Deco Setup and Red Flashing Light Issue

Deco setup is easy and connecting it the home network is also simple. Here, you will get to know about how to setup Deco and how to do Deco network login into interface.

Deco Nodes Physical Setup

To connect the Deco node to the modem, you have to use the Ethernet cable, let’s see how to do it.

1. Connect the cable end to the modem LAN port.
2. Then, connect other end to the Deco node port (any port).
3. Now, turn on the Deco node by plugging its power cord to the wall socket.

It is time to configure the Deco device and connect the other entire node one by one.

Deco Units Configuration

1. You have to download Deco app in your phone.
2. Use App store for iPhones and use Play Store for Smartphones.
3. Open the app and log in to the account using Email ID and password.
4. You will access the app.
5. If you don’t have any account then you can Sign Up using Email ID, name and creating password.
6. Then, you can Login and configure the Virgin media hub 4 settings.

Via Computer

1. You have to connect the computer to the network with the help of LAN cable or SSID.
2. You must use the updated web browser to reach to the Deco interface login page.
3. Enter the URL tplinkdeco.net in the address bar and search it by pressing Enter button.
4. You will get to the login page.
5. Here, you must to enter the username and password, given in user manual.
6. Click on the Log In button and you will get access to the interface window, where you can easily configure the Deco device.

Add All Units in Deco Network

Now, after configuring the Deco main unit, you can add more units to the networks to extend the network in your home.

1. Open up the app and log in to it via your Email ID and password.
2. Scan the area and select the deco nodes.
3. Connect the nodes by following all the instructions.

After connecting all of your nodes, you must get to know about what Flashing red light in the Deco is and how to solve it with the help of the some solutions.

What is Flashing Red Light Error in Deco

The red light on the deco means setup is not connected to the internet or Deco can’t find other units to connect. It also can mean that the units are not in the range of each other.

Reasons-

• Deco main unit is not connected to the modem via Ethernet cable.
• Other units are not placed on correct locations means near to the main unit.
• Internet is pretty weak in your area.
• Deco is not configured correctly.

Let’s see how to solve this deco flashing red light using some troubleshooting tips.

How to Solve Flashing Red Light?

Restart Device

You can try rebooting the router to dispel the Deco not connects to internet problem. To reboot, you just have to follow simple steps;

• Find power button on Deco.
• Press it twice/two times.

Or

• Plug out the Deco units from power outlet.
• Plug in the Devices to outlet.

Reset Device

If all the above given troubleshooting tips are not working, then you can use reset process. Below are some instructions to reset;

1. Find and long press the RESET button.
2. It WILL pinhole button, so use pin or any sharp object.

By resetting, you have to adjust its settings and networks will be cleared and you have to setup the TP-Link Deco devices again.

The End Section

Here, you have seen and learned about how to connect Deco nodes in your home network.