TP-LINK DECO X95 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

The following conventions are used in the user guide for the TP-LINK DECO X95:

Disclaimers:

Speed/Coverage/Device Quantity Disclaimer: Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage, and quantity of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.

MU-MIMO Disclaimer: Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.

IoT Compatibility Disclaimer: IoT compatibility refers only to smart devices that can be controlled via the Deco app. Other wireless devices can still connect to Deco for normal Wi-Fi use.

Seamless Roaming Disclaimer: Clients need to support 802.11k/v/r and may require additional set up. Performance may vary depending on the client device.

HomeShield Disclaimer: HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan.

Each TP-LINK DECO X95 unit has an LED that changes color to indicate its status:

Yellow pulse: Deco is resetting.

Yellow solid: Deco is starting up.

Blue pulse: Deco is ready for setup or WPS is in progress.

Blue solid: Deco is setting up.

Green pulse: Deco is upgrading firmware.

Green solid: Deco is registered and all is well.

Red pulse: Deco is disconnected from main Deco.

Red solid: Deco has an issue.

Each TP-LINK DECO X95 unit is equipped with the following:

1x 2.5Gbps Ethernet port + 2x 1Gbps Ethernet ports: For connecting the Deco to your modem, the Ethernet outlet, or other internet devices.

Reset Button: Press for 1 second to reset the Deco to factory default settings. The light changing from pulsing yellow to solid yellow indicates a successful reset.

Power Slot: For connecting the Deco to the power socket via the provided power adapter.

Follow these steps to set up your Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System:

1. Download and install the Deco app: Go to Google Play or the Apple App Store to download the Deco app. Install the app on your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.

2. Log in or sign up with TP-Link ID: Open the app. Use your TP-Link ID to log in. If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, sign up first. The app will guide you through the rest if you forget your password.

3. Connect Deco to your modem: Power off your modem. Connect your Deco to the modem and power them both on. If you don’t have a modem, connect the Ethernet outlet directly to your Deco.

4. Select a location: Select a location for this Deco from the list. This location will be used as the Deco’s name. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom.

5. Set up internet connection: Select the internet connection type (e.g., Dynamic IP, PPPoE) and enter the required information. If you are not sure, contact your internet service provider.

6. Create your Wi-Fi network: Set a network name (SSID) and a password. This will be the name and password you use to connect your devices to Wi-Fi. The password must be at least 8 characters.

7. Connect to your Wi-Fi network: Connect your devices to the newly created Deco’s Wi-Fi to continue the setup.

8. Setup complete: Your Deco network is now up. Connect all your devices to the Deco network for better connections.

9. Add more Decos: Plug in the other included Deco units. They will be automatically added to the network within 2 minutes.

After creating a Deco network, you can add more Deco units to expand the Wi-Fi coverage.

1. On the Overview page in the Deco app, tap the “+” icon.

2. Select the Deco model you want to add (e.g., X90/X95).

3. Follow the in-app instructions to complete the setup.

4. After the setup, you can find the added Decos by tapping the globe icon on the Overview page. This will show a list of all Deco units online.

After you successfully set up your Deco network, you will see the dashboard of the Deco app. From here, you can perform several actions:

Overview: Tap the “OVERVIEW” tab to get an overview of the network status, including the internet status and a list of connected devices.

HomeShield: Tap the “HOMESHIELD” tab to enter the HomeShield page for enhanced security features.

More Features: Tap the “MORE” tab to access router settings like Wi-Fi, Deny List, Advanced settings, WPS, and more.

In the Deco app’s Overview page, you can check the working status of all your Deco units.

1. Tap the Internet (globe) icon on the Overview page to see a list of all your Decos and their online status (e.g., Living Room, Bedroom).

2. Tap on a specific Deco unit from this list to check its details. This includes its MAC address, IP address, current download and upload speeds, and a list of clients connected to it.

3. From the detail screen, you can also tap the Deco’s name at the top to change or customize its location name (e.g., change from “Living Room” to “Office”).

From the Overview page in the Deco app, you can manage all connected devices:

1. In the “Devices” list on the Overview page, tap on a specific client to check its details.

2. On the device details screen, you can view its current download/upload speed, IP address, MAC address, and which Deco unit it’s connected to.

3. You can enable “High Priority” for the device to give it better performance.

4. Tap “Belongs to” to add a unique profile for the device (e.g., assign it to a family member like Son, Dad, etc.) and manage its online activities through parental controls.

