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- Page 1 Deco X73-DSL Superior Mesh Wi-Fi, Everywhere User Guide AX5400 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Gateway 1910013065 REV1.0.0 © 2021 TP-Link...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide ········································································································································································ 1 Appearance ··················································································································································································· 2 Before You Start ········································································································································································· 3 Set Up Your Deco for DSL Modem Router Mode ····································································································· 4 Set Up Your Deco for Wireless Router Mode ··········································································································· 10 Dashboard ··················································································································································································· 15 Add More Decos ······································································································································································ 16 Check Deco Status ································································································································································... - Page 3 Add Smart Devices ································································································································································· 30 Shortcut ························································································································································································ 31 Automation ·················································································································································································· 33 HomeShield ················································································································································································ 37 Wi-Fi Settings············································································································································································· 38 Guest Network ·········································································································································································· 39 Blacklist ························································································································································································· 40 Upgrade Your Deco ································································································································································ 41 Advanced Features ································································································································································ 42 WPS ································································································································································································· 49 Managers ····················································································································································································· 50 Control Your Deco with Alexa ············································································································································ 52 3G/4G Backup ···········································································································································································...
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Page 4: About This Guide
• A Technical 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. -
Page 5: Appearance
Appearance Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, four RJ-45 Ethernet ports, two analog phone ports, a USB 3.0 port, a DSL port, a power slot, and a Reset button. Tip: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product. Pulse yellow: Deco is resetting. -
Page 6: Before You Start
Before You Start You can set up your Deco as a DSL modem router or a wireless router to meet the needs of different network scenarios. DSL Modem Router Mode When working in DSL Modem Router mode, Deco connects to the internet via a phone cable. Follow Set Up Your Deco for DSL Modem Router Mode to set up your Deco. -
Page 7: Set Up Your Deco For Dsl Modem Router Mode
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 you don’t have a TP-Link ID, sign up first. - Page 8 4. Choose an operation mode 5. Connect the splitter 6. Power on your Deco Select DSL Modem Router. If you need phone service, connect your Deco Power on your Deco and wait until the LED to the splitter and connect the DSL splitter to pulses blue.
- Page 9 7. Connet the analog phone 8. Connect to Deco's Wi-Fi 9. Select a location Connect the analog phone to the fxs port of Find the Deco which is connected to the Select a location for Deco. If its location is not your Deco.
- Page 10 10. Select your ISP 11. Select your DSL internet connection type 12. Set up internet connection Choose your current region and ISP (Internet Select your DSL internet connection type. If Select your internet connection type and enter Service Provider). If you can not find your ISP you are not sure, contact your ISP (Internet the necessary information.
- Page 11 13. Create your Wi-Fi network 14. Connect to your Wi-Fi network 15. Set VoIP Set a network name and a password. These Connect your smartphone/tablet to the Add your telephone accounts to the Deco and will be the name and password you use to Deco's Wi-Fi.
- Page 12 16. Add telephone numbers 17. Setup complete Add your telephone numbers to the Deco to Your Deco network is now up. Connect all make phone calls over the internet. devices to the network. You can also More Decos to expand the Wi-Fi coverage.
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Page 13: Set Up Your Deco For Wireless Router Mode
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 you don’t have a TP-Link ID, sign up first. - Page 14 4. Choose an operation mode 5. Plug in your devices 6. Power on your Deco Select Wireless Router. Power off your modem. Connect your Deco to Power on your Deco and wait until the LED the modem and power them both on. pulses blue.
- Page 15 7. Connet the analog phone 8. Connect to Deco's Wi-Fi 9. Select a location Connect the analog phone to the fxs port of Find the Deco which is connected to the Select a location for Deco. If its location is not your Deco.
- Page 16 10. Set up internet connection 11. Create your Wi-Fi network 12. Connect to your Wi-Fi network Select the internet connection type and enter Set a network name and a password. These Connect your smartphone/tablet to the the information. If you are not sure, contact will be the name and password you use to Deco's Wi-Fi.
- Page 17 13. Set VoIP 14. Add telephone numbers 15. Setup complete Add your telephone accounts to the Deco and Add your telephone numbers to the Deco to Your Deco network is now up. Connect all start making phone calls over the internet. make phone calls over the internet.
