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TP-Link Archer C2600 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Archer C2600 User Guide AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router REV1.3.0 1910011921...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ....................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ......2 1. 1. Product Overview .
  • Page 3 6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings..........36 6.
  • Page 4 13. 2. Test the Network Connectivity ..........80 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 main features and 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 Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router LED Explanation Name Status Indication The wireless 5GHz band is working normally. (Wireless 5GHz) The wireless 5GHz band is disabled. White The router is connected to the Internet. Orange The WAN port is connected, but there is no Internet connection. (Internet) The WAN port is not connected.

  • Page 9: The Side Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Description Ethernet Ports(1/2/3/4) For connecting your PCs or other wired network devices to the router. Internet Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or Ethernet port. Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router.

  • 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 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 router. 5 ) Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs. Power 2.4GHz 5GHz Internet Tips: If 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press the WPS/Wi-Fi On/Off button for about 2 seconds, and then check the LEDs again in a few seconds.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. Immediately press the WPS button on your router. Close to...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3. Log In To Your Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Router...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the rouer. 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.

  • 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

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router. Tips: If you need the IPv6 Internet connection, please refer to the section of Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection.
  • Page 18 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems.
  • 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 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Click Save to make the settings take effect. To check your Internet connection, click Network Map on the left of the page. Note: It may take 1-2 minutes to make the settings valid. 6.

  • Page 21: Setting Up An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 3. If you still cannot connect to the Internet, refer to for further instructions. 4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection Your ISP provides information about one of the following Internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge).
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to do more configuration if your ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Renew to finish the configuration. PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password. Click Advanced to do more configuration if your ISP requires.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Pass-Through (Bridge): Click Save and skip to step 6. 4. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by ISP, and click Save to save the settings.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Tips: Visit the if there is no Internet connection.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5. 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 26: Create A Network For Guests

    Chapter 5 Guest Network 5. 1. Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section. 3. Create a guest network according to your needs. 1 ) Enable 2.4GHz Wireless network or...

  • Page 27: Customize Guest Network Options

    Chapter 5 Guest Network 5. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Settings section. 3. Customize guest network options as needed. •...

  • Page 28: Chapter 6. Usb Application

    Chapter USB Application This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the router among different clients. The router only supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers, and does not support USB 3G/4G modems. It contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 29: Local Storage Sharing

    Chapter 6 USB Application 6. 1. Local Storage Sharing Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network. 6. 1. 1. Access the USB disk 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable.
  • Page 30 Chapter 6 USB Application 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, then press [Enter]. Windows computer 1 ) Go to > Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect.

  • Page 31: Customize Your Settings

    Chapter 6 USB Application 6. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings ¾ To Only Share Specific Content By default, Share All is enabled so all of the content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 32 Chapter 6 USB Application Tips: The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share. ¾ To Set up Authentication for Data Security If you enable Authentication, network clients will be required to enter the username and password you set when accessing the USB disk.
  • Page 33 Chapter 6 USB Application • Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders. Note: Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication settings. Please log out from Windows and try to access again. Or you can change the address of the USB disk by referring to To Customize the Address of the USB Disk.

  • Page 34: Remote Access Via Ftp Server

    Chapter 6 USB Application 4. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\My-Share (for Windows) or smb://My- Share (for Mac). 6. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. For example: •...
  • Page 35 Chapter 6 USB Application 2. Enable Authentication for Data Security It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data security. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 36 Chapter 6 USB Application Note: Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication settings. Please log out from Windows and try to access again. 3. Enable the FTP (via Internet) Select the check box to enable FTP (via Internet), and click Save.

  • Page 37: Customize Your Settings

    Chapter 6 USB Application 1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for Windows users) or open a web browser. 2 ) Type the server address in the address bar: Type in ftp://<WAN IP address of the router>:<port number> (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21).

  • Page 38: Media Sharing

    Chapter 6 USB Application 3. Select the Volume Name Folder Path, then specify the Folder Name as you like. 4. Tick Enable Authentication. If you allow network clients to modify this folder, tick Enable Write Access. 5. Click OK. Tips: The router can share 32 volumes at most.

  • Page 39: Access The Usb Disk

    Chapter 6 USB Application 6. 3. 1. Access the USB disk 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: •...

  • Page 40: Customize Your Settings

    Chapter 6 USB Application 6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings ¾ To Only Share Specific Content 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.

  • Page 41: Printer Sharing

    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 42 Chapter 6 USB Application 3 ) Open the uncompressed folder, then click TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Setup (for Windows users) or TP-Link UDS Printer Controller Installer (for Mac users) to install the utility. 4. Access the Printer You should set the shared printer as...
  • Page 43 Chapter 6 USB Application 4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply. Windows...
  • Page 44 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 the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 45: Chapter 7. Parental Controls

    Chapter Parental Controls This function allows you to specify the websites that selected devices can access, manage the time spent surfing the Internet and block access to malicious or inappropriate websites.
  • Page 46 Internet, and control the websites they are able to visit. For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (such as a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) at the weekend and not other times.
  • Page 47 Chapter 7 Parental Controls 5. Enter a Description for the entry. Keep the Enable This Entry checkbox chosen, and then click OK. 6. Select Whitelist as the restriction policy. Tips: 1. With Blacklist selected, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.
  • Page 48 Chapter 7 Parental Controls (eg. .edu or .org) to block access only to the websites containing that keyword or suffix. Done! Now you can control your children’s Internet access as needed.

  • Page 49: Chapter 8. Qos

    Chapter This chapter explains how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to prioritize Internet applications, helping to alleviate the effects of heavy network traffic. It contains the following sections: • Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS • Update the Database...

