TP-Link Deco M3W - AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Add-On Unit Manual

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Add-On Unit and the Deco app, as well as regulatory information.
Features available in Deco Extender may vary by model and software version. Deco Extender 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 Extender experience.

Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:

Convention	Description
Deco Router	Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Unit.
Deco Extender	Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Add-On Unit M3W.
Deco Units	Stands for Deco Routers and Deco Extenders.
Underline	Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section.
Bold	Key information appears in bold, 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.

More Info

• Specific product information can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• A 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 Help center of the Deco app and the Contact Technical Support page at https://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.

Appearance

Deco Extender has four LED lights and a Reset button. See the explanation below:

Plug:
Connect to a standard power socket.
Note:

1. The provided plug may differ from the picture due to different regional power specifications.
2. For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction as shown below.
   

Reset Button:
Press (no more than 1 second) and release to reset Deco Extender to factory default settings.

LEDs:

LED	STATUS	INDICATION
Power	On	Deco Extender is powered on or Deco Extender is ready for setup.
	Off	Deco Extender is powered off.
	Pulse	Deco Extender is starting up, upgrading firmware, or resetting.
Signal	White Solid	Internet service is available.
	Red Solid	Deco Extender is connected to main Deco but internet service is not available.
	White Pulse	WPS connection is in progress.
	Red Pulse	Deco Extender is disconnected from main Deco.
2.4GHz	On/Off	Deco Extender is connected or not connected to main Deco's 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
5GHz	On/Off	Deco Extender is connected or not connected to main Deco's 5GHz Wi-Fi.

Set Up Your Device

Follow the steps below to add the Deco Extender to your existing Deco network. This guide uses Deco M4R as an example for main Deco.

1. Connect to Deco Wi-Fi
   Connect your smartphone to your existing Deco Wi-Fi, then launch the Deco app.
   Note: If you have not set up a Deco Wi-Fi, refer to the user manual of your Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit.
   
2. Add your Deco Extender
   On the dashboard, tap + and select DECOS. Identify your Deco model.
   
3. Find a suitable spot
   Follow the app instructions to find a suitable spot within the range of your existing Deco network
   
4. Plug in your Deco Extender
   Plug the Deco Extender into a wall outlet and wait until its Power LED turns solid on. The app will automatically find the device.
   Tips: If you have multiple Deco Extenders, you can plug in and set them up together.
   
5. Specify the location
   Select a location for the Deco Extender. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom.
   
6. Finish
   The Deco app will automatically optimize your Deco network and finish adding the Deco Extender.
   

Dashboard

After you successfully extend your Deco network, you will see the dashboard of the Deco app. Here you can view the connected devices and their internet speeds, and tap the (Internet) icon to check the working status of all Deco units.

View connected devices

Display all Deco units

Check the working status

Update the Unit

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

Update Available

Updating Deco

Up-to-date

Documents / Resources

References

• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• https://community.tp-link.com
• TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support

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