TP Link Technologies C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual

TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

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Archer C2600 User Guide AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference.2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. “To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 39 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. National Restrictions Note: Operations are restricted to indoor usage only.This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012 Italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.This device has been designed to operate with omni-directional dipole antennas, and having a maximum gain of 3.04dBi for 2.4G, 4.15dBi for 5G Band 4, and 4.95dBi for 5G Band 1. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3.04dBi for 2.4G, 4.15dBi for 5G Band 4, and 4.95dBi for 5G Band 1, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-C2600 / Model: Archer C2600) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna type listed below with maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 8853A-C2600/ Model: Archer C2600) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 45 cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 45 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.Caution :(i) the device for operation in the band 5 180-5 240 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;(ii) high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5 745-5 850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.Avertissement:(i)les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 180-5 240 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;(ii) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 745-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.Korea Warning Statements: 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice & BSMI Notice: 注意！依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。安全諮詢及注意事項Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Approved antenna(s) listAntenna Type:External omni-directional antennaGain: 2412-2462MHz: 3.04dBi 5150-5250MHz: 4.95dBi 5745-5825MHz: 4.15dBi
This product can be used in the following countries: AT BG BY CA CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LT LV MT NL NO PL PT RO RU SE SK TR UA US Safety Information When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when thereis no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the poweradapter from the power source.Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding thelimited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.Avoid water and wet locations.Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. •請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。•清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。•注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。•插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。•請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。•請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Model No.: Archer C2600 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN 300 328 V1.8.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011 EN 55024: 2010 EN 61000-3-2: 2006 + A1: 2009 + A2: 2009 EN 61000-3-3: 2013 EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 EN 50385: 2002 EN 301 893 V1.7.1 The product carries the CE Mark: Person responsible for making this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2015 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
Contents Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ............................................................................................................... 11.1 Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21.2 Main Features .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21.3 Panel Layout ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 41.3.1 Top View ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.3.2 The Back Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware ................................................................................................................................... 72.1 Requirements for Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 82.2 Position Your Router ............................................................................................................................................................................ 82.3 Connect Your Router .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8Chapter 3. Log into Your Router ...................................................................................................................................... 10Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection ....................................................................................................................... 114.1 Use Quick Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................................................................. 124.2 Manually Set up an Internet Connection ............................................................................................................................. 124.3 Set up IPv6 Connection .................................................................................................................................................................. 134.4 Test Internet Connectivity ............................................................................................................................................................. 14Chapter 5. Bandwidth Control .......................................................................................................................................... 15Chapter 6. Network Security .............................................................................................................................................. 186.1 MAC Filtering ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 196.2 Access Control ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 6.3 IP & MAC Binding ............................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Chapter 7. IPTV .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25Chapter 8. USB Application ................................................................................................................................................ 268.1 Local Storage Sharing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 278.1.1 Access the USB disk ............................................................................................................................................................................ 27 8.1.2 Customize Your Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 27 8.2 Remote Access via FTP Server .................................................................................................................................................... 298.2.1 Access the USB disk ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29 8.2.2 Customize Your Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 31
8.3 Media Sharing ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 328.3.1 Access the USB disk ............................................................................................................................................................................ 32 8.3.2 Customize Your Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 33 8.4 Printer Sharing ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Chapter 9. Parental Controls .............................................................................................................................................. 38Chapter 10. Guest Network .................................................................................................................................................. 4110.1 Create a Network for Guests ........................................................................................................................................................ 4210.2 Limit the Network Authorities and Bandwidth for Guests ......................................................................................... 43Chapter 11. NAT Forwarding ............................................................................................................................................... 4511.1 Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server ............................................................................................... 46 11.2 Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering ....................................................................................................................... 47 11.3 Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ ................................................................................................ 4811.4 Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP ........................................................................................................ 48Chapter 12. Customize Your Network Settings.......................................................................................................... 5012.1 LAN Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5112.1.1 Change the LAN IP address ............................................................................................................................................................ 51 12.1.2 Use the Router as a DHCP Server ................................................................................................................................................. 51 12.1.3 Reserve LAN IP Addresses ................................................................................................................................................................ 52 12.2 Wireless Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5312.2.1 Specify Basic Wireless Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 53 12.2.2 Use WPS for Wireless Connection ............................................................................................................................................... 