tp-link AX3000 Outdoor and Indoor Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Unit User Guide

: September 19, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

AX3000 Outdoor and Indoor Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Unit
Specifications:
Product Information:
Product Usage Instructions:
1. Appearance:
2. Mounting Options:
3. Determine the Power Option:
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What do the different LED colors on the Deco unit

AX3000 Outdoor and Indoor Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Unit

Specifications:

Product Name: Deco X50-Outdoor
Product Type: Outdoor/Indoor Mesh Wi-Fi
Model: AX3000
Mounting Options: Pole Mount, Wall Mount, Tabletop

Product Information:

The Deco X50-Outdoor is a high-performance AX3000 Outdoor/Indoor
Mesh Wi-Fi 6 unit that provides seamless wireless coverage. It
features multiple mounting options for flexible installation and is
designed to deliver reliable Wi-Fi connectivity in both indoor and
outdoor environments.

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Appearance:

Each Deco unit has an LED indicator that changes color to
reflect its status, a mounting tab, two gigabit ports, a power
slot, and a reset button. The LED colors indicate different states
of the device such as setup progress, connectivity status, and
firmware updates.

2. Mounting Options:

Wall/Pole Mounting Tab: Use the provided
mounting kits to securely attach the Deco unit to a wall or pole
for optimal placement.

Reset Button: Press and hold the reset button
for 1 second to restore Deco to factory default settings. A
successful reset is indicated by a change in the LED light from
pulsing yellow to solid yellow.

Power Slot: Power up the Deco unit using the
provided power cord connected to a power outlet, PoE switch, or
other compatible power sources.

3. Determine the Power Option:

The Deco unit can be powered using a power cord or a PSE device
(such as a PoE switch) that complies with specific electrical
standards for safe operation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What do the different LED colors on the Deco unit

signify?

A: The LED colors indicate various states of
the device:

Yellow pulse: Deco resetting
Yellow solid: Deco starting up
Blue pulse: Deco ready for setup or WPS in progress
Blue solid: Deco setting up
Green pulse: Deco upgrading firmware
Green solid: Deco registered and operational
Red pulse: Deco disconnected from main Deco
Red solid: Deco has an issue

Deco X50-Outdoor
Outdoor/Indoor Mesh Wi-Fi
User Guide
AX3000 Outdoor/Indoor Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Unit

Pole Mount Wall Mount

Tabletop

Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1 Appearance ······························································· 2 Determine the Power Option···························· 3 Set Up Your Deco Network································ 4 Waterproof Your Deco ········································· 7 Mount Your Deco···················································· 8 Troubleshooting ····················································10 Authentication ························································11

About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 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.

Key information appears in teal, including Teal 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.
HomeShield Disclaimer HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit tp-link.com/homeshield for more information.
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Appearance
Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, a mounting tab, two gigabit ports, a power slot, and a Reset button. See the explanation below:

Yellow pulse: Deco is resetting.
Yellow solid: Deco is starting up.
Blue pulse: Deco is ready for setup or WPS in progress.
Blue solid: Deco is setting up.
Green pulse: Deco is upgrading firmware.
Green solid: Deco is registered and all is well.
Red pulse: Deco is disconnected from main Deco.
Red solid: Deco has an issue.

Wall/Pole Mounting Tab For connecting Deco to a pole or wall with the provided mounting kits.
Reset Button: Press for 1 second and release to reset Deco to factory default settings. The light changing from pulsing yellow to solid yellow indicates a successful reset.
Power Slot: For powering up Deco via the provided power cord.
2× Gigabit Ports: · As the PoE port: For powering Deco up via a PSE
device (such as a PoE switch). · As the WAN/LAN port: For connecting Deco to
your modem, the Ethernet outlet or other internet devices.

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Determine the Power Option
Deco can be powered via a power cord or a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) which complies with Power Source Class 2 (PS2) or Limited Power Source (LPS) and Electrical Energy Source Class 1(ES1) of IEC 62368-1.

Option1: Via PoE Switch (Compliant with 802.3at)
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch (compliant with 802.3at) to the Deco’s Ethernet port. The power should not be less than 18 W.

Option2: Via Power Cord
Plug one end of the provided power cord into the power port of the Deco and the other end to a standard electrical wall outlet. The product can only be powered via the normal building installation wiring.

PoE Switch (Compliant with 802.3at)

Power Cord

WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock.
For the US: Install the power cord plug only to indoor socket-outlets or to a covered Class A GFCI receptacle that has an enclosure that is weatherproof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed. For other regions: Install the power cord plug only to indoor socketoutlets or to outdoor socket-outlets with an enclosure which can be waterproof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed.
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Set Up Your Deco Network
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.

