TP-LINK AC1300 User Manual
Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Antivirus
User Guide
AC1300 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Deco M5
1910012954 REV3.0.0 ©2020 TP-Link
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
Remove/Reboot Deco ·······································12
Shortcut ·····································································13
Blacklist ······································································19
Online Upgrade ······················································20
WPS ··············································································21
Parental Controls ··················································22
Antivirus ·····································································23
QoS···············································································24
Monthly Report ······················································25
Managers ··································································26
Advanced Features ·············································27
Authentication ························································32
Automation ·······························································14
Wi-Fi Settings··························································16
Internet Speed Test ·············································17
Network Optimization ·········································18
About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 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 reect your actual Deco experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Deco
Underline
Teal
Note:
Tips:
Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit.
Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to
redirect to a website or a specic 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 community is provided for you to discuss our products at
https://community.tp-link.com.
Speed/Coverage/Device Quantity Disclaimer
Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from
IEEE Standard 802.11 specications. Range, coverage, and maximum
quantity of connected devices are based on test results under normal
usage conditions. Actual wireless data throughput. wireless coverage,
and quantity of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary
as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials,
physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local
interference, volume and density of trac, product location, network
complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including
rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.
HomeCare Disclaimer
A basic TP-Link HomeCareTM, powered by Trend MicroTM, package is
included for 3 years from date of activation at no additional cost. It
includes Parental Controls, Quality of Service, and Antivirus. Deactivation
of HomeCareTM will disable certain controls and protections. For a
complete list of HomeCareTM functions, go to https://www.tp-link.com.
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.
• 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/.
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.
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Appearance
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.
Blue solid:
Deco is setting up.
Ethernet ports: For connecting Deco to
your modem, the Ethernet outlet or
other internet devices.
Green pulse:
Deco is upgrading rmware.
Green solid:
Deco is registered and all is well.
Red pulse:
Deco is disconnected from main Deco.
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 solid yellow indicates a successful reset.
Power slot: For connecting Deco to the
power socket via the provided power adapter.
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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 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.
or
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.
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4. Connect your modem to Deco
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.
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7. Create your Wi-Fi network
8. 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.
Your Deco network is now up. Add more
Decos or complete the setup and connect all
devices to the Deco network.
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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 nd the
added Decos by tapping
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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,
create shortcut and automation, and set up various advanced features.
Tap to get an overview of the
network status
Tap > Shortcut to create or
execute shortcut
Tap > Automation to set
interactions between your smart
devices
Tap for more features
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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 Decos' status
Tap a Deco unit to check the details Tap the Deco unit to change or
customize the location
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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 Network Devices
list to check the details
Tap to manage the device
settings
Tap Belongs to to add a unique prole for
the device and manage its online activities
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Create New Networks
On the Deco app, you can create different Deco networks bound to your TP-Link ID, and manage them conveniently from the Deco app with one
account. You can also help family or friends by managing their network on your Deco app. Two methods are provided as below to create a new network:
Method 1. Create a new network from the Overview page
Tap > Create New Network
Then follow the app instructions to
complete the setup
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Create New Networks
On the Deco app, you can create different Deco networks bound to your TP-Link ID, and manage them conveniently from the Deco app with one
account. You can also help family or friends by managing their network on your Deco app. Two methods are provided as below to create a new network:
Method 2. Create a new network from the Menu page
Tap to open the Menu Tap > CREATE NEW NETWORK
Follow app instructions to complete the
setup
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