About This Guide:
This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System and the Deco app, as well as regulatory information. Features available in Deco may vary by model and software version. Deco 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 experience.
Conventions:
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. |
More Info:
- Specific product information can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
- 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/.
Appearance:
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:
Set Up Your Deco:
The intuitive Deco app guides you through an easy setup process that gets each unit up and running and all your devices connected and online. Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.
- Download and install the Deco app
Scan the QR code below or go to Google Play or the Apple App Store to download the Deco app. Install the app on your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.
2. Log in or sign up with TP-Link ID Open the app. Use your TP-Link ID to log in. If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, sign up first.
3. Connect Deco to your modem. Power off your modem. Connect your Deco to the modem and power them both on. If you don’t have a modem, connect the Ethernet outlet directly to your Deco.
Select a location:
Select a location for this Deco. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom.
Set up internet connection:
Select the internet connection type and enter the information. If you are not sure, contact your internet service provider.
Create your Wi-Fi network
Set a network name and a password. These will be the name and password you use to connect your devices to Wi-Fi.
Connect to your Wi-Fi network
Connect your devices to the Deco’s Wi-Fi to continue the setup.
Setup complete
Your Deco network is now up. Connect all devices to the Deco network.
Note: To download the complete user manual, kindly download the following file: