TP-Link Archer C2300 User Manual

TP-Link Archer C2300 User Manual

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AC2300 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
Archer C2300 / Archer A2300
REV1.1.0
1910012198

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide AC2300 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Archer C2300 / Archer A2300 REV1.1.0 1910012198...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 6. TP-Link Cloud Service ........23...
  • Page 3 8. 1. Access the USB Storage Device ..........32 8.
  • Page 4 13. 8. 1. Method 1: Use the WPS Button........78 13.
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com. A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.
  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Router

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Panel Layout...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.
  • Page 8: The Side Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router LED Explanation Name Status Indication The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. (5GHz Wireless) The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. Blue On Internet service is available. The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet service Orange On (Internet) is not available.
  • Page 9: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Description Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the router to its Reset Button factory default settings. WPS Button Press this button to enable the WPS function. USB 2.0 Port For connecting to a USB 2.0 device or a USB 2.0 printer.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware

    Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router...
  • Page 11: Position Your Router

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 4. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 5. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router. 6. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid to confirm the harware is connected correctly.
  • Page 13 WPS. 1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone for instance. 2 ) Within two minutes, press the Reset/WPS button on your router. WLAN TP-LINK David close to Hotdog Ts_5G...
  • Page 14: Chapter 3. Log In To Your Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Router...
  • Page 15 • If the login window does not appear, please refer to the Section. • If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bound your cloud router to it, the login password you created here will be invalid. Please log in to the cloud router using your TP-Link ID.
  • Page 16: Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection

    Chapter 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 necessary ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed.
  • Page 17: Use Quick Setup Wizard

    ISP. Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 18 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If you are unsure of what your connection type is, click Auto Detect. Since different connection types require different cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to determine your connection type.
  • Page 19 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen. 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection...
  • Page 20: Set Up An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel and Pass-Through (Bridge). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Static IP: Fill in blanks and click Save. Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Renew. PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set up Your Internet Connection). Click Advanced input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Connect. Pass-Through (Bridge): Click Save...
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Tips: Find Help on the management interface to know more about items. 6. Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection. The following figure is an example of a successful PPPoE configuration. Tips: Visit the section if there is no internet connection.
  • Page 24: Chapter 5. Set Up The Router As An Access Point

    Chapter Set Up the Router as an Access Point In the Access Point mode, your router connects to a wired or wireless router via an Ethernet cable and extends the wireless coverage of your existing network.
  • Page 25 Set Up the Router as an Access Point The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 26 Chapter 5 Set Up the Router as an Access Point Tips: • Functions, such as Parental Controls, Qos and NAT Forwarding, are not supported in the Access Point mode. • Functions, such as Guest Network and USB Sharing, are the same as those in the Router mode.
  • Page 27: Chapter 6. Tp-Link Cloud Service

    TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet. To ensure that your router stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is avaliable.
  • Page 28: Register A Tp-Link Id

    Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once the router is bound to your TP-Link ID, you need to log in to the router with the TP-Link ID. • You can register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to...
  • Page 29: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. 6. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account.
  • Page 30: Add Tp-Link Id To Manage The Router

    Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new one. 4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User. 6. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router 1.
  • Page 31: Manage The Router Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    QR code to download and install the app. 2. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network. 3. Launch the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password your set for the router.
  • Page 32: Chapter 7. Guest Network

    Chapter 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 customize guest network options to ensure network security and privacy.
  • Page 33: Create A Network For Guests

    Chapter 7 Guest Network 7. 1. Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section.
  • Page 34: Customize Guest Network Options

    Chapter 7 Guest Network 7. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Settings section. 3. Customize guest network options according to your needs.
  • Page 35: Chapter 8. Usb Settings

    Chapter USB Settings This chapter describes how to use the USB ports to share files, media and a printer from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. The router supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers. It contains the following sections: •...
  • Page 36: Access The Usb Storage Device

    Chapter 8 USB Settings 8. 1. Access the USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then access files stored there locally or remotely. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router. •...
  • Page 37: Access The Usb Device Remotely

    Chapter 8 USB Settings ¾ Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, and then press Enter. Windows computer 1 ) Select > Connect to Server 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net 3 ) Click Connect...
  • Page 38 If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet. Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 39: Customize The Access Settings

    1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 40 Chapter 8 USB Settings 2. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb:// MyShare (for Mac). ¾ To Only Share Specific Content 1. On the Sharing Contents and Security part, focus on the Sharing Contents section.
  • Page 41 Chapter 8 USB Settings 2. The username and password of the admin account are both admin. Clients accessing with the admin account can both read and write the contents of your USB disk. If you only permit your clients to read the contents of your USB disk, they might access with the visit account.
  • Page 42: Media Sharing

