TP-Link Deco BE16000 User manual

Deco BE16000
User Guide
BE16000 Whole Home
Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System
1910013436 REV1.0.0 © 2023 TP-Link

Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Appearance ······························································· 2
Set Up Your Deco ··················································· 3
Troubleshooting ······················································ 8
Authentication·························································· 9

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to BE16000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System and 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
in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual Deco experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Deco Stands for Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System/
Unit.
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
• Specic 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 specications. 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, obstacles, volume and
density of trac, and client location.
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.
HomeShield Disclaimer
HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit
tp-link.com/homeshield for more information.

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Appearance
Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, a WPS button, four 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, a USB port, a power slot, and a Reset
button.
See the explanation below:
Tip: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product.
Pulse Yellow:
Deco is resetting.
Solid Yellow:
Deco is starting up.
Pulse Blue:
Deco is ready for setup.
Solid Blue:
Deco is setting up.
Pulse Green:
Deco is upgrading rmware.
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.
For connecting Deco to your modem, the Ethernet outlet, or for other internet services.
Press this WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button
on your client device to start the WPS process.
For connecting a USB storage device to Deco.
For connecting Deco to the power socket via the provided power adapter.
Press for 1 second and release to reset Deco to factory default settings. The light
changing from pulsing yellow to solid yellow indicated a successful reset.
Reset Button
4× 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN Ports
WPS Button
USB 3.0 Port
Power Slot

3
Set Up Your Deco
First let's start by setting up the Deco network. Get the TP-Link Deco app for iOS or Android, then follow the app to walk through the setup.
1. Get 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 and log in with your TP-Link ID. If
you don’t have a TP-Link ID, create one rst.
Note: If you forgot your login password, tap Forgot Password?.
The app will help you reset your password.
3. Select your Deco model
Search for and select your Deco model. If
you have more than one Deco model, tap the
question below the search box to check how
to maximize the overall network.

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4. Plug in your Deco
Power o your modem. Connect your Deco to
the modem and power them both on.
If you don't have a modem, connect your
Deco directly to the Ethernet outlet.
5. Wait until Deco's LED pulses blue
Wait until your Deco's LED pulses blue, then
your phone/tablet will connect to the Deco's
default Wi-Fi automatically.
6. Specify your Deco's location
Select or custom a location for your Deco.
The location will be used as the name of your
Deco.

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9. Create your MLO network
Set a network name and a password. The MLO
network enables Wi-Fi 7 clients to connect to
multiple bands simultaneously.
8. 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.
7. Connect your Deco to the internet
Select the internet connection type and enter
the information. If you are not sure, contact
your internet service provider.

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10. Keep your Deco up-to-date
Set auto update time. This allows your Deco
to automatically update to the latest rmware
which provides better network experience.
12. Use Deco's Combo Pair
The Combo pair includes an Ethernet port
and an SFP+ port. Only one port in the pair
can be used at a time.
11. Connect to your Wi-Fi network
Connect your phone/tablet to the Deco's
Wi-Fi.

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14. Add more Decos
Plug in the other included Decos, and they will
automatically join the network within 2 minutes.
13. Setup complete
Your Deco network is now up. You can connect
your devices to the Deco network. Plug
in the other included Decos, and they will
automatically join the network within 2 minutes.

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Troubleshooting
Solutions to common problems during setup or use are provided here for reference. Follow the steps and the provided link below to diagnose and solve
problems you might experience with your Deco.
If problems still exist, contact us: https://www.tp-link.com/support
Q1. What should I do if I fail to congure the main Deco and get stuck on “We couldn't nd Deco”?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2239/ or follow the video https://youtu.be/2HYuEYS9XJM
Q2. What should I do if I fail to congure the satellite Deco and get stuck on “We couldn't nd 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 congure the main Deco and get stuck on “Testing Internet Connection”?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2239/
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/support/faq/2718/
Q5. What should I do if Deco suddenly lost internet access?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2428/
Q6. How can I nd a suitable spot for my Deco?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com//support/faq/1446/
Q7. What can I do if the Deco app isn't working properly?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1456/