54 12.2.3 Schedule Your Wireless Function ................................................................................................................................................ 56 12.2.4 View Information .................................................................................................................................................................................. 58 12.2.5 Advanced Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 58 12.3 Register a Domain Name for Your Router ............................................................................................................................ 6012.4 Interface Grouping ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6112.5 Create Static Routes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6212.6 Set up VPN Connection .................................................................................................................................................................. 64Chapter 13. Administrate Your Network........................................................................................................................ 6913.1 Set System Time and Region ....................................................................................................................................................... 7013.2 Update the Firmware ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7113.3 Back up and Restore Configuration Settings ..................................................................................................................... 7113.4 Change the Administrator Account ........................................................................................................................................ 72
13.5 System Log ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7313.6 Local Management ........................................................................................................................................................................... 74 13.7 Remote Management ..................................................................................................................................................................... 74 13.8 CWMP Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................... 75 13.9 SNMP Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 76Appendix A: Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 77Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ ................................................................................................................... 78Appendix C: Configure the PC ............................................................................................................................................... 84
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and appearance. This chapter contains the following sections:  Product Overview  Main Features  Panel Layout Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router1
1.1 Product Overview What This Product Does TP-LINK’s Archer C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. Featuring a variety of features and rich functionality, Archer C2600 is the perfect hub of your home or business network. 802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi TP-LINK’s Archer C2600 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac, backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. With higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause. 2600Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference With 1800Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 800Mbps over the 2.4GHz band, Archer C2600 offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks and ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the same time. Broad Wi-Fi CoverageFeaturing four fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers, Archer C2600 is able to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing Using the Archer C2600’s multi-functional USB 2.0 port, you can share a printer with multiple computers and devices on your network and can also share files & media at home or via the FTP server while away from home. Interchangeable LAN/WAN Port - Versatile Connectivity The Archer C2600 supports Ethernet WAN connections (EWAN), which allows users to have the flexibility of different Internet connections among cable using its interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique feature makes it easier when users need to change to fiber or cable services when necessary. Guest Network Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network in a controlled manner without needing to expose private Wi-Fi access codes or other personal data. IPv6 Supported Archer C2600 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experience. 1.2 Main Features  Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n  Simultaneous 2.4GHz 800Mbps and 5GHz 1800Mbps connections for 2600Mbps of total available bandwidth Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router2
 2 dual band fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers provide stable signals and optimal wireless coverage  Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server. Share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server  Ethernet WAN (EWAN) offers another broadband connectivity option for connecting VDSL, cable or fiber modems  Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.  Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.  Built-in DHCP server.  High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth.  Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO).  Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.  Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network  Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for children or staff  IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices connected to the router  Supports IP/MAC filter and URL filter, Access Control list  SPI and NAT firewall protects end-user devices from potential attacks from the Internet  WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense against security threats  Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.  Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button  Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off  Supports firmware upgrade and Web management  Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering  Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing  Supports system log and flow Statistics  Supports IPv6  Supports firmware upgrade and Web management Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router3
1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 Top View The router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (view from top to bottom). You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. LED Explanation: Name Status Indication (Power) On System initialization complete. Flash System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not disconnect or power off the router. Off Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly. (Internet) White The network is available with a successful Internet connection. Orange The router connect to the Internet, but you can not access the Internet. Off There is no successful Internet connection or the router is operating in Bridge Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router4
mode. Please refer to Note 2 for troubleshooting. (Wireless) On The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly. Off The wireless 2.4 GHz band is disabled. (Wireless) On The wireless 5GHz band is working properly. Off The wireless 5GHz band is disabled. (LAN) On At least one LAN port is connected. Off No LAN port is connected. (WPS) On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function. Flash WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2 minutes. Please press the WPS button on other wireless devices that you want to add to the network while the LED is flashing. Off A wireless device has failed to be added to the network by WPS function. (USB) On The USB device is identified and ready to use. Flash The USB device is being identified. Off No USB device is plugged into the USB port. Note: 1. After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes andthen turn off.Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router5
1.3.2 The Back Panel The router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas (view from left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.Item Description LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4/WAN These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s). Internet This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. POWER For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter. POWER ON/OFF The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the router. Antennas Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance. Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router6
1.3.3 The Side Panel The router’s side panel shows the connection ports, buttons (view from left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.Item Description USB For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer. WiFi ON/OFF For turning on/off the WiFi function. WPS The switch for the WPS function. Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If your client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. RESET The switch for the RESET function. There are two ways to reset the router's factory defaults. Method one: With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button for at least 8-10 seconds. And the router will reboot to its factory default settings. Method two: Restore the default setting from Backup & Restore of the router's Web-based Management. Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router7
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections:  Requirements for Operation  Position Your Router  Connect Your Router Chapter 2 Connect 8
