Mercury ULTIMATE WIFI TP-LINK DECO M4 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE.
ULTIMATE WIFI
TP-LINK DECO M4

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READ BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Before you start setting up, check for the router serial number as you will need this later on
when setting up the Deco app. The serial number (S/N) will be located next to the barcode
on the box your router came in. Ensure your mobile data is turned on when downloading
and setting up the Deco app.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
• 1, 2 or 3 Deco (M4) units
(depending on what option you’ve ordered)
• 1, 2 or 3 power adaptors
(depending on what option you’ve ordered)
• 1 Ethernet cable
STEP 1: CONNECTING TO THE ONT
(THE LITTLE WHITE BOX THAT IS ALREADY ON YOUR WALL)
This connects the Deco router to the Fibre network.
• Ensure power is flicked on at the wall and plug the provided Deco power adaptor
into the wall and first Deco unit.
• Plug the provided ethernet cord from the GE1/LAN1 port on your ONT, into either
of the two ethernet ports on the Deco unit.
STEP 2: SETTING UP THE DECO APP
• Download the TP-Link Deco app onto your device by
scanning the provided QR code or downloading it from
GooglePlay or the App Store.
• Open the app and create a TP-Link
account using your preferred email
address and password.
• Activate the account and login.
GUIDE TO SETTING UP
YOUR ULTIMATE WIFI.
The following steps are for the Ultimate WiFi 1-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack.
This username and password
allows you to log in to your
Deco app and remotely
manage your router’s settings.

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STEP 3: CONNECTING DECO TO YOUR BROADBAND
This connects the Deco router to your broadband connection. When selecting your Deco
model, please note that it may be referred to as M4, M4/M3, or M4R.
• Follow the on-screen prompts and when asked to ‘Power off your modem’ select
‘I don’t have a modem’.
• Continue to follow the on-screen prompts.
• Select connection type and change this from dynamic IP to PPPoE.
• Follow the prompts to connect your Deco unit to your broadband connection by
creating a username and password. Note: Use the serial number (S/N) on your
Deco box followed by mercurybroadband.co.nz and use the below password.
• Turn IPTV/VLAN ‘on’ and select the ‘New Zealand UFB’. Then set the
VLAN ID to ‘10’ and priority to ‘0’.
• Follow the prompts to create a secure name and password for your
WiFi network that your devices will connect to.
STEP 4: CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR DECO
• Ensure that WiFi is enabled on your device.
• Go to WiFi settings on your device and select the network name you have previously
set up in step 3 along with the password you created.
SET UP ADDITIONAL UNITS
• Your Deco app will guide you through the set up of any additional units.
Note: When adding additional units, they may be referred to as M4, M4/M3, or M4R.
Username: e.g. [e-mail]
Password: Mercury
NEED HELP GETTING SET UP?
VISIT MERCURY.CO.NZ/BROADBAND
EMAIL US AT [e-mail]
OR GIVE OUR FRIENDLY TEAM A CALL ON 0800 10 18 10.
This username and
password helps
us recognise and
authenticate you as a
Mercury customer.
This username and
password is your
unique home network
that you will connect
your devices to.

MERCURY.CO.NZ/BROADBAND