M9PLUSV2 AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 5. Users Manual

 

Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Whole Home Wi-Fi | Seamless Roaming | Parental Controls | Antivirus AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System User Guide Deco M9 Plus 1910012364 REV1.1.0 Advanced Features 23 Online Upgrade 26 Managers 27 Contents About This Guide 1 Appearance 2 Set Up Your Deco 3 Dashboard 5 Wi-Fi Settings6 Set Up Smart Home Devices 7 Automation 9 Shortcut 13 Parental Controls 16 Antivirus 18 QoS19 Monthly Report 20 Switch and Create Network 21 Friends of Deco 22 About This Guide This guide provides a brief introduction to AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System and the Deco app, as well as regulatory information. Please note that features of Deco may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language and internet service provider. All images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only. Conventions In this guide, the following conventions are used:

Convention Deco Underline More Info Specific product information can be found on the product page at A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com. http://www.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Help center of the Deco app and the Contact Technical Support page at http://www.tp-link.com/support. Description Stands for AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System/Unit. Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to

Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on. Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device. Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device. Teal Note:

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Appearance Each Deco has an LED that changes color according to its status, two RJ-45 Ethernet ports and a power slot. See the explanation below:

Yellow Start up. Blue pulse Deco is ready for setup. Blue solid Deco is setting up. Green Deco is registered and all is well. Red Deco has an issue. Ethernet Ports:

For connecting Deco to your modem, the Ethernet outlet or other internet devices. Reset Button:

Press to reset Deco to factory default settings. Power Slot:

USB Port (Reserved) For connecting Deco to the power socket via the provided power adapter. 2 Set Up Your Deco Follow the steps below to set up your AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System. 1. Download and install the TP-Link Deco app Scan the QR code below or 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 dont have a TP-Link ID, tap SIGN UP. The Deco app will guide you through the rest. 3. Connect your modem to Deco

Deco to the modem and power them both on. If you don't have a modem, connect the Ethernet outlet directly to your Deco. or 3 Set Up Your Deco Follow the steps below to set up your AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System. 4. Select a location Select a location for this Deco. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom. 5. 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. 6. Add more Decos You can add more Decos to expand Wi-Fi coverage. The app will guide you through the process of adding more Decos one by one. 4 Dashboard After you successfully set up your Deco network, you will see the dashboard of the Deco app. Here you can view the working status of all Decos, test the internet speed, check the connected devices and manage your network. Deco Status & Devices Swipe right Tap MORE 5 Wi-Fi Settings Customize the network name and password of your main network or create a separate network just for guests. You can set a guest network name and an easy-to-remember password. You can shake your device to share the network details easily with family and friends. Enable a guest network Create the network name and password Shake to share 6 Set Up Smart Home Devices Deco M9 Plus not only delivers seamless wireless connectivity, but also acts as a smart home control point, letting you replace your older smart hubs. It connects Wi-Fi, ZigBee and Bluetooth devices to your network and lets you manage them from the Deco App. Whether you're on the couch or on the go, you're always in reach of your lights, thermostats, switches and door locks. Follow the steps below to add smart home devices to your Deco network. 1. On the Dashboard page, tap 3. Select the smart device type. 2. Tap SMART DEVICES. 7 Set Up Smart Home Devices Follow the steps below to add smart home devices to your Deco network. 4. Select your smart device. If not listed, select Other Light, for example. 5. Follow the app's guide to find your smart device(s). 6. Assign a location for your device and tap Done. 8 Automation Automation allows you to set interactions between your smart devices. For example, if the bedroom light comes on (which is a trigger), then the air conditioner in the bedroom will start running (which is an action). Follow the steps below to create an automation. 1. Tap Create or

. 2. Specify the time when this automation will

3. Follow the app's guide to add a trigger. If you

a trigger is optional. 9 Automation Follow the steps below to create an automation. 4. Follow the app's guide to add an action.

