in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual Deco experience.

Conventions

In this guide, the following conventions are used:

Convention Description

Deco Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit.

Underline

Teal

Note:

Tips:

Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to

redirect to a website or a specic section.

Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.

Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

More Info

• Specific product information can be found on the product page at

https://www.tp-link.com.

• A Technical Community is provided for you to discuss our products at

https://community.tp-link.com.

• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Help center of the Deco app and the Contact Technical Support page at

https://www.tp-link.com/support.

• Videos about how to congure the Deco can be found on the Setup Videos page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#deco

Speed/Coverage/Device Quantity Disclaimer

Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage, and quantity of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials,

obstacles, volume and density of trac, and client location.

MU-MIMO Disclaimer

Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.

IoT Compatibility Disclaimer

IoT compatibility refers only to smart devices that can be controlled via the Deco app. Other wireless devices can still connect to Deco for normal Wi-Fi use.

Seamless Roaming Disclaimer

Clients need to support 802.11k/v/r and may require additional set up. Performance may vary depending on the client device.

HomeShield Disclaimer

HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit tp-link.com/homeshield for more information.

Appearance

solid yellow indicates a successful reset.

Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, two RJ-45 Ethernet ports, a power slot, and a Reset button.

See the explanation below:

Tip: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product.

Yellow pulse:

Deco is resetting.

Yellow solid:

Deco is starting up.

Blue pulse:

Deco is ready for setup or WPS in progress.

Blue solid:

Deco is setting up.

Green pulse:

Deco is upgrading rmware.

Green solid:

Deco is registered and all is well.

Red pulse:

Deco is disconnected from main Deco.

Gigabit Ethernet ports :

For connecting Deco to your modem, the Ethernet outlet

or other internet devices.

Power Slot:

For connecting Deco to the power socket via the provided power adapter.

Red solid:

Deco has an issue.

Reset Button:

Press for 1 second and release to reset Deco to factory

default settings. The light changing from pulsing yellow to

Set Up Your Deco

The intuitive Deco app guides you through an easy setup process that gets each unit up and running and all your devices connected and online.

Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System.

1. Download and install the Deco app

Scan the QR code below or go to Google Play or the Apple App Store to download the Deco app. Install the app on your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.

2. Log in or sign up with TP-Link ID

Open the app. Use your TP-Link ID to log in. If

you don’t have a TP-Link ID, sign up rst.

Note: If you forgot your login password, tap Forgot password?.

The Deco app will guide you through the rest.

3. Identify Your Deco

Choose your Deco model.

4. Connect Deco to your modem

5. Select a location

6. Set up internet connection

Power o your modem. Connect your Deco to

the modem and power them both on.

If you don't have a modem, connect the Ethernet outlet directly to your Deco.

Select a location for this Deco. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom.

Select the internet connection type and enter the information. If you are not sure, contact your internet service provider.

7. Create your Wi-Fi network

8. Connect to your Wi-Fi network

9. Setup complete

Set a network name and a password. These will be the name and password you use to connect your devices to Wi-Fi.

Connect your devices to the Deco's Wi-Fi to continue the setup.

Your Deco network is now up. Add more Decos or complete the setup and connect all devices to the Deco network.

Add More Decos

After created a Deco network, you can add more Deco units into the network to expand the Wi-Fi coverage, and manage them conveniently on your Deco app.

On the Overview page, Tap

Select the Deco model you want to add, and follow app instructions to complete the setup

After the setup, you can find the added Decos by tapping

Dashboard

After you successfully set up your Deco network, you will see the dashboard of the Deco app. Here you can get an overview of the network status, customize your home network with enhanced security using a kit of features built to TP-Link HomeShield and set up various advanced features.

Tap to get an overview of the network status

Tap to enter the HomeShield page for enhanced security

Tap for more features

Check Deco Status

In the Overview page, you can check the working status of all the Decos, check the Deco details, change or customize the location, and more.

Tap to check all Deco's status

Tap a Deco unit to check the details

Tap the Deco unit to change or customize the location

Manage Connected Devices

In the Overview page, you can check the working status of all the connected devices, view the device details, or change the device settings.

Tap a client on the Devices list to check the details

Tap to manage the device settings

Tap Belongs to to add a unique profile for the device and manage its online activities

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