Whole Home Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi System
Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Antivirus | Powerline
User Guide
AC1300+AV600 Dual-Band
Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi System
Deco P7
1910012360 REV1.0.0
Contents
About This Guide ···········································1
Appearance ······················································2
Set Up Your Deco ··········································3
Dashboard ························································· 5
Wi-Fi Settings···················································6
Parental Controls ···········································7
Antivirus ······························································8
QoS········································································9
Advanced Features ···································10
Online Upgrade ············································ 13
Managers ························································14
About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi System and the Deco app, as well as regulatory information.
Please note that features of Deco may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language and internet
service provider. All images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Deco
Underline
Teal
Note:
Tips:
Stands for Deco Whole Home Hybrid 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
http://www.tp-link.com
• A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our
products at http://forum.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
http://www.tp-link.com/support.
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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.
Ethernet Ports:
For connecting Deco to your modem, the
Ethernet outlet or other internet devices.
Blue solid
Deco is setting up.
Green
Deco is registered and all is well.
Red
Deco has an issue.
Power Slot:
Reset Button:
For connecting Deco to the power socket via
the provided power adapter.
Press to reset Deco to factory default
settings.
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Set Up Your Deco
Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole Home Hybrid 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, tap Sign Up. The
Deco app will guide you through the rest.
3. Connect your modem to Deco
Find and 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.
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Set Up Your Deco
Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole Home Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi system.
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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Dashboard
After you successfully set up your Deco network, you will see the dashboard of the Deco app. Here you can view the working status of all Decos, test
the internet speed, check the connected devices and manage your network.
Devices
Tab Internet icon to check Deco status Tab the yellow icon to dispaly more features
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Wi-Fi Settings
Customize the network name and password of your main network or create a separate network just for guests. You can set a guest network name and
an easy-to-remember password. You can shake your device to share the network details easily with family and friends.
Enable Guest Network
Create Network Name and Password Shake to Share
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Parental Controls
Create proles for family members and specify the devices that belong to each. Set individualized parental controls including when and for how long
each person can access the internet. Block inappropriate content and pause the internet if necessary.
Insights
Filter Level Time Controls
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Antivirus
There are three ways Deco ensures your home network remains safe: by blocking malicious websites, by protecting the system and applications
against external attacks and eliminating vulnerabilities, and by preventing infected devices from sending sensitive information outside your network.
Protection Enabled
Alert History Protection Disabled
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QoS
There are two ways to use the QoS (Quality of Service) function. You can prioritize the connection of a particular device for a set duration, such as a
family member's laptop for one hour during a video call. You can also prioritize the online activity that's most important to the whole family, such as
Streaming or Gaming.
Prioritize a Device
Prioritize an Activity Customize
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Advanced Features
Additional features are available under the Advanced menu. You can modify WAN settings (IPv4 & IPv6), congure LAN parameters, control Deco's LED
and turn notications o and on, easily create a domain name for your Deco, set up port forwarding rules to make your local computers accessible to
other devices over the internet, reserve the same IP address for a specic device, and change the working mode.
IPv4
IPv6 LED Control
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Register a TP-Link DDNS domain name
Enable or disable TP-Link DDNS feature Set up port forwarding rules
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Reserve IP addresses for specic devices
Turn on/o notications Change the working mode
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Online Upgrade
TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features and providing a better customer experience. Update Deco when prompted in the Deco app.
Update Available
Updating Deco Up-to-date
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Managers
Add friends and family members to help manage your network. Each manager should have their own TP-Link ID.
Add as Manager
Manager List
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Authentication
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or
adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2018 TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power)
2412MHz—2483.5MHz (20dBm)
5150MHz—5250MHz (23dBm)
EU declaration of conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU,
2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way
of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
Restricted to indoor use.
Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що
передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України.
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Safety Information
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
•
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please
don't hesitate to contact us.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to
improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK
EE EL EF FI FR HR HU IE
IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL
NO PL PT RO SE SI SK UK
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
DC voltage
Indoor use only
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to
European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
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