tp-link AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- tp-link
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tp-link AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
Highlights
Fast Mesh Wi-Fi for Your Whole Home
Deco is the simplest way to guarantee a strong Wi-Fi signal in every corner of
your home. Enjoy fast and stable connections for an army of devices in homes
up to 4,000 ft2 / 370 m2. Setup is made easier with the Deco app there to walk
you through every step.‡
Wi-Fi Dead-Zone Killer
Eliminate weak signal areas with whole home Wi-Fi. No more searching around
for a stable connection.
No More
Buffering
3x faster AC1200 dual band Wi-Fi ensures a smooth gaming and 4K streaming
experience with 11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology and provides lag-free
connections for up to 100 devices.‡
Seamless Roaming with One Wi-Fi Name
Deco units work together to form a unified Wi-Fi network with a single network
name. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible
speeds, made possible by Deco’s seamless coverage and Plug & Play Mesh
Technology.†
Parental Controls
Limit online time and block inappropriate websites according to unique
profiles created for each family member.
Keeps Itself
Fast
Adaptive path selection keeps your network running at top-speed by
automatically choosing the fastest connection path.
Simple Wi-Fi Control
The easy-to-use Deco app lets you set up quickly, see the connected devices,
prioritize devices, check internet history, create a guest network and more.
Features
Assisted Setup
Easily set up Decos and find the ideal spot to place each unit
- Auto Connection Test – Test the internet connection of your Decos and help to identify a suitable location for them
- Remote Management – Manage your Deco network from a smartphone or tablet via the app, no matter where you find yourself
- Online Upgrade – Keep informed of the latest firmware updates
Robust Parental Controls
Manage content and control when each device can access the internet
- Profiles – Create a profile for each family member, and manage them individually
- Content Filter – Four levels are available for filtering content, each catering to a specific age group
- Time Controls – Set daily time limits for the total time spent online and block a person’s internet access between certain times
- Pause the Internet – Pause a family member’s internet and resume it whenever you like
Two Modes in One
Choose the router or access point mode for your network needs
- Router Mode – Create an instant private wireless network
- Access Point Mode – Create Wi-Fi access for any existing wired network
Quality of Service
Prioritize devices for faster performance when needed
Give high priority to the devices that need the fastest internet connection.
Blacklist
Block access to your network from specific devices
Add specific devices to blacklist to protect your network from unauthorized users.
Work with All Deco Models
Form a Mesh network with your desired Deco models
All Deco models can work together. Just expand Mesh Wi-Fi coverage anytime by adding more Decos.
Specifications
Hardware
- Ports: 2 10/100Mbps WAN/LAN Ports, 1 Power Port
- Buttons: 1 Reset button on the underside
- Antenna Type: 2 internal dual-band antennas per Deco unit
- Dimensions: 7.5 × 3.6 × 3.6 in. (190 × 90.7 × 90.7 mm)
- Power Adapter Input: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.3A
- Power Adapter Output: 12V ⎓ 1A
Software
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Working Mode: Router, Access Point
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WAN Type:
Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP -
DHCP: Server, Client
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Quality of Service: WMM
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Firewall Security: SPI Firewall
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Protocols: Supports IPv4 and IPv6
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Guest Network: 2.4 GHz guest network x 1, 5 GHz guest network x 1
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Features: Parental Controls, QoS (Quality of Service),
Reporting, Assisted Setup, Address Reservation, Port
Forwarding, TP-Link DDNS, VLAN, IPv6, LED Control -
Management: Local Management, Remote Management
Wireless
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
- Frequency: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Signal Rate: 867 Mbps at 5 GHz, 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz
- Transmit Power: FCC: <30 dBm, CE: <20 dBm (2.4 GHz), <23 dBm (5 GHz)
- Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Others
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Certification: CE, RoHS
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Smartphone/Tablet Requirements:
iOS 9.0 or later
Android 4.4 or later -
Environment:
Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C~70°C (-40°F~158°F)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing -
Package Contents for Deco E4 (3-pack):
3 Deco E4R units
3 Power Adapters
1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable
1 Quick Installation Guide -
Package Contents for Deco E4 (2-pack):
2 Deco E4R units
2 Power Adapters
1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable
1 Quick Installation Guide -
Package Contents for Deco E4 (1-pack):
1 Deco E4R unit
1 Power Adapter
1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable
1 Quick Installation Guide
Attention: this device may only be used indoors in all EU member states
and EFTA countries.
This Device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. All the brands and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.†
Clients need to support 802.11k/v/r and may require additional setup.
Performance may vary depending on the client device.‡
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
traffic, and client location.
△ Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.
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