2.1 Requirements for Operation To connect and use the router for Internet sharing, you must have the following: •Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).•PCs with an active Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.•TCP/IP protocol on each PC.•Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.2.2 Position Your Router •The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.•Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source.•Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard.•The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.•Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic sensitive.2.3 Connect Your Router Follow the steps below to connect your router. 1. If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellitemodem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to completethe hardware connection.Chapter 2 Connect 9
1) Install the antennas and position them vertically for best signal reception. 2) Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one. 3) Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable. 4) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 5) Turn on the router. 6) Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the configuration. Note: If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, please press the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later. 2. Connect your computer to the router. Option 1: Wired Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below. Chapter 2 Connect 10
Option 2: Wirelessly Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password/PIN printed on the product label at the bottom of the router. Option 3: Use the WPS button If your computer or wireless adapter has a physical WPS button, you can use the WPS button to quickly connect the router. 1) Press the WPS button on the router for 1 seconds.2) Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your adapter for 2 seconds.3) The WPS LED flashes for two minutes during the WPS process.4) When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router.Chapter 2 Connect 11
Chapter 3. Log into Your Router With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the Archer C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log into your router. 1. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address, you need to change it to obtain an IPaddress automatically. Refer to Appendix C: Configure the PC to configure your computer.2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.Chapter 3 Log into Your Router12
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. Furthermore, you can set up IPv6 connection if your ISP provided IPv6 service. This chapter includes the following sections:  Use Quick Setup Wizard  Manually Set up an Internet Connection  Set up IPv6 Connection  Test Internet Connectivity Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection13
4.1 Use Quick Setup Wizard To set up my router with several easy steps quickly: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2. Create a new username and password, then click Confirm. Re-login using the new credentials.3. Click Quick Setup, Select your region and time zone, and click Next.Note:Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. is locked to the U.S. region.4. Select your WAN Connection Type, or click Auto Detect if you are unsure of what your connection type is. ClickNext and follow the instructions.5. Use the default or change the wireless settings, and click Next.Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection14
Note: If you change the default SSID and password, write down the new wireless settings. 6. Confirm your settings, and then click Save to continue or Back to make changes.7. Test your Internet connection, then click Finish to quit the Quick Setup.Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection15
Note: 1. If you don’t find your ISP in the ISP list, please select Other and then enter the information provided by your ISP.2. During the quick setup process, you can change the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password. Oncedone, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.4.2 Manually Set up an Internet Connection To manually add an Internet connection without following the instructions of the Quick Setup wizard: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2. Go to Basic > Internet page.3. Select your Internet Connect Type. Enter the information provided by your ISP for the Connection Type.4. Click Save to make the settings effective and you can refer to Test Internet Connectivity to test the Internetconnection.Note: You can view and edit all Internet connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page. Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection16
4.3 Set up IPv6 Connection If your ISP provided also supports IPv6 connection and your ISP has provided some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can configure the router to permit IPv6 connection. 1. Configure the WAN settings.2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.1) Go to Advanced > IPv6 page.2) In the Internet Connection Type list, select the IPv6 connection type. Your Internet service provider (ISP) canprovide this information.3) Fill in information as required by different connection type. (Red blanks must be filled.)Static IP：Fill in blanks and click Save.Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection17
Dynamic IP: Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings andthen click Renew to finish the configuration.PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password. Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires.Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the configuration.6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type. (Go to ...for moreinformation.) Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settingsand then click Connect to finish the configuration.Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection18
Pass-Through (Bridge): The screen adjusts, but no additional fields display. Click the Savebutton.4) Configure the IPv6 LAN settings. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill inAddress Prefix provided by ISP, and click Save to save the settings.5) Click Status to check whether you succeed or not. The following figure is an example of a successful PPPoEChapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection19
configuration. 6) Completed. IPv6 service is available for your network.MAC Clone Your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and might check for your computer’s MAC address. In this case, do one of the following: - Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address. - Configure your router to clone your computer’s MAC address. Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection20
Chapter 5. Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can limit the network authorities and bandwidth for guests to ensure network security, privacy, and fluency. Create a Network for Guests I want to: Provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing my main network. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for therouter.2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. 3. Select any of the following wireless settings:Allow guest to see each other: If this check box is selected, anyone who connects to thisSSID can see each other.Allow guest to access my local network: If this check box is selected, anyone who connectsto this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.4. Set the guest network name. You can check the hide SSID check box to hide SSID.The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You thenmanually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name inaddition to the main SSID.5. Select security options.The security options use the newest standard for the strongest security, but some oldercomputers and wireless devices cannot use it. TP-LINK recommends that you select theWPA/WPA2-Personal button. This setting protects your WiFi network and lets computersand wireless devices can connect to the WiFi network.Chapter 5 Guest Network21
6. Click Save.Now users in your guest network can enjoy only the network authorities and bandwidth you assigned. Completed! Now users in your guest network can enjoy only the network authorities and bandwidth you assigned. Chapter 5 Guest Network22
Chapter 6. USB Application This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the router among different clients. There are three submenus under the USB Settings menu (shown in Figure 5-44): Device Settings, File Sharing, and Print Server. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding functions. This chapter contains the following sections:  Device Settings  Sharing Access  Printer Sever Chapter 6 USB Application23
6.1 Device Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2. Select Advanced> USB Settings > Device Settings, you can configure the USB disk drive attached to the routerand view the information.3. Click the Scan button to scan the USB drive connected to the router.Volume - The volume name of the USB drive the users have access to. Volume 1-8 is mapping to USBport1, and Volume 9-16 is mapping to USB port2.Capacity - The storage capacity of the USB driver.Free Space- The available space of the USB driver.Active - Select the checkbox to active the USB driver.Click the Safely Remove button to safely remove the USB storage device that is connected to USB port. This takes the drive offline. 6.2 Sharing Access Sharing Account Network clients will be required to enter the username and password you set when accessing the USB disk. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Use Default Account - Select this radio button, and the sharing account is the same with the loginaccount.Use New Account - Select this radio button, then you have to specify the new username andpassword in the Username and Password fields for sharing account.3. Choose to use the default Account (admin) or use a new account and click Save.Sharing Settings Chapter 6 USB Application24
