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.

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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, 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

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Tap a client on the Devices list to
check the details
Manage Connected Devices
In the Overview page, you can check the working status of all the connected devices, view the device details, or change the device settings.
Tap Belongs to to add a unique
profile for the device and manage
its online activities
Tap to manage the device
settings

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Create New Networks
On the Deco app, you can create different Deco networks bound to your TP-Link ID, and manage them conveniently from the Deco app with one
account. You can also help family or friends by managing their network on your Deco app. Two methods are provided as below to create a new network:
from the Overview page or the Menu page.
Method 1. Create a new network from the Overview page
Tap > Create New Network Then follow the app instructions to
complete the setup

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Tap to open the Menu Tap > CREATE NEW NETWORK Follow app instructions to complete the setup
Create New Networks
On the Deco app, you can create different Deco networks bound to your TP-Link ID, and manage them conveniently from the Deco app with one
account. You can also help family or friends by managing their network on your Deco app. Two methods are provided as below to create a new network:
from the Overview page or the Menu page.
Method 2. Create a new network from the Menu page

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Wi-Fi Detective
Wi-Fi Detective helps you discover all devices connected to the current Deco Wi-Fi network and identify potential risks.
In the OverView page, tap to
open the Menu
Tap to find all devices connected
to the current Wi-Fi network
Tap Wi-Fi Detective

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Remove/Reboot Deco
You can remove or reboot your Deco easily on the Deco app. Follow the steps below.
Tap to remove or reboot the Deco
Note: If the LED light of Deco does not turn pulsing
blue after tapping Remove, refer to Appearance to
use the reset button to reset it.
Tap to check all Deco's status Tap a Deco unit to enter the details

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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 basic (free) and Pro (charged) features to enhance your whole home network with enhanced security.
An overview of HomeShield features are shown below.
• What is HomeShield: tp-link.com/homeshield
• How to use HomeShield features and upgrade to HomeShield Pro: go to the product support page at https://www.tp-link.com and refer to
TP-Link HomeShield User Guide.
Weekly/Monthly Reports: Review a weekly or a monthly list of usage, such as security threats, top visited contents, and
more, to better manage your family’s online activities.
HomeShield Pro subscription: To enjoy more features, you can upgrade to HomeShield Pro.
Scan: Examine your network regularly to identify the potential risks, thus improving your network performance and
security.
Real-Time Protection: Real-Time Protection is for Pro users only. There are three ways to ensure your home network
and your IoT devices remain safe: (1) block malicious websites, protect your home network and applications against
external attacks and eliminate vulnerabilities; (2) prevent infected devices from sending sensitive information or security
threats to clients outside your network; (3) identify IoT devices and immediately monitor their security performance
once they join the network.
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 if necessary.
QoS: Prioritize the connection of a particular device for a set duration, such as a family member’s laptop for one hour
during a video call.

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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 to guarantee the security and privacy of
your main network, and shake your device to share the network details easily with family and friends.
Manage your main network
(eg. change your Wi-Fi network
name and password)
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 other 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 Follow app instructions to update your Deco to the
latest version
Tip: If the rmware update fails, please reboot the main Deco, move
the Satellite Deco closer to the main Deco, then try to update again.

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Advanced Features
Additional features are available under the Advanced menu. You can modify WAN settings (IPv4 & IPv6), add IPv6 rewall rules, modify LAN IP, set up
DHCP server, enable VLAN/IPTV/MAC Clone mode, reserve the same IP address for a specic device, set up port forwarding rules to make your local
computers accessible to other devices over the internet, enable TP-Link DDNS, SIP ALG, fast roaming and beamforming, control Deco's LED, change
the working mode, and congure the notication settings.
Tap > Advanced View IPv4 details or change the
internet connection type
Enable IPv6 to set up an IPv6
internet connection
Add IPv6 rewall rules to allow
specic devices to access the
specied services