TP-Link Deco M4 Setup: Complete Instructions
There are a lot of TP-link Deco mesh systems, famous ones are Deco M5 and Deco M4. Here, we will discuss about how to complete the Deco M4 setup. There are so many lights on the M4 the main ones are Deco flashing red, yellow and blue color.Let’s start with 6 steps setup;
Steps for Deco M4 Setup
Yes, you can easily finish the TP Link Deco M4 setup within 5-6 steps in home with the help of the Deco app.
Step1: Download Deco App
The very first step for the TP-link Deco M4 setup is to download the Deco app. this app is available on the Play Store, App Store as well as the official website of Deco. You just have to go in to the Store and search the Deco app, tap on the Install or Get button to start the download.
Step2: Open and Access App
After downloading the app, you just have to open it straight away and enter the Deco login username and password. If you don’t have any credentialsand settings up your first Deco mesh system, then tap on Sign Up button. You get to the dashboard, and then you must follow the instructions.
Step3: Link Deco Router to Home Network
You will see an image in front of your eyes, just follow. You have to place the any node of the Deco mesh near to the router or modem. Use the Ethernet cable to connect Deco port to modem’s LAN port. After that, power on both the devices and tap on the Next button in the app.
Step4: Create WiFi Network
You will get to the create Wi-Fi network page, where you must enter your desired network name (SSID) and password. Once the setup is done, you can connect to this network name from any internet device.
Step5:Finish Deco M4 Setup
Taping on the Next button, ‘the setup is complete’ massage will appear on the screen. In the bottom, you will get to see two more buttons; one is ‘Add Another DECO’ and other is ‘I’m Done For Now’. If you have single Deco router then, choose the second one and if you want to setup another then tap on the first one.
Step6:Add More Deco Nodes
Selecting Add Another DECO, will take you to a new screen where you have to the choose the Deco device model (you have to power it on first). Then, just select the location and tap on Add.
There is not only one way to manage the settings of the M4. Likewise Deco M5 setup you can do it with your computer.
Deco M4 Setup with Computer
- To configure the device, you have to connect the computer to the Deco network via LAN cable.
- Enter to the web browser, type the URL tplinkdeco.net or IP address 192.168.1.1 and search by pressing Enter button on the keyboard.
- You will reach to the interface window login page where you have to enter the username and password.
- The default Admin username and password are given on the device label or in the user manual of the Deco.
The Conclusion
Here, you have seen and learned about how to complete the Deco M4 setup in your with the help of phone and computer.