You can customize the server name and use the name to access your USB disk. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. 3. Make sure Network Neighborhood is ticked, and enter a Network/Media Server Name as you like, such as MyShare,then click Save.4. Now you can access the USB disk with \\MyShare (smb://MyShare for Mac).Folder Sharing By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the user name and password you set for the router.2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disableShare All, then click Refresh to add a new sharing folder.3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like.4. Decide the way you share the folder:Enable Authentication: Tick to enable authentication for this folder sharing, and you will be required to use a username and password to access the USB disk. Refer to To Set up Authentication for Data Security to learn more. Chapter 6 USB Application25
Enable Write Access: If you tick this check box, network clients can modify this folder. Enable Media Sharing: Tick to enable media sharing for this folder, and you can view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices. Click Media Sharing to learn more. Note: The router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share. 6.3 Printer Sever The feature of Printer Sharing helps you share a printer with different computers connected to the router. 1. Connect the PrinterCable a printer to the USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.Note: You can check Printer Compatibility List to verify whether your printer is supported by the Router. Printersunlisted may be incompatible with the router. To get the list, visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/.2. Install the Driver of the PrinterMake sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service.If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer.3. Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller UtilityTP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer. Download and Install the utility on eachcomputer that needs printer service.You can get the utility from http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/. PC Utility is for Windows computer and Mac Utilityis for Mac computer.Chapter 6 USB Application26
4. Access the PrinterYou should set the shared printer as Auto-Connect Printer on every computer that needs printer service.1. Double-click the icon on your desktop to launch the USB Printer Controller. 2. Highlight the printer you share.Windows Mac 3. Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto-Connect Printer.Windows Chapter 6 USB Application27
Mac 4. Select the printer you share, then click Apply.Windows Chapter 6 USB Application28
Mac 5. You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer.Windows Mac Note: The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs (Multi-Function Printers). To scan with TP-LINK USB Printer Controller, right-click the printer and select Network Scanner. Then, a scanning window will pop up. Finish the scanning process following on-screen instructions.Chapter 6 USB Application29
Chapter 7. Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites; restrict access by certain times of day (for example, client devices can only visit www.tp-link.com during office hours); and at the same time it protects every device on your home network against malware and phishing through one central control point. I want to: Control what types of websites my children or other home network users can visit and even the times of day they are allowed to access the Internet. For example, I want to allow my children's devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only the following websites, www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org, from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other times. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the user name and password you set for therouter.2. Go to Basic or Advanced > Parental Controls. Switch on On/Off to enable Parental Controls.3. Click Add to add a device under parental controls.4. Click View Existing Devices, and click choose to select the device to be controlled in thenew window. Or, enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually.5. Click the icon to set the Internet Access Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriatecell(s) and click OK.Chapter 7 Parental Controls30
Note: To reset the Internet Access Time, click Reset. 6. Enter the Description. Select the check box enable this entry and click OK.Specify the Content Restriction Chapter 7 Parental Controls31
7. Select the restriction mode.•In Blacklist mode, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing thespecified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.•In Whitelist mode, the controlled devices can only access websites containing thespecified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.8. Click Add a new keyword.You can add up to 200 keywords for both Blacklist and Whitelist. Below are some sample entries to allow access. 1) Enter a web address (e.g. www.tp-link.com) or a web address keyword (e.g. wikipedia)to only allow or block access to the websites containing that keyword.2) Specify the domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to allow access only to the websites withthat suffix.3) If you wish to block all Internet browsing access, do not add any keyword to theWhitelist.9. Enter a keyword or a website and click Save.Completed! Now you can control your children’s Internet access according to your needs. Chapter 7 Parental Controls32
Chapter 8. Security This chapter contains three functions to protect your home network security from intruders. It allows you to block or allow some specific client devices to access your wireless network, or both wired and wireless network (Access Control). It also can prevent ARP Spoofing and ARP Attacks (IP & MAC Binding).  Settings  Access Control  IP & MAC Binding Chapter 8 Security33
8.1 Settings This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control) address, a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example, D8:5D:4C:B4:46:EA) of every network device, to determine if the device can or cannot access your wireless network. I want to: Prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless network by utilizing the network device’s MAC address and IP address. For example, I have a computer that is connected to my wireless network. Now, an unknown device (an intruder) is also using my wireless network, which affects my Internet speed. I need the following capabilities to control my wireless network: 1. My computer is always allowed to access the wireless network.2. The unknown device is not allowed to access the wireless network.3. When there are guests, they can use the wireless network with my permission.4. I don’t need to change my network’s password.How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for therouter.2. Go to Advanced>Security>Settings. Enable SPI Firefall.3. Switch on the DoS Protection on/off button. Setting the priority to protect the router frombeing attacked by TCP-SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood in the screen. Click Save.4. The blocked dos host list will display in the screen below.Completed! Now the intruder can no longer access your wireless network. Chapter 8 Security34
8.2 Access Control I want to: Block or allow some specific client devices to access my network (wired or wireless) using a list of blocked devices or a list of allowed devices. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the user name and password you set for therouter.2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control. Enable Access Control.3. Select the Blacklist or Whitelist access mode to control the access and click Save. Blacklist mode (Recommended): any device (wired or wireless) added to the Devicesin Blacklist will be blocked from accessing your network. It is recommended to select this mode if you only want to block specific devices. For specific configurations under this mode, go to Blacklist Mode. Chapter 8 Security35
1) Select the device(s) to be blocked.2) Click Block. The selected device(s) will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically. Whitelist mode: only devices (wired or wireless) added to the Devices in Whitelist will be allowed to access the network. It is recommended to select this mode if you want to grant exclusive access to specific devices. For specific configurations under this mode, go to Whitelist Mode. Chapter 8 Security36
1) Click Add to add a new entry.2) Enter the Device Name and MAC address (You can copy and paste the informationfrom Devices Online list if the device is connected to your network). Click OK to savethe settings.Completed! Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist. Chapter 8 Security37
8.3 IP & MAC Binding IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to map network device's IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP Spoofing and ARP Attacks by denying any other device other than the bound one to access the network using the bound IP address. I want to: Prevent ARP Spoofing and ARP Attacks. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding. Enable IP & MAC Binding.3. Use method 1 or method 2 to bind device (s). Method 1: bind the connected device(s) 1) Select the device to be bound in the ARP List.2) Click Add to add a new binding entry. Method 2: bind the unconnected device(s) 1) Click Add to add a new entry.Chapter 8 Security38
2) Enter the MAC address and IP address that you want to bind.3) Select the checkbox to enable the entry.4) Click OK.Completed! Now you don’t need to worry about ARP Spoofing and ARP Attacks. Chapter 8 Security39
Chapter 9. NAT Forwarding Router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices in the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate in the Internet, which protect the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with the specified device in the local network. With forwarding feature the router can penetrate the isolation of NAT and allows the external hosts in the Internet to initiatively communicate with the devices in the local network, thus to realize some special functions. TP-LINK router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ. This chapter contains the following sections:  ALG  Virtual Sever  Port Triggering  DMZ  UPnP Chapter 9 NAT Forwarding40
