TP-lINK Wi-Fi 6 User Manual
Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Easy Setup
User Guide
Whole Home Mesh
Wi-Fi 6 System
1910012855 REV2.0.0 © 2020 TP-Link
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 reect 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.
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Note:
Tips:
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
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 trac, 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.
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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.
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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
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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.
Tap to view all connected clients
Tap to check all Deco status
Select a Deco to view the details
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