    8. 3. Printer Sharing The feature of Printer Sharing helps you share a printer with different computers connected to the router. Note: Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the router: http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server/. 1. Install the Driver of the Printer...
  • Page 43 USB LED becomes solid on. 3. Install the TP-Link USB Printer Controller Utility TP-Link USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer. Download and Install the utility on each computer that needs printer service. 1 ) Visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/.
  • Page 44 Chapter 8 USB Settings 3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto- Connect Printer. Windows 4 ) Select the printer you share, and then click Apply. Windows...
  • Page 45 Windows Tips: 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 by following on-screen instructions.
  • Page 46: Time Machine

    Time Machine backs up all files on your Mac computer to a USB storage device connected to your router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 47: Chapter 9. Homecare - Parental Controls, Qos, Antivirus

    Chapter HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus TP-Link HomeCare powered by Trend Micro provides a kit of features to help you create a personalized network that caters for the whole family. You can ensure appropriate internet access for everyone with Parental Controls, save bandwidth for the things that matter with QoS and keep your network secure with built-in Antivirus.
  • Page 48: Parental Controls

    2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time (10 PM to 6 AM) on weekdays. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or do that? the password you set for the router.
  • Page 49 Chapter 9 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus Note: Only devices that have previously been connected to your router’s network are listed here. If you are unable to find the device you want to add, connect it to your network and then try again. 4 ) Click Next.
  • Page 50: Scenario 2: Monitoring Internet Usage

    Check which websites my child has visited and how much time I want to: they have spent online recently. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or do that? the password you set for the router.
  • Page 51: Qos

    Ensure a fast connection while I play online games with friends on my computer for the next 2 hours. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or do that? the password you set for the router.
  • Page 52: Antivirus

    Chapter 9 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus 3. In the Application Priority tab, click Gaming to prioritize this online activity. The default is Standard, with no application prioritized. 4. In the Device Priority tab, find your computer and toggle on Priority.
  • Page 53 Prevents infected devices from sending your sensitive information to clients outside your network or spreading security threats. ¾ To access your router’s Antivirus settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic >...
  • Page 54: Chapter 10. Network Security

    Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks from flooding your network with server requests using DoS Protection, block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...
  • Page 55: Protect The Network From Cyber Attacks

    DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your network with server requests. Follow the steps below to configure DoS Protection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 56: Access Control

    Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or do that? the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 57 Chapter 10 Network Security 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the box. 3 ) Click Block above the Online Devices table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.
  • Page 58: Ip & Mac Binding

    Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address. I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or do that? the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 59: Chapter 11. Nat Forwarding

    The TP-Link router supports 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.
  • Page 60: Share Local Resources On The Internet By Virtual Servers

    How can I 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example do that? 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 61: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the Port Triggering rules: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 62: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The Triggering Port, External Port Protocol will be automatically filled in. The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example. 4. Click OK. Tips: •...
  • Page 63: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    How can I 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example do that? 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 64 Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. Internet XBOX Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 65: Chapter 12. Vpn Server

    Chapter VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN. OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stable.
  • Page 66: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network

    VPN client software on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection. ¾ Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 67: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN connection. ¾ Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 68 Chapter 12 VPN Server Note: Before you enable Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet. 3. In the Client IP Address filed, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server.
  • Page 69 Chapter 12 VPN Server 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next.
  • Page 70 Chapter 12 VPN Server 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.
  • Page 71 Chapter 12 VPN Server...
  • Page 72: Chapter 13. Customize Your Network Settings

    Chapter Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Set Up Link Aggregation • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...
  • Page 73: Change The Lan Settings

    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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 74: Configure To Support Iptv Service

    Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my internet service provider (ISP). How can 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or I do that? the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 75: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 76 Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Check the box for Enable DHCP Server. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.
  • Page 77: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    NO-IP or DynDNS. If you don’t have a DDNS account, you have to register first by clicking Go to register. Note: To enjoy TP-Link’s DDNS service, you have to log in with a TP-Link ID. If you have not logged in with one, click 4. Click Register in the Domain Name List...
  • Page 78: Create Static Routes

    Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings If you have chosen NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. 5. Click Login and Save. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click logout first, and then log in with a new account.
  • Page 79 1. Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP I do that? addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A. 3. Go to Network >...
  • Page 80: Specify Wireless Settings