9.1 Share Local Resources in the Internet by ALG It is recommended to enable Application Layer Gateway (ALG) because ALG allows customized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data" protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click Enable.TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click Enable.H323 ALG - To allow Microsoft NetMeeting clients to communicate across NAT, click Enable.RTSP ALG - To allow some media player clients to communicate with some streaming media servers acrossNAT, click Enable.Click the Save button to save your settings. 9.2 Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the Internet, Virtual Server can realize the service and provide it to the Internet users. At the same time virtual server can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the Internet. Virtual server can be used for setting up public services in your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different service uses different service port. Port 80 is used in HTTP service, port 21 in FTP service, port 25 in SMTP service and port 110 in POP3 service. Please verify the service port number before the configuration. I want to: Share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my friends through the Internet. For example: The personal website has been built in my home PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends in the Internet can visit my website in some way. The PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154. Chapter 9 NAT Forwarding41
How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Server. Click Add.3. Click View Existing Services, and select HTTP in the prompt page. The external port, internalport and protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Keep the default setting ofInternal Port and Protocol. Fill in PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 in the IP Address field.Note: If you don’t find your service type in the Service Name field, Please fill in the parametersmanually. Verify the port that the service type should use. The following steps based on theenvironment mentioned at the beginning.1) External Port is provided by router for Internet users. They browse the website throughthe WAN IP address and the external port. This field can be filled with a single port or aports range. Here we use 8000.2) Internal Port is used by the server. The data received by External Port will be forwardedto Internal Port. You can leave it blank if the Internal Port is the same as the External Port.Here we use 80.3) Enter the server PC’s IP Address into the IP Address field. Here we use 192.168.0.100.4) Protocol is the protocol used by the virtual service. Please select ALL if you aren’t clearwhich protocol to be used. Here we use TCP.4. Click OK to save the settings.Completed! The Internet users can enter http:// WAN IP: External Port (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154: 8000) to browse your personal website. Tips WAN IP must be a public IP address. As the WAN IP address is dynamic, you are suggested to register a domain name for your router, then visit the website using http:// domain name: External Port. Chapter 9 NAT Forwarding42
9.3 Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports. When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the IP address of the host. When the data from the Internet return to the external ports, the router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules:1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced >NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add.3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The external port, internal port and protocolwill be automatically filled with contents. The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as anexample.4. Click OK to save the settings.Note: 1. You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need.2. The external ports of different rules cannot be overlapped.3. One rule can only be used by one host at one time. Other hosts’ request at the same time will be rejected.4. At any time, one host can only use one Port Triggering rule.5. If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. Youshould verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to theformat the page displays.Chapter 9 NAT Forwarding43
9.4 Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network, it is totally exposed to the Internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special applications, like IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host. Tips: DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time. I want to: Mae the home PC join the Internet online game without port restriction. For example: Due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can login normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC (192.168.0.100) as a DMZ with all ports opened. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ. Tick the checkbox to enable the DMZ feature.3. Enter your PC’ IP address and click Save to make the settings effective.Completed! The configuration is completed. You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players. 9.5 Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows the applications or host devices to automatically find the front-end NAT device and send request to it to open the corresponding ports. With UPnP enabled, the applications or host devices in the both sides of NAT device can freely communicate with each other realizing the seamless connection of the network. You may need to enable the UPnP if you want to use applications for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc.Note: 1. UPnP is enabled by default in this router.2. Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature.3. UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some ofoperating system need to install the UPnP components).Chapter 9 NAT Forwarding44
For example, when you connect your Xbox to the router which has connected to the Internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit. Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced >NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your needs.Chapter 9 NAT Forwarding45
Chapter 10. QoS By default, the Internet bandwidth is shared by connected devices and applications, which means that the bandwidth of each device or application is uncontrollable while they are sharing the Internet. When some device is streaming video on Internet or downloading with P2P software, it will affect the Internet experience of other applications. Quality of Service (QoS) can help avoid the situation. Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service Specify priority levels for some devices or applications.  Set your ftp server with faster surfing speed;  Set your phone an intermediate speed on the Internet;  Set the WIFI-GUEST with slower surfing speed. 1 Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation 1) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2) Select Advanced > QoS > Settings.3) Select the Enable QoS check box.4) Enter the maximum upload and download bandwidth provided by your service provider. 1Mbps is equal to1024Kbps.5) Click the Advanced arrow to display the priority setting scrolling bar.6) Drag the scroll bar to set the bandwidth priority percentage.Note:  Add each priority up no more than 100%.  High priority is greater than Middle priority, and middle priority is greater than Low priority. 7) Click Save.Chapter 10 QoS46
2 Add QoS Rules Note: In the QoS Rule List field, displays three priority. In the QoS rule field,displays three rule.type: By device, By application and By physical port. 1) Set a high priority rule for the ftp server:a. Select By Application and then select ftp in the list. Click OK.Chapter 10 QoS47
Note: If your application isn't listed on the screen, click Custom Application to add application manually. Name: Type in a name for your applicaiton. Protocol: Select the protocol for your application, if your are not sure, select ALL. Port: Enter the destination port for your application, usually each application has a fixed port, please ensure you enter the correct the port. In this case, the destination port for ftp is 21. 2) Set a middle priority rule for the phone:a. Select By Device and then click View Existing Devices.b. Choose the respective device from the list.c. Click OK.Chapter 10 QoS48
3) Set a low priority rule for the WIFI-GUEST:a. Select By Physical Port and then select WIFI-HOST. Click OK.4) The QoS rules list will display in the table.Note: If you want to delete a QoS rule, click to remove the responding rule from the list. Update the Database In the Application list, we may not list all of the applications, a new database version may contain more applications. New database versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. There is no need to upgrade the database unless the new database has a new application you need. 1) Download the latest upgrade database upgrade file from our website (www.tp-link.com).Chapter 10 QoS49
2) Select Advanced > QoS >Database. Click Browse to select your download database upgrade file, thenclick Upgrade. Wait until the upgrade is completed and do not operate during the process.Chapter 10 QoS50
Chapter 11. Specify the Network Settings This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the router using the web-based management page. This chapter contains the following sections:  Change LAN Settings  Wireless Settings  Register a Domain Name for Your Router  Interface Grouping  Create Static Routes  Set up VPN Connection Chapter 11 Specify the Network Settings51
11.1 Change LAN Settings 11.1.1 Change the LAN IP address The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.1, which you can use to log in to its web-based management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN page.3. Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs.4. Leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings.5. Click Save.Note: If the new LAN IP address is not in the same subnet with the old one, the IP Address Pool in the DHCP Server will be automatically configured. However, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are reconfigured. In Addition: Subnet Mask is an address code that determines the size of the network. Normally we use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. 11.2 Configure to support IPTV service I want to configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my ISP (Internet service provider). How can I do that? Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > Network > IPTV page. If your ISP provide the networking service based on IGMP technology, e.g., BT (British Telecom) and Talk Talk in UK: Tip: IGMP Proxy is to act as a multicast proxy for hosts on the LAN side. 1. Select the IGMP Proxy check box and choose the highest IGMP Version the system supports: V2 or V3.2. Click Save.Chapter 11 Specify the Network Settings52
