Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Antivirus
User Guide
AC1300 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Deco M5
1910012596 REV2.1.0
Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Appearance ······························································· 2
Set Up Your Deco ··················································· 3
Dashboard ·································································· 5
Overview ······································································ 6
Shortcut ······································································· 8
Automation ································································· 9
Wi-Fi Settings··························································10
Internet Speed Test ·············································11
Blacklist ······································································12
WPS ··············································································13
Parental Controls ··················································14
Antivirus ·····································································15
QoS···············································································16
Monthly Report ······················································17
Managers ··································································18
Advanced Features ·············································19
Online Upgrade ······················································24
Authentication ························································25
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.
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 Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit.
Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to
redirect to a website or a speciƮc 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 community is provided for you to discuss our products at
https://community.tp-link.com.
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.
HomeCare Disclaimer
A basic TP-Link HomeCareTM, powered by Trend MicroTM, 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 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.
• 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/.
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.
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 pulse:
Deco is resetting.
Yellow solid:
Deco is starting up.
Blue pulse:
Deco is ready for setup.
Blue solid:
Deco is setting up.
Ethernet ports: For connecting Deco to
your modem, the Ethernet outlet or
other internet devices.
Green pulse:
Deco is upgrading Ʈrmware.
Green solid:
Deco is registered and all is well.
Red pulse:
Deco is disconnected from main Deco.
Red solid:
Deco has an issue.
Reset button: Press to reset Deco to factory
default settings.
Power slot: For connecting Deco to the
power socket via the provided power adapter.
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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 your modem to Deco
Find and power oƬ 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 Mesh 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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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 shortcut and automation, and set up various advanced features.
Click
to enter OVERVIEW Click to enter SHORTCUT Click to enter AUTOMATION Click to set up more features
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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.
Click
to enter OVERVIEW
Swipe right to open the menu
Tap > Smart Devices to add smart devices
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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.
Click
to check Deco status
Select a connected device to view the detailsSelect a Deco to view the details
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Shortcut
With the tap of an icon, execute a shortcut you created.
Click
to enter SHORTCUT
Add actions Create shortcuts Tap to execute the shortcut
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Automation
Automation allows you to set interactions between your smart devices by adding triggers and actions. For example, if the bedroom light comes on (which
is a trigger), and then the air conditioner in the bedroom will start running (which is an action).
Click to enter AUTOMATION
Add triggers
Add actions Manage the automation
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