    The preset SSID and password can be found on the label of the router. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 81 Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings 2. The wireless radio is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of the router, just uncheck the box for Enable Wireless Radio. In this case, all the wireless settings will be invalid. ¾...
  • Page 82: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings ¾ To change the security option: 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz. 3. Select an option from the Security drop-down list. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary.
  • Page 83: Method 2: Use The Wps Button On The Web Management Page

    13. 8. 2. Method 2: Use the WPS Button on the Web Management Page Use this method if your client device has a WPS button. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 84: Method 4: Enter The Client Device's Pin On The Router

    This feature allows you to turn off the wireless netowrks at a specific time automatically when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 85 Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings 4. Click to set the Wireless Off Time, and click Save. 5. Repeat Step 3 and 4 to set another entry if needed. Note: • Make sure that the time of the router is correct before applying this function. For details, refer to Set Up System Time.
  • Page 86: Chapter 14. Manage The Router

    Chapter Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It contains the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Control LEDs • Test the Network Connectivity • Set Up Port Mirroring •...
  • Page 87: Set Up System Time

    Parental Controls. You can choose the way to obtain the system time as needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 88 Chapter 14 Manage the Router ¾ To manually set the time: 1. In the Set Time field, select Manually. 2. Set the current Date MM/DD/YYYY format). 3. Set the current Time HH/MM/SS format). 4. Click Save. ¾ To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1.
  • Page 89: Control Leds

    The router‘s LEDs indicate router’s activities and status. You can turn on or turn off the LEDs either from the web management page or by pressing the LED button. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 90 Chapter 14 Manage the Router 3. Enter the information with the help of page tips: 1 ) Choose Ping 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.
  • Page 91: Set Up Port Mirroring

    ¾ To forward copies of packets to the designated port: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 92: Online Upgrade

    Chapter 14 Manage the Router 14. 5. 1. Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the update icon will display in the top-right corner of the page.
  • Page 93: Restore Interrupted Upgrade After Power Failure

    Moreover, if necessary you can erase the current settings and reset the router to the default factory settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 94 • During the resetting process, do not turn off the router. • After reset, you can still use the current login password or the TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page. ¾ To reset the router to factory default settings: 1.
  • Page 95: Change The Administrator Account

    This feature allows you to recover the login password you set for you router in case you forget it. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the Password Recovery feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Basic >...
  • Page 96: Local Management

    This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 97: Remote Management

    6. Click Save. 14. 10. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 98: System Log

    Chapter 14 Manage the Router ¾ Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely: Select Disable Remote Management and click Save. ¾ 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).
  • Page 99 Chapter 14 Manage the Router ¾ To save the system log in local: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log.
  • Page 100 Chapter 14 Manage the Router From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. Enter the recipient’s email address, which can be the same as or different from the sender’s email address. SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address. Tips: SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems.
  • Page 101 Chapter 14 Manage the Router...
  • Page 102: Faq

    Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management password? • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the router, click...
  • Page 103 4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 104 WDS bridging function can be enabled either in 2.4GHz frequency or 5GHz frequency for a dual-band router. We use the WDS bridging function in 2.4GHz frequency as example. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 105 of the root router is 192.168.0.1, the IP address of the extended router can be 192.168.0.2~192.168.0.254. We take 192.168.0.2 as example.) 2 ) Click Save. Note: Log in to the web management page again if the IP address of the router is altered. 3.
  • Page 106 Q5. What should I do if I cannot access the internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 107 • Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper. • Clone the MAC address of your computer. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 108 • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and you can’t access the internet.
  • Page 109 1 ) Confirm your internet connection type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to Advanced > Network >...
  • Page 110 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on...
  • Page 111 1 ) Sometimes you will be asked to type in a PIN number when you connect to the wireless network for the first time. This PIN number is different from the Wireless Password/Network Security Key, usually you can only find it on the label of your router.
  • Page 112 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Page 113 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.
  • Page 114: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    2412MHz—2472MHz (20dBm) 5180MHz—5240MHz (23dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/ EC and 2011/65/EU. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.
  • Page 115 This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-C2300) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list below, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
  • Page 116: Radiation Exposure Statement

    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 20cm 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.
  • Page 117: Safety Information

    限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 限用物質及其化學符號 鉛 鎘 汞 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 產品元件名稱 CrVI PBDE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ − 電源適配器 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 備考1. 超出0.1 wt %” 及 “超出0.01 wt %” 系指限用物質之百分比 含量超出百分比含量基準值。...

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