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Page 18: 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, find your missed calls and unread voicemail quickly, create shortcut and automation, customize your home network with enhanced security using a kit of features built to TP-Link HomeShield and set up various advanced features. to get an overview of the... -
Page 19: Add More Decos
Add More Decos After creating a Deco network, you can add more Decos to the network to expand the Wi-Fi coverage and manage them easily on your Deco app. 1. In Overview, tap > DECOS. 2. Select the Deco model you want to add, and follow app instructions to complete the setup. -
Page 20: 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. to check all Decos' status. Tap a Deco unit to check more details. - Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Set Main Deco
1. In Overview, tap 2. Tap > Set Main Deco. 3. Choose a satellite Deco and follow app instructions to complete the settings. Note: If the new main Deco does not support TP-Link HomeShield, built-in features of HomeShield will be unavailable. -
Page 23: Remove/Reboot Deco
Remove/Reboot Deco You can remove or reboot your Deco easily in the Deco app. Follow the steps below. Note: Rebooting your Deco will keep the current settings on it. 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 default settings. -
Page 24: Manage Connected Devices
Manage Connected Devices In Overview, you can mange your connected devices easily, such as changing the device name/type/location, enabling automation, Mesh technology and high priority for the device, setting a profile to manage its online activities, and more. Tap a connected device to check the details (e.g. real-time upload and Change the device name as needed. - Page 25 Automation to enable, disable, or edit it. If you have not set Enable High Priority and set the Duration time to prioritize the connection automation yet, follow Automation to create one. of this device during the time, such as a family member’s laptop for one hour during a video call.
- Page 26 to change the device name/type, view device detailed information Location to sort the devices by customized locations so that you can (IP address, MAC address, connected network, linked Deco, etc.), and quickly find and manage the devices. more.
- Page 27 Belongs to to add a unique profile for the device and manage its online activities. For example, when Enable Mesh Technology and then the and for how long this device can access the internet, block inappropriate content, and pause the internet if device can seamlessly switch to the necessary.
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Page 28: Sort Devices By Locations
Sort Devices By Locations After adding your devices to the Deco network, you can sort them by customized locations so that it will be more convenient and efficient to manage your devices. For example, you can add the lights and computer in your bed room to a location set as "Bed Room", so you can quickly find and manage these devices. -
Page 29: 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 30 Method 2. Create a new network from the Menu page 1. Tap to open the menu. 2. Tap > CREATE NEW NETWORK. 3. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.
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Page 31: Change Network Owner
Owner. Follow app instructions to change the network owner. Then you will not be able to manage this network with your account anymore. The new owner needs to follow steps in an email sent from TP-Link to log in and manage the network. -
Page 32: 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. -
Page 33: Add Smart Devices
Add Smart Devices After creating a Deco network, you can add your smart home devices to the network and manage them conveniently on your Deco app. In Overview, tap > SMART DEVICES. Follow app instructions to add your smart devices to the network. Then the smart devices will display on the Overview page as shown below. -
Page 34: Shortcut
Shortcut Shortcut lets you achieve an action with a simple tap. For example, if you want to power on your living room light at one tap, follow the steps below. to add the smart devices to the Deco network first. Note: If you want to create shortcuts for your smart devices, follow Add Smart Devices 2. - Page 35 5. Set how the action behaves when executed. For example, set as 6. Select an icon and set a name for 7. Tap the icon to execute the action. the shortcut to finish the settings. below then the living room light will turn on 1 minute after you tap the Tip: If you have set Delay Action, you will need to...
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Page 36: Automation
Automation Automation allows you to set interactions between your devices by adding triggers and actions. For example, when you get home and your smartphone is connected to the Deco network (which is a trigger), the living room plug automatically turns on (which is an action). Then the kettle plugged into the living room plug will start to boil water. - Page 37 5. Select the trigger device and set the trigger details. 6. Add an action.
- Page 38 6. Select the action device and set the action details. For example, set the action as below then the living room plug will turn on after you tap the shortcut icon, and will turn off automatically after 1.5 hours. Action, you will need to wait for the time you set before the action takes effect. Tip: If you have set Delay Turn on/off...
- Page 39 7. Set a name for the automation. 8. Automation setup completed. The automation will take effects when the trigger is executed.
