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 reflect your actual Deco experience.

Conventions

In this guide, the following conventions are used:

	Convention					Description
	Deco					Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit.
	Underline					Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to
						redirect to a website or a specific section.
	Teal					Key information appears in teal, including management
						page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
				Note:		Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction
						or damage to the device.
					Tips:	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

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 firmware.

White 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.

Power Slot:

For connecting Deco to the power socket via the provided power adapter.

Reset Button:

Press 1 second 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 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 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

Select a location for this Deco. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom.

5. Set up internet connection

Select the internet connection type and enter the information. If you are not sure, contact your internet service provider.

6. 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.

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7. Connect to your Wi-Fi network

Connect your devices to the Deco's Wi-Fi to continue the set up.

8. Setup complete

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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