How to set up your new Deco X50 modem How to set up your new Deco X50  modem
Power adapter plugged into Deco X50-DSL modem.
Power adapter plugged into Deco X50-DSL modem.
Power adapter plugged into Deco X50-DSL modem.

1. Connect the modem to power.

Plug the Deco X50 modem unit’s power adapter into the modem, and to the wall socket.
An ethernet cable connecting the Dexo-X50 modem and the ONT box.
An ethernet cable connecting the Dexo-X50 modem and the ONT box.
An ethernet cable connecting the Dexo-X50 modem and the ONT box.

2. Connect the network cable to the ONT.

Using an ethernet network cable, connect the modem unit to the Fibre terminal box (ONT unit).
An illustration of a living room, highlighting the best position of Deco modem for WiFi signal.
An illustration of a living room, highlighting the best position of Deco modem for WiFi signal.
An illustration of a living room, highlighting the best position of Deco modem for WiFi signal.

3. Place the modem in an high-up, and open space.

Place the modem in an open space, high and ideally, away from obstacles.
Green solid light highlighted on a Deco X50-DSL modem.
Green solid light highlighted on a Deco X50-DSL modem.
Green solid light highlighted on a Deco X50-DSL modem.

4. Connect the modem to the internet.

Wait for the light on your modem to turn solid green - you are now connected to the internet.
Base of a Deco X50-DSL modem showing the WiFi login details.
Base of a Deco X50-DSL modem showing the WiFi login details.
Base of a Deco X50-DSL modem showing the WiFi login details.

5. Find your WiFi login details on the sticker in the box.

Use the WiFi username (SSID) and the password on a WiFi sticker in the box to connect to the WiFi.
Smartphone displaying WiFi login on its screen
Smartphone displaying WiFi login on its screen
Smartphone displaying WiFi login on its screen

6. Log onto the internet 
with your devices.

Select the SSID provided on the on the WiFi sticker in the box and log in using your device.
To get the most out of your modem, download the TP-Link Deco App.

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