3. After configuring IGMP proxy, IPTV can work behind your router now. You can connect your set-top box to any ofthe router's LAN port.If IGMP is not the technology your ISP apply to provide IPTV service, you can clear the IGMP Proxy check box and complete the following steps: 1. Select the Enable IPTV check box.2. Select the appropriate Mode according to your ISP. Select Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parametersare required, skip to Step 4. Select Custom if your ISP is not listed but provides the necessary parameters.3. After you have selected a mode, the necessary parameters are predetermined. You can perform otherconfiguration, e.g. enter the IPTV Multicast VLAN ID and select the IPTV Multicast VLAN Priority in Russia modeaccording to your ISP.4. For Russia, Singapore-ExStream, Malaysia-Unifi and Malaysia-Maxis mode, connect device to the predeterminedLAN port.For Bridge and Custom mode, select the LAN type and connect the set-top box to the corresponding port.5. Click the Save button.Your IPTV setup is done now! You may need other con_gurations on your set-top box before enjoying your TV.Note:Qos and IPTV cannot be enabled at the same time.Completed! Chapter 11 Specify the Network Settings53
11.3 Specify DHCP Server Settings By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP address for specified client device. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router, and go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server page. To use the router as an AP: If you use another device on your network as the DHCP server, and the router act as an AP, you can disable the DHCP feature in the router. 1. Clear the Enable DHCP Server check box.2. Click Save.To specify the IP address that the router assigns: 3. Make sure that the Enable DHCP Server check box is selected.4. Type in the starting and ending IP address in the IP Address Pool.5. Type in other parameters if the ISP offers, the Default Gateway is automatically filled the same as the LAN IPaddress of the router.6. Click Save.Chapter 11 Specify the Network Settings54
To reserve an IP address for a specified client device: 1. Click the button. 2. Type in the MAC address of the client device.3. Type in the IP address to set to the client device.4. Enter the description for the rule.5. Select the Enable check box.6. Click OK.The IP address reservation is configured successfully, and you can see the rule shown as below. In addition: Click to add another address reservation rule. Click to change the status of the rule. Click to modify the setings of the rule. Click to delete the rule. Select the check boxes of multiple rules before ID, and click to delete them at the same time. Chapter 11 Specify the Network Settings55
11.4 Dynamic DNS To manage the router remotely, the remote device needs to log in to http://Router’s WAN IP:port number, which requires the remote user to know the router’s WAN IP. The ISP (Internet Service Provider), however, usually assigns a dynamic IP to the router. When the WAN IP changes, the user needs to reconfirm the related information. The Dynamic DNS (DDNS) links the router’s dynamic WAN IP with a domain name, allows the remote device to log in with the domain name and saves the trouble of reconfirming. I want to: Manage the router remotely with Remote PC, whose authority to manage the router has been enabled, by logging in with the domain name. For example: TIPS: 1. DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as192.168.0.x) to the router.2. To use this function, you have to have a NO-IP account or a Dyndnsaccount.How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password youset for the router.2. Go to Advanced→Network→Dynamic DNS.3. Select a DDNS service provider (NO-IP or Dyndns).TIPS: If you don’t have a DDNS account, select a service provider and click Go to register to register. 4. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such asChapter 11 Specify the Network Settings56
lisadns.ddns.net). 5. Click Login and Save.Completed! Now on the PC that can manage the router remotely, log in to http://domain name: port number (such as http://lisa.ddns.net:1024) to manage the router. 11.5 Static Routing Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination. I want to: Visit multiple networks and multiple servers at the same time. For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the Internet, but I also want to visit my company’s network. Now I have a switch and another router. I connect the devices as shown in the following figure so that the physical connection between my PC and my company’s server is achieved. To surf the Internet and visit my company’s network at the same time, I need to configure the static routing. How can I do that? 1. Change the routers LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on thesame subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP function.2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and passwordyou set for the router. Go to Network →Advanced Routing. Click Add toadd a new static routing entry.3. Finish the settings according to the following explanations:Chapter 11 Specify the Network Settings57
Destination Network: is the destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of the router. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enters 172.30.30.1. Subnet Mask: determines the destination network with the destination IP address. If the destination is a single IP address, enter 255.255.255.255; otherwise, enter the subnet mask of the corresponding network IP. In the example, the destination network is a single IP, so here enters 255.255.255.255. Default Gateway: is the IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets will be sent. This IP address must be on the same subnet with the router’s IP which sends out the data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router 2 and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.0.2. Interface: is determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out the data packets. In the example, the data is sent to the gateway through the LAN port, so LAN should be selected. Description: (Optional) Enter a description for this static routing entry. 4. Click OK to save the settings.5. Check the System Routing Table below. If you can find the entry you set inthe System Routing Table, the static routing is set successfully.Chapter 11 Specify the Network Settings58
Completed! Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP address to visit the company network. 11.6 Specify Wireless Settings The router’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router and go to Advanced > Network > Wireless page. To change the working region for the router: 1. Select the region from the drop-down list.2. Click Save.To change the status of the wireless radio: The wireless radio is enabled by default, if you want to disable the wireless function of the router, just clear the Enable Wireless Radio check box. In this case, all the wireless settings will be invalid. To customize the wireless network name (SSID) and password: Type in the new wireless network name (SSID) Chapter 11 Specify the Network Settings59
11.7 WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) gives consumers an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router and go to Advanced > Network > Wireless page. Toggle on the Router’s PIN (On by default) to allow wireless devices to connect to the router using the router’s PIN. If you want to enable/disable the WPS feature, go to System Tools > System Parameters > WPS, select or clear the Enable WPS check box. The PIN field displays the current PIN of the router. You can click Generate to get a new random PIN or click Default to restore it. PIN (personal identification number) is the wireless password for the network by default, you can find it on the label of the router. To use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi connections: 1. Select a setup methodChapter 11 Specify the Network Settings60
Push Button (Recommended): Click the Connect button on the screen. Within two minutes, push the WPS button on the client device. PIN: Enter the client’s PIN, and click Connect. 2. The router WPS screen displays confirmation message and the WPS LED on the router will keep on for fiveminutes if the client has been successfully added to the network.Completed! Chapter 11 Specify the Network Settings61
Chapter 12. Administrate Your Network This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your router’s network. This chapter contains the following sections:  Set Up System Time  Test the Network Connectivity  Upgrade the Firmware  Backup and Restore Configuration Settings  Change the Administrator Account  Password Recovery  Local Management  Remote Management  System Log  Reboot the Router  Logout Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network62
12.1 Set Up System Time System time is the time displayed while the router is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls. You can manually set how to get the system time. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings page. To automatically synchronize the time: 1. In the Set The Time field, select Get automatically from the Internet.2. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down menu.3. In the NTP Server I fileld, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server.4. In the NTP Server I I fileld, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server. (Optional)5. Click Obtion.6. Click Save.To manually set the date and time: 1. In the Set The Time field, select Manually.2. Enter the current Date.3. Set the current Time (In 24-hour clock format).4. Click Save.Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network63
