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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

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2. Select the Deco model you want to add, and 
follow app instructions to complete the setup.

Summary of Contents for AX3000

Page 1: ...1910013075 REV1 0 0 2021 TP Link Deco X55 Superior Mesh Wi Fi Everywhere User Guide AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi Fi 6 System ...

Page 2: ...vices 12 Sort Devices By Locations 16 Create a New Network 17 Change Network Owner 19 Delete a Network 20 Add Smart Devices 21 Shortcut 22 Automation 24 HomeShield 28 Wi Fi Settings 29 Guest Network 31 Network Optimization 32 Blacklist 33 Upgrade Your Deco 34 Advanced Features 35 WPS 40 Managers 41 Control Your Deco with Alexa 43 Troubleshooting 44 Authentication 45 ...

Page 3: ... 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 Speed Coverage Device Quantity Disclaimer Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual wireless da...

Page 4: ...up Pulse Green Deco is upgrading firmware Solid Green Deco is all set up and connected Pulse Red The satellite Deco is disconnected from the main Deco Solid Red Deco has an issue Ethernet Ports For connecting Deco to your modem the Ethernet outlet or for other internet services in Wireless Router mode Reset Button Press for 1 second and release to reset Deco to factory default settings The light c...

Page 5: ... 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 or 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 Note If you forgot your login password tap Forgot Password The Deco app will guide you through the rest 3 Identif...

Page 6: ...hernet outlet directly to your Deco 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 If you are not sure contact your internet service provider ...

Page 7: ... 7 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 9 Setup complete Your Deco network is now up Connect all devices to the Deco network You can also Add More Decos to expand the Wi Fi coverage ...

Page 8: ...twork 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 Tap to get an overview of the network status Tap to create shortcut or automation Tap to enter the HomeShield page for enhanced security Tap for more features ...

Page 9: ... 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 10: ... 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 more details Check download upload speed of the Deco ...

Page 11: ... 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 Change or customize the location name of the Deco ...

Page 12: ... 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 For 4G 5G Deco insert a nano SIM card to it 1 In Overview tap 3 Choose a satellite Deco and follow app instructions to complete the settings 2 Tap Set Main Deco ...

Page 13: ...gs 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 1 In Overview tap 3 Tap to remove or reboot the Deco Note If the LED light of Deco does not turns pulsing blue after tapping Remove press the Reset button on the Deco for...

Page 14: ... 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 download speeds device name location profile etc Change the device name as needed ...

Page 15: ...on 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 Automation to enable disable or edit it If you have not set automation yet follow Automation to create one ...

Page 16: ...ing changing the device name type viewing device detailed information IP address MAC address connected network linked Deco etc and more Tap Location to sort the devices by customized locations so that you can quickly find and manage the devices ...

Page 17: ...en and for how long this device can access the internet block inappropriate content and pause the internet if necessary For more information about the feature refer to HomeShield Enable Mesh Technology and then the device can seamlessly switch to the Deco that provides the fastest speed as you move around ...

Page 18: ...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 In Overview tap LOCATIONS Follow app instructions to sort your devices by location ...

Page 19: ...hem 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 app instructions to complete the setup ...

Page 20: ...18 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 ...

Page 21: ...wner 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 Note Changing the network owner will delete the network from the current owner and this owner will no longer be able to manage this network ...

Page 22: ...20 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 2 Tap Delete 1 In Overview tap ...

Page 23: ...an 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 24: ...o 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 1 Tap Shortcut CREATE 2 Add an action 3 Choose an action type 4 Choose the action device ...

Page 25: ... and will turn off automatically after 2 5 hours 6 Select an icon and set a name for the shortcut to finish the settings 7 Tap the icon to execute the action Tip If you have set Delay Action w you will need to wait for the time you set before the action takes effect Turn on off The effective time of the action The waiting time before the action starts ...

Page 26: ...ically turns on which is an action Then the kettle plugged into the living room plug will start to boil water Take this example to show the setup steps as below Follow the steps to create an automation Note If you want to create automations for your smart devices follow Add Smart Devices to add the devices to the Deco network first 2 Set when the automation takes effects 3 Add a trigger 4 Select t...

Page 27: ...25 5 Select the trigger device and set the trigger details 6 Add an action ...

Page 28: ...e living room plug will turn on after you tap the shortcut icon and will turn off automatically after 1 5 hours Tip If you have set Delay Action you will need to wait for the time you set before the action takes effect Turn on off How long will the action last The waiting time before the action starts ...

