TP-Link Deco AX3000 Setup: Everything You Must Know
Capable of delivering powerful AX3000 Dual-Band WiFi speed, Deco AX3000 by TP-Link is ideal for non-stop entertainment and other internet-related activities. You can place Deco units anywhere you want. The best part about this mesh WiFi system is that it supports Power over Ethernet to simplify the network deployment. Moreover, it has DC power adapter for more flexible installation. This blog will walk you through the complete TP-Link Deco AX3000 setup instructions.
How to Set Up Deco AX3000?
To install the Deco AX3000 mesh system in your house, you will need the TP-Link Deco app. Apart from this, there will be a need of a WiFi gateway that will act as an internet source for the main Deco unit. In case, you want to do TP Link Deco Ethernet Backhaul setup, you will need 3-4 Ethernet cables. Now, walk through the below-mentioned instructions to learn how you can complete TP-Link Deco AX3000 setup.
Step 1: Power Up the TP-Link AX3000 Deco
- Start by placing one of the Deco units in the room where you have placed your modem or gateway.
- Connect the DC power adapter to the unit and switch it on.
- The light on the top of the unit will turn yellow which means the Deco is starting up.
- Let the light pulse blue.
- Now, your Deco unit is ready for the setup process.
Note: Just in case, the Deco unit does not pulse blue, we recommend you to press the Reset button at the bottom for 1 second. This will restore the Deco to its default settings.
Step 2: Connect Deco to Modem
- The next step is to disconnect your modem from old router (if any router is there).
- Reboot the modem after that.
- Now, using an Ethernet cable, connect the LAN port of your modem to any of the available LAN port of your Deco unit.
- Deco will auto-detect the network of the modem.
- Ensure that the connection is finger-tight.
- The light on your Deco main unit must be flashing blue while doing this.
Step 3: Download the TP-Link Deco App
- Now, open App Store on your iPhone.
- In case, you are using an Android device, make your way to the Google Play Store.
- Into the search bar, type TP-Link Deco app and hit Search.
- A list of results will be displayed.
- Select the Deco app and install it on your device.
Step 4: Create Your TP-Link ID
- Launch the app as soon as it gets installed on your mobile phone.
- You will see two buttons there – Log In and Sign Up.
- If you have a TP-Link ID, select Log In. Otherwise, select Sign In.
- If you’ve selected Log In, simply, login to your TP-Link ID using valid credentials.
- Else, fill in the required details on the form and create your ID now.
Step 5: Launch the App and Follow On-Screen Prompts
- Tap the Let’s Begin button.
- Select Deco AX3000 model to start.
- Go through some prompts appearing on the screen and tap Next.
- Check your modem and verify in the Deco app that the Internet LED is stable.
- Confirm that the Deco’s LED is Pulsing Blue.
- Turn on the mobile phone’s Bluetooth function now and move it close to Deco.
- Select the location of the main TP-Link Deco AX3000 unit.
- The internet connection will be detected now.
Step 6: Conclude the TP-Link Deco AX3000 Setup
- Now, you need to create the SSID and WiFi password for Deco.
- Tap Next.
- Select the Join This Network option in order to connect your phone to Deco AX3000.
- This will open WiFi settings on your phone.
- Select the Deco network you’ve created and input the WiFi password.
- You will see the Connected message.
- The Internet Connection will be tested now.
- The LED on the top of your Deco might have turned green now.
- Tap Add Another Deco if you want to add satellite Decos.
- Otherwise, select I’m Done for Now.
- Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.
In this manner, you can complete TP-Link Deco setup for AX3000 unit. You are now free to hardwire your Deco units or you can proceed with a wireless connection.
To Sum Up
That’s all about TP-Link Deco AX3000 setup. We hope that after you’re done following the given instructions, your home network might have been rejuvenated with a superfast WiFi connection.