To setup Daylight Saving time: 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving. 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone. 3. Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone. 4. Click Save. 12.2 Test the Network Connectivity I want to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. For example: I want to test the connectivity between my router and the Yahoo server. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page. 3. Fill in the information with the help of page tips: 1) Choose Ping or Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity. Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time. Traceroute is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network. 2) Input the IP address or domain name of the tested host. 4. Click Start to begin the diagnostics. Completed! Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network64
Now you can learn the connectivity and reachability between the router and the tested host wiith the help of the testing results. In addition: Click Advanced, you can modify the ping count, ping packet size or the Traceroute Max TTL. It’s recommended to keep the default value. The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Ping. The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Traceroute. 12.3 Upgrade the Firmware TP-LINK R&D is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website, you can download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website: www.tp-link.com.2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.3. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade page.4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click Upgrade.5. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting.Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network65
Note: 1. Before upgrading the firmware, it's better to back up your current settings.2. During the upgrading process, do not turn off or reset the router.3. The upgraded firmware version must correspond to the hardware.12.4 Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can back up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the modem router to a previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if needed you can erase the current settings and reset the modem router to the default factory settings. To backup configuration settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A conf.bin file will bestored to your computer.To restore configuration settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.3. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore. Theconfiguration file is conf.bin.4. Wait a few moments for the restoring and rebooting.Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the modem router. To reset the modem router to factory default settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.3. Click Factory Restore to reset the modem router.4. Wait a few moments for the resetting and rebooting.Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network66
Note: 1. During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the modem router.2. We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the modemrouter.12.5 Change the Administrator Account I want to: Change the login username and password of the web-based management page. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username andpassword you set for the router before.2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration. Finish thesettings in Account Management section.3.Enter the old username and old password. Enter the newusername and enter the new password twice (bothcase-sensitive). Click Save.Completed! The following symbol indicates the configuration becomes effective. Use the new username and password for the following logins. Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network67
12.6 Password Recovery I want to: Recover my login username and password in case I forget them. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username andpassword you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration. Finish thesettings in Password Recovery section.3. Select the Enable Password Recovery checkbox.4. Specify a mailbox (From) to send the recovery letter and enter itsSMTP server address. Specify a mailbox (To) to receive therecovery letter. If the mailbox (From) to send the recovery letterrequires login, select Enable Authentication and enter itsusername and password.5. Click Test Mail to test whether the configuration is successful.6. Click Save.7.Completed! The following symbol indicates the configuration becomes effective. 12.7 Local Management I want to: Control connected devices’ authority to manage the router. How can I do that? Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network68 To recover your login username and password, please refer to "FAQ_2. Recover the login username and password of the Web management page".
Management section, finish the settings according to your needs. Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router Toggle on Access for All LAN Connected Devices. TIPS: This function is enabled by default. Allow specific devices to manage the router 1) Toggle off Access for All LAN Connected Devices.2) Click Add.3) Click View Existing Devices. Select the device to manage therouter from the Existing Devices list.4) Specify a description for this entry.5) Select the checkbox to enable this entry.6) Click OK.Completed! The devices you set can manage the router now. 12.8 Remote Management I want to: Control remote devices’ authority to manage the router. For example, allow Remote PC to manage the router from the Internet as shown below. Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network69 Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration. In Local
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How can I do that?Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration. In Remote Management section, finish the settings according to your needs. Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely: Select Disable Remote Management and click Save. Allow all devices to manage the router remotely: 1) Select Enable Remote Management for All Devices.2) Enter Web Management Port (1024-65535 or 80).3) Click Save.Devices on the Internet can log in to http://Router’s WAN IPaddress:port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024) tomanage the router. TIPS: You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Basic >Network Maps > Internet page.The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please referto Dynamic DNS if you want to log in to the router through aa domain name.Allow specific devices to manage the router remotely: Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network71
1) Select Enable Remote Management for Specified Devices. 2) Enter Web Management Port (1024-65535 or 80). 3) In Remote Management IP address, enter the IP address of the remote device to manage the router. 4) Click Save. Devices using this WAN IP can manage the router by logging in to http://Router’s WAN IP:port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024). TIPS: The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer refer to Dynamic DNS if you want to log in to the router through a domain name. Completed! The devices you set can manage the router remotely now. 12.9 System Log When the router does not work properly, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. To Save the System Log in Local: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced > System Tools > System Log to enter the configuration page. 3. Choose the type and level of the system log to your need. 4. Click Save Log to save the system log to local. Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network72
Completed! System log is saved successfully. Now you can send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. To Send the System Log at a Fixed Time: For example: I want to check my router’s working status at a fixed time every day. However, it’s too much trouble to login to the web interface every time I want to go checking. It would be great if the system log could be sent to my mailbox at 8am every day. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced > System Tools > System Log to enter the configuration page. 3. Click Mail Settings. 4. Fill in the information with the help of page tips: 1) From: input the email address used to send the system log; 2) To: enter the recipient’s email address, which can be the same to or different Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network73
from the sender’s email address; 3) SMTP Server: enter the SMTP server address; Tip: SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems. For example, the SMTP server address of Hotmail is smtp-mail.outlook.com. You can refer to their Help page to learn the SMTP server address. 4) Select Enable Authentication; Tip: Generally speaking, Enable Authentication should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password. If authentication is enabled, you are required to enter Username and Password. 5) Enter Username: the email address used to send the system log. 6) Enter Password: the password to login the sender’s email address. 7) Select Enable Auto Mail; Tip: The router will send the system log to the designated email address if this option is enabled. 8) Set a fixed time. The recipient will receive the system log sent at this time every day. 5. Click Save. Completed! Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network74
The configuration is complete. You will receive the system log automatically sent from the router at 8am every day. 12.10 Reboot the Router When the 12.11 Logout Chapter 12 Administrate Your Network75
