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
1910012879 REV1.0.0 © 2020 TP-Link

Contents
About This Guide ··············································· 1
Appearance ·························································· 2
Set Up Your Deco ·············································· 3
Add More Decos················································ 6
Dashboard····························································· 7
Check Deco Status ·········································· 8
Manage Connected Devices ······················ 9
Create New Networks ···································10
Wi-Fi Detective··················································12
Remove/Reboot Deco ··································13
HomeShield ························································14
Wi-Fi Settings·····················································15
Blacklist ·································································16
Online Update ···················································17
Advanced Features ········································18
WPS·········································································23
Weekly/Monthly Reports ·····························24
Managers ·····························································25
FAQ ··········································································26
Authentication···················································27

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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
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
• 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.
• Videos about how to congure the Deco can be found on the Setup
Videos page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#deco
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,
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, two RJ-45 Ethernet ports, a power slot, and a Reset button.
See the explanation below:
Tip: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product.
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.
Green pulse:
Deco is upgrading rmware.
Green solid:
Deco is registered and all is well.
Red pulse:
Deco is disconnected from main Deco.
Red solid:
Deco has an issue.
Gigabit Ethernet ports :
For connecting Deco to your modem, the Ethernet outlet
or other internet devices.
Reset Button:
Press for 1 second and release to reset Deco to factory
default settings. The light changing from pulsing yellow to
solid yellow indicates a successful reset.
Power Slot:
For connecting Deco to the power socket via the provided
power adapter.

3
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, sign up rst.
Note: If you forgot your login password, tap Forgot password?.
The Deco app will guide you through the rest.
3. Identify Your Deco
Choose your Deco model.

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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
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.

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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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On the Overview page, Tap Select the Deco model you want to
add, and follow app instructions to
complete the setup
Add More Decos
After created a Deco network, you can add more Deco units into the network to expand the Wi-Fi coverage, and manage them conveniently on your
Deco app.
After the setup, you can find the
added Decos by tapping

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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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Check Deco Status
In the Overview page, you can check the working status of all the Decos, check the Deco details, change or customize the location, and more.
Tap the Deco unit to change or
customize the location
Tap to check all Deco's status Tap a Deco unit to check the details