TP-Link Deco M5 Setup: Complete Instructions

There is a lot of networking mesh products out in the world. But Deco is a different one, which is smart andcan, connects to any router as well as modem. You will see the status lights on it like Deco flashing red, yellow, blue and much more. Without wasting any time let’s learn about how to complete the TP-Link Deco M5 setup in home.

How to Connect Deco M5 to Home Network?

There are three nodes in the Deco M5 device, whereas one will connect with the main router or modem with Ethernet cable. After that youhave to configure it and then connect the rest of the devices. To connect;

1. Place the deco node near to the modem or router.
2. Connect the cable to the Deco port and home device LAN port.
3. Then you just have to power it on.

Now, let’s configure it which you can do with your phone, via Deco app (most used) as well as with your computer via Deco login interface.

TP-Link Deco M5 Setup with Phone

The most majorly used Deco configuration method is via Deco app. Have a look how to do it below;

1. Download the Deco app in your phone from Play Store or App Store.
2. Once it is downloaded in your phone, to open it you want a Deco account credentials.
3. You will see Login and Sign Up button, if you are setting up first time then click on the Sign Up button.
4. If you are settingup other Deco node, then select the Login button.
5. Choose the deco model (Deco M5) and establish a network by entering the name and password.
6. After that, you must follow all instructions given on the screen and finish the Deco M5 setup.

Once you have setup the Deco router node, then you can also add more nodes without using any wire or cable. Just connect them to power and set them up with the help of same procedure.

The phone or Deco app is not just the only way to setup the deco M5 device. You can also use your computer to do it.

TP-Link Deco M5 Setup with Computer

You just have to follow some of the stepsafter connecting the computer to the Deco network.

1. Go to the web browser and enter the URL Tplinkdeco.net or IP address 192.168.1.1.
2. Press on Enter button and you will get to the interface login page.
3. On the login page you have to type in the username and password (given on the label or user manual).
4. You will get access to the interface and here you can configure all the same settings just like you do in the Deco app.

After completing the process you will see Deco flashing blue light means it is setting up.

The Conclusion

Here, you have seen and learned about how to complete the TP-Link Deco M5 setup. We have provided both the phone and computer methods to finish the configuration and setup.