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TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit error codes
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit indicators as TP-Link lists them, each with its meaning and the first safe check.
- pulsing-blue-ready-for-setupThe Deco is ready for setup.
- pulsing-green-upgrading-firmwareThe Deco is upgrading its firmware.
- pulsing-red-disconnected-from-main-decoA satellite Deco is disconnected from the main
- pulsing-yellow-resettingThe Deco is resetting.
Every code
Every TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit code: what it means and what to do
- pulsing-blue-ready-for-setup
- pulsing-green-upgrading-firmware
- pulsing-red-disconnected-from-main-deco
- pulsing-yellow-resetting
- solid-blue-setting-up
- solid-green-or-white-working-normally
- solid-red-deco-has-an-issue
- solid-yellow-starting-up
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit code pulsing-blue-ready-for-setup
The Deco is ready for setup.
Open the Deco app to set up the unit.
TP-Link's table gives pulsing blue as ready for setup.
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit code pulsing-green-upgrading-firmware
The Deco is upgrading its firmware.
Do not unplug the unit while it pulses green.
TP-Link's table gives pulsing green as upgrading firmware.
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit code pulsing-red-disconnected-from-main-deco
A satellite Deco is disconnected from the main Deco.
Check how far the satellite Deco is from the main Deco and whether the main Deco is on.
TP-Link's table gives pulsing red as a satellite Deco disconnected from the main Deco. TP-Link's other FAQ says for a red LED to follow its solid-yellow steps: press the bottom reset button for 1 second, wait 2 minutes, and check again.
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit code pulsing-yellow-resetting
The Deco is resetting.
Wait for the reset to finish.
TP-Link's table gives pulsing yellow as resetting and gives no further step.
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit code solid-blue-setting-up
The Deco is setting up.
Wait for setup to finish.
TP-Link's table gives solid blue as setting up.
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit code solid-green-or-white-working-normally
The Deco is registered and all is well. TP-Link says which of green or white you see depends on the model.
Nothing is wrong when the light is solid green or white.
TP-Link's table gives solid green as registered and working, and the FAQ's summary says a solid green or white LED means the Deco is connected and working normally.
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit code solid-red-deco-has-an-issue
The Deco has an issue. TP-Link's summary says a red LED indicates a problem: the Deco has lost its internet connection or encountered an error.
Check whether the internet connection to the main Deco is working.
TP-Link's steps for a red LED: press the bottom reset button for 1 second to reset the Deco, wait 2 minutes, and check the LED again. If the LED flashes blue, configure the Deco again. If it stays red all the time, TP-Link says it should be a hardware issue and to contact TP-Link support to confirm whether the Deco is under warranty.
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi unit code solid-yellow-starting-up
The Deco is starting up. TP-Link says to wait one to two minutes for the process to finish.
Wait one to two minutes.
TP-Link's other FAQ says that if the LED stays solid yellow, press the bottom reset button for 1 second to reset the Deco, wait 2 minutes and check again. If the LED then flashes blue, configure the Deco again. If it is still solid yellow all the time, TP-Link says it should be a hardware issue and to contact TP-Link support by e-mail to confirm whether the Deco is under warranty.
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