tp-link deco AX7800 Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 System User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- tp-link
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Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
Superior Mesh Wi-Fi, Everywhere User Guide
AX7800 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System Deco X951910013232 REV1.0.0 © 2022 TP-Link
1910012699 REV1.0.0
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 reflect 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 specific 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
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Specific product information can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
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A Technical Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.
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Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Help center of the Deco app and the Contact Technical Support page at
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Videos about how to configure 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
traffic, 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 setup.
Performance may vary depending on the client’s device.
HomeShield Disclaimer
HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan.
Visit tp-link.com/homeshield for more
information.
Appearance
Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, three 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.
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.
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Download and install the Deco app Scan the QR code below or go to Google Play or Apple App Store to download the Deco app. Install the app on your Android or iOS
smartphone or tablet. https://www.tp-link.com/app/qrcode/?app=deco -
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 first.
Note: If you forgot your login password, tap Forgot password?.
The Deco app will guide you through the rest.
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Connect Deco to your modem
Power off 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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Select a location
Select a location for this Deco. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom.
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Set up an 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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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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Connect to your Wi-Fi network
Connect your devices to the Deco’s Wi-Fi to continue the setup.
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Setup complete
Your Deco network is now up. Connect all devices to the Deco network for better connections.
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Add more Decos
Plug in the other included Deco units, and these Deco units will be automatically added to the network within 2 minutes.
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.
On the Overview page, Tap +
Select the Deco model you want
to add, and follow app instructions to complete the setup
After the setup, you can find the added Decos by tapping 
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 to check all Deco’s status| Tap a Deco unit to check the details| Tap the
Deco unit to change or custom the location
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References
- HomeShield | TP-Link Australia
- TP-Link Community
- WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
- Support Videos | TP-Link
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