How to set up your new Deco X53 DSL modem How to set up your new Deco X53 DSL modem
Power adapter plugged into Deco-X53 DSL modem.
Power adapter plugged into Deco-X53 DSL modem.
Power adapter plugged into Deco-X53 DSL modem.

Step 1. Connect the modem to power.

Plug the power adapter into the modem and to the wall socket.

If you are subscribed to a phone service, then plug your phone's cable into the green modem port.
Network cable plugged into Deco X53 DSL modem and ONT fibre box
Network cable plugged into Deco X53 DSL modem and ONT fibre box
Network cable plugged into Deco X53 DSL modem and ONT fibre box

Step 2. Connect the network cable to the ONT fibre box

Use a network cable to connect any Yellow port to the ONT Fibre box (which is usually port 1).
For a DSL service, connect the DSL cable between the DSL port on the modem and the phone jack point.
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.

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

Place the Deco modem in an open space, high and ideally, away from obstacles.
Green solid light highlighted on a deco X53 DSL modem
Green solid light highlighted on a deco X53 DSL modem
Green solid light highlighted on a deco X53 DSL modem

Step 4. Connect modem to the internet.

Wait for the light on your modem to turn solid green - which shows that you are now connected to the internet.
Base of a deco X53 modem showing WiFi login details
Base of a deco X53 modem showing WiFi login details
Base of a deco X53 modem showing WiFi login details

Step 5. Find your WiFi login details on bottom of modem.

Scan the QR code, or simply use the WiFi username (SSID) and password on the base of the modem 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

Step 6. Connect to the internet with your devices.

Select the SSID provided on the on the bottom of the modem and log in using your device. To get the most out of your new modem download the TP-Link Deco app.
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