TP-Link Deco M6 User manual

Paint Your

Home in Wi-Fi™

User Guide

AC2200 Smart Whole-Home Wi-Fi System

Deco M6

1910012164 REV1.0.0

Contents

About This Guide ···················································· 1

Set Up Your Deco ··················································· 2

Dashboard·································································· 4

Wi-Fi Settings···························································· 5

Parental Controls ···················································· 6

Antivirus ······································································· 7

QoS················································································· 8

Advanced Features ··············································· 9

Online Upgrade······················································10

Managers··································································11

Authentication························································12

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to Deco Smart Whole-Home Wi-Fi System and the Deco app, as well as regulatory information.

Please note that features of Deco may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language and internet

service provider. All images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.

Conventions

In this guide, the following conventions are used:

Convention Description

Deco Stands for Deco Smart Whole-Home Wi-Fi System/Unit.

Underline Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to

redirect to a website or a specic 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

http://www.tp-link.com.

•A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our

products at http://forum.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

http://www.tp-link.com/support.

Set Up Y

our Deco

Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole-Home Wi-Fi system.

1. Download and install the Deco app

Scan the QR code below or go to Google Play

or the Apple App Store to download the Deco

app.

Install the app on your Android or iOS

smartphone or tablet.

2. 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, tap Sign Up. The

Deco app will guide you through the rest.

3. Connect your modem to Deco

Find and power o 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.

Set Up Y

our Deco

Follow the steps below to set up your Deco Whole-Home Wi-Fi system.

4. Select a location

Select a location for this Deco. If its location

is not listed, you can create a new one by

choosing Custom.

5. 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.

6. Add more Decos

You can add more Decos to expand Wi-Fi

coverage. The app will guide you through the

process of adding more Decos one by one.

Dashboard

After you successfully set up your Deco network, you will see the dashboard of the Deco app. Here you can view the working status of all Decos, test

the internet speed, check the connected devices and manage your network.

Deco Status, Speed Test & Devices Swipe Right Tap the Main Menu

Wi-Fi Settings

Customize the network name and password of your main network or create a separate network just for guests. You can set a guest network name and

an easy-to-remember password. You can shake your device to share the network details easily with family and friends.

Enable Guest Network Create Network Name and Password Shake to Share

Parental Controls

Create proles for family members and specify the devices that belong to each. Set individualized parental controls including when and for how long

each person can access the internet. Block inappropriate content and pause the internet if necessary.

Insights Filter Level Time Controls

Antivirus

There are three ways Deco ensures your home network remains safe: by blocking malicious websites, by protecting the system and applications

against external attacks and eliminating vulnerabilities, and by preventing infected devices from sending sensitive information outside your network.

Protection Enabled Alert History Protection Disabled

QoS

There are two ways to use the QoS (Quality of Service) function. You can prioritize the connection of a particular device for a set duration, such as a

family member's laptop for one hour during a video call. You can also prioritize the online activity that's most important to the whole family, such as

Streaming or Gaming.

Prioritize a Device Prioritize an Activity Customize

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