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Page 40: Homeshield
Whether protecting your network from malicious attacks, managing your family's online activities, or prioritizing devices to get better performance, TP-Link HomeShield provides you a kit of basic (free) and Pro (charged) features to enhance your whole home network with enhanced security. -
Page 41: Wi-Fi Settings
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, hide the network from Wi-Fi list, etc.). -
Page 42: Guest Network
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 enble Guest Network. Set a Wi-Fi name and password for Share your guest network with others. the guest network. -
Page 43: Blacklist
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. > Blacklist. and add clients or other devices to the blacklist. Remove devices/clients from blacklist. -
Page 44: Upgrade Your Deco
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 more stable network performance. Always update your Deco to the latest firmware version when prompted in the Deco app. -
Page 45: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Additional features are available under the Advanced menu. The features vary with the working mode of Deco. For example, you can modify the DSL settings only when your Deco is in DSL Modem Router mode. Follow the instructions to explore different features. Change the ISP information and the internet connection type and VLAN ID via Quick Setup. - Page 46 View IPv4 details or change the Enable IPv6 to set up an IPv6 Add IPv6 firewall rules to allow Modify LAN IP to avoid IP address internet connection type. internet connection. specific devices to access the conflict. specified services. Note: This feature is not available when your Note: This feature is not available when your Note: This feature is not available when your Deco works in Access Point.
- Page 47 Change DHCP Server settings. Follow Telephony to make calls via Enable IPTV/VLAN mode to Configure DSL settings. Enable the internet. support IPTV services. Swap to allow your Deco to adapt to Note: This feature is not available only when your Deco works in Access Point mode. the changing telephone line conditions.
- Page 48 Reserve IP addresses for specific Enable MAC Clone if Deco fails to Set up port forwarding rules to Register a TP-Link DDNS domain connect to the internet. devices to recognize and manage enable devices in your network name to access your router and the device more easily.
- Page 49 Enable SIP ALG to communicate Enable UPNP to allow your local Enable Fast Roaming to allow Enable Beamforming to with SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) network to dynamically open ports your wireless devices to switch concentrate Wi-Fi signal towards servers via NAT). for applications like gaming.
- Page 50 Toggle off LED to turn off the light Follow USB Sharing to access and Change the operation mode. Set connection alerts to receive share the files stored locally or on Deco. Configure the Night Mode notifications once a new device Tip: You can enable 3G/4G Backup for internet to turn off the LED light at bedtime access if you have a 3G/4G USB modem.
- Page 51 Set notifications to receive alerts in the notification bar.
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Page 52: Wps
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) helps you to quickly and securely connect a client to the network with a tap without entering any password. 1. Tap > WPS. 2. Tap the icon in Deco app and then 3. Your client has connected to the network on your client. -
Page 53: Managers
Managers Add friends and family members to help manage your network. Each manager should have their own TP-Link ID. 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. - Page 54 Set privileges for managers. Remove managers. Note: Privileges may vary slightly depending on the model, the current operation mode, and software version you have.
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Page 55: Control Your Deco With Alexa
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. -
Page 56: 3G/4G Backup
3G/4G Backup Use 3G/4G network as a backup solution for internet access if you have a 3G/4G USB modem. When 3G/4G Backup is enabled, your Deco will be directly connected to the 3G/4G network when your original network service fails. 1. - Page 57 Backup. If the Status is Connected, 3G/4G Backup is successfully enabled. You can also dial up manually by filling in the required 3. Enable 3G/4G information provided by your internet service provider if your USB modem failed to be connected to your Deco.
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Page 58: Telephony
Telephony Telephony provides you various features to enable you make calls via the internet. You can add your telephone numbers, contacts and telephony devices to your Deco, check incoming/outgoing/forwarding calls, make emergency calls, receive voice mails, block certain calls, and more. >... - Page 59 Telephone Numbers Before using telephony services, you need to enter your telephone numbers to your Deco. 1. Tap Telephone numbers > +, choose your telephone provider, enter your telephone number and fill in the information provided by your Internet Service Provider. •...
- Page 60 • Outbound Proxy: The network address of outbound proxy, which can be an IP address or a domain name. • Outbound Proxy Port: The port number of outbound proxy. • Register Via Outbound Proxy: Whether to register the telephony account via SIP outbound proxy. 2.
- Page 61 Telephone Book You can store all the contacts on your Deco and set speed dial number for some contacts. Speed Dial allows you to reach the contact by dialing the reduced number of keys (such as 01) rather than a long phone number. Follow the steps below to have a telephone book on your Deco.
- Page 62 Call Log Call Log records detailed information of incoming, outgoing and forwarding calls on your Deco. 1. Tap Call Log, and you can see the records of all the calls. Missed calls 2. Tap a call log to check the detailed information. For a new telephone will be shown in red.
