Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Adaptive Path Selection User Guide AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Deco E4 1910013234 REV3.0.
Contents About This Guide····················································· 1 Reboot Schedule···················································20 Set Up Your Deco Router···································· 3 Deny List·····································································22 Appearance································································ 2 Add Deco Satellites················································ 6 Dashboard··························································
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.
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: Tip: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product. Pulse Yellow: Deco is resetting. Solid Yellow: Deco is starting up. Pulse Blue: Deco is ready for setup. Solid Blue: Deco is setting up. Pulse White: Deco is upgrading firmware. Solid White: Deco is all set up and connected to internet.
Set Up Your Deco Router 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. 1. Download and install the Deco app Scan the QR code below or go to Google Play or the 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.
4. Connect Deco Router to your modem Power off your modem. Connect the Deco labeled "Router" to the modem and power them both on. If you don't have a modem, connect the Ethernet outlet directly to your Deco Router. 5. Select a location Select a location for this Deco. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom. This will be the name of your Deco. 6. Set up internet connection Select the internet connection type and enter the information.
. 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. 8. Connect to your Wi-Fi network Connect your phone/tablet to the Deco's Wi-Fi. 9. Router setup complete Your Deco network is now up. Connect all devices to the Deco network. You can also Add Deco Satellites to expand the Wi-Fi coverage.
Add Deco Satellites After creating a Deco network, you can add Deco satellites into the network to expand the Wi-Fi coverage, and manage them conveniently on your Deco app. In Overview, tap . Search for Deco model you want to add, and follow app instructions to complete the setup. After the setup, you can find the added Decos by tapping .
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, check your connected devices and configure advanced features. Tap to get an overview of the network status. Tap for more features.
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 to check all Decos' status. Tap a Deco unit to check the details. Check download/upload speed of the Deco.
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.
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. You can also press the Reset button on the Deco for 1 second to quickly reset your Deco to factory default settings. Tap to check all Decos' status.
Manage Connected Devices In Overview, you can check the working status of all the connected devices, view the device details, and change the device settings. Tap a client on the Devices list to check the details. Change the device name as needed.
Enable High Priority and set the Duration time to prioritize the connection of this device during the time, such as a family member’s laptop for one hour during a video call. Tap to manage the device settings, including changing the device name/type, viewing device detailed information (IP address, MAC address, connected network, linked Deco, etc.), and more.
Tap Belongs to to add a unique profile for the device and manage its online activities.
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. Method 1. Create a new network from the Overview page Tap > Create New Network. Then follow the app instructions to complete the setup.
Method 2. Create a new network from the Menu page Tap to open the Menu. Tap > CREATE NEW NETWORK. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.
Change Network Owner You can change the network owner on the Deco app without resetting the whole Deco network. Follow the steps below. In Overview, tap > > Change Network 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. In Overview, tap > > Delete. Note: Deleting the network will reset all Decos to factory default 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. Tap > Wi-Fi. Manage main network (e.g. change your main network's Wi-Fi name and password, hide the network from Wi-Fi list, etc.).
Guest Network You can create and share a separate network for guests to guarantee the security and privacy of your main network. Tap > Wi-Fi and enable Guest Network. Manage the guest network.
Reboot Schedule You can set when and how often your Deco reboots regularly. Tap > Reboot Schedule. Toggle on Reboot Schedule. Set how often and when your Deco reboots. Then the next reboot is scheduled at a specific time every day or every week.
Network Optimization You can check the network status and optimize the network. Tap > Network Optimization. Tap OPTIMIZE. Then the network will optimize automatically.
Deny List Add devices to the deny list to prevent the devices from accessing your network, ensuring the safety of your personal information shared in the network. Tap > Deny List. Tap + and add clients or other devices to the deny list. Remove devices/clients from deny list.
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. 1. Tap > Update Deco. 2. Download and install the firmware (if any) and follow app instructions to update your Deco to the latest version.
Advanced Features Additional features are available under the Advanced menu.
Modify LAN IP to avoid IP address confict. Change DHCP server settings. Enable IPTV/VLAN mode to support Enable MAC Clone if Deco fails to IPTV services. connect to the internet. Tip: For more about MAC Clone, refer to https://www.tp-link.
Reserve IP addresses for specific devices to recognize and manage the device more easily. Set up port forwarding rules to enable devices in your network accessible over the internet with safety. Create a friendly domain name that Enable SIP ALG to communicate can be used instead of an IP address with SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) to access your Deco and local servers via NAT). resources over the internet.
Enable UPNP to allow your local network to dynamically open ports for applications like gaming. Enable Fast Roaming to allow your wireless devices to switch connection to different Decos. Toggle off LED to turn off the light on Deco. Configure Night Mode to turn off the LED light at bedtime only. Change the operating mode. Note: When the Deco works in Access Point mode, advanced features such as IPv4, Address Reservation, Port Forwarding, and DHCP server are not available.
Set connection alerts to receive notifications once the clients connect to or disconnect from Deco. Set notifications to receive alerts in the notification bar.
WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) helps you to quickly and securely connect a client to a network with a tap without entering any password. 1. Tap > WPS. 2. Tap the WPS icon on Deco app and then on your client. 3. Your device connects to the network successfully if shown as below.
