TP-Link Deco W3600, User Manual

Page 1: ...Deco W3600 Next Gen Whole Home Wi Fi System User Guide AX1800 Whole Home Mesh Wi Fi 6 System 1910013255 REV3 0 0 2022 TP Link...

Page 2: ...ort Devices By Locations 16 Create a New Network 17 Change Network Owner 19 Delete a Network 20 Add Smart Devices 21 Shortcut 22 Automation 24 HomeShield 28 Wi Fi Settings 29 Guest Network 30 Test Int...

Page 3: ...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 p...

Page 4: ...reen Deco is upgrading firmware Solid Green Deco is all set up and connected to the internet Pulse Red The satellite Deco is disconnected from the main Deco Solid Red Deco has an issue Ethernet Ports...

Page 5: ...an 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 or 2 Log in or sign up with TP Link ID Open the app Use...

Page 6: ...ernet outlet directly to your Deco 5 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 6 Se...

Page 7: ...7 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 Setup complete Your Deco network is now up Connect all devi...

Page 8: ...work status create shortcut and automation customize your home network with enhanced security using a kit of features built to TP Link HomeShield and set up various advanced features Tap to get an ove...

Page 9: ...Deco network you can add more Decos to the network to expand the Wi Fi coverage and manage them easily on your Deco app 1 In Overview tap DECOS 2 Search for Deco model you want to add and follow app i...

Page 10: ...online offline of all the Decos check the details speed Deco s IP address MAC address connected clients of each Deco change the Deco s location name and more Tap to check all Decos status Tap a Deco u...

Page 11: ...the clients connected to the Deco Enable the Mesh feature then the client can seamlessly switch to the Deco that provides the fastest speed as you move around Change or customize the location name of...

Page 12: ...main Deco links all the others to the internet After the main Deco finishes switching you need to connect the new main Deco to the modem or Ethernet outlet for internet connection For DSL Deco connect...

Page 13: ...s on it Removing your Deco will reset it to factory default settings and you will need to set up your Deco again You can also press the Reset button on the Deco for 1 second to quickly reset your Deco...

Page 14: ...device name type location enabling automation Mesh Technology and high priority for the device setting a profile to manage its online activities and more Tap a connected device to check the details e...

Page 15: ...n time to prioritize the connection of this device during the time such as a family member s laptop for one hour during a video call Tap Automation to enable disable or edit it If you have not set aut...

Page 16: ...ng changing the device name type viewing device detailed information IP address MAC address connected network linked Deco etc and more Tap Location to sort the devices by customized locations so that...

Page 17: ...n and for how long this device can access the internet block inappropriate content and pause the internet if necessary For more information about the feature refer to HomeShield Enable Mesh Technology...

Page 18: ...ocations so that it will be more convenient and efficient to manage your devices For example you can add the lights and computer in your bed room to a location set as Bed Room so you can quickly find...

Page 19: ...em conveniently from the Deco app with one account You can also help family or friends manage their networks with your Deco app Two methods are provided as below to create a new network Method 1 Creat...

Page 20: ...18 Method 2 Create a new network from the Menu page 1 Tap to open the menu 2 Tap CREATE NEW NETWORK 3 Follow app instructions to complete the setup...

Page 21: ...ner Follow app instructions to change the network owner Then you will not be able to manage this network with your account anymore The new owner needs to follow steps in an email sent from TP Link to...

Page 22: ...20 Delete a Network You can delete a Deco network if you don t need it anymore Deleting a Deco network will reset all Decos in this network to factory default settings 2 Tap Delete 1 In Overview tap...

Page 23: ...n add your smart home devices to the network and manage them conveniently on your Deco app In Overview tap SMART DEVICES Follow app instructions to add your smart devices to the network Then the smart...

Page 24: ...power on your living room light at one tap follow the steps below Note If you want to create shortcuts for your smart devices follow Add Smart Devices to add the smart devices to the Deco network fir...

Page 25: ...and will turn off automatically after 2 5 hours 6 Select an icon and set a name for the shortcut to finish the settings 7 Tap the icon to execute the action Tip If you have set Delay Action you will...

Page 26: ...cally turns on which is an action Then the kettle plugged into the living room plug will start to boil water Take this example to show the setup steps as below Follow the steps to create an automation...

Page 27: ...25 5 Select the trigger device and set the trigger details 6 Add an action...

Page 28: ...living room plug will turn on after you tap the shortcut icon and will turn off automatically after 1 5 hours Tip If you have set Delay Action you will need to wait for the time you set before the ac...

Page 29: ...27 9 Automation setup completed The automation will take effect when the trigger is executed 8 Set a name for the automation...

Page 30: ...to HomeShield Pro Check more details about the Basic and Pro features here Scan Examine your network regularly to identify the potential risks thus improving your network performance and security Rea...

Page 31: ...nd password of your main network at any time and share the network easily with family and friends Manage main network e g change your main network s Wi Fi name and password hide the network from Wi Fi...

Page 32: ...eate and share a separate network for guests to guarantee the security and privacy of your main network Tap Wi Fi and enable Guest Network Set a Wi Fi name and password for the guest network Share you...

Page 33: ...which main Deco gets from the modem not the speed on the client connected to the Deco The test speed will vary as a result of network conditions the speed test tool and environmental factors Tap Test...

Page 34: ...32 Reboot Schedule Reboot Schedule allows you to set when and how often your Deco reboots regularly 2 Enable Reboot Schedule 3 Set when and how often your Deco reboots 1 Tap Reboot Schedule...

Page 35: ...y list to prevent the devices from accessing your network ensuring the safety of your personal information shared in the network Tap Deny List Tap and add clients or other devices to the deny list Rem...

Page 36: ...experience An up to date firmware provides better and more stable network performance Always update your Deco to the latest firmware version when prompted in the Deco app 1 Tap Update Deco 2 Download...

Page 37: ...ce set up port forwarding rules to make your local computers accessible to other devices over the internet enable TP Link DDNS SIP ALG UPNP fast roaming beamforming control Deco s LED change the opera...

Page 38: ...address confl ict Change DHCP server settings Enable IPTV VLAN mode to support IPTV services Enable MAC Clone if Deco fails to connect to the internet Tip For more about MAC Clone refer to https www...

Page 39: ...sily Set up port forwarding rules to enable devices in your network accessible over the internet with safety Register a TP Link DDNS domain name to access your router and local servers using a domain...

Page 40: ...ess devices to switch connection to different Decos Toggle off LED to turn off the light on Deco Configure the Night Mode to turn off the LED light at bedtime only Change the operation mode Note When...

Page 41: ...39 Set connection alerts to receive notifications once the clients connect to or disconnect from Deco Set notifications to receive alerts in the notification bar...

Page 42: ...app and then on your client 3 Your device has connected to the network successfully if shown as below WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup helps you to quickly and securely connect a client to the network w...

Page 43: ...add other TP Link ID accounts as managers Managers Add friends and family members to help manage your network Each manager should have their own TP Link ID Note Managers can not modify owner s accoun...

Page 44: ...42 Remove managers Set privileges for managers Note Privileges may vary slightly depending on the model the current operation mode and software version you have...

Page 45: ...off your Deco LEDs and more Follow the steps below to use Alexa voice commands to control your Deco network Tip To know more about how to set up Alexa Integration in Alexa app refer to https www tp li...

Page 46: ...tuck 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...

Page 47: ...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 int...

Page 48: ...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 locate...

Page 49: ...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 whi...

Page 50: ...thority 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 un...

Page 51: ...tact us 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...

Page 52: ...e only 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...