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Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Whole Home Wi-Fi | Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Antivirus
User Guide
AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Deco M9 Plus
1910012979 REV2.0.0 © 2021 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
Automation·······························································14
Wi-Fi Settings··························································16
Internet Speed Test··············································17
Network Optimization·········································18
Blacklist·······································································19
Online Upgrade······················································20
WPS··············································································21
Parental Controls···················································22
Antivirus······································································23
QoS···············································································24
Monthly Report·······················································25
Managers···································································26
Advanced Features··············································27
Authentication·························································32
About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to AC2200 Smart 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 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.
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 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.
Seamless Roaming Disclaimer
•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/.
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
Start up.
Blue pulse
Deco is ready for setup.
Blue solid
Deco is setting up.
Green
Deco is registered and all is well.
Red
Deco has an issue.
Ethernet Ports: For connecting Deco to your modem, the
Ethernet outlet or other internet devices.
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.
USB Port (Reserved)
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.
2. Log in or sign up with TP-Link ID |
3. Identify your Deco |
Open the app. Use your TP-Link ID to log in. If |
Choose your Deco model. |
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Note: If you forgot your login password, tap Forgot password?.
The Deco app will guide you through the rest.
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4. Connect your modem to Deco
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.
5. Select a location
Select a location for this Deco. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom.
6. Set up internet connection
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
Set a network name and a password. These will be the name and password you use to connect your devices to Wi-Fi.
8. Setup complete
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.
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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.
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Tap > Shortcut to create or |
Tap > Automation to set |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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