How to change your WiFi name
Option 1: Use your existing WiFi network name
- This is the best option if you have lots of devices connected to your current WiFi network and you want them to automatically re-connect to your new Deco WiFi network.
- You're comfortable in turning off your modem/router WiFi network.
Option 2: Create a new WiFi network name
- Suitable option if you are comfortable in manually re-connecting your devices to your new Deco WiFi network.
- We recommend you turn off your modem/router WiFi network, even if you are creating a new Deco WiFi network name that is different from your modem/router.
Next - turn off your modem/router before naming your Deco WiFi network.
We always recommend you turn off your modem/router WiFi network before you name your Deco WiFi network.
If both the modem/router WiFi and Deco WiFi are turned on and share the same name, it may cause problems or prevent the SuperWifi setup from completing successfully.
If you are connecting your Deco unit to a One NZ modem, click on your modem below.
You can find our older One NZ modem user guides here.
How to power off and rename older One NZ modems:
To turn off your One NZ DN8245 modem/router Wifi network, before you name your Deco Wifi network, follow these steps:
- On your One NZ DN8245 modem, press and hold the WLAN/WPS button on the side of the modem for 5 seconds.
- This will disable your current WiFi network from your One NZ DN8245 modem.
- You can now proceed to name your new Deco WiFi network.
- Open a web browser and type in 192.168.1.1
- Type in your username and password and click Log In.
Username: vodafone
Password: You can find this on the bottom of your modem.
- Click the Wi-Fi tab.
- Turn off your Wi-Fi network by using the toggle on 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
- Click Apply.
One NZ HG659 modem
- On your HG659 modem, press and hold the WLAN button on the side for 5 seconds.
- The WLAN light will turn off after 10 seconds after you have released the button.
Check your modem to see if it has a Wi-Fi button on the side or back to turn it on/off.
Please refer to your modem user guide or manufacturer for further assistance.
Naming your Deco WiFi network:
13. In the Deco app, type in the WiFi network name you have chosen (using existing or creating a new one).
Once your Deco WiFi network is ready, you’ll see a solid green light.
Add additional Deco units:
Your Deco app will guide you through the set up of any additional Deco X50 units.
Connect your devices to your new Deco WiFi network name:
Once you have completed the set-up of your Deco X50 units, connect your devices to your new Deco WiFi network name.
To set-up additional Deco X50 units to your Deco WiFi network, open your TP-Link Deco app, tap the ‘+’ symbol on the right-hand corner and follow the instructions.
One NZ SuperWiFi FAQs
What happens if Deco device is faulty
How do I turn off my modem Wi-Fi?
Non-One NZ modems – Your modem may have a Wi-Fi button on the side or back to turn it on/off. Please refer to your modem user guide or manufacturer for help with turning off your modem Wi-Fi.
Where can I find more information to help me with my Deco app?
1. Tap the menu button (3 lines) in the top left-hand corner.
2. If you have Deco App version 3.0 tap ‘Support Center’, or if you have an older Deco App tap on ‘Help’ to find more help information from TP-Link on your Deco unit.
How to remove a Deco Mesh device
Just like the Deco set up, you will use the Deco App to make changes.
Find your Deco Mesh units in the App, and use the Remove option for each unit.