TP-Link Deco P9 User manual

Whole Home Powerline Mesh Wi-Fi System
Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Easy Setup | Powerline Backhaul
User Guide
AC1200 + AV1000 Whole Home
Powerline Mesh Wi-Fi System
Deco P9
1910012881 REV2.0.0
© 2020 TP-Link

Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Appearance ······························································· 2
Set Up Your Deco ··················································· 3
Dashboard·································································· 6
Overview······································································ 7
Wi-Fi Settings··························································10
Blacklist ······································································11
Online Update ························································12
Advanced Features ·············································13
WPS··············································································18
Parental Controls ··················································19
QoS···············································································20
Monthly Report ······················································21
Managers ··································································22
Authentication························································23

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Powerline Mesh Wi-Fi 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 Powerline 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 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 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.
MU-MIMO Disclaimer
Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.
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.
IoT Compatibility Disclaimer
IoT compatibility refers only to smart devices that can be controlled via
the Deco app.

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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:
Yellow pulse:
Deco is resetting.
Yellow solid:
Deco is starting up.
Blue pulse:
Deco is ready for setup.
Blue solid:
Deco is setting up.
White pulse:
White solid:
Deco is registered and all is well.
Red pulse:
Deco is disconnected from main Deco.
Red solid:
Deco has an issue.
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 turning
pulsing yellow indicates a successful reset.
Power Slot:
For connecting Deco to the power socket via
the provided power cable.
Note:
Plug your Deco directly into the wall instead of a power strip.
The product label can be found at the bottom of the product.

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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 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. Identify Your Deco
Identify your Deco from the model list.

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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.
Note: Plug your Deco directly into the wall instead of a power
strip.
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.

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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.
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.

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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 and
set up various advanced features.
Tap to get an overview of the
network status
Tap to set up more features

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Overview
In Overview, you can check the working status of all the Decos, manage the connected devices, create new networks, add more devices, use friends of
Deco, and more.
Tap to enter OVERVIEW Tap to create new networks Tap to add more Decos
Note: All the Deco P9 need to be on the same electrical circuit.

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Tap to check all Decos' status Select a Deco to view the details Tap a client on the Devices list to check the
details
Tip: Tap Belongs to to add a unique prole for the device

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Swipe right to open the menu for more
information about Deco
Tap on the Dashboard to view notications
about new devices, Deco updates, monthly
reports, and more

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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, and shake your device to share the
network details easily with family and friends.
Tap > Wi-Fi Manage main Wi-Fi network 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 rmware provides better and more
stable network performance. Always update your Deco to the latest rmware version when prompted in the Deco app.
Tap > Update Deco Update your Deco to the latest version
Tip: If the firmware 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 internet
connection type
*Enable Ignore Ping from WAN to prevent
external Ping attacks
Enable IPv6 Add IPv6 rewall rules

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Modify LAN IP Set DHCP server Enable VLAN mode Enable IPTV mode

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Enable MAC Clone Reserve IP addresses for specic
devices
Set up port forwarding rules Register a TP-Link DDNS domain
name

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Enable SIP ALG Enable Fast Roaming Enable Beamforming Enable LED controls

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Change the operating mode
Note: When the Deco works in Access Point
mode, advanced features such as Parental
Controls, QoS, IPv4, Address Reservation, Port
Forwarding, and DHCP server are not available.
Set connection alerts Set notications
Note: If the Notications option shows “Disabled”
as below, go to Settings > Notifications on your
mobile device to enable it.

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WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) helps you to quickly and securely connect a client to a network with a tap without entering any password.
Tap > WPS Tap the WPS icon on Deco app and then on
your client
Successfully connected to the network