Tp-link M5, AC1300 User Manual
Paint Your
Home in Wi-Fi
™
User Guide
AC1300 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System
Deco M5
1910012013 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 ······················································11
Managers ··································································12
Authentication ························································13
About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole-Home 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 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.
.
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.
2
Set Up Your Deco
Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole-Home 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.
3
Set Up Your Deco
Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole-Home 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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