1. Get the Deco app
Download and install the Deco app from Google Play or App Store, or by scanning the QR code below.

2. Log in 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.
Tip: If you forgot your login password, tap Forgot Password. The app will help you reset your password.

3. 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.

or

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4. Plug in your Deco
Power off your modem, connect your Deco to the modem, then power them both on.
If you don’t have a modem, connect your Deco directly to the Ethernet outlet.

5. Specify your Deco’s location
Select or custom a location for your Deco. The location will be used as the name of your Deco.

6. 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.

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7. Create your Deco Wi-Fi
Create the network name and password for your Deco and connect to it.

8. Setup complete
Your Deco network is now up. You can connect your devices to the Deco network.
If you have more decos, tap Add another Deco to add them to your network.

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Waterproof Your Deco
The Deco can be used either indoors or outdoors. Before mounting your Deco outdoors, waterproof it to ensure device safety and performance.

WARNING
· The waterproof cover must be secured before use! · The product can only be installed by instructed person or skilled person! · Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid.

Loosen the screws to detach the waterproof cover of the Deco with a Phillips screwdriver.
Note: The screws cannot be detached from the waterproof cover.

Connect the provided Ethernet cable and/or power cord according to your network needs. If you need extra ones, 5 mm diameters cables and cords are recommended to fit the slots of the waterproof rubber.
Note: The images use AC-powered wired connection as an example.

Open waterproof connector(s) on the base cover to expose the slot(s) aligning with your cable(s).
Keep the other connector(s) properly closed for waterproofing.

Replace the waterproof cover, leading the cable(s) through the slot(s) of the waterproof rubber. Re-secure the cover to your Deco with the screws.
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Mount Your Deco
Deco can be mounted to a pole or a wall. Choose the appropriate mounting methods.
Option 1: Pole Mounting The Deco can be mounted to a pole with the strap in the package.

Pole Mounting Strap

Lead the end of the pole mounting strap through the back of the Deco.

Position the Deco and wrap the pole mounting strap around the pole.
Feed the end through the screwblock and tighten the strap until the Deco is secure.

WARNING
The Deco can only be used in upright direction as shown in the image.

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Option 2: Wall Mounting The Deco can be mounted to a wall with the bracket, anchors, and screws in the package.

Mounting Bracket

Plastic Wall Anchors

Self-tapping Screws

Place the mounting bracket in the right position. Mark two positions for the screw holes .
Drill two 6 mm diameter holes for the screws at the marked positions.

Insert the plastic wall anchors into the 6 mm diameter holes.
Align the mounting bracket to the plastic wall anchors and drive the self- tapping screws into the anchors through the mounting bracket.

Align the mounting tabs on the back of the Deco with the slot of the mounting bracket.
Push and slide the Deco downward until it locks into place.

WARNING
The Deco can only be used in upright direction as shown in the image.

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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 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/1454/

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/

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Authentication
FCC Compliance Information Statement

Product Name: AX3000 Outdoor/Indoor Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Unit

Model Number: Deco X50-Outdoor

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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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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: 11

1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. 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.
Issue Date: 2022-12-20
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CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power)
2412MHz–2483.5MHz (20dBm) 5150MHz–5250MHz (23dBm) 5250 MHz -5350 MHz (23dBm) 5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm)
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
National Restrictions
Attention: This device may only be used indoors in all EU member states, EFTA countries and Northern Ireland. AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK UK(NI)
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UKCA Mark
UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www .tp-link.com/support/ukca
National Restrictions
Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.
UK
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
Caution:
The device for operation in the band 51505250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile
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satellite systems; DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.
Avertissement:
Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; Les produits utilisant la technique d’atténuation DFS (sélection dynamique des fréquences) sur les bandes 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz et 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.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements:
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NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:

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Equipment name
AX3000 Outdoor/Indoor Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Unit

Type designation (Type)
Deco X50-Outdoor

Unit
PCB

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Lead Mercury Cadmium

(Pb) (Hg)

(Cd)

–

Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6)

Polybrominated biphenyls
(PBB)

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)

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1. 0.1 wt %” “0.01 wt %” 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. 2.”” Note 2″” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence. 3.” – ” Note 3The “-” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.
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Safety Information · Adapter should be used indoors where the ambient temperature is lower than or equal to 40 . · Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid. · Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. · Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. · Plug the product into the wall outlets with earthing connection through the power supply cord. · The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. · Operating Temperature: -30°C~60°C (-22°F~140°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 17

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

Symbol

Alternating current Direct current

Class II equipment

Explanation

Caution Operator’s manual Polarity of output terminals

Energy efficiency Marking
RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

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