How to Setup My Deco Mesh System in Home?

There are so many features in the Deco mesh system along with extended network. The features are, three nodes, easy setup, LED lights where you will see Deco blinking red, yellow, Green and amber. Now, let’s see how to setup the deco mesh system in home.

What You Need for Setup?

• Ethernet Cable
• Admin Username and Password
• WiFi Password
• Optimal Locations in Home

Now, let’s learn how to connect and configure all Deco units with the help of the below written steps.

How to Initiate Deco Mesh Setup?

There are more than two networking devices in the Deco mesh content box. You have to connect the router node to the modem and then connect the other mesh nodes with the router without using the cable.

1. To connect the deco main node to the modem use the Ethernet cable; connect one end to the Deco ports and other end to the modem LAN port.
2. To connect the Deco child nodes, you have to power up the devices and use the Deco app to make the connection.

How to Configure Deco Mesh System?

There are a couple of ways to setup your TP-Link Deco mesh system; which are via phone (app), or via computer using Deco login interface.

Through Deco App

1. The most used way to setup the Deco mesh with the help of your phone using Deco app.
2. You can download the Deco app from the Play Store or App Store or from the Deco official website.
3. Just install, open and access the Deco app with the help of the admin username and password.
4. After entering the admin credentials, you can easily finish the setup by adjusting its all settings and network.

Through Web Browser

1. You have to connect the computer or laptop to the Deco WiFi network via LAN cable or SSID.
2. Open web browser and search URL tplinkdeco.net or IP address 192.168.1.1, which will take you to the interface login page.
3. Here, you have to enter the Admin username and password (given on the label or user manual of Deco device).
4. By entering and tap Login button, you will get to the dashboard of the Deco interface, where you can adjust the settings.

Troubleshooting Tips for Deco Device

Check Modem Connected to ISP

Your modem must connect to the ISP directly via Co-axial cable so that it can receive WiFi signals. You should check the cable is connected in to the correct port in modem. Also, check the cable is in fine condition. You must connect the Ethernet cable to the router and modem correct ports.

Restart Deco Mesh Device

Refreshing the router can be the best solution to fix the issues. Just reboot the router, by following the methods;

1. Press the router power button for two times, first press will turn off the router and second press will turn it on again.
2. You can reboot it by plugging out the device adapter and plugging it in again in the electric wall socket.

Reset Mesh Device

If the issues are not getting solved by applying most of the tips and solutions, then you must reset the mesh. To reset the router follow these steps given below;

1. Find the reset button on the device.
2. Press and hold it for 7-10 seconds.
3. The reset process will start and your data will clear out after some minutes.

After hard resetting the device, you have to re-configure which you can do from your phone or computer or laptop.

The End Lines

Here, you have seen and learned about how to setup your Deco mesh system with the help of simple to apply instructions.