tp-link M4RV3 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System User Guide

tp-link M4RV3 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System User Guide

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home 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 reflect your actual Deco experience.

Conventions

In this guide, the following conventions are used:

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 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 Technical 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.

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:
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 System.

1. Download and install the Deco app
   Scan the QR code below or go to Google Play or the App Store to download the Deco app. Install the app on your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.
   
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2. . Log in 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.
   

3. Identify your Deco
   Choose your Deco model.
   

4. Plug in and power on Deco
   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.
   

5. Connect to the Deco’s Wi-Fi
   Wait until the Wi-Fi Signal LED pulses blue, then connect to the Deco’s Wi-Fi using the default SSID printed on the product label.
   

6. Select a location
   Select a location for this Deco. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom. This will be the name of your Deco.
   

7. Set up internet connection
   Select the internet connection type and enter the information. If you are not sure, contact your internet service provider.
   

8. 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.
   

9. Connect to your Wi-Fi network
   Connect your phone/tablet to the Deco’s new Wi-Fi.
   

10. Setup complete
    Your Deco network is now up. Connect all devices to the Deco network. You can also add more Deco units to expand the Wi-Fi coverage.
    

Add More Decos

After created a Deco network, you can add more Deco units to the network to expand the Wi-Fi coverage and manage them easily on your Deco app.

In Overview, 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 Deco units by tapping in Overview.

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, check the connected clients, and configure more advanced features.

Tap to get an overview of the network status and online clients

Tap for more features

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