The Deco app allows you to create and manage different Deco networks bound to your TP-Link ID. There are two methods to create a new network:

Method 1: Create a new network from the Overview page

1. On the main Overview page, tap the network name at the top (e.g., “Deco”).

2. In the “Select a Network” list that appears, tap “+ Create New Network”.

3. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup for the new network.

Method 2: Create a new network from the Menu page

1. On the main Overview page, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.

2. Tap your network name (e.g., “Deco”).

3. Tap “CREATE NEW NETWORK”.

4. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup.

You can easily remove or reboot your Deco unit from the Deco app.

1. From the Overview page, tap the Internet (globe) icon to see all Deco units.

2. Tap the Deco unit you wish to manage.

3. On the Deco’s detail screen, tap the three-dots icon in the top right corner.

4. A menu will appear with options to “Remove”, “Reboot”, and “Support”.

5. Tap “Reboot” to restart the Deco unit or “Remove” to delete it from your network.

Note: If the LED light of the Deco does not turn pulsing blue after tapping Remove, you may need to use the physical reset button to reset it.

TP-Link HomeShield provides a kit of basic (free) and Pro (charged) features to enhance your whole home network with enhanced security. An overview of its features is below:

Weekly/Monthly Reports: Review a weekly or a monthly list of usage, such as security threats, top visited content, and more, to better manage your family’s online activities.

HomeShield Pro subscription: To enjoy more features, you can upgrade to HomeShield Pro.

Scan: Examine your network regularly to identify potential risks, thus improving your network performance and security.

Real-Time Protection (Pro users only): This feature helps ensure your home network and IoT devices remain safe by (1) blocking malicious websites and protecting against external attacks; (2) preventing infected devices from sending sensitive information or security threats to clients outside your network; (3) identifying IoT devices and monitoring their security performance.

Parental Controls: Create profiles for family members and specify the devices that belong to each. Set individualized parental controls including when and for how long each person can access the internet. Block inappropriate content and pause the internet if necessary.

QoS (Quality of Service): Prioritize the connection of a particular device for a set duration, such as a family member’s laptop for one hour during a video call.

You can manage your Wi-Fi settings from the Deco app.

1. Navigate to the “MORE” tab and tap on “Wi-Fi”.

From the Wi-Fi Settings screen, you can:

Manage your main network:

– Tap on “Main Network” to change your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password.

– Toggle the switches for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands on or off.

Enable guest network:

– Toggle the “Guest Network” switch on.

– Set a separate Network Name (SSID) and password for your guests. You can also toggle the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for the guest network.

Share your network:

– Use the “SHARE” button or the “Shake to Share” feature to easily share your network details with family and friends. A screen will pop up asking if you want to share the Main Network or Guest Network.

The Deny List allows you to block specified devices from accessing your network. To use this feature:

1. Navigate to the “MORE” tab and tap on “Deny List”.

2. To add a device, tap the “+” icon in the top right corner.

3. You can add devices that are currently or were previously connected to your network by selecting them from the “Add from Client List” tab.

4. To block a device that has never connected, select the “Add Manually” tab and enter the MAC address of the device you want to block.

5. Once a device is on the deny list, you can tap on it and select “Remove” to allow it to access the network again.

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. Navigate to the “MORE” tab and tap on “Update Deco”.

2. The app will check for a new firmware version. If an update is available, follow the in-app instructions to update your Deco to the latest version.

3. If the app shows “Your Deco Home Wi-Fi System is currently up-to-date. Enjoy!”, no action is needed.

Tip: If the firmware update fails, please reboot the main Deco, move the Satellite Deco closer to the main Deco, then try to update again.

Additional features are available under the Advanced menu in the Deco app. Go to “MORE” > “Advanced”. Here you can configure various settings:

IPv4 & IPv6: View details or change the internet connection type for IPv4. Enable and configure IPv6, including setting up IPv6 firewall rules.

LAN IP: Modify the LAN IP address and Subnet Mask to avoid IP address conflicts.

DHCP Server: Change DHCP server settings, including the Start IP, End IP, and Default Gateway.

IPTV/VLAN: Enable this mode to support IPTV services from your ISP.

MAC Clone: Enable if your Deco fails to connect to the internet. You can choose to use the client MAC address or enter a custom MAC address specified by your ISP.

Address Reservation: Reserve a specific IP address for a device so it always receives the same IP, making it easier to manage.

Port Forwarding: Set up rules to make your local computers accessible to other devices over the internet.

TP-Link DDNS: Register a TP-Link DDNS domain name to access your router and local servers using a domain name instead of a dynamic IP address.

