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This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home 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.
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention | Description |
Deco | Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit. |
Underline | Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section. |
Teal | Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on. |
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. |
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
MU-MIMO Disclaimer
Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.
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:
LED Colors
Yellow pulse: Deco is resetting.
Yellow solid: Deco is starting up.
Blue pulse: Deco is ready for setup.
Blue solid: Deco is setting up.
White pulse: Deco is upgrading firmware.
White 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 to reset Deco to factory default settings.
Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.
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After you successfully set up your Deco network, you will see the dashboard of the Deco app. Here you can view the connected devices and their internet speeds, tap the (Internet) icon to check the working status of all Decos, and tap the icon to display more features.
View connected devices
Check the working status of all Decos
Display more features
You can change the network name and password of your main network, create a separate network for guests, and shake your device to share the network details easily with family and friends.
Change main network settings
Create a guest network
Shake to share Wi-Fi
Create profiles for family members and specify the devices that belong to them. 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.
Parental Controls
Select filter level
Set time controls
Additional features are available under the Advanced menu. You can configure and change settings according to your needs.
Advanced features
Change IPv4 settings
Change IPv6 settings
Reserve IP addresses for specific devices
Set up port forwarding rules
Register a TP-Link DDNS domain name
Change VLAN settings
Enable fast roaming for wireless devices
Control the LED on Deco
Turn on/off notifications
Change the operating mode
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
Add friends and family members to help manage your Deco network. Each manager should have their own TP-Link ID.
Managers
Add a manager
Manager list
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No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2019 TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download TP-Link Deco M4/M4R/E4/E4R/W2400 - AC1200 Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Manual
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