TP-Link Deco M4R User Manual

TP-Link Deco M4R User Manual

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Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Easy Setup
User Guide
AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
1910013031 REV3.0.0
©2021 TP-Link

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  • Page 1 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Easy Setup User Guide AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 1910013031 REV3.0.0 ©2021 TP-Link...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ···················································· 1 Blacklist ······································································19 Appearance ······························································· 2 Upgrade Your Deco ·············································20 Set Up Your Deco ··················································· 3 WPS ··············································································21 Add More Decos ····················································· 7 Parental Controls ··················································22 Dashboard ·································································· 8 QoS···············································································23 Check Deco Status ··············································· 9 Advanced Features ·············································24 Set Main Deco ························································10 Monthly Report ······················································29...
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    More Info Performance may vary depending on the client device. • 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...
  • Page 4: Appearance

    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: Tip: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product. Yellow pulse: Deco is resetting.
  • Page 5: Set Up Your Deco

    2. Log in with TP-Link ID 3. Identify your Deco Scan the QR code below or go to Google Open the app. Use your TP-Link ID to log in. If Choose your Deco model. Play or the App Store to download the Deco you don’t have a TP-Link ID, sign up first.
  • Page 6 4. Plug in and power on Deco 5. Connect to the Deco's Wi-Fi 6. Select a location Power off your modem. Connect your Deco to Wait until the Wi-Fi Signal LED pulses blue, Select a location for this Deco. If its location the modem and power them both on.
  • Page 7 7. Set up internet connection 8. Create your Wi-Fi network 9. Connect to your Wi-Fi network Select the internet connection type and enter Set a network name and a password. These Connect your phone/tablet to the Deco's new the information. If you are not sure, contact will be the name and password you use to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 8 10. Setup complete Your Deco network is now up. Connect all devices to the Deco network. You can also add more Deco units to expand the Wi-Fi coverage.
  • Page 9: Add More Decos

    Add More Decos After created a Deco network, you can add more Deco units to the network to expand the Wi-Fi coverage and manage them easily on your Deco app. In Overview, tap . Select the Deco model you want to add, and follow After the setup, you can find the added Deco units by tapping app instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 10: Dashboard

    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, check the connected clients, and configure more advanced features. to get an overview of the network for more features status and online clients...
  • Page 11: Check Deco Status

    Check Deco Status In Overview, you can check the working status of all the Decos, check the details of each Deco unit, change the Deco's location/name, and more. 2. Tap a Deco unit to check the details. 3. Change or customize the location/name of the Deco. 1.
  • Page 12: Set Main Deco

    Set Main Deco After setup, you can replace the main Deco with any satellite Deco without resetting and reconfigure the whole network. 3. Choose a satellite Deco and follow app 1. In Overview, tap 2. Tap > Set Main Deco. instructions to complete the settings.
  • Page 13: Manage Connected Devices

    Manage Connected Devices In Overview, you can check the working status of all the connected devices, view the device details, and change the device settings. 1. Tap a client to check the details. 3. Tap Belongs to to add a unique profile for the device and manage its 2.
  • Page 14: Remove/Reboot Deco

    Remove/Reboot Deco You can remove or reboot your Deco easily in the Deco app. Follow the steps below. Note: Removing a Deco will reset it to factory default settings. You can also press the Reset button at the bottom of Deco for 1 second and release to quickly reset your Deco to factory default settings. 2.
  • Page 15: Create A New Network

    Create A New Network In the Deco app, you can create different Deco networks linked with your TP-Link ID and manage them conveniently from the Deco app with one account. You can also help family or friends manage their network on your Deco app. Two methods are provided as below to create a new network: Method 1.
  • Page 16 Method 2. Create a new network from the Menu page 1. Tap to open the Menu. 2. Tap > CREATE NEW NETWORK. 3. Follow app instruction to complete the setup.
  • Page 17: Delete A Network

    Delete A Network You can delete a Deco network if you don't need it anymore. Deleting a Deco network will reset all Decos in this network to factory default settings. 1. In Overview, tap 2. Tap > Delete.
  • Page 18: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings You can change the network name and password of your main network at any time and share the network easily with family and friends. > Wi-Fi. Manage main network (eg. change your main network's Wi-Fi name and Share your network with others. password).
  • Page 19: Guest Network

