tp-link AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

Highlights
Features
Specifications
References
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tp-link AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

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.‡
Highlights

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

Working Mode: Router, Access Point
WAN Type:
Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP
DHCP: Server, Client
Quality of Service: WMM
Firewall Security: SPI Firewall
Protocols: Supports IPv4 and IPv6
Guest Network: 2.4 GHz guest network x 1, 5 GHz guest network x 1
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

Certification: CE, RoHS
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.