Contents About This Guide ···················································· 1 Appearance(Deco XM73-Outdoor) ·············· 2 Appearance(Deco XM73) ·································· 3 Set Up Your Indoor Deco ···································· 4 Set Up Your Outdoor Deco ································ 8 Troubleshooting ····················································11 Authentication ························································12...
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Appearance(Deco XM73-Outdoor) Each Deco XM73-Outdoor has an LED that changes color according to its status, a mounting tab, two gigabit ports, a power slot, and a Reset button. See the explanation below: Yellow pulse: Deco is resetting. Yellow solid: Deco is starting up.
Appearance(Deco XM73) Each Deco XM73 has an LED that changes color according to its status, two Ethernet ports, a power slot, and a Reset button. See the explanation below: Pulse Yellow: Deco is resetting. Solid Yellow: Deco is starting up.
Set Up Your Indoor Deco First let's start by setting up the indoor Deco network. Get the TP-Link Deco app for iOS or Android, then follow the app to walk through the setup. 1. Get the Deco app 2. Log in with TP-Link ID 3.
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4. Scan your indoor Deco's product label 4. Plug in your indoor Deco 6. Wait until indoor Deco's LED pulses blue Scan the QR code on the product label at Wait until your indoor Deco's LED pulses blue, the bottom of your indoor Deco for a quicker Deco to the modem and power them both on.
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7. Specify your indoor Deco's location 8. Connect your indoor Deco to the internet 9. Create your Wi-Fi network Select or custom a location for your indoor Select the internet connection type and enter Set a network name and a password. These Deco.
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10. Connect to your Wi-Fi network 11. Setup complete 12. Add more indoor Decos Connect your phone/tablet to the indoor Your indoor Deco network is now up. You can Plug in the other included indoor Decos, and Deco's Wi-Fi. connect your devices to the network. they will automatically join the network within 2 minutes, and the LED will turn solid green, indicating a successful connection.
Set Up Your Outdoor Deco Your outdoor Deco is equipped with a waterproof cover for better safety in the outdoors. Follow the steps below to power on your outdoor Deco and waterproof it, then mount it in the preferred way. Step 1.
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Step 2. Mount the outdoor Deco Deco can be mounted to a pole or a wall. Choose the appropriate mounting methods. Option 1: Pole Mounting The outdoor Deco can be mounted to a pole with the strap in the package. Pole Mounting Strap Lead the end of the pole mounting Position the outdoor Deco and...
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Option 2: Wall Mounting The Deco can be mounted to a wall with the bracket, anchors, and screws in the package. Mounting Bracket Plastic Wall Anchors Self-tapping Screws Place the mounting bracket in the Insert the plastic wall anchors into Align the mounting tabs on the right position.
Solutions to common problems during setup or use are provided here for reference. Follow the steps and the provided link below to diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your Deco. 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...
Authentication FCC Compliance Information Statement Product Name: AX5400 Indoor/Outdoor Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System Model Number: Deco XM73(4-pack) Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 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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5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm) 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 way...
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UKCA Mark UK 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 UK 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.
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satellite systems; DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz. 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;...
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Equipment name Type designation (Type) AX5400 Indoor/Outdoor Whole Home Mesh Deco XM73(4-pack) Wi-Fi 6 System...
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Safety Information • Adapter should be used indoors where the ambient temperature is lower than or equal to 40 • Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. •...
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other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device. 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.
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Symbol Explanation Protective earth Earth Frame or chassis Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual Stand-by “ON”/”OFF” (push-push) Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N...
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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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