FAQs
- General questions about Ethernet Backhaul feature on your Deco
- How to configure IFTTT via the Deco app?
- Adding an additional unit to your TP-Link Deco network
- How many Deco units can I have in my home?
- Common questions about Deco
- Fail to setup main Deco
- What to do if you cannot connect to your Deco remotely?
- Fail to setup the slave Deco
- Can different Deco models work together?
- How to Update the Firmware of Deco
- What can I do if the Deco app isn't working properly
- Can I use Deco with my existing router?
- How can I set up Deco with an existing modem?
- What's a TP-LINK ID and how to create a TP-LINK ID ?
- Is it normal that my Deco feels warm?
- How to enable WPS function on Deco?
- What can I do if I fail to connect to Deco?
- How to change the name of the client on the Deco app?
- General question about the Wi-Fi range of Deco
- Fail to log into the web management page of Deco?
- What can I do if I have a slow speed when connecting to the Deco network?
- How to extend guest network when there is a switch between Decos
- LED feature of Deco
- How can I find a suitable spot for my Deco?
- Getting to know your Deco M5 app
- Why the actual wireless speed on my wireless device is lower than the speed result on the Deco APP?
- What should I do if firmware upgrade of my Deco failed?
- What are the differences between different models of Deco?
- Deco app Dashboard explanation
- Using QoS feature of Deco
- How many devices can be connected to a Deco network?
- How to change the device name of Deco?
- How to change Notification settings of Deco?
- Setting up parental controls on a TP-Link Deco
- General questions about Parental Control feature of Deco?
- How to log into the web-based interface of my Deco?
- How to improve the Wi-Fi range of Deco?
- How to Configure PPTP/L2TP VPN Connection on the Deco?
- How to change Time settings on the Deco?
- How to set up an IPv6 internet connection on my Deco?
- How to set up Port Forwarding feature on the Deco?
- How to add a new Deco network through Deco app?
- Changing the Wireless Settings on your Deco app
- How to set up Deco to work in Access Point mode?
- How to block a device or remove a device from the Blacklist?
- How to configure Address Reservation with Deco?
- What’s the difference between Access Point mode and Router mode on the Deco?
- What do the different LED colors meaning of Deco?
- How to Setup the Slave Deco to be the Main Deco?
- What should I do if I cannot open a website through Deco network?
- How to change DNS server settings on my Deco?
- How to change LAN IP address of Deco?
- What can I do if Deco stop working?
- What can I do if the internet connection is unstable when connected to the Deco network?
- Deco Setup Walkthrough
- How to Disable SIP ALG on Deco?
- How to Configure IPTV function on Deco?
- What’s the difference between an owner account and a manager account?
- How to add manager account of Deco?
- Why IFTTT Applets didn't work on my Deco router?
- How to make my TP-Link Wi-Fi products work with IFTTT?
- How do I disconnect TP-Link Router’s or Deco’s permissions of IFTTT?
- General questions about Antivirus feature on the Deco App
- How to Change Owner Account on the Deco App
- How can I enable a guest network and share it with others?
- What if I forget the password of my TP-Link ID?
- How can I reset or reboot my Deco Whole-Home Wi-Fi System?
- How to find your TP-Link Router’s IP address?
- Which wireless devices can I use to set up and manage my Deco network?
- Why are my Deco units showing offline
- Using the Deco M5 Advanced Settings
- Is Deco protected against KRACK?
- How do I get pass the step of connecting to the internet during Deco setup?
- How does QoS influence the real-time data flow of the Deco?
- Trigger and Action list of IFTTT that TP-Link Wi-Fi products Support?
- I use an Arris TG862 cable modem, why my Deco keeps failing to connect to TP-Link cloud?
- Why Deco's WiFi is showing Internet May Not Be Available on my mobile device when standing next to the Deco unit?
- Trigger and Action list of IFTTT that Deco supports?
- How to configure IFTTT via TP-Link APP?
- How to make my Deco router work with IFTTT?
- Why IFTTT Applets didn't work on my TP-Link Wi-Fi products?
- How do I filter online content for my children?
- Can I set limits on the time my children spend online?
- What are Deco’s Parental Controls?
- Can I enable both online activity and device QoS at the same time? Which one has a higher priority?
- What does Deco’s Quality of Service (QoS) do?
- Can my printer join a Deco network?
- How can I update the Deco firmware and why should I update it?
- What is a guest network?
- What should I do if I cannot remotely manage my Deco network?
- Can I manage my Deco network remotely?
- What should I do if synchronization fails when adding a Deco?
- Can multiple accounts manage a Deco network at the same time?
- Why does TP-Link require my email address?
- Why am I unable to sign up?
- How do I set up my Deco?
- Will Deco be sold in my region?
- What features does Deco support?
- Can I use Deco along with my current ISP?
- Can Deco replace my modem or router?
- How many Deco units do I need? Are they all the same?
- What’s a Deco Whole-Home Wi-Fi System?
- Do I need internet access when setting up Deco for the first time?
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.
| Deco M5(EU)_V2.20_190813 | |||
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| Published Date: 2019-10-14 | Language: Multi-language | File Size: 14.21 MB | |
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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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