This page explains how to set up SuperWifi using the Deco App.
Before you begin
- A TP-Link ID is required to perform this task, Find out how to create a TP-Link ID using the Deco app
- Ensure your app is updated
- The examples in the article below are for X50 devices. You will need to choose the model that you are setting up from the list of available devices
X80 is plug'n'play which means the app setup is not needed. You will simply need to power on the device and it should connect to the wifi.
You can also use the app by logging into the app when connected to WiFi and the modem will automatically be added on the app. There are instructions in the box for set-up.
Steps
Setup a twin pack
- Log into the Deco App
The Paint Your Home In Wi-Fi screen appears - Tap LET'S BEGIN
- In the search field, enter X50
- Tap the X50 device
The How do you want to use your product screen appears - Confirm you have the following, then tap the arrow icon
- Deco X20/X50 units
- Ethernet cable
- Power cable
- Power off your modem
- Using the Ethernet cable:
- Plug one side into the modem's LAN port
- Plug the other side into the Deco unit's Ethernet port
- Tap the arrow icon
- Wait for 2 minutes and check your modem's Internet light is on and stable
- Tap the arrow icon
- Power on the Deco X20/X50 and wait until the LED is pulsing blue
- Tap the arrow icon
- When the Deco app finds the Deco X20/X50, tap Join
- Select where your modem has been placed
- Tap Connect
- Enter a Wi-Fi network name and password
- Tap Next
- Tap Connect
- Tap Next
- Turn off Wi-Fi on the modem
- Ultra Hub guide
- HG659 guide
Note:
This is required to prevent interference
Setup a third node
- Set up the twin pack of Deco units
- Open the Deco app
- From the top-left of the main screen, tap the + icon
- Select Add a Deco Unit
- In the search field, enter X20/X50
- Tap the X50 device
- Find a suitable spot for the X20/X50 unit
- 1 floor
Ensure you put the unit in another room - 2 or 3 floors
Ensure you put the devices on separate floors - Other recommendations
- Ensure the unit is placed out in the open
- Pace the unit away from large electrical devices
- 1 floor
- Tap the arrow icon
- Power on the Deco X20/X50 and wait until the LED is pulsing blue
- Tap the arrow icon
- Select where your modem has been placed
- Tap Next
- Tap Done
Setup using iOS device (Video)
You can also checkout the video below on how to setup SuperWifi using an iOS device:
What to do if that didn't work?
If encounter any issues during the setup, there are 3 things you can try:
- Power off all devices, and try the process again - Powering up devices in the incorrect order will impact the setup
- Delete the unit from the Deco app - Completely delete the unit from the deco app , power off all Deco units, and start the process again
- Factory reset the Deco unit - This should only be done as a last resort
Quick start guide
View the SuperWifi quick start guide included with your SuperWifi package.