Tp-Link DECO S4(3-PACK) User Manual
Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Adaptive Path Selection | Easy Setup
User Guide
AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
1910012710 REV2.0.0
Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Appearance ······························································· 2
Set Up Your Deco ··················································· 3
Dashboard ·································································· 6
Wi-Fi Settings···························································· 8
Blacklist ········································································ 9
Online Update ·························································10
Advanced Features ·············································11
WPS ··············································································16
Parental Controls ··················································17
QoS···············································································18
Monthly Report ······················································19
Managers ··································································20
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 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 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.
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.
MU-MIMO Disclaimer
Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.
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.
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Appearance
Press 1 second to reset Deco to factory default
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:
Yellow pulse:
Deco is resetting.
Yellow solid:
Deco is starting up.
Blue pulse:
Deco is ready for setup.
Blue solid:
Deco is setting up.
White pulse:
Deco is upgrading rmware.
White solid:
Deco is registered and all is well.
Ethernet Ports:
For connecting Deco to your modem, the
Ethernet outlet or other internet devices.
Red pulse:
Deco is disconnected from main Deco.
Red solid:
Deco has an issue.
Power Slot:
For connecting Deco to the power socket via
the provided power adapter.
Reset Button:
settings.
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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.
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 Deco to your modem
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
5. Set up internet connection
6. Create your Wi-Fi network
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.
Set a network name and a password. These
will be the name and password you use to
connect your devices to Wi-Fi.
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7. Connect to your Wi-Fi network
8. Setup complete
Connect your devices to the Deco's Wi-Fi to
continue the set up.
Setup completed. Connect all devices to the
Deco network for better connections.
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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 check the working status of all the Decos,
manage the connected devices, add more decos, use friends of Deco, and more.
Tap to view connected devices Tap to check all Deco status Select a Deco to view the details View connected devices details
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Tap to set up more features
Swipe right to open the menu Tap to add more devices
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