Download for Deco M5 V2.20

Setup Video

• How to set up the TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh Wi-Fi System

  This video guides you step by step to set up your Deco M5 in Router and AP mode. With advanced Deco Mesh Technology, units work together to form one unified whole-home network with the same network name. Devices automatically switch between Decos as you move through your home for the fastest possible speeds.

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• How to setup a TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi system

  How to install and configure your TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi System

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• What to do if I fail to configure the main Deco and get stuck on “Testing Internet Connection”?

  This video provides you with solutions when you fail to configure the main Deco and get stuck on the step ” Testing Internet Connection”.

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• What to do if I fail to configure the satellite Deco and get stuck on “We couldn't find another Deco”?

  This video provides you with solutions when you fail to configure the slave Deco and get stuck on the step ” We couldn't find another Deco”.

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• What to do if I fail to configure the main Deco and get stuck on “We couldn't find Deco”?

  This video provides you with solutions when you fail to configure the main Deco and get stuck on the step ” We couldn’t find Deco”.

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FAQs

• General questions about Ethernet Backhaul feature on your Deco 07-31-2020247494
• What can I do if I have a slow speed when connecting to the Deco network? 07-27-202040873
• What can I do if the internet connection is unstable when connected to the Deco network? 07-21-202043832
• What can I do if Deco suddenly lost internet access? 07-10-202060168
• How can I find a suitable spot for my Deco? 07-10-202048719
• How to Update the Firmware of Deco 07-10-202034240
• Can different Deco models work together? 07-10-2020167074
• Fail to setup the Satellite Deco 07-10-202037576
• How to Setup the Satellite Deco to be the Main Deco? 07-10-202035552
• How to Link your TP-Link Router to Google Assistant 07-06-20201009
• Why does TP-Link require my email address? 07-01-202011220
• General questions about Antivirus feature on the Deco App 06-28-202021464
• Using QoS feature of Deco 05-28-202035109
• What are the differences between different models of Deco? 04-03-2020273885
• How to Configure IPTV function on Deco? 04-03-202034743
• Common questions about Deco 04-03-202036279
• How can I reset or reboot my Deco Whole-Home Wi-Fi System? 04-02-202091539
• What can I do if my wireless devices cannot connect to Deco? 03-31-202012113
• How to find the firmware version of Deco? 03-27-20203842
• Why are my Deco units or clients showing offline? 03-26-202044350
• Changing the Wireless Settings on your Deco app 03-19-2020112846
• Adding an additional unit to your TP-Link Deco network 01-20-202099831
• How many Deco units can I have in my home? 01-08-202038431
• Fail to setup main Deco 01-02-202049998
• What to do if you cannot connect to your Deco remotely? 01-02-202023762
• What can I do if the Deco app isn't working properly 01-02-202028541
• Can I use Deco with my existing router? 12-20-2019123722
• How can I set up Deco with an existing modem? 12-20-201934638
• What's a TP-LINK ID and how to create a TP-LINK ID ? 12-19-2019152692
• Is it normal that my Deco feels warm? 12-12-201937051
• How to enable WPS function on Deco? 12-06-201936498
• How to change the name of the client on the Deco app? 12-02-20194134
• General question about the Wi-Fi range of Deco 12-02-20199773
• Fail to log into the web management page of Deco? 12-02-20196066
• How to extend guest network when there is a switch between Decos 12-02-201949160
• LED feature of Deco 11-27-201941388
• Getting to know your Deco M5 app 10-29-201923595
• Why the actual wireless speed on my wireless device is lower than the speed result on the Deco APP? 10-29-201942923
• What should I do if firmware upgrade of my Deco failed? 10-29-201916169
• Deco app Dashboard explanation 10-28-201914868
• How many devices can be connected to a Deco network? 10-18-201934882
• How to change the device name of Deco? 10-15-20196912
• How to change Notification settings of Deco? 10-15-201910494
• Setting up parental controls on a TP-Link Deco 10-15-201953850
• General questions about Parental Control feature of Deco? 10-15-20195517
• How to log into the web-based interface of my Deco? 10-10-201961042
• How to improve the Wi-Fi range of Deco? 10-09-201917117
• How to Configure PPTP/L2TP VPN Connection on the Deco? 10-09-201919409
• How to change Time settings on the Deco? 10-09-20195578
• How to set up an IPv6 internet connection on my Deco? 10-09-201911174
• How to set up Port Forwarding feature on the Deco? 09-30-201970968
• How to add a new Deco network through Deco app? 09-06-201919740
• How to set up Deco to work in Access Point mode? 08-30-2019321717
• How to block a device or remove a device from the Blacklist? 08-21-201956338
• How to configure Address Reservation with Deco? 07-16-201935519
• What’s the difference between Access Point mode and Router mode on the Deco? 06-14-2019106336
• What do the different LED colors meaning of Deco? 06-14-2019136243
• What should I do if I cannot open a website through Deco network? 06-04-20199986
• How to change DNS server settings on my Deco? 06-04-201946287
• How to change LAN IP address of Deco? 05-27-201935032
• Deco Setup Walkthrough 04-22-2019249149
• How to Disable SIP ALG on Deco? 04-22-20198883
• What’s the difference between an owner account and a manager account? 04-22-201914636
• How to add manager account of Deco? 04-22-201922997
• How can I enable a guest network and share it with others? 03-11-201933652
• What if I forget the password of my TP-Link ID? 03-11-201948632
• How to find your TP-Link Router’s IP address? 03-07-2019858763
• Which wireless devices can I use to set up and manage my Deco network? 01-24-201915483
• Using the Deco M5 Advanced Settings 01-26-201869847
• Is Deco protected against KRACK? 11-29-201712469
• How do I get pass the step of connecting to the internet during Deco setup? 11-02-201717253
• How does QoS influence the real-time data flow of the Deco? 11-02-201714087
• Why Deco's WiFi is showing Internet May Not Be Available on my mobile device when standing next to the Deco unit? 08-22-201734931
• How do I filter online content for my children? 04-12-201710045
• Can I set limits on the time my children spend online? 04-12-201711344
• What are Deco’s Parental Controls? 04-12-201710809
• Can I enable both online activity and device QoS at the same time? Which one has a higher priority? 04-12-201710338
• What does Deco’s Quality of Service (QoS) do? 04-12-201717866
• Can my printer join a Deco network? 04-12-201736660
• How can I update the Deco firmware and why should I update it? 04-12-201715566
• What is a guest network? 04-12-201727802
• What should I do if I cannot remotely manage my Deco network? 04-12-201710415
• Can I manage my Deco network remotely? 04-12-201719953
• What should I do if synchronization fails when adding a Deco? 04-12-201714058
• Can multiple accounts manage a Deco network at the same time? 04-12-201712449
• Why am I unable to sign up? 04-12-20179319
• How do I set up my Deco? 04-12-201788221
• Will Deco be sold in my region? 04-12-201710237
• What features does Deco support? 04-12-201719309
• Can I use Deco along with my current ISP? 04-12-201718403
• Can Deco replace my modem or router? 04-12-201730265
• How many Deco units do I need? Are they all the same? 04-12-201732063
• What’s a Deco Whole-Home Wi-Fi System? 04-12-201720079
• Do I need internet access when setting up Deco for the first time? 03-04-201715247

