The TP-Link Deco M5 is a mesh network. It is designed to provide seamless and reliable WiFi coverage around your home. It uses multiple units that work together and are merged to create one WiFi network. Deco eliminates dead zones and maintains a strong connection as you move between different areas of your house.
TP-Link Deco has many features, such as:
Mesh WiFi System
TP-Link Deco is a mesh network. It means instead of depending on a single
router, Deco units spread across the house.
Adoptive Routing Technology
Using this technologysystem chooses the fastest path for each device to connect
to the network.
TP-Link Homecare
TP-Link homecare has built-in
security, which provides antivirus protection, parental control, guest
networkand quality of service.
Simple Setup and management
The Deco M5 can be setup and managed usingDeco app, which is available on iOS
and android.
As we have discussed the Deco M5 features,
now go through with setup of TP-Link Deco M5. Here are the steps for you to follow
to setup the Deco M5:
Steps to Follow For Deco M5 Setup
Download Deco App
First of all download the Deco app on a devicewhich you will use to configure the Deco M5. App is available on App store and Play store.
After downloading the app, create a TP-Link account if you are a first time
user or log in to the app, if you already have an account.
Unbox and Power on Deco Units
You have to unbox your Deco M5 units and select one unit to work as a man unit which will connect with a modem.
After unboxing, plugin your first unit on a wall socket and power it on. After
power on, LED on a main router will start blinking blue which means it is ready
to setup.
Connect Deco with Modem
Make a connection between router and a modem, router is a main unit in Deco M5.
To connect use an Ethernet cable, plugin the one end of the Ethernet cable to
the Modem LAN port and other end to the WAN port of main unit.
Launch Deco App
Now, you have to open the app and follow the on-screen to detect your Deco M5
on app. After you open the app, select your model of Deco 5 from the available
list of models. Then app will ask you to verify that your Deco is powered on
and connected with the modem. Once it is verified, tap next.
After that you will be asked to assign a location for this deco unit, such as
living room, bed room etc. It will be easy for you identify the unit from the
app.
Create WiFi network
In a Deco app, you have to create a WiFi network and password and you can use
those credentials to log in to your WiFi network. Once entered, tap next and
the Deco will configure the network.
Final Step
Once the Deco units are setup, the app will scan and run through final check
and will confirm that network is operational. You can now connect your devices
like tabs, laptop or mobile phone with the new WiFi network using the SSID and
password, which you set earlier.
Network Optimization
Give few minutes to Deco system to optimize itself. It ensures that your
devices are connected with the best Deco unit.
Here we have discussed how to setup TP-Link Deco M5.
There are some key notes which you should consider after the setup.
Firmware Update
After the setup, app will prompt you to the Firmware update if the version is available. You have to download the update. Keeping the Firmware updated ensures you have the latest security features and it improves the performance.
Other Additional feature
You can use the app to monitor your units, remotely. The Deco M5 have
additional features like Guest network, Parental control, Homecare etc. which
you can customize from the app as per your requirement.
Conclusion
In short we can say that once the setup is you will have a seamless WiFi
network coverage throughout your home. You can also add more Deco units later
if you need to expand the coverage even further.