SIP ALG: Enable this to allow clients to communicate with SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) servers via NAT.

Fast Roaming: Enable fast roaming with IEEE 802.11r to allow wireless devices to switch connection between different Decos seamlessly.

Beamforming: Enable to concentrate the Wi-Fi signal towards connected devices for stronger connections.

LED Control: Toggle the LED light on the Deco units off. You can also configure a Night Mode to turn off the LED light during a specific time period (e.g., 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM).

Operating Mode: Change the mode between “Router (Default)” and “Access Point”. In Access Point mode, the Deco connects to a wired or wireless router and extends the wireless coverage. Note that advanced features like HomeShield, IPv4, and Port Forwarding are not available in Access Point mode.

Notifications: Set connection alerts to receive notifications when clients connect or disconnect. You can also manage which alerts (Firmware Updates, Antivirus Alerts, etc.) you receive in the notification bar.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) helps you quickly and securely connect a client to your network without entering a password.

1. In the Deco app, navigate to the “MORE” tab and tap “WPS”.

2. The app will display your Deco units. Tap the “WPS” icon next to the Deco unit that is physically near the client device you want to connect.

3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device.

4. The device should connect to the network successfully. The icon in the app will show a checkmark upon successful connection.

You can review weekly or monthly usage reports, such as security threats and total connected network devices each day.

1. In the Deco app, navigate to the “MORE” tab and tap “Reports” (under HomeShield).

2. Here you can view weekly or monthly reports. You can switch between “Security” and “Parental Controls” tabs to see different data.

3. To enable or disable the reports feature, tap the settings icon in the top right corner of the Reports screen and toggle the switch.

You can add friends and family members to help manage your network. Each manager must have their own TP-Link ID.

Add a Manager:

1. In the Deco app, navigate to the “MORE” tab and tap “Managers”.

2. Tap the “+” icon in the top right corner.

3. Enter the email address that the person used to register their TP-Link ID and tap “SAVE”.

4. You can then set privileges for the manager, such as “Network Management” and “Client Management”.

Remove a Manager:

1. Go to the “Managers” screen where all managers are listed.

2. Swipe left on the manager you wish to remove.

3. Tap the “Remove” button that appears.

The TP-LINK DECO X95 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)

2412MHz—2483.5MHz (20dBm)

5150MHz—5250MHz (23dBm)

5250 MHz -5350 MHz (23dBm)

5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm)

Frequency band 5150 – 5250 MHz: Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use inside road vehicles and train carriages are not permitted. Limited outdoor use: If used outdoors, equipment shall not be attached to a fixed installation or to the external body of road vehicles, a fixed infrastructure or a fixed outdoor antenna. Use by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is limited to within the 5170 – 5250 MHz band.

Frequency band 5250 – 5350 MHz: Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft are not permitted. Outdoor use is not permitted.

Frequency band 5470 – 5725 MHz: Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft and use for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are not permitted.

RF Exposure Information: This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

National Restrictions (EU): Attention: This device may only be used indoors in all EU member states, EFTA countries and Northern Ireland.

UKCA Mark and Declaration of Conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.

National Restrictions (UK): Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Caution:

The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250-5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Industry Canada Statement:

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Notice:

For low-power radio frequency equipment that has obtained certification, companies, firms, or users are not allowed to change the frequency, increase the power, or alter the original design characteristics and functions without approval.

The use of low-power radio frequency equipment must not affect flight safety or interfere with legal communications. If interference is found, it should be stopped immediately and improved to a state of no interference before continuing to use. Legal communications refer to wireless communications operated in accordance with the Telecommunications Management Act.

Low-power radio frequency equipment must endure interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific, and medical radio wave radiating equipment.

Operation should avoid affecting nearby radar systems.

Safety and Precautions:

• Please use the original power adapter or only use the power source type indicated on this product.

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning this product. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosol cleaners, or a damp cloth for cleaning.

• Be careful of moisture; do not spill water or other liquids on this product.

• Slots and openings are for ventilation to ensure reliable operation and prevent overheating. Do not block or cover the openings.

• Do not place this product near a heat source. It should not be placed in an enclosed location unless there is proper ventilation.

• Do not open the case or repair it yourself. If the product is faulty, please contact the original manufacturer or its agent.

Equipment name: AX7800 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

Type designation (Type): Deco X95

Note 1: “Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.

Note 2: “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

Note 3: The “—” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.

• Do not use a damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

• Use only power supplies which are provided by the manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

• Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)

• 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 the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device.

Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.