Appendix A: Specifications General Standards and Protocols ANSI T1.413, ITU G.992.1, ITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.5, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, TCP/IP, PPPoA, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT Safety & Emission FCC, CE Ports Four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports（Auto MDI/MDIX) One RJ11 port One USB 2.0 port Network Medium 10Base-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable 100Base-TX: UTP category-5, 5e cable 1000Base-TX: UTP category-5, 5e cable Max line length: 6.5Km Data Rates Downstream: Up to 24Mbps Upstream: Up to 1Mbps System Requirement Windows 8/7/Vista/XP or Mac OS or Linux-based operating system Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari browser for web-based configuration Physical and Environment Working Temperature 0℃ ~ 40℃ Working Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) Storage Temperature -40℃ ~ 70℃ Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) Appendix A: Specifications76
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ T1. How do I restore my router’s configuration to its factory default settings? With the router powered on, press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel for 8 to 10 seconds before releasing it. Note: Once the router is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will need to re-configure the router. T2. What can I do if I don’t know or forget my password? 1) Restore the router’s configuration to its factory default settings. If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to T1. 2) Use the default user name and password: admin, admin. 3) Try to configure your router once again by following the instructions in 4.1Use Quick Setup wizard. T3. What can I do if I cannot access the web-based configuration page? 1) Configure your computer’s IP Address. For Mac OS X 1） Click the Apple icon on the upper left corner of the screen. 2） Go to “System Preferences -> Network”. 3） Select Airport on the left menu bar, and then click Advanced for wireless configuration; or select Ethernet for wired configuration. 4） In the Configure IPv4 box under TCP/IP, select Using DHCP. 5） Click Apply to save the settings. For Windows 7 1） Click “Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> View network status -> Change adapter settings”. 2） Right-click Wireless Network Connection (or Local Area Connection), and then click Properties. 3） Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties. 4） Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Then click OK. For Windows XP 1） Click “Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet Connections -> Network Connections”. 2） Right-click Wireless Network Connection (or Local Area Connection), and then click Properties. 3） Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. 4） Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Then click OK. For Windows 8 1） Move your mouse to the lower right corner and you will see Search icon in the Popups. Go to “ -> Apps”. Type Control Panel in the search box and press Enter, then you will go to Control Panel. 2） Click “View network status and tasks > Change adapter settings”. 3） Right-click “Ethernet” and then select Properties. Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ77
4） Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Obtain an IP address automatically, choose Obtain DNS server address automatically and then click OK. 2) Configure your IE browser.Now, try to log on to the Web-based configuration page again after the above settings have been configured. If you still cannot access the configuration page, please restore your router’s factory default settings and reconfigure your router following the instructions in Please feel free to contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists. T4. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet? 1) Check to see if all the connectors are connected well, including the telephone line, Ethernet cables and poweradapter.Open your IE browser, click Tools tab and you will see the following screen. Click Internet Options Click OK Select Never dial a connection Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ78
2) Check to see if you can log on to the web management page of the router. If you can, try the following steps. Ifyou cannot, please set your computer referring to T3 and then try to see if you can access the Internet. If theproblem persists, please go to the next step.3) Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI, Connection Type, account username and password are correct. Ifthere are any mistakes, please correct the settings and try again.4) If you still cannot access the Internet, please restore your router to its factory default settings and reconfigureyour router by following the instructions in5) Please contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.Note: For more details about Troubleshooting and Technical Support contact information, please log on to our Technical Support Website: http://www.tp-link.com/en/support T5. How to configure MAC Clone? You can manually change the MAC address of the router. It is helpful when your Internet access account provided by your ISP is bound to one specific MAC address, in other words, your ISP just permits only one computer with the authenticated MAC address to access the Internet. In this case, you can use MAC Clone to allow more computers to access the Internet via the same account. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the router.2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page. Click the icon, and scroll down to get the MAC Clone tab.  If you are using the computer with the authenticated MAC address to access the router, please select Use Current Computer MAC Address.  If you know the authenticated MAC address, please select Use Custom MAC Address and then enter the address. 3. Click OK to make the settings effective.T6. How to change the operation mode? The router support two operation modes, DSL Router Mode and Wireless Router mode. If you already have a modem or your Internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall, you can set up the router as a regular wireless router to share the Internet. 1. Connect your router’s LAN4/WAN port to the modem or the network port.2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the router.3. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode page.Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ79
4. Select the Wireless Router Mode option and click Save to make the settings effective. Note: IPTV function is not supported in wireless router mode. T7. How to change the connection mode? If your connection type is PPPoE or PPPoA, you can control when to establish connection via the connection mode. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page. 3. Click the (Edit) icon and scroll down to configure the connection mode.  Always on: Select this option if you hope that the connection can be re-established automatically when it is down.  Connect on demand: Select this option if you hope you connection can be automatically established when needed. This mode is dependent on the traffic. If there is no traffic (or Idle) for a pre-specified period of time (MAX Idle Time), the connection will drop down automatically. And once there is a request for Internet connection, it will be on automatically.  Connect manually: Select this option if you want to manually control the status of a connection. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. 4. Click OK to make the settings effective. T8. How to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless network? My house covers a large area. The wireless network coverage of the router I’m using (the root router) is limited. I want to use an extended router to extend the wireless network of the primary router. Follow the steps to configure the router. Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ80
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the router.2. Configure the LAN IP address of the router in the same subnet as the root router. For example, the IP address of theroot router is 192.168.0.1, the IP address of the extended router should be from 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254.).3. Go to Advanced > Wireless >Wireless Settings page and select the wireless network 5GHz. Locate the WDS (5GHz)section and select the check box to enable the WDS Bridging function.4. Click Survey to scan all the AP devices and choose the root AP to be bridged.5. Click the connect icon and then the SSID and MAC will be automatically filled in. Configure the Security settings asthe AP you choose to be bridged.Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ81
6. Click Save to make the settings effective.7. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Setting page to disable DHCP.Now, the root’s wireless network is extended and you can use the router’s SSID and password to enjoy the network. The extended router (router) can have different SSID and password from the root router, you can change your router’s SSID and password on Basic > Wireless page. Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ82
Appendix C: Configure the PC In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows 7. First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if needed. 1. Install TCP/IP component 1) On the Windows taskbar, Right-click Network icon , and select Open Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2) Right-click your wired network connection (Local Area Connection or Ethernet by default), and select Properties. 3) Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Appendix C: Configure the PC83
4) Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.5) Click OK to save the settings.2. Verify the network connection between your PC and the routerOpen a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to the figure below, it means the connection between your PC and the router hasbeen established well.If the result displayed is similar to the figure below, it means the connection between your PC and the routerfailed.Appendix C: Configure the PC84
Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ethernet ports which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit. 2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?Note: If the router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.Appendix C: Configure the PC85

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