Paint Your
Home in Wi-Fi™
User Guide
AC2200 Smart Whole-Home Wi-Fi System
Deco M6
1910012164 REV1.0.0
Contents
About This Guide····················································· 1
Set Up Your Deco···················································· 2
Dashboard··································································· 4
Wi-Fi Settings···························································· 5
Parental Controls····················································· 6
Antivirus········································································ 7
QoS················································································· 8
Advanced Features················································ 9
Online Upgrade······················································10
Managers···································································11
Authentication·························································12
This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Smart 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.
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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.
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.
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 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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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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After you successfully set up your Deco network, you will see the dashboard of the Deco app. Here you can view the working status of all Decos, test the internet speed, check the connected devices and manage your network.
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