TP-Link Deco P7 - AC1300+AV600 Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi System Manual

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Hybrid 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	Stands for Deco Whole Home Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit.
Note:	Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tips:	Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your 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.
Green pulse:
Deco is upgrading firmware.
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.
Reset Button: Press to reset Deco to factory default settings.
Power Slot: For connecting Deco to the power socket via the provided power adapter.
The LED on the power adapter indicates the power line backhaul network status:

Set Up Your Deco

Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole Home Hybrid 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 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.
   
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.
   

Dashboard

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.
Devices

Tab Internet icon to check Deco status

Tab the yellow icon to display more features

Wi-Fi Settings

Customize the network name and password of your main network or create a separate network just for guests. You can set a guest network name and an easy-to-remember password. You can shake your device to share the network details easily with family and friends.
Enable Guest Network

Create Network Name and Password

Shake to Share

Parental Controls

Create profiles for family members and specify the devices that belong to each. Set individualized parental controls including when and for how long each person can access the internet. Block inappropriate content and pause the internet if necessary.
Insights

Filter Level

Time Controls

Antivirus

There are three ways Deco ensures your home network remains safe: by blocking malicious websites, by protecting the system and applications against external attacks and eliminating vulnerabilities, and by preventing infected devices from sending sensitive information outside your network.
Protection Enabled

Alert History

Protection Disabled

QoS

There are two ways to use the QoS (Quality of Service) function. You can prioritize the connection of a particular device for a set duration, such as a family member's laptop for one hour during a video call. You can also prioritize the online activity that's most important to the whole family, such as Streaming or Gaming.
Prioritize a Device

Prioritize an Activity

Customize

Advanced Features

Additional features are available under the Advanced menu. You can modify WAN settings (IPv4 & IPv6), configure LAN parameters, control Deco's LED and turn notifications off and on, easily create a domain name for your Deco, set up port forwarding rules to make your local computers accessible to other devices over the internet, reserve the same IP address for a specific device, and change the working mode.
IPv4

IPv6

LED Control

Register a TP-Link DDNS domain name

Enable or disable TP-Link DDNS feature

Set up port forwarding rules

Reserve IP addresses for specific devices

Turn on/off notifications

Change the working mode

Online Upgrade

TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features and providing a better customer experience. Update Deco when prompted in the Deco app.
Update Available

Updating Deco

Up-to-date

Managers

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

Manager List

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.

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 HomeCare^TM, powered by Trend Micro^TM, 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 HomeCare^TM will disable certain controls and protections. For a complete list of HomeCareTM functions, go to www.tp-link.com.