TP-Link Deco M9 Plus User manual

Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Whole Home Wi-Fi | Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Antivirus
User Guide
AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Deco M9 Plus
1910012364 REV1.1.0

Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Appearance ······························································· 2
Set Up Your Deco ··················································· 3
Dashboard·································································· 5
Wi-Fi Settings···························································· 6
Set Up Smart Home Devices··························· 7
Automation································································· 9
Shortcut·····································································13
Parental Controls ··················································16
Antivirus ·····································································18
QoS···············································································19
Monthly Report ······················································20
Switch and Create Network····························21
Friends of Deco ·····················································22
Advanced Features ·············································23
Online Upgrade······················································26
Managers ··································································27

About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to AC2200 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 AC2200 Smart 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
• Specific product information can be found on the product page at
http://www.tp-link.com.• A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our
products at http://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
http://www.tp-link.com/support.

2
Appearance
Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, two RJ-45 Ethernet ports and a power slot. See the explanation below:
Yellow
Start up.
Blue pulse
Deco is ready for setup.
Blue solid
Deco is setting up.
Green
Deco is registered and all is well.
Red
Deco has an issue.
For connecting Deco to your modem, the
Ethernet outlet or other internet devices.
Press to reset Deco to factory default settings.
For connecting Deco to the power socket via
the provided power adapter.
Ethernet Ports:
Reset Button:
Power Slot:
USB Port (Reserved)

3
Set Up Your Deco
Follow the steps below to set up your AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.
1. Download and install the TP-Link 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. Connect your modem to Deco
Find and power o your modem. Connect your
Deco to the modem and power them both on.
If you don't have a modem, connect the
Ethernet outlet directly to your Deco.

4
Set Up Your Deco
Follow the steps below to set up your AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.
4. Select a location
Select a location for this Deco. If its location
is not listed, you can create a new 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 Decos to expand Wi-Fi
coverage. The app will guide you through the
process of adding more Decos one by one.

5
Dashboard
After you successfully set up your Deco network, you will see the dashboard of the Deco app. Here you can view the working status of all Decos, test
the internet speed, check the connected devices and manage your network.
Deco Status & Devices Swipe right Tap MORE

6
Wi-Fi Settings
Customize the network name and password of your main network or create a separate network just for guests. You can set a guest network name and
an easy-to-remember password. You can shake your device to share the network details easily with family and friends.
Enable a guest network Create the network name and password Shake to share

7
Set Up Smart Home Devices
Deco M9 Plus not only delivers seamless wireless connectivity, but also acts as a smart home control point, letting you replace your older smart hubs.
It connects Wi-Fi, ZigBee and Bluetooth 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 and door locks. Follow the steps below to add smart home devices to your Deco
network.
1. On the Dashboard page, tap . 2. Tap SMART DEVICES. 3. Select the smart device type.

8
Set Up Smart Home Devices
Follow the steps below to add smart home devices to your Deco network.
4. Select your smart device. If not listed,
select Other Light, for example.
5. Follow the app's guide to find your smart
device(s).
6. Assign a location for your device and tap
Done.

9
Automation
Automation allows you to 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). Follow the steps below to create an automation.
1. Tap Create or .2. Specify the time when this automation will
take eect.
3. Follow the app's guide to add a trigger. If you
set a specic time for the automation, then
a trigger is optional.

10
Automation
Follow the steps below to create an automation.
4. Follow the app's guide to add an action. You can delay an action when triggers are red
by setting the delay action .
5. Describe the automation and tap Done.

11
Automation
Automation allows you to 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).
How trigger and action work The automations you created are displayed
here.
Tap an automation to delete, enable or disable
it. You can also delete, edit or tap to add
triggers and actions.

12
Automation
Automation allows you to 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).
When multiple devices are selected for a
trigger, then you have to specify the trigger
type.

13
Shortcut
With the tap of an icon, execute a shortcut you created. Follow the steps below to create a shortcut.
1. Tap Create or . 2. Select the shortcut type.

14
Shortcut
Follow the steps below to create a shortcut.
3. Follow the app's guide to add an
action.
4. If needed, you can add more actions for one
shortcut. And tap Done.
5. Select an icon for the shortcut and descirbe
it.

15
Shortcut
With the tap of an icon, execute a shortcut you created.
Shortcut executed

16
Parental Controls
Create proles for family members 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 internet. Follow the steps below to set up parental controls.
1. Tap ADD PROFIE to create a new prole. 2. Set lter level. 3. Set time controls.

17
Parental Controls
Follow the steps below to set parental controls.
4. Add devices to this prole and tap Done.

18
Antivirus
There are three ways Deco ensures your home network remains safe: by blocking malicious websites, by protecting the system and applications
against external attacks and eliminating vulnerabilities, and by preventing infected devices from sending sensitive information outside your network.
Protection enabled Alert history Protection disabled