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Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Antivirus
User Guide
AC1300 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Deco M5
1910012596 REV2.1.0
Contents
About This Guide····················································· 1
Appearance································································ 2
Set Up Your Deco···················································· 3
Dashboard··································································· 6
Overview······································································ 7
Shortcut········································································ 9
Automation·······························································10
Wi-Fi Settings··························································11
Internet Speedtest®·············································12
Blacklist·······································································13
WPS··············································································14
Parental Controls···················································15
Antivirus······································································16
QoS···············································································17
Monthly Report·······················································18
Managers···································································19
Advanced Features··············································20
Online Upgrade······················································25
Authentication·························································26
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.
Note: 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 reflect your actual Deco experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
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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.
•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/.
Speed/Coverage/Device Quantity Disclaimer
Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from
IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. 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 traffic, 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 HomeCare™, powered by Trend Micro™, 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 HomeCare™ will disable certain controls and protections. For a complete list of HomeCare™ functions, go to 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.
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.
Appearance
Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, two RJ-45 Ethernet ports and a power slot. See the explanation below:
Yellow pulse:
Deco is resetting.
Yellow solid:
Deco is starting up.
Blue pulse:
Deco is ready for setup.
Blue solid:
Deco is setting up.
Green pulse:
Deco is upgrading firmware.
Green solid:
Deco is registered and all is well.
Red pulse:
Deco is disconnected from main Deco.
Red solid:
Deco has an issue.
Ethernet ports: For connecting Deco to your modem, the Ethernet outlet or other internet devices.
Reset button: Press to reset Deco to factory default settings.
Power slot: For connecting Deco to the power socket via the provided power adapter.
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Set Up Your Deco
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.
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, tap SIGN UP. The Deco app will guide you through the rest.
3. Connect your modem to Deco
Find and power off 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.
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4. Select a location
Select a location for this Deco. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom.
5. Create your Wi-Fi network
Set a network name and a password. These will be the name and password you use to connect your devices to Wi-Fi.
6. Add more Decos
You can add more Decos to expand Wi-Fi coverage. The app will guide you through the process of adding more Decos one by one.
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Features on Deco
After you successfully set up your Deco network, you can set up various features on Deco. This chapter contains the following sections:
•Dashboard
•Overview
•Shortcut
•Automation
•Wi-Fi Settings
•Internet Speed Test
•Blacklist
•WPS
•Parental Controls
•Antivirus
•QoS
•Monthly Report
•Managers
•Advanced Features
•Online Upgrade
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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 enter OVERVIEW |
Tap to enter SHORTCUT |
Tap to enter AUTOMATION |
Tap to set up more features |
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Overview
In Overview, you can check the working status of all the Decos, manage the connected devices, add smart devices, use friends of Deco, and more.
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Tap to check Deco status |
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Select a Deco to view the details |
Select a connected device to view the details |
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Shortcut
With the tap of an icon, execute a shortcut you created.
Tap to enter SHORTCUT |
Add actions |
Create shortcuts |
Tap to execute the shortcut |
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