Can different Deco models work together?
Deco W3600 , Deco X20 , Deco X50-DSL , Deco BE65-5G , Deco M1300 , Deco X60F , Deco X68 , Deco HC4 , Deco WM9000 , Deco X25 , Deco Voice X50 , Deco E4R , Deco X58-4G , Deco E4S , Deco X5700 , Deco X4300 Pro , Deco W6000 , Deco XE5300 , Deco M5 , Deco M4 , Deco X3600 , Deco HX20 , Deco XE75 , Deco M3 , Deco X75 , DecoX5700 , Deco X50-4G , Deco X1500-4G , Deco X50-PoE , Deco X50-Outdoor , Deco Voice X20 , Deco X73-DSL , Deco W7200 , Deco X50-5G , Deco X5400 Pro , Deco P9 , Deco X80 , Deco P7 , Deco HB6300-PoE , Deco X20-DSL , Deco 5G , Deco M5 Plus , Deco X20-4G , Deco PX50 , Deco S7 , Deco X76 Plus , Deco S4 , Deco XE70 Pro , Deco X90 , Deco X3000-5G , Deco W2400 , Deco X95 , Deco X50 , Deco X96 , Deco X55 , Deco E4 , Deco E3 , Deco XM73 , Deco HB6300-Outdoor , Deco XE75 Pro , Deco XE200 , Deco X80-5G , Deco X55 Plus , Deco M9 Plus , Deco AC1200 , Deco M3W , Deco X60
Recent updates may have expanded access to feature(s) discussed in this FAQ. Visit your product's support page, select the correct hardware version for your device and check either the Datasheet or the firmware section for the latest improvements added to your product.
All our Deco models can be mixed to work together.
Here we will introduce some precautions for a Deco mixed network.
Q1. Why do some features disappear or become different after mixing different Deco models together?
For example, you have an existing Deco M5 network, then purchase a new Deco X90 unit and set it as the main Deco of the existing Deco network. In this case, you will find that some features (such as Antivirus, Parental Control and QoS) disappear in the Deco app, instead, there is a new function called HomeShield that includes Realtime Protection, Parental Control and QoS.
This is because that different Deco models may support different advanced features. In this case, Deco M5 supports HomeCare while Deco X90 supports HomeShield. Whether the Deco app displays HomeCare or HomeShield features, depends on which Deco model is set up as the main Deco.
You could refer to the articles below for more details about the HomeCare and HomeShield features.
HomeCare: https://www.tp-link.com/en/homecare/
HomeShield: https://www.tp-link.com/en/homeshield/
Q2. Which Deco should be the main deco?
Case 1. If you want to set up a Powerline Backhaul network.
If you have more than 2 Deco P7 or Deco P9 units and want a Powerline backhaul network, please select Deco P7 or Deco P9 as the main Deco (Deco P7 priors to Deco P9). And the powerline connection will be established only between Deco powerline products.
Case 2. How to set up different Deco models together for optimal performance without considering Powerline Backhaul?
1) When creating a new Deco network
On the page of selecting Deco models, click on “Have more than one Deco model?”, and then you can see a priority order that will guide you to select the main deco.
2) When adding a new Deco to an existing Deco network
Open the Deco app, tap the “+” icon in the upper right corner and follow the instructions to add the new Deco. After that, please refer to the above priority order and set the recommended Deco model as the main Deco through the Set Main Deco feature.
If you need further assistance, it’s suggested to contact TP-Link support.
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