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5G Whole Home Mesh
Wi-Fi 6 Router
1910013177 REV1.0.0 © 2022 TP-Link
Deco X80-5G
Superior Mesh Wi-Fi, Everywhere

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  • Page 1 Deco X80-5G Superior Mesh Wi-Fi, Everywhere User Guide 5G Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router 1910013177 REV1.0.0 © 2022 TP-Link...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wi-Fi Settings······························································· 31 Before You Start ··························································· 3 Guest Network ···························································· 32 Set Up Your Deco for 4G/5G Router Mode ···· 4 SMS Service (for 4G/5G Router Mode) ·········· 33 Set Up Your Deco for Wireless Router Mode 8 Test Internet Speed ·················································· 34 Install 5G External Antennas ·······························...

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco 5G Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router 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 reflect your actual Deco experience.

  • Page 4: Appearance

    Appearance Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, one analog phone port, two RJ-45 Ethernet ports, two external antennas port, a SIM card slot, a power slot, and a Reset button. Tip: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product.

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Wireless Router Mode When working in Wireless Router mode, Deco connects to the internet via an Ethernet cable. If you already have a modem or your internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall, you can set the Deco as a regular wireless router to share the internet.

  • Page 6: Set Up Your Deco For 4G/5G Router Mode

    Set Up Your Deco for 4G/5G Router Mode When working in 4G/5G Router mode, Deco connects to the internet via a SIM card inserted. The intuitive Deco app guides you through an easy setup process that gets each unit up and all your devices connected and online.
  • Page 7 4. Choose an operation mode 5. Insert the SIM card and power on Deco 6. Position your Deco Select 4G/5G Router. Push the SIM card into the slot at the bottom Place your Deco in an open area near a of Deco.
  • Page 8 8. Select a location 9. Set up your SIM card Power on Deco and wait until the LED pulses Select a location for Deco. If its location is not Confirm or customize the SIM card blue, then connect to the Deco's Wi-Fi using listed, you can create a new one by choosing information.
  • Page 9 12. Setup complete Set a network name and a password. These Connect your smartphone/tablet to the Your Deco network is now up. Connect all will be the name and password you use to Deco's Wi-Fi. devices to the network. You can also connect your devices to Wi-Fi.

  • Page 10: Set Up Your Deco For Wireless Router Mode

    Set Up Your Deco for Wireless Router Mode When working in Wireless Router mode, Deco connects to the internet via an Ethernet cable. If you already have a modem or your internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall, you can set the Deco as a regular wireless router to share the internet.
  • Page 11 6. Connect to the Deco's Wi-Fi Choose Wireless Router. Power off your modem. Connect your Deco to Wait until the Wi-Fi Signal LED pulses blue, the modem and power them both on. then connect to the Deco's Wi-Fi using the default SSID printed on the product label.
  • Page 12 7. Select a location 8. Set up internet connection 9. Create your Wi-Fi network Select a location for the Deco. If its location Select the internet connection type and enter Set a network name and a password. These is not listed, you can create a new one by the information.
  • Page 13 10. Connect to your Wi-Fi network 11. Setup complete Connect your phone/tablet to the Deco's Your Deco network is now up. Connect Wi-Fi. all devices to the Deco network. You can also Add More Decos to expand the Wi-Fi coverage.

  • Page 14: Install 5G External Antennas

    Mode. If not, open the Deco app and go to > Advanced > Operation Mode to switch the mode. Note: If your Deco is working in Wireless Router mode, make sure the 4G/5G Backup is enabled. Refer to 4G/5G Backup (for Wireless Router Mode) for more details.
  • Page 15 1. Get the external antennas ready. 2. Remove the cover on the back of your Deco X80-5G and connect your 5G external antennas to the antennas ports. Note: The image of antennas is for reference only and may differ from actual products. We cannot guarantee the performance while using any third-party 5G external antennas.
  • Page 16 3. Open the Deco app, go to > Advanced > External Antennas and enable External Antennas. When enabled, the external antennas will replace part of the internal antennas. Note: The external antennas only supports 5G n41/n77/n78 bands.

  • Page 17: Add More Decos

    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. 1. In Overview, tap +. 2. Select the Deco model you want 3.

  • Page 18: 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 real-time network speed and data usage when Deco works in 4G/5G Router mode, customize your home network with enhanced security using a kit of features built to TP-Link HomeShield and set up various advanced features.

  • Page 19: Check Deco Status

    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. Tap a Deco unit to check more details.
  • Page 20 Change or customize the location/name of the Deco. Check the clients connected to the Deco. Enable the Mesh feature, then the client can seamlessly switch to the Deco that provides the fastest speed as you move around.

