TP-Link Deco M3W User manual

Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Adaptive Path Selection
User Guide
AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Extender
Deco M3W
1910012488 REV1.0.0

Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Appearance ······························································· 2
Set Up Your Deco Extender ······························ 3
Dashboard·································································· 5
Update Deco Units ················································ 6
Authentication·························································· 7

About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Extender and the Deco app, as well as regulatory information.
Please note that features of Deco Extenders 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 Router Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Unit.
Deco
Extender Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Extender.
Underline Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to
redirect to a website or a specic 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 Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our
products at https://forum.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.
operational temperature:0-40度

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Appearance
Deco Extender has four LED lights and a Reset button. See the explanation below:
Reset Button:
Press to reset Deco Extender to factory default settings.
LEDs:
LED STATU S INDICATION
Power
On/O Deco is on or o.
Pulse Deco is starting up, upgrading rmware,
or resetting.
Signal
White Solid Internet service is available.
Red Solid Deco is connected to main Deco but
internet service is not available.
White Pulse WPS connection is in progress.
Red Pulse Deco is disconnected from main Deco.
2.4GHz On/O Deco is connected or not connected to
main Deco’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
5GHz On/O Deco is connected or not connected to
main Deco’s 5GHz Wi-Fi.

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Set Up Your Deco Extender
Follow the steps below to add the Deco Extender to your existing Deco network.
Before you start
Install the Deco app and set up a Deco
network. For instructions, refer to the user
manual of your Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi
System/Unit.
2. Add your Deco Extender
On the dashboard, tap +and select DECOS.
Identify your Deco model.
3. Find a suitable spot
Follow the app instructions to find a suitable
spot within the range of your existing Deco
network.

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4. Plug in your Deco Extender
Plug the Deco Extender into a wall outlet and
wait until its Power LED turns solid on.
5. Specify the location
Select a location for this Deco Extender. If its
location is not listed, you can create a new one
by choosing Custom.
6. Finish
The Deco app will automatically optimize your
Deco network and finish adding the Deco
Extender.

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Dashboard
After you successfully extend your Deco network, you will see the dashboard of the Deco app. Here you can view the connected devices and their
internet speeds, and tap the (Internet) icon to check the working status of all Deco units.
View connected devices Display all Deco units Check the working status

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Update Deco Units
TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features and providing a better customer experience. Update Deco units when prompted in the Deco app.
Update Available Updating Deco Up-to-date

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Authentication
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product
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No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or
adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2018 TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Extender
Model Number: Deco M3W
Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.
Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]om
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against 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 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.