tp-link BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System User Guide

: September 7, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

tp-link BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System
Product Usage Instructions
About This Guide
Appearance
Set Up Your Deco
Troubleshooting
Authentication
Safety Information
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

tp-link BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System

Specifications

Product Name: Deco BE25
Product Type: Whole-Home Multi-Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi System
Model: BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7
LED Indicator: Yes
Ports: 2 x 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN, Power Slot
Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button

Product Usage Instructions

Appearance
Each Deco unit has an LED that changes color based on its status, along with a WPS button, two 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, a power slot, and a Reset button.

LED Indicator Colors

Pulse Yellow: Deco is resetting
Solid Yellow: Deco is starting up
Pulse Blue: Deco is ready for setup
Solid Blue: Deco is setting up
Pulse Green: Deco is upgrading firmware
Solid Green: Deco is all set up and connected
Pulse Red: Satellite Deco is disconnected from the main Deco
Solid Red: Deco has an issue

Button Functions

WPS Button: Press to start the WPS process for quick device connection.
Reset Button: Press for 1 second to reset Deco to factory default settings.

Set Up Your Deco
Follow these steps to set up your Deco network

Get the Deco app: Download the TP-Link Deco app from Google Play or the App Store on your Android or iOS device.
Log in or sign up: Use your TP-Link ID to log in or create a new one if needed.
Select your Deco model: Choose your specific Deco model within the app.
Plug in your Deco: Connect your Deco to the modem or Ethernet outlet and power them on.
Wait for setup: Wait for the LED on your Deco to pulse blue, indicating it’s ready for setup.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What do the different LED colors on Deco indicate?
A: The LED colors indicate various states of the Deco unit. For example, solid green means the Deco is all set up and connected, while solid red indicates there is an issue with the device.
Deco BE25 A True Whole-Home Multi-Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi

User Guide
BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System and 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

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 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 set up. Performance may vary depending on the client device.

Appearance

Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, a WPS button, two 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN 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

First let’s start by setting up the Deco network. Get the TP-Link Deco app for iOS or Android, then follow the app to walk through the setup.

Get 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.
Log in or sign up with TP-Link ID
Open the app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, create one first.
Note: If you forgot your login password, tap Forgot Password?. The app will help you reset your password.
Select your Deco model
Search for and select your Deco model. If you have more than one Deco model, tap the question below the search box to check how to maximize the overall network.
Plug in your Deco
Power off your modem. Connect your Deco to the modem and power them both on.
If you don’t have a modem, connect your Deco directly to the Ethernet outlet.
Wait until Deco’s LED pulses blue
Wait until your Deco’s LED pulses blue, then your phone/tablet will connect to the Deco’s default Wi-Fi automatically.
Specify your Deco’s location
Select or custom a location for your Deco. The location will be used as the name of your Deco.
Connect your Deco to the internet
Select the internet connection type and enter the information. If you are not sure, contact your internet service provider.
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.
Keep your Deco up-to-date
Set auto update time. This allows your Deco to automatically update to the latest firmware which provides better network experience.
Connect to your Wi-Fi network
Connect your phone/tablet to the Deco’s Wi-Fi to continue the setup.
Setup complete
Your Deco network is now up. You can connect your devices to the Deco network. You can also add more Decos if any.

Troubleshooting

Solutions to common problems during setup or use are provided here for reference. Follow the steps and the provided link below to diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your Deco.
If problems still exist, contact us: https://www.tp-link.com/support

Q1. What should I do if I fail to configure the main Deco and get stuck on “We couldn’t find Deco”?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2239/ or follow the video https://youtu.be/2HYuEYS9XJM
Q2. What should I do if I fail to configure the satellite Deco and get stuck on “We couldn’t find another Deco”?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1447/ or follow the video https://youtu.be/iVgDzoo16T4
Q3. What should I do if I fail to configure the main Deco and get stuck on “Testing Internet Connection”?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2239/
Refer to the video https://youtu.be/OSUrGdWH-i0
Q4. What should I do if my wireless devices cannot connect to Deco?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2718/
Q5. What should I do if Deco suddenly lost internet access?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2428/
Q6. How can I find a suitable spot for my Deco?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com//support/faq/1446/
Q7. What can I do if the Deco app isn’t working properly?
Refer to the guide https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1456

Authentication

FCC Compliance Information Statement

Product Name: BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7
System Model Number: Deco BE25

Component Name	Model
I.T.E Power Supply	T120150-2B4

Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

FCC Compliance Information Statement

Product Name: I.T.E POWER SUPPLY
Model Number: T120150-2B4

Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Caution
The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.

Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Korea Warning Statements

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

Equipment name:

BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System

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Type designation (Type)

Deco BE25

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Unit

| Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
Lead (Pb)| Mercury (Hg)| Cadmium (Cd)| Hexavalent chromium

(Cr+6)

| Polybrominated biphenyls

(PBB)

| Polybrominated diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

PCB| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
| −| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
| −| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○

Note 1：“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.
Note 2：“○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
Note 3：The “ − ” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Safety Information

Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device.

Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbols may vary from products.
Note: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product and its I.T.E. power supply.