    Guest Network You can create and share a separate network for guests to guarantee the security and privacy of your main network. > Wi-Fi and enable Guest Network. Set a Wi-Fi name and password for Share your guest network with others. the guest network.
  • Page 20: Network Optimization

    Network Optimization Network Optimization lets your Deco intelligently scan for a clearer channel and switch your devices to it, ensuring optimal Wi-Fi performance. 1. Tap > Network Optimization. 2. The app will scan the network 3. Optimize your network for optimal 4.
  • Page 21: Blacklist

    Blacklist Compile a blacklist to avoid devices added on the blacklist to access to your network, ensuring the safety of your personal information shared in the network. 1. Tap > Blacklist. 2. Tap on the top right corner and add clients or other devices to the blacklist.
  • Page 22: Upgrade Your Deco

    Upgrade Your Deco TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features and providing a better customer experience. An up-to-date firmware provides better and more stable network performance. Always update your Deco to the latest firmware version when prompted in the Deco app.
  • Page 23: Wps

    WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) helps you to quickly and securely connect a client to a network with a tap without entering any password. 2. Tap the icon in the Deco app and 3. Your client has connected to the network 1.
  • Page 24: Parental Controls

    Parental Controls Parental Controls allows you to filter content, limit time spent online and check internet history. Start by creating unique profiles for your family members. 2. Create unique profiles for family 3. Set filter level to block 4. Set daily time limits for the total 1.
  • Page 25: Qos

    QoS (Quality of Service) helps you set priority for specific applications and devices, so that they can perform better with lower latency. 2. Set the total bandwidth before 3. Add devices you want to prioritize to guarantee a better network 1.
  • Page 26: Advanced Features

    DHCP server, enable VLAN/IPTV/MAC Clone mode, reserve the same IP address for a specific device, set up port forwarding rules to make your local computers accessible to other devices over the internet, enable TP-Link DDNS, SIP ALG, fast roaming and beamforming, control Deco's LED, change the working mode, and configure the notification settings.
  • Page 27 Modify LAN IP to avoid IP address Change DHCP server settings. Enable IPTV/VLAN mode to support Enable MAC Clone if Deco fails to confict. IPTV services. connect to the internet. Tip: For more about MAC Clone, refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2925/...
  • Page 28 Reserve IP addresses for specific Set up port forwarding rules to Register a TP-Link DDNS domain Enable SIP ALG to communicate devices to recognize and manage enable devices in your network name to access your router and with SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) the device more easily.
  • Page 29 Enable UPNP to enable devices on Enable Fast Roaming to allow Enable Beamforming to Toggle off LED to turn off the light your local network to dynamically your wireless devices to switch concentrate Wi-Fi signal towards on Deco. Configure the Night Mode open ports for applications such connection to different Decos.
  • Page 30 Change the operating mode. Set connection alerts to receive Set notifications to receive alerts in notifications once the clients connect the notification bar. Note: When the Deco works in Access Point to or disconnect from Deco. mode, advanced features such as IPv4, Address Reservation, Port Forwarding, and DHCP server are not available.
  • Page 31: Monthly Report

    Monthly Report Review the monthly usage statistics, such as security threats and total connected network devices each day. View monthly reports. Enable or disable monthly report. Clear monthly report data. > Monthly Report.
  • Page 32: Managers

    Add friends and family members to help manage your network. Each manager should have their own TP-Link ID. > Managers, and follow app instructions to add other TP-Link ID account as manager. Then the manager can start to manage the network.
  • Page 33: Authentication

    Component Name Model I.T.E POWER SUPPLY T120100-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 34 We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 35 FCC Compliance Information Statement Product Name: I.T.E POWER SUPPLY Model Number: T120100-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 36 We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 37 5150MHz—5250MHz (23dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011 /65/EU and (EU) 2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/ RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by...
  • Page 38 UKCA Mark UKCA declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UKCA declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca National restrictions Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.
  • Page 39 Caution: The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; Avertissement: Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;...
  • Page 40 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先切斷電源。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用,以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱,請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風,否則不可放在密閉位置中。 • 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修,如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱: 型號(型式): Equipment name: Type designation (Type) AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Deco M4 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 鉛 汞 鎘...
  • Page 41 備考1. 超出0.1 wt %” 及 “超出0.01 wt %” 系指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值。 Note 1:“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition. 備考2.“○”系指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 Note 2:“○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
  • Page 42 • Storage Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk. Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation...

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