  • Page 21: Set Main Deco

    Follow the steps below to complete the setup process. Note: The main Deco links all the others to the internet. You need to connect the new main Deco to the modem or Ethernet outlet for internet connection. For DSL Deco, connect it to the phone jack or DSL splitter.

  • Page 22: Remove/Reboot Deco

    Removing your 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...

  • Page 23: Create A New Network

    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.
  • Page 24 Method 2. Create a new network from the Menu page 3. Follow app instructions to complete 1. Tap to open the menu. 2. Tap > CREATE NEW NETWORK. the setup. *The app screen depicted is for 4G/5G Router mode only and may differ when Deco works in different modes.

  • Page 25: Change Network Owner

    Change Network Owner You can change the network owner on the Deco app without resetting the whole Deco network. Follow the steps below. In Overview, tap > Change Network Owner. Follow app instructions to change the network owner. Then you will not be able to manage this network with your account anymore.

  • Page 26: 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. *The app screen depicted is for 4G/5G Router mode only and may differ when Deco works in different modes.

  • Page 27: Data Settings (For 4G/5G Router Mode)

    Data Settings (for 4G/5G Router Mode) Data Settings is used to monitor the data usage of your Deco in real-time. You can limit your data usage according to your monthly allowance or total allowance and you will receive a warning if your data usage reaches the specified level.
  • Page 28 When data usage you want to receive a warning when prevent data overuse. usage alert to prevent data overuse. exceeds the allowed level, the Deco data usage reaches the allowed will disconnect from the internet. level.

  • Page 29: Manage Connected Devices

    Tap a connected device to check the details (e.g. real-time upload and Change the device name as needed. download speeds, device name/profile, etc.). *The app screen depicted is for 4G/5G Router mode only and may differ when Deco works in different modes.
  • Page 30 (IP address, MAC hour during a video call. address, connected network, linked Deco, etc.), and more.
  • Page 31 Deco that provides the fastest speed necessary. For more information about the feature, refer to HomeShield.

  • Page 32: Homeshield

    • What is HomeShield: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/ Note: Please refer to your Deco app to check the Basic and Pro features of your actual model. • How to use HomeShield features and upgrade to HomeShield Pro: go to the product support page at https://www.tp-link.com...

  • Page 33: Wi-Fi Settings

    Manage main network (eg. change your main network's Wi-Fi name and Share your network with others. password, hide the network from Wi-Fi list, etc.). *The app screen depicted is for 4G/5G Router mode only and may differ when Deco works in different modes.

  • Page 34: Guest Network

    Wi-Fi and enable Guest Network. Set a Wi-Fi name and password for Share your guest network with others. the guest network. *The app screen depicted is for 4G/5G Router mode only and may differ when Deco works in different modes.

  • Page 35: Sms Service (For 4G/5G Router Mode)

    SMS Service (for 4G/5G Router Mode) When Deco works in 4G/5G Router mode, you can view, send and receive messages with the SMS Service in the Deco app. Note: When Deco works in Wireless Router mode, you need to go to MORE >...

  • Page 36: Test Internet Speed

    Note: The speed test result shows the speed which main Deco gets from the modem, not the speed on the client connected to the Deco. The test speed will vary as a result of network conditions, the speed test tool, and environmental factors.

  • Page 37: Blacklist

    > Blacklist. in the top right corner and add clients or other devices to the Remove devices/clients from blacklist. blacklist. *The app screen depicted is for 4G/5G Router mode only and may differ when Deco works in different modes.

  • Page 38: 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 stabler network performance. Always update your Deco to the latest firmware version when prompted in the Deco app. 2. Download and install the firmware (if any) and follow app instructions to update 1.

  • Page 39: Internet Settings (For 4G/5G Router Mode)

    Internet Settings (for 4G/5G Router Mode) When Deco works in 4G/5G Router mode, you can configure the internet settings, including updating or creating your ISP profile, enabling/disabling mobile data and data roaming, changing a network mode, and more. Note: It is not available to change the internet settings when remotely controlling the network from the Deco app.
  • Page 40 Enable Mobile Data to ensure Enable Data Roaming to ensure the Change the mobile network mode Select preferred carrier network internet access. internet access while you are outside (5G Preferred / 4G Only) according manually or automatically. the service area of your carrier. to your needs.
  • Page 41 Check internet detailed information.

  • Page 42: Pin Management (For 4G/5G Router Mode)

    PIN Management (for 4G/5G Router Mode) While Deco works in 4G/5G Router mode, a SIM card is inserted to it for internet access. To protect your SIM card from embezzlement, PIN Management is available in the Deco app. When enabled, PIN code is required when you reboot the Deco or reinsert the SIM card to it.
  • Page 43 3. Tap Change PIN whenever you want to set a new PIN code. You need 4. Enable Auto-Unlock PIN, then the PIN code will be validated to enter the current PIN before you set a new one. automatically every time you reboot the router or reinsert the SIM card.