by setting the delay action . 5. Describe the automation and tap Done. 10 Automation Automation allows you to set interactions between your smart devices. For example, if the bedroom light comes on (which is a trigger), then the air conditioner in the bedroom will start running (which is an action). How trigger and action work The automations you created are displayed here. Tap an automation to delete, enable or disable it. You can also delete, edit or tap triggers and actions. to add 11 Automation Automation allows you to set interactions between your smart devices. For example, if the bedroom light comes on (which is a trigger), then the air conditioner in the bedroom will start running (which is an action). When multiple devices are selected for a trigger, then you have to specify the trigger type. 12 Shortcut With the tap of an icon, execute a shortcut you created. Follow the steps below to create a shortcut. 1. Tap Create or

. 2. Select the shortcut type. 13 Shortcut Follow the steps below to create a shortcut. 3. Follow the app's guide to add an action. 4. If needed, you can add more actions for one shortcut. And tap Done. 5. Select an icon for the shortcut and descirbe it. 14 Shortcut With the tap of an icon, execute a shortcut you created. Shortcut executed 15 Parental Controls

each person can access the internet. Block inappropriate content and pause the internet. Follow the steps below to set up parental controls.

3. Set time controls. 16 Parental Controls Follow the steps below to set parental controls.

17 Antivirus There are three ways Deco ensures your home network remains safe: by blocking malicious websites, by protecting the system and applications against external attacks and eliminating vulnerabilities, and by preventing infected devices from sending sensitive information outside your network. Protection enabled Alert history Protection disabled 18 QoS There are two ways to use the QoS (Quality of Service) function. You can 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 also prioritize the online activity that's most important to the whole family, such as Streaming or Gaming. Prioritize a device Prioritize an activity Customize 19 Monthly Report Review a monthly list of usage, top 5 visited content, most frequently executed automations and shortcuts, and security threats. Safeguard your Deco network Top 5 visited content under Parental Controls Most frequently executed Shortcut and Automation 20 Switch and Create Network

Swipe right and tap Swipe to switch a network to manage Swipe to create a new network 21 Friends of Deco TP-Link works with Alexa and IFTTT. With Alexa, you can use your voice to control functions of the AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System. With IFTTT, you can create useful connections between devices, apps, services and websites to make your home smarter. Friends of Deco Alexa and IFTTT 22 Advanced Features

on, create a domain name for your Deco, set up port forwarding rules to make your local computers accessible to other devices over the internet,

IPv4 IPv6 LED Control 23 Register a TP-Link DDNS domain name Enable or disable TP-Link DDNS feature Set up port forwarding rules 24

Change the operating mode 25 Online Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features and providing a better customer experience. Update Deco when prompted in the Deco app.

Up-to-date 26 Managers Add friends and family members to help manage your network. Each manager should have their own TP-Link ID. Add as manager Manager list Remove a manager 27 Authentication COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright 2018 TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product 28 FCC STATEMENT Model T120200-2B4 Product Name: AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Model Number: Deco M9 Plus Component Name I.T.E POWER SUPPLY Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment 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 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 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, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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. 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. 29 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users 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. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. 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. 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 unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated. Issue Date: 2018-03-02 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: I.T.E POWER SUPPLY Model Number: T120200-2B4 Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com 30 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. This equipment 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 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 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, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

1) 2) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority 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 unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated. This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Issue Date: 2018-03-02 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) 2412MHz2472MHz(20dBm) 5180MHz5240MHz(23dBm) 31 EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce 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. Restricted to indoor use. 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. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2. lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement Caution:

1. The device for operation in the band 51505250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

2. For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. 32 Avertissement:

1. Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est rserv uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;

2. Le gain maximal dantenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer la limitation P.I.R.E spcifie pour lexploitation point point et non point point, selon le cas. En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi tre aviss que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont dsigns utilisateurs principaux (c.--d., quils ont la priorit) pour les bandes 5745-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. 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. Dclaration dexposition aux radiations:

Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements:

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. 33 Safety Information Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. Do not use 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 manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. 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. For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:

BG EF LI PT BE EL IT PL Explanation of the symbols on the product label AT EE IS NO DE HU MT SK CH FI LT RO DK IE NL UK CZ HR LV SI CY FR LU SE Explanation Symbol DC voltage Indoor use 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/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment. 34