TP-Link Deco P7 User manual

Whole Home Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi System
Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Antivirus | Powerline
User Guide
AC1300+AV600 Dual-Band
Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi System
Deco P7
1910012360 REV1.0.0

About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Hybrid 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 Deco Whole Home Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi System/
Unit.
Underline Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to
redirect to a website or a specific ection.
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.
Speed/Coverage/Device Quantity Disclaimer
Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from
IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range, coverage, and maximum
quantity of connected devices are based on test results under normal
usage conditions. Actual wireless data throughput. wireless coverage,
and quantity of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary
as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials,
physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local
interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network
complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including
rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.
A basic TP-Link HomeCareTM, powered by Trend MicroTM, package is
included for 3 years from date of activation at no additional cost. It
includes Parental controls, Quality of Service, and Antivirus. Deactivation
of HomeCareTM will disable certain controls and protections. For a
complete list of HomeCareTM functions, go to www.tp-link.com.
HomeCare Disclaimer

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:
2
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:
Yellow pulse:
Deco is resetting.
Yellow solid:
Deco is starting up.
Blue pulse:
Deco is ready for setup.
Blue solid:
Deco is setting up.
Green pulse:
Deco is upgrading firmwa e.
Green solid:
Deco is registered and all is well.
Red pulse:
Deco is disconnected from main Deco.
Red solid:
Deco has an issue.
Greeneen
The powerline backhaul network is in good condition.
Orange The powerline backhaul network is in poor condition or it is not established.
The LED on the power adapter indicates the powerline backhaul network status:
LED Indication

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Set Up Your Deco
Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole Home Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi 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. 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.

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Set Up Your Deco
Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole Home Hybrid 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.

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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 view the working status of all Decos, test
the internet speed, check the connected devices and manage your network.
Devices Tab Internet icon to check Deco status Tab the yellow icon to dispaly more features

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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 Guest Network Create Network Name and Password Shake to Share

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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.
Insights Filter Level Time Controls

8
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

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QoS
There are two ways to use the QoS (Quality of Service) function. You can 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. You can also prioritize the online activity that's most important to the whole family, such as
Streaming or Gaming.
Prioritize a Device Prioritize an Activity Customize

10
Advanced Features
Additional features are available under the Advanced menu. You can modify WAN settings (IPv4 & IPv6), congure LAN parameters, control Deco's LED
and turn notications o and on, easily create a domain name for your Deco, set up port forwarding rules to make your local computers accessible to
other devices over the internet, reserve the same IP address for a specic device, and change the working mode.
IPv4 IPv6 LED Control

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Register a TP-Link DDNS domain name Enable or disable TP-Link DDNS feature Set up port forwarding rules

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Reserve IP addresses for specic devices Turn on/o notications Change the working mode

13
Online Upgrade
TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features and providing a better customer experience. Update Deco when prompted in the Deco app.
Update Available Updating Deco Up-to-date

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Managers
Add friends and family members to help manage your network. Each manager should have their own TP-Link ID.
Add as Manager Manager List