  • Page 44: Advanced Features

    Wireless Router mode. Follow the instructions to explore different features. Note: When Deco works in 4G/5G Router mode and being remotely controlled from the Deco app, Internet Settings, PIN Management, Data Settings, and External Antennas are not available. When Deco works in Wireless Router mode and being remotely controlled from the Deco app, IPv4, IPv6, VLAN/IPTV, 4G/5G Backup and Offline Detection are not available.
  • Page 45 Modify LAN IP to avoid IP address Change DHCP Server settings. Enable IPTV/VLAN mode to support Enable MAC Clone if Deco fails to conflict. IPTV services. connect to the internet. Note: This feature is not available only when your Deco works in Access Point mode.
  • Page 46 Note: This feature is not available only when your Note: This feature is not available only when your Note: This feature is not available only when your Deco works in Access Point mode. Deco works in Access Point mode. Deco works in Access Point mode.
  • Page 47 Toggle off LED to turn off the light network to dynamically open ports your wireless devices to switch concentrate Wi-Fi signal towards on Deco. Configure the Night Mode for applications like gaming. connection to different Decos. connected devices for stronger to turn off the LED light at bedtime connections.
  • Page 48 Tip: You can enable 4G/5G Backup when you switch the network to Wireless Router mode. connect to or disconnect from Deco. Note: This feature is available when Deco works Note: This feature is available only when Deco Refer to 4G/5G Backup (for Wireless Router Mode) in 4G/5G Router mode, and when 4G/5G Backup is works in 4G/5G Router mode.
  • Page 49 Set notifications to receive alerts in the notification bar.

  • Page 50: 5G Backup (For Wireless Router Mode)

    4G/5G Backup (for Wireless Router Mode) When Deco works in Wireless Router mode, you can use 4G/5G network as a backup solution for internet access. When 4G/5G Backup is enabled, your Deco will be directly connected to the 4G/5G network when your original network service fails.
  • Page 51 Select detection methods (single Configure internet settings for your Configure data usage settings View, send, receive and reply detection with DNS Lookup or dual SIM card (eg. modify mobile ISP (eg. select data usage type, adjust messages via the SMS Service. detection with DNS Lookup and information and network mode, total/monthly used data, set the...
  • Page 52 When instead of the internal ones. enabled, PIN code is required when Note: Make sure you have installed two you use the SIM card in any device. external antennas to ensure that Deco's 5G network works properly.

  • Page 53: Wps

    Deco app and then 3. Your client has connected to the network 1. Tap > WPS. on your client. successfully if shown as below. *The app screen depicted is for 4G/5G Router mode only and may differ when Deco works in different modes.

  • Page 54: Managers

    Note: Managers can not modify owner's account, add other accounts, or set manager privileges. > Managers, and follow app instructions to add other TP-Link ID account as manager. *The app screen depicted is for 4G/5G Router mode only and may differ when Deco works in different modes.
  • Page 55 Set privileges for managers. Remove managers. Note: Privileges may vary slightly depending on the model, the current operation mode, and software version you have.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Q2. What should I do if I fail to configure the satellite Deco and get stuck on “We couldn't find another Deco”? • For Deco which is operating in 4G/5G Router mode and set as the main Deco, disconnect the Ethernet cable (if any) connected to the front-end router with DHCP Server function from the Deco’s Ethernet port and try again.
  • Page 57 If the Internet IP address is 0.0.0.0, try the following methods: 1) Check with your ISP to make sure that your SIM card supports the network type which your Deco supports. Also, make sure the SIM card works properly when it’s inserted to your phone.
  • Page 58 Contact your ISP for the necessary information. Q6. How can I find a suitable spot for my Deco? Refer to https://www.tp-link.com//support/faq/1446/ Q7. What can I do if the Deco app isn't working properly? Refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1456/...

  • Page 59: Authentication

    Authentication CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2400~2483.5MHz/20dBm 5150~5250 MHz(Indoor use only)/23dBm 5250~5350 MHz(Indoor use only)/23dBm 5470~5725 MHz/30dBm WCDMA Band 1,3,8 / Power Class 3...
  • Page 60 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 way of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body. National restrictions Attention: This device may only be used indoors in all EU member states and EFTA countries, and Northern Ireland.
  • Page 61 NCC Notice & BSMI Notice: 注意！ 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 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) 5G Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router Deco X80-5G...
  • Page 62 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 鉛 汞 鎘 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 Unit Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated chromium biphenyls diphenyl ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBB) (PBDE) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 63 • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. • Do not use any other chargers than those recommended. •...
  • Page 64 Symbol Explanation RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

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