Deco Mesh Setup Flows

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flowchart TD
  A([Start: Unbox Deco kit]) --> B["Install Deco App\n(iOS or Android)"]
  B --> C[Sign in or create TP-Link ID]
  C --> D[Grant permissions\nBluetooth, Location, Local Network]
  D --> E[Tap: Set up a new Deco network]
  E --> F[Select Deco model]
  F --> G[Power on main Deco\nwait for LED]
  G --> H{Internet source type?}

  H -->|Modem only| I[Connect main Deco WAN to modem]
  H -->|ISP gateway modem+router| J{Which approach?}
  H -->|Existing router| K[Plan for Access Point mode\noptional]

  %% Modem-only path
  I --> L[Power cycle modem\nwait until online]
  L --> M[App detects Deco via Bluetooth]
  M --> N[Create Wi-Fi name and password]
  N --> O[Set operating mode: Router]
  O --> P[Run internet connection test]
  P --> Q{Connection successful?}
  Q -->|Yes| R[Update firmware if prompted]
  Q -->|No| T[Troubleshoot:\ncheck cables, reboot modem,\nPPPoE or VLAN, ISP auth]
  T --> P

  %% ISP gateway modem+router path
  J -->|Use Deco as router| I
  J -->|Keep existing router| K

  %% Existing router / AP mode path
  K --> K1[Connect main Deco to router LAN]
  K1 --> K2[Set operating mode: Access Point]
  K2 --> P

  %% Post-success steps
  R --> S[Place main Deco centrally\nname location in app]
  S --> U[Add additional Deco units]
  U --> V[Power on satellite Deco]
  V --> W[Place near main Deco for pairing]
  W --> X[App pairs satellite]
  X --> Y{Use ethernet backhaul?}
  Y -->|Yes| Y1[Connect satellite via ethernet]
  Y -->|No| Z[Use wireless mesh backhaul]
  Y1 --> AA[Move satellite to target room]
  Z --> AA
  AA --> AB[Run network optimization\nor mesh test]
  AB --> AC[Enable optional features\nHomeShield, QoS, Parental Controls]
  AC --> AD([Done: Mesh network active])