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Appearance Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, three RJ-45 Ethernet ports, a power slot, and a Reset button. See the explanation below: Tip: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product. Pulse Yellow: Deco is resetting.
2. Log in or sign up 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.
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4. Plug in and power on Deco 5. Select a location 6. Set up internet connection Power off your modem. Connect your Deco to Select a location for this Deco. If its location Select the internet connection type and enter the modem and power them both on.
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7. Create your Wi-Fi network 8. Connect to your Wi-Fi network 9. Setup complete Set a network name and a password. These Connect your phone/tablet to the Deco's Wi-Fi. Your Deco network is now up. Connect will be the name and password you use to all devices to the Deco network.
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, 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.
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.
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, change the Deco's location/name, and more. Tap a Deco unit to check more details. Check download/upload speed of the Deco.
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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.
Set Main Deco After setup, you can replace the main Deco with any satellite Deco without resetting or reconfiguring the whole network. Follow the steps below to complete the setup process. Note: The main Deco links all the others to the internet. After the main Deco finishes switching, 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.
Remove/Reboot Deco You can reset your Deco to factory default settings or reboot your Deco to clear cache and enhance running performance 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.
Manage Connected Devices In Overview, you can manage 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.
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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.
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to manage the device settings, including changing the device Location to sort the devices by customized locations so that you can name/type, viewing device detailed information (IP address, MAC quickly find and manage the devices. address, connected network, linked Deco, etc.), and more.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Note: If you want to create shortcuts for your smart devices, follow Add Smart Devices to add the smart devices to the Deco network first.
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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. below then the living room light will turn on 1 minute after you tap the the shortcut to finish the settings.
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.