Firmware

A firmware update can resolve issues that the previous firmware version may have and improve its current performance.

To Upgrade

IMPORTANT: To prevent upgrade failures, please read the following before proceeding with the upgrade process

• Please upgrade firmware from the local TP-Link official website of the purchase location for your TP-Link device, otherwise it will be against the warranty. Please click here to change site if necessary.
• Please verify the hardware version of your device for the firmware version. Wrong firmware upgrade may damage your device and void the warranty. （Normally V1.x=V1）
  How to find the hardware version on a TP-Link device?
• Do NOT turn off the power during the upgrade process, as it may cause permanent damage to the product.
• To avoid wireless disconnect issue during firmware upgrade process, it's recommended to upload firmware with wired connection unless there is no LAN/Ethernet port on your TP-Link device.
• It's recommended that users stop all Internet applications on the computer, or simply disconnect Internet line from the device before the upgrade.
• Use decompression software such as WinZIP or WinRAR to extract the file you download before the upgrade.

To Use Third Party Firmware In TP-Link Products

Some official firmware of TP-Link products can be replaced by the third party firmware such as DD-WRT. TP-Link is not obligated to provide any maintenance or support for it, and does not guarantee the performance and stability of third party firmware. Damage to the product as a result of using third party firmware will void the product's warranty.

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