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Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Easy Setup

User Guide

Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

Contents

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

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

Set Up Your Deco ··················································· 3

Dashboard ·································································· 6

Overview ······································································ 7

Wi-Fi Settings···························································· 9

Blacklist ······································································10

Online Update ························································11

Advanced Features ·············································12

WPS ··············································································17

Monthly Report ······················································18

Managers ··································································19

Authentication ························································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.

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 Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit.

Underline

Teal

Note:

Tips:

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.

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 signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. 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.

HomeCare Disclaimer

A basic TP-Link HomeCare 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 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.

Green pulse:

Deco is upgrading rmware.

Green 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 for 1 second and release to reset Deco to factory default settings. The light turning

pulsing yellow indicates a successful reset.

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

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

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.

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.

7. Connect to your Wi-Fi network

8. Setup complete

9. Add more Decos

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

Your Deco network is now up. Connect all devices to the Deco network.

You can add more Decos to expand Wi-Fi coverage.

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 HomeCare™ services, and set up various advanced features.

Note: To use HomeCare services, upgrade your Deco to the latest version.

Tap to enter OVERVIEW Tap to enter HomeCare Tap to set up more features

Overview

In Overview, you can check the working status of all the Decos, manage the connected devices, add smart devices, use friends of Deco, and more.

Tap to view all connected clients

Tap to check all Deco status

Select a Deco to view the details

Tap to add more devicesSwipe right to open the menu

Wi-Fi Settings

You can change the network name and password of your main network, create a separate network for guests, and shake your device to share the network details easily with family and friends.

Manage main Wi-Fi network Tap > Wi-Fi Enable guest network Shake to share your network

Blacklist

Compile a blacklist to avoid devices added on the blacklist to access to your network, ensuring the safety of your personal information shared in the network.

Tap > Blacklist Add clients to blacklist Add other devices to blacklist Manage blacklist

Online Update

Deco is dedicated to improving product features and providing a better customer experience. An up-to-date firmware provides better and more stable network performance. Always update your Deco to the latest firmware version when prompted in the Deco app.

Tap > Update Deco

Update your Deco to the latest version

Tip: If the rmware update fails, please reboot the main Deco,

move the Satellite Deco closer to the main Deco, then try to update again.

Advanced Features

Additional features are available under the Advanced menu. You can modify WAN settings (IPv4 & IPv6), add IPv6 rewall rules, modify LAN IP, set up DHCP server, enable VLAN/IPTV/MAC Clone mode, reserve the same IP address for a specic device, set up port forwarding rules to make your local

computers accessible to other devices over the internet, enable TP-Link DDNS, SIP ALG, fast roaming and beamforming, control Deco's LED, change

the working mode, and congure the notication settings.

Tap > Advanced

View IPv4 details Enable IPv6 Add IPv6 rewall rules

Modify LAN IP Set DHCP server Enable VLAN mode Enable IPTV mode

Enable MAC Clone Reserve IP addresses for specic

Set up port forwarding rules Register a TP-Link DDNS domain

devices

name

Enable SIP ALG Enable Fast Roaming Enable Beamforming Enable LED controls

Change the operating mode

Note: When the Deco works in Access Point mode, advanced features such as Parental Controls, QoS, IPv4, Address Reservation, Port Forwarding, and DHCP server are not available.

Set notications

Note: If the Notications option shows “Disabled”,

go to Settings > Notications on your mobile device

to enable it.

WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) helps you to quickly and securely connect a client to a network with a tap without entering any password.

Tap > WPS

Tap the WPS icon on Deco app and then on

the client

Successfully connected to the network

Monthly Report

Review the monthly usage statistics, such as security threats and total connected network devices each day.

Tap > Monthly Report

View monthly reports Enable or disable monthly report Clear monthly report data

Managers

Add friends and family members to help manage your network. Each manager should have their own TP-Link ID.

Tap > Managers

Add as manager Set privileges for managers Manage manager list

Authentication

FCC Compliance Information Statement

Product Name: AX1800 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

Model Number: Deco X20/W3600

Component Name Component Model Product FCC ID

I.T.E POWER SUPPLY T120150-2B4 TE7X20

I.T.E POWER SUPPLY T120120-2B4 TE7X20V2

Product Name: AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

Model Number: Deco X60

Component Name Component Model

I.T.E POWER SUPPLY T120200-2B4

Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.

Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821

Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234

Fax: +1 909 527 6803

E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2020-09-24

FCC Compliance Information Statement

Product Name: I.T.E POWER SUPPLY

Model Number: T120150-2B4 / T120120-2B4 /T120200-2B4

Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.

Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821

Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234

Fax: +1 909 527 6803

E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Issue Date: 2020-09-24

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, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. 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.

Attention: This device may only be used indoors in all EU member states and EFTA countries.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le

fonctionnement.

Caution:

The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

Avertissement:

Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Korea Warning Statements:

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:

注意！

依據低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

LP0002低功率射頻器材技術規範_章節3.8.2

取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。

前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。

低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

5.7.9.1應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。

安全諮詢及注意事項

• 請按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。

• 清潔本產品之前請先切斷電源。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。

• 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。

• 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。

• 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。

• 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。

限用物質含有情況標示聲明書

設備名稱：

Equipment name:

AX1800 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

型號（型式）：

Type designation (Type)

Deco X20 / Deco W3600

Deco X60

限用物質及其化學符號

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

單元

Unit

PCB

外殼

電源供應器

其他及其配件

備考1.超出0.1wt%”及“超出0.01wt%”系指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值。

Note 1：“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.

備考2.“○”系指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。

Note 2：“○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

備考3.“−”系指該項限用物質為排除項目。

Note 3：The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

鉛

Lead

(Pb)

汞

Mercury

(Hg)

鎘

Cadmium

(Cd)

六價鉻

Hexavalent

chromium

(Cr+6)

多溴聯苯

Polybrominated

biphenyls

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

Polybrominated

diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

−

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.

• 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.

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.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbol Explanation

DC voltage Caution Operator’s manual

Class II equipment

Polarity of output terminals

Energy efficiency Marking

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.