What Does the Blinking Blue Light on Your TP‑Link Deco M5 Mean? Common Issues and Fixes

Let’s keep this simple. On a TP‑Link Deco M5, a blinking (pulsing) blue light means one of two things: The Deco is ready for setup / pairing mode The Deco is trying to connect / re‑join your Deco network (often after reset or power loss)​ If it stays blinking blue for a long time and never turns solid white/green, something in the setup or connection process is stuck. Below is a straight-to-the-point guide: what the blinking blue light means, the basic setup flow, and…