Page 29: ...27 9 Automation setup completed The automation will take effects when the trigger is executed 8 Set a name for the automation ...

Page 30: ...an Examine your network regularly to identify the potential risks thus improving your network performance and security Real Time Protection Real Time Protection is for Pro users only There are three ways to ensure your home network and your IoT devices remain safe 1 block malicious websites protect your home network and applications against external attacks and eliminate vulnerabilities 2 prevent ...

Page 31: ...and password of your main network at any time and share the network easily with family and friends Manage main network e g change your main network s Wi Fi name and password hide the network from Wi Fi list etc Tap Wi Fi Share your network with others ...

Page 32: ...30 Set channel width for 5GHz Wi Fi 160MHz provides better Wi Fi performance ...

Page 33: ...reate and share a separate network for guests to guarantee the security and privacy of your main network Tap Wi Fi and enble Guest Network Set a Wi Fi name and password for the guest network Share your guest network with others ...

Page 34: ...gently scan for a clearer channel and switch your devices to it ensuring optimal Wi Fi performance Tap Network Optimization The app will scan the network automatically Optimize your network for optimal Wi Fi performance Enjoy your time if your network status is perfect ...

Page 35: ...acklist to prevent the devices from accessing your network ensuring the safety of your personal information shared in the network Tap Blacklist Tap and add clients or other devices to the blacklist Remove devices clients from blacklist ...

Page 36: ...r 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 ...

Page 37: ...ice set up port forwarding rules to make your local computers accessible to other devices over the internet enable TP Link DDNS SIP ALG UPNP fast roaming beamforming control Deco s LED change the operation mode set connection alerts and notifications Tap Advanced View IPv4 details or change the internet connection type Enable IPv6 to set up an IPv6 internet connection Add IPv6 firewall rules to al...

Page 38: ...IP address confict Change DHCP server settings Enable IPTV VLAN mode to support IPTV services Enable MAC Clone if Deco fails to connect to the internet Tip For more about MAC Clone refer to https www tp link com support faq 2925 ...

Page 39: ...asily Set up port forwarding rules to enable devices in your network accessible over the internet with safety Register a TP Link DDNS domain name to access your router and local servers using a domain name Enable SIP ALG to communicate with SIP Session Initiation Protocol servers via NAT ...

Page 40: ...Enable Fast Roaming to allow your wireless devices to switch connection to different Decos Enable Beamforming to concentrate Wi Fi signal towards connected devices for stronger connections Toggle off LED to turn off the light on Deco Configure the Night Mode to turn off the LED light at bedtime only ...

Page 41: ...int 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 ...

Page 42: ...o app and then on your client 3 Your device has connected to the network successfully if shown as below 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 ...

Page 43: ...to add other TP Link ID account as manager 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 ...

Page 44: ...42 Remove managers Set privileges for managers Note Privileges may vary slightly depending on the model the current operation mode and software version you have ...

Page 45: ...ng off your Deco LEDs and more 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 In the Deco app tap to open the menu tap Friends of Deco Alexa TP Link Router Skill the...

Page 46: ...stuck on We couldn t find another Deco Refer to the guide https www tp link com support faq 1447 or follow the video https youtu be iVgDzoo16T4 Q3 What should I do if I fail to configure the main Deco and get stuck on Testing Internet Connection Refer to the video https youtu be OSUrGdWH i0 Q4 What should I do if my wireless devices cannot connect to Deco Refer to the guide https www tp link com s...

Page 47: ...inst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...

Page 48: ...e equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations The antennas used for...

Page 49: ...o radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ...

Page 50: ...uthority to operate the equipment 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 Issue Date 2021 08 11 ...

Page 51: ...U 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 of health protection The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm ...

Page 52: ...with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autori...

Page 53: ...s sur les bandes 5250 5350 MHz Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body Déclaration d exposition aux radiations Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un envi...

Page 54: ...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 Equipment name AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi Fi 6 System 型號 型式 Type designation Type Deco X55 單元 Unit 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 鉛 Lead Pb 汞 Mercury Hg 鎘 Cadmium Cd 六價鉻 Hexavalent chromium Cr 6 多溴聯苯 Polybrominated biphenyls PBB 多溴二苯醚 Polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDE PCB 外殼 電源供應器 其他...

Page 55: ... системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України Safety Information Keep the device away from water fire humidity or hot environments 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...

Page 56: ... Explanation DC voltage Caution Operator s manual Indoor use only 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 rec...

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