TP-Link DECO X68 User manual

User Guide
Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
Superior Mesh Wi-Fi, Everywhere
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Contents
About This Guide ··············································· 1
Appearance ·························································· 2
Set Up Your Deco ·············································· 3
Dashboard····························································· 6
Overview································································· 7
HomeShield ························································10
HomeShield Pro ···············································13
Wi-Fi Settings·····················································15
Blacklist ·································································16
Online Update ···················································17
Advanced Features ········································18
WPS·········································································23
Weekly/Monthly Reports ·····························24
Authentication···················································26

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 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
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Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Deco Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit.
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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 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 signal rates are the physical rates derived from
IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput
and wireless coverage, and quantity of connected devices are not
guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client
limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials,
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MU-MIMO Disclaimer
Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.
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.

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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:
Yellow pulse:
Deco is resetting.
Yellow solid:
Deco is starting up.
Blue pulse:
Deco is ready for setup
or WPS in progress.
Blue solid:
Deco is setting up.
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Red solid:
Deco has an issue.
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Ethernet outlet or other internet devices.
Reset Button:
Press 1 second to reset Deco to factory default settings.
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Set Up Your Deco
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 6 System.
1. Download and install the Deco app
Scan the QR code below or go to Google Play
or the Apple 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, tap SIGN UP.
The Deco app will guide you through the rest.
3. Identify Your Deco
Identify your Deco from the model list.

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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.
6. Set up internet connection
Select the internet connection type and enter
the information. If you are not sure, contact
your internet service provider.
4. Connect Deco to your modem
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the modem and power them both on.
If you don't have a modem, connect the
Ethernet outlet directly to your Deco.

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8. Connect to your Wi-Fi network
Connect your devices to the Deco's Wi-Fi to
continue the setup.
9. Setup complete
Your Deco network is now up. Add more
Decos or complete the setup and connect all
devices to the Deco network.
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.

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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,
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 enter the HomeShield page for
enhanced security
Tap for more features

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Overview
In the Overview page, you can check the working status of all the Decos, manage the connected devices, add more devices, use friends of Deco, and
more.
Tap to add more devicesTap to enter OVERVIEW Tap to create new networks or select a
network

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Tap on the Dashboard to view
notifications about new devices, Deco
updates, monthly reports, and more
Tap to check all Decos' status Select a Deco to view the details

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On the menu, tap Wi-Fi Detective > to
discover all devices connected to the current
Wi-Fi network
Tap a client on the Device List to check the
details
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Swipe right to open the menu for more
information about Deco

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HomeShield
Whether protecting your network from malicious attacks, managing your family's online activities, or prioritizing devices to get better performance, TP-
Link HomeShield provides you a kit of features to enhance your whole home network with enhanced security. You can even get non-stop protection for
all the devices in you network after you subscribe to HomeShield Pro.
Tap > HomeShield Tap to check regular reports, including
time spent online, traffic usage, most visited
websites and more
Scan to check and optimize network security
and performance

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Create profiles for your family members to
easily manage their online activities
Tap a profile to check the online data or pause
the network with one tap to enjoy family time
Set time controls and content filter for your
family members
Tip: Subscribe to the HomeShield Pro service to enable Time
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Enable QoS to prioritize your devices that are
most important to you
Add devices that are important to you as high
priority to ensure a good network experience
Set the total bandwidth before using QoS

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Upgrade to HomeShield Pro and get a
1-month free trial now
Enable Real-Time Protection to protect your
home network from attacks and keeps your
personal information secure
Set a plan and apply a network for use
Note: One HomeShield Pro subscription package can be
applied to only one network. You can switch the bounded
network whenever you like.
HomeShield Pro
Upgrade to HomeShield Pro and get all premium features to enjoy compresive home network protection.

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Set flexible bed time schedules Custome "no internet" times in OfftimeLimit the time for internet in Time Limits

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Wi-Fi Settings
You can change the network name and password of your main network, create a separate network for guests, and shake your device to share the
network details easily with family and friends.
Manage main Wi-Fi network
Tap > Wi-Fi Enable guest network Shake to share your network

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Blacklist
Compile a blacklist to avoid devices added on the blacklist to access to your network, ensuring the safety of your personal information shared in the
network.
Tap > Blacklist Add clients to blacklist Add devices to blacklist Manage blacklist

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Online Update
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.
Tap > Update Deco Update your Deco to the latest version
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move the Satellite Deco closer to the main Deco, then try to
update again.

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Advanced Features
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computers accessible to other devices over the internet, enable TP-Link DDNS, SIP ALG, fast roaming and beamforming, control Deco's LED, change
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