Getting Started

TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi Pod

Connecting a device to your Pod Wi-Fi network

1. Confirm the Pod light is solid green.
2. On the device you want to connect, select the network name that matches the one found on the bottom of your Pod.
3. Type in the Wi-Fi password, also on the bottom of your Pod.

TP-Link Deco Pod Wi-Fi Speed

To get the maximum speed of your internet service, you can plug in your device to the TP-Link Deco Pod via the ethernet port. By using this method and depending on the plan you have you can get up to 1 Gbps Speed. Keep in mind that there may be other factors that could adversely affect the speed of your Wi-Fi, such as building materials in your home, the capabilities of the device you are using, and the placement of your ONT and Deco Wi-Fi Pods.

Setting up and using the TP-Link Deco App

There is a lot you can do using the TP-Link Deco App:

• Easily update or personalize your home Wi-Fi network name and password.
• Manage guest network.
• Enable parental controls.
• Protect your Wi-Fi network with antivirus features including Malicious Content Filter, Intrusion Prevention System, and Infected Device Quarantine.

You can Download the TP-Link Deco app onto your smartphone from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Adding your home Wi-Fi network to the TP-Link Deco app

1. On your smartphone, connect to your Wi-Fi network.
2. Download the TP-Link Deco app onto your smartphone from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
3. Create a TP-Link login ID and sign in.
4. The App will automatically bind to the Deco Wi-Fi Pod.
5. You can now manage your Wi-Fi Network right from your smartphone.

Manage Wi-Fi network name and password

You can change the Wi-Fi network name and password through the TP-Link Deco App. This article will show you how to do this.

1. Launch the Deco App, log in with your TP-Link ID or tap Sign Up to set up a TP-Link ID.
2. Tap More, then click on Wi-Fi.
3. In the Wi-Fi settings, you have three options: Main Network, Shake to Share and Guest Network.
4. Click on and change the Network Name (SSID) and/or the password.
5. Click on the Save button in the upper right corner to save the changes.

Enable Guest Network

A guest network allows visitors to use your Wi-Fi internet without connecting to your private network. Wireless devices connected to a guest network have no access to resources shared on the main network, protecting the security and privacy of your main network.

1. Tap the Menu button in the bottom right corner of the Deco app and then tap Wi-Fi Settings.
2. Toggle on the Guest Network to enable.
3. Tap the security and select the WPA2-PSK [AES].
4. Set a password for the guest network that you can share with visitors.

Enable parental controls

Parental Controls allow you to filter online content for your children, control when they can access the internet, restrict the total time they spend online daily, and track the websites they visit and apps they use.

1. Log in to the TP-Link App
2. On the App home page tap Parental Control
3. Click Add New Profile for the user you want to manage.
4. Add a new profile name and click Next.
5. Select the filter level and click Next.
6. Set the online time limits and click Next.
7. Select the device(s) you want the parental control to apply to and click Done.

Take advantage of the Antivirus feature

This feature allows you to surf the internet safely by blocking malicious websites, protecting your home network and applications against external attacks, and preventing infected devices from sending sensitive information outside your network.

1. Log in to the TP-Link App.
2. On the App Home page, tap Antivirus.
3. Enable all three options for maximum protection.