TP-Link Deco X20-DSL User Manual

Deco X20-DSL AX1800 VDSL Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

User Guide

VDSL Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

Contents

About This Guide ·························································· 1

Appearance ·····································································2

Before You Start ··························································· 3

Set Up Your Deco as A DSL Modem Router ··4

Set Up Your Deco as A Wireless Router ··········· 8

Add More Decos ························································ 12

Dashboard ····································································· 13

Check Deco Status ·················································· 14

Set Main Deco ····························································· 15

Manage Connected Devices ······························ 16

Remove/Reboot Deco ············································17

Guest Network ····························································23

Blacklist ··········································································· 24

Upgrade Your Deco ·················································· 25

WPS ···················································································26

Managers ·······································································27

Advanced Features ··················································28

FAQ ···················································································· 34

Authentication ····························································· 35

Create A New Network ···········································18

Delete A Network ·······················································20

HomeShield ·································································· 21

Wi-Fi Settings·······························································22

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco VDSL Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 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 reect your actual Deco experience.

Conventions

In this guide, the following conventions are used:

Convention Description

Deco

Underline

Teal

Note:

Tips:

More Info

• Specic 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.

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 specic 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.

Speed/Coverage/Device Quantity Disclaimer

Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE

Standard 802.11 specications. Actual wireless data throughput and

wireless coverage, and quantity of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and

density of trac, and client location.

MU-MIMO Disclaimer

Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.

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.

HomeShield Disclaimer

HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit

tp-link.com/homeshield for more information.

Appearance

Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, a DSL LED that indicates the DSL synchronization process and the connection status, four RJ-45 Ethernet ports, one DSL port, a power slot, and a Reset button.

See the explanation below:

Tip: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product.

Yellow pulse:

Deco is resetting.

Yellow solid:

Deco is starting up.

Blue pulse:

Deco is ready for setup or WPS in progress.

Blue solid:

Deco is setting up.

Green pulse:

Deco is upgrading rmware.

Green solid:

Deco is registered and all is well.

DSL LED:

• On: The DSL port is connected and the DSL synchronization is complete.

• Pulsing: The DSL synchronization is in progress.

• O: The DSL port is disconnected or the DSL synchronization fails.

DSL Port:

For connecting Deco to the internet. Connect the port to the splitter or directly to the phone jack via a phone cable.

Gigabit Ethernet Ports:

For connecting Deco to your modem, the Ethernet outlet or other internet

services.

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:

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.

Before You Start

You can set up your Deco as a DSL modem router or a wireless router, meeting your needs in different networking scenarios.

DSL Modem Router Mode

When working in DSL Modem Router mode, Deco connects to the internet via a phone cable.

Follow Set Up Your Deco as A DSL Modem Router to set up your Deco.

Wireless Router Mode

When working in Wireless Router mode, Deco connects to the internet via an Ethernet cable.

Follow Set Up Your Deco as A Wireless Router to set up your Deco.

Set Up Your Deco as A DSL Modem Router

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 as a DSL modem router.

1. Download and install the Deco app

Scan the QR code below or go to Google Play or the App Store to download the Deco app. Install the app on your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.

2. Log in with TP-Link ID

Open the app. Use your TP-Link ID to log in. If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, sign up first.

Note: If you forgot your login password, tap Forgot Password?.

The Deco app will guide you through the rest.

3. Identify your Deco

Choose your Deco model.

4. Choose an operation mode

5. Plug in and power on Deco

6. Connect to the Deco's Wi-Fi

Choose DSL Modem Router.

Connect your Deco to the splitter or directly to the phone jack with the provided phone cable. Then Power on your Deco.

Wait until the Wi-Fi Signal LED pulses blue, then connect to the Deco's Wi-Fi using the default SSID printed on the product label.

7. Select a location

8. Select your ISP

9. Set up internet connection

Select a location for this Deco. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom. This will be the name of your Deco.

Choose your current region and ISP (Internet Service Provider). If you can not find your ISP in the list, select Other.

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

10. Create your Wi-Fi network

11. Connect to your Wi-Fi network

12. Setup complete

Set a network name and a password. These will be the name and password you use to connect your devices to Wi-Fi.

Connect your phone/tablet to the Deco's new Wi-Fi.

Your Deco network is now up. Connect all devices to the network. You can also add more Deco units to expand the Wi-Fi coverage.

Set Up Your Deco as A Wireless Router

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 in Wireless Router mode.

1. Download and install the Deco app

Scan the QR code below or go to Google Play or the App Store to download the Deco app. Install the app on your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.

2. Log in with TP-Link ID

Open the app. Use your TP-Link ID to log in. If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, sign up first.

Note: If you forgot your login password, tap Forgot Password?.

The Deco app will guide you through the rest.

3. Identify your Deco

Choose your Deco model.

4. Choose an operation mode

5. Plug in and power on Deco

6. Connect to the Deco's Wi-Fi

Choose Wireless Router.

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.

Wait until the Wi-Fi Signal LED pulses blue, then connect to the Deco's Wi-Fi using the default SSID printed on the product label.

7. Select a location

8. Set up internet connection

9. 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. This will be the name of your Deco.

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.

10. Connect to your Wi-Fi network

11. Setup complete

Connect your phone/tablet to the Deco's new Wi-Fi.

Your Deco network is now up. Connect all devices to the Deco network. You can also add more Deco units to expand the Wi-Fi coverage.

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