- Page 63 Emergency Number Emergency Number allows your telephony device to automatically call the emergency numbers when the phone receiver is picked up but no operation is done. In this way the old, the kids, the patient or the pregnant in house are able to send signals for help when emergencies occur. For example, if you have set No Operation Time as 3s, and added 2 emergency numbers as shown below, if no operation is done 3s after the phone receiver is picked up, your telephony device will call the 01 number first and then call the 02 number.
- Page 64 Telephony Devices If you have more than one telephony devices and you don't want all telephones ring at the same time when a number is called, you can add your telephony devices to your Deco and customize rules for each telephony device. •...
- Page 65 3. Tap Telephony Devices. Then tap Phone1 or Phone 2 to customize the settings. You cad add 2 analog phones at most. Assign one outgoing number for this phone. If you choose Auto, you Deco will select any available number to be the outgoing number. Assign one or multiple incoming numbers for this phone.
- Page 66 Voicemail Voicemail allows the caller who is not answered to leave a voice mail. For example, you’re on a vacation and cannot receive any call at the moment. If people who called can leave a voice mail, you would know what was going on when you were absent from home. 1.
- Page 67 4. Use the default greeting or record 5. Enable Remote Access to Voicemail and set a Remote Access PIN. You need to enter this PIN code your own one for voicemail. when listening to your voice mails remotely.
- Page 68 6. Access your voicemail at home or remotely • To access your voicemail at home, there are two methods: Method 1: Pick up the analog phone and dial to listen to your voice messages. Method 2: Launch your Deco app, go to MORE >...
- Page 69 Call Forwarding Call Forwarding allows you to forward some incoming calls to a designated telephone number. For example, when no one answer the incoming call, it would be forwarded to your mobile phone so that you won’t miss it. Follow the steps to set call forwarding rules. 1.
- Page 70 3. Enter the telephone number to 4. Choose via which phone number 5. Choose forward calls 6. After the settings, enable Status which the calls will be forwarded. the calls will be forwarded. unconditionally or when no one to apply the forwarding rule. answers.
- Page 71 Do Not Disturb When you don‘t want calls to be received or dialed, you can enable Do Not Disturb, then all incoming calls will be blocked within the defined timeframe. In this case, the caller will hear a "ringback tone" signal, and the calls will be listed in the call log. Do Not Disturb and enable it.
- Page 72 Call Blocking With Call Blocking, you can block certain incoming/outgoing calls, such as blocking incoming unknown calls or avoiding that expensive premium services are called from your line. Call Blocking. To blocking specific incoming/outgoing calls, enable Specific Calls and tap Specific Numbers to enter the numbers.
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Page 73: Usb Sharing
USB Sharing Insert your USB storage device into USB 3.0 port on your Deco to access and share the files stored locally or remotely though the internet. > Advanced > USB Sharing and configure the following settings. - Page 74 Manage Connected devices Set up Access Authentication for data security You can find all of your connected USB devices here, check the available For data security, set up access authentication for your USB device so capacity of the USB devices, or remove the USB devices. that network clients will be required to enter the username and password when accessing the USB device.
- Page 75 Customized Network/Media Server Name Enable Media Sharing Set a name for your Network/Media Server so you can find it easily when Media Sharing allows you to access and share photos, songs, and sharing the files. For example, if you set the name as TP-Share, you can videos stored on the USB device directly from DLNA-supported devices, access the USB device by visiting \\TP-Share...
- Page 76 Network Neighborhood FTP (Local) Enable Network Neighborhood then users on your network can access FTP (Local) allows FTP clients and users on your network to access the the USB device via the address \\TP-Share (for Windows) or smb://TP- USB device via the FTP (Local) address. Share (for Mac).
- Page 77 FTP (Via Internet) FTP (Via Internet) allows FTP clients and users to remotely access, download or upload files to the shared USB device through FTP (Via internet) address. You can set the port as needed.
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Page 78: Troubleshooting
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 Q1. What should I do if I fail to configure the main Deco and get stuck on “We couldn't find Deco”? Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2239/... -
Page 79: Authentication
1880MHz – 1900 MHz (24dBm) 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... - Page 80 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.
- Page 81 1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution: 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;...
- Page 82 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（僅限行動装置設備）。 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) AX5400 VDSL Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Deco X73-DSL Gateway...
- Page 83 限用物質及其化學符號 單元 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 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 84 • 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. •...