Contents About This Guide ···················································· 1 Advanced Features ·············································22 Appearance ······························································· 2 WPS ··············································································27 Set Up Your Deco ··················································· 3 Parental Controls ··················································28 Add More Decos ····················································· 7 QoS···············································································29 Dashboard ·································································· 8 Monthly Report ······················································30 Check Deco Status ··············································· 9 Managers ··································································31 Remove/Reboot Deco ·······································11 Control Your Deco with Alexa ·························32...
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Appearance Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, three 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. Pluse Yellow: Deco is resetting.
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 app.
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4. Plug in and power on Deco 5. Connect to the Deco's Wi-Fi 6. Select a location 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. then connect to the Deco's Wi-Fi using the is not listed, you can create a new one by default SSID printed on the product label.
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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 Wi-Fi. the information. If you are not sure, contact will be the name and password you use to your internet service provider.
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10. Setup complete Your Deco network is now up. Connect all devices to the Deco network. You can also Add More Decos to expand the Wi-Fi coverage.
Add More Decos After creating 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 app instructions to complete the setup.
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 set up various advanced features. to get an overview of the network for more features.
Check Deco Status In Overview, you can check the working status (online/offline) of all the Decos, check the details (speed/Deco's IP address & MAC address/connected clients) of each Deco unit, change the Deco's location/name, and more. 1. Tap to check all Decos' status. 2.
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Change or customize the location/name of the 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 and you will need to set up your Deco again. You can also press the Reset button on the Deco for 1 second to quickly reset your Deco to factory default settings.
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. Tap a connected device to check the details (eg. real-time upload/ Change the device name as needed. download speeds).
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Enable High Priority and set the Duration time to prioritize the connection to manage the device settings, including changing the device of this device during the time, such as a family member’s laptop for one name/type, viewing device detailed information (IP address, MAC hour during a video call.
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Belongs to to add a unique profile for the device and manage its online activities. For example, when and for how long this device can access the internet, block inappropriate content, and pause the internet if necessary.
Create a New Network In the Deco app, you can create different Deco networks 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 networks with your Deco app. Two methods are provided as below to create a new network.
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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.
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.
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).
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.
Blacklist Add devices to the blacklist to prevent the devices from accessing 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.
Advanced Features computers accessible to other devices over the internet, enable TP-Link DDNS, SIP ALG, fast roaming and beamforming, control Deco's LED, change View IPv4 details or change the Enable IPv6 to set up an IPv6 Add IPv6 firewall rules to allow specific >...
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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/...
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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.
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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.
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Change the operating mode. Set connection alerts to receive 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.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) helps you to quickly and securely connect a client to a network with a tap without entering any password. 1. Tap > WPS. 2. Tap the icon in the Deco app and 3. Your client has connected to the network then on your client.
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. 1. Tap > Parental Controls. 3. Set filter level to block 4. Set daily time limits for the total members.
QoS (Quality of Service) helps you set priority for specific applications and devices, so that they can perform better with lower latency. 1. Tap > QoS. 2. Set the total bandwidth before 3. Add devices you want to prioritize to guarantee a better network using QoS.
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.
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.
Follow the steps below to use Alexa voice commands to control your Deco network. Tip: To know more about how to set up Alexa Integration in Alexa app, refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1571/. Note: This feature is currently available in English (US), English (UK), German and Japanese.
Troubleshooting Solutions to common problems during setup or use are provided here for reference. Follow the steps in the provided link to solve your problem. If problems still exist, contact us: https://www.tp-link.com/support Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2239/ or follow the video https://youtu.be/2HYuEYS9XJM...
Component Name Model I.T.E POWER SUPPLY T120150-2B1 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...
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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.
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Product Name: I.T.E POWER SUPPLY Model Number: T120150-2B1 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...
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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.
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2412MHz—2483.5MHz (20dBm) 5150MHz—5250MHz (23dBm) 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/ 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...
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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 UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca/ Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.
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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; 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;...
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Equipment name: Type designation (Type) AC1900 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Deco S7 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols Unit Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated chromium biphenyls diphenyl ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBB) (PBDE)
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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. Note 2 “ ” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
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• 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. Symbol Explanation DC voltage...
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