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About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to AC1300 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System and the Deco app, as well as regulatory information.
Please note that features of Deco may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language and internet 

service provider. All images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only. 

Conventions

In this guide, the following conventions are used:

Convention

  Description

Deco

Stands for AC1300 Smart 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 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

.

Speed/Coverage/Device Quantity Disclaimer

Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from 

IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range, coverage, and maximum 

quantity of connected devices are based on test results under normal 

usage conditions. Actual wireless data throughput. wireless coverage, 

and quantity of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary 

as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, 

physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local 

interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network 

complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including 

rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.

HomeCare Disclaimer

A basic TP-Link HomeCare

TM

, powered by Trend Micro

TM

, package is 

included for 3 years from date of activation at no additional cost. It 

includes Parental controls, Quality of Service, and Antivirus. Deactivation 

of HomeCare

TM

 will disable certain controls and protections. For a 

complete list of HomeCare

TM

 functions, go to www.tp-link.com.

IoT Compatibility Disclaimer

IoT compatibility refers only to smart devices that can be controlled 

via the Deco app. Other wireless devices can still connect to Deco for 

normal Wi-Fi use.

Seamless Roaming Disclaimer

Clients need to support 802.11k/v/r and may require additional set up. 

Performance may vary depending on the client device.

Summary of Contents for Deco M1300

Page 1: ...Smart Home Mesh Wi Fi System Whole Home Wi Fi Seamless Roaming Parental Controls Antivirus User Guide AC1300 Smart Home Mesh Wi Fi System Deco M1300 1910012571 REV1 0 0...

Page 2: ...o 3 Add Smart Home Devices 5 Dashboard 7 Wi Fi Settings 8 Automation 9 Shortcut 10 Parental Controls 11 Antivirus 13 QoS 14 Monthly Report 15 Switch and Create Network 16 Friends of Deco 17 Advanced F...

Page 3: ...age at https www tp link com support Speed Coverage Device Quantity Disclaimer Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Range coverag...

Page 4: ...set Deco to factory default settings For connecting Deco to the power socket via the provided power adapter Ethernet Ports Reset Button Power Slot Yellow pulse Deco is resetting Yellow solid Deco is s...

Page 5: ...p 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 tap SIGN UP The Deco app...

Page 6: ...w one by choosing Custom 5 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 6 Add more Decos You can add more De...

Page 7: ...r smart hubs It connects Wi Fi devices to your network and lets you manage them from the Deco App Whether you re on the couch or on the go you re always in reach of your lights thermostats switches an...

Page 8: ...6 4 Follow the app s guide to find your smart device s 5 Assign a location for your device and tap Done...

Page 9: ...hboard After you successfully set up your Deco network you will see the dashboard of the Deco app Here you can view the connected devices and manage your network View connected devices Swipe right Tap...

Page 10: ...ork name and password of your main network or create a separate network for guests and shake your device to share the network details easily with family and friends Customize the main network Create a...

Page 11: ...set interactions between your smart devices For example if the bedroom light comes on which is a trigger then the air conditioner in the bedroom will start running which is an action Automation Create...

Page 12: ...10 Shortcut With the tap of an icon execute a shortcut you created Shortcut Create shortcuts Tap to execute shortcuts...

Page 13: ...s and specify the devices that belong to each Set individualized parental controls including when and for how long each person can access the internet Block inappropriate content and pause the interne...

Page 14: ...12 Add devices to control...

Page 15: ...e by blocking malicious websites by protecting the system and applications against external attacks and eliminating vulnerabilities and by preventing infected devices from sending sensitive informatio...

Page 16: ...for a set duration such as a family member s laptop for one hour during a video call You can also go to the QoS page to prioritize multiple devices or the online activity that s most important to the...

Page 17: ...f usage such as security threats top 5 visited contents most frequently executed shortcuts and automations and more Safeguard your Deco network Top 5 visited contents under Parental Controls Most freq...

Page 18: ...Switch and Create Network You can create manage and switch between different Deco networks bound to your TP Link ID Swipe right and tap Swipe to switch a network to manage Swipe to create a new netwo...

Page 19: ...17 Friends of Deco TP Link works with Alexa With Alexa you can use your voice to control functions of the Deco Friends of Deco...

Page 20: ...18 Advanced Features Additional features are available under the Advanced menu You can configure and change settings according to your needs Advanced features Change IPv4 settings Change IPv6 settings...

Page 21: ...19 Create port forwarding rules Reserve IP addresses for specific devices Change VLAN settings...

Page 22: ...20 Control the LED on Deco Enable fast roaming for wireless devices Register a TP Link DDNS domain name...

Page 23: ...21 Turn on off notifications Change the operating mode...

Page 24: ...22 Update Decos TP Link is dedicated to improving product features and providing a better customer experience Update Deco when prompted in the Deco app Update Available Updating Deco Up to date...

Page 25: ...23 Managers Add friends and family members to help manage your network Each manager should have their own TP Link ID Managers Add a manager Remove a manager...

Page 26: ...s and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such...

Page 27: ...ial requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014 53 EU 2009 125 EC and 2011 65 EU The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http www tp link com en ce RF Exposure Info...

Page 28: ...26 NCC Notice BSMI Notice 4 7 9 1 4 7 9 2 Pb Cd Hg CrVI PBB PBDE PCB 1 0 1 wt 0 01 wt 2 3...

Page 29: ...us Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device Please use this product w...

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