Deco offers a range of devices including ISP routers, printers, and more.

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Anton_Nord
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09-21-2023, 03:19 AM

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Hello everyone. A few days back I purchased a TP LINK DECO to address my local Wi-Fi issues. With many devices connected—thanks to my smart home setup—the ISP router struggled and the signal was weak in some areas. Rather of buying a repeater or extender, I decided to try the deco kit (two deco kits). The diagram below illustrates part of my network. Let’s temporarily set aside the deco itself and the connecting wires. (Gray and Red). When I needed to print, everything functioned perfectly. Pressing Ctrl+P printed without any problems. The printer was linked wirelessly via the ISP router. Then the deco appeared. I configured it and… the printing stopped completely. I couldn’t access anything from my PC. The red wire is still missing. I’m unsure if the printer was connected to the old ISP router’s Wi-Fi (which is now disabled) or if I switched it over to the deco network. The problem was resolved once I connected a new line, as shown with the red one.

1. What might be causing the printing failure? Even if we assume it was due to another subnet, since both devices were linked to the same ISP router, shouldn’t it have acted as a hub?
2. Is it incorrect to have two DCHP servers on the same hub? Could that be the cause?
3. Are there any adjustments needed in the current setup? Thank you. Edited March 2, 2022 by GHctB
Changed image. Added the NAS.

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lordbart
Junior Member

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09-21-2023, 05:38 AM

#2

Ensure only one router uses DHCP. Think about what the red cable is meant for. The DECO wireless network should handle all your wireless devices, while the DECO mesh network won't include non-Deco access points from your router as part of the mesh.

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dpbigbear10
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09-26-2023, 02:54 PM

#3

Eliminando el cable ROJO me impide imprimir.

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Ozwego
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09-29-2023, 08:32 PM

#4

The ports in use on your router are available for viewing. Would you like me to display an image of them?

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Bee101
Junior Member

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10-06-2023, 10:18 PM

#5

Yes, you're referring to IP addresses.

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miner3378
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10-07-2023, 02:16 AM

#6

Focus on the real Ethernet connections.

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Teemingtoast
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10-09-2023, 12:38 AM

#7

Ummm.. okkk.. I guess. DSL: Internet (duh ) Phone 1: My Landline phone LAN 1: That cable goes to the hub. It's the RED one on the graphic. LAN 2: That goes to Deco.

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kylemwe
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10-14-2023, 01:12 AM

#8

The outcome depends on the setup, but generally it could affect connectivity or functionality.

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firstdwarf
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10-17-2023, 01:14 AM

#9

Eliminando el "ROJO" (LAN 1) > No se puede imprimir el "VERDECO" (LAN 2) > El decodificador no tiene acceso a internet.

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JellyJamGapple
Junior Member

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10-17-2023, 09:34 AM

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I organized my network by using Deco as the central hub. It managed IP assignments and broadcasted the wireless signal.