  • Page 50: Prioritize Internet Traffic With Qos

    Chapter 8 8. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS QoS is designed to improve the efficiency of the network, particularly when traffic on the network is heavy. I want to: Specify priority levels for some devices or applications. For example, I have several devices that are connected to my wireless network.

  • Page 51: Update The Database

    Chapter 8 3 ) Choose the respective device from the list. 4 ) Click OK. 3. Refer to the steps above to apply other QoS rules if any. Note: If you want to delete a QoS rule, click to remove the responding rule from the list. Done! Now QoS is implemented to prioritize Internet traffic.
  • Page 52 New database versions are posted at www.tp- link.com and can be downloaded for free. 1. Download the latest QoS database 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 >...

  • Page 53: Chapter 9. Network Security

    Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing three network security features. You can prevent DoS (Denial of Service) attacks from flooding your network with server requests using DoS Protection, block or allow specific devices from accessing your network using Access Control, and prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...

  • Page 54: Protect The Network From Cyber Attacks

    Chapter 9 Network Security 9. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection protect the router from cyber attacks. The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol.

  • Page 55: Access Control

    Chapter 9 Network Security 5. If you want to ignore the ping packets from the WAN port, select Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port; if you want to ignore the ping packets form the LAN port, select Ignore Ping Packet From LAN Port.
  • Page 56 Chapter 9 Network Security 3 ) Click Block above the Online Devices table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically. To allow specific device(s) 1 ) Select Whitelist and click Save. 2 ) Click in the Devices in Whitelist section.

  • Page 57: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 9 Network Security 9. 3. IP & MAC Binding IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP Spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to an device with matching IP address in the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address.

  • Page 58: Chapter 10. Nat Forwarding

    With the forwarding feature, the router can allow external hosts on the Internet to reach local network devices. 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 59: Share Local Resources On The Internet By Virtual Servers

    Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 10. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers When you build up a server on a local network and want to release it on the Internet, you can turn to Virtual Servers for help. In addition, Virtual Servers can ensure the security of your local network as other services are still invisible from the Internet.

  • Page 60: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding Tips: 1. It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. 2. If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually.

  • Page 61: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and 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 Protocol...

  • Page 62: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding Note: When DMZ is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time. I want to: Make the home PC join the Internet online game without port restriction.
  • Page 63 Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding Tips: 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 of operating system need to install the UPnP components).

  • Page 64: Chapter 11. Vpn Server

    Chapter VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server provides a secure way to access your home network over the Internet when you are away from 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 stability.

  • Page 65: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network

    Chapter 11 VPN Server 11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network In the OpenVPN connection, the home network can act as a server, and the remote client can access the server through the router which acts as an OpenVPN Server gateway.

  • Page 66: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Chapter 11 VPN Server 7. Click Save. 8. Click Generate to generate a new certificate. Note: If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click Generate to update the certificate. 9. Click Export to save the OpenVPN configuration file. Remote client will use this configuration file to access your router.
  • Page 67 Chapter 11 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 clients) that can be leased to the client by the PPTP VPN server.
  • Page 68 Chapter 11 VPN Server 2 ) Enter the Username Password to authenticate clients to the PPTP VPN Server. 3 ) Click OK. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Client Remote client can use Windows built-in PPTP software or third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server.
  • Page 69 Chapter 11 VPN Server 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
  • Page 70 Chapter 11 VPN Server 5. Enter the WAN IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name and Password, it’s the username and password you have set on your router, and click Connect.
  • Page 71 Chapter 11 VPN Server 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.

  • Page 72: Chapter 12. 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 • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account •...

  • Page 73: Change The Lan Settings

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 1. Change the LAN Settings The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.1, which you can use to log in to its web management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on.

  • Page 74: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 2 ) Click Save. 3 ) After configuring IGMP proxy, IPTV can work behind your router now. You can connect your set-top box to any of the router’s Ethernet port. If IGMP is not the technology your ISP adopts to provide IPTV service: 1 ) Tick Enable...
  • Page 75 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings from the 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 the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 76: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 2. Click View Exsiting Devices or enter the MAC address of the client device. 3. Enter the IP address to reserve for the client device. 4. Enter the Description for this entry. 5. Tick the Enable This Entry checkbox and click OK.

  • Page 77: Create Static Routes

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 4. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisadns.ddns.net). 5. Click Login and Save. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please logout first, and then log in with the new account. 12.
  • Page 78 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings How can 1. Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP I do that? function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for Router A.

  • Page 79: Specify Wireless Settings

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out data packets. In the example, the data is sent to the gateway through the LAN port of Router A, so should be selected. Description: Enter a description for this static routing entry. 5.
  • Page 80 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings ¾ To hide SSID: 1. Go to Basic > Wireless. 2. Select Hide SSID, and your SSID won’t display when you scan for local wireless networks on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. ¾...

  • Page 81: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 7. Use WPS for Wireless Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 82: Chapter 13. Manage The Router

    Chapter Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It includes the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Test the Network Connectivity • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 83: Set Up System Time

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 13. 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 choose the way to obtain the system time as needed. 1.

  • Page 84: Test The Network Connectivity

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 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. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time. 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone.
  • Page 85 Chapter 13 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 86: Upgrade The Firmware

    TP-LINK aims at providing better network experience for users. We will inform you throught the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TP-LINK official website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the Support page for free.

  • Page 87: Local Upgrade

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 13. 3. 2. Local Upgrade 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from 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 >...

  • Page 88: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 4. Click Browse and select the downloaded firmware file. 5. Click Upgrade and wait for a few minutes until the router completes the upgrading and restarts. 13. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the router to a previous settings from the backup file when needed.

  • Page 89: Change The Administrator Account

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the router. ¾ To reset the router to factory default settings: 1. Click Factory Restore to reset the router.

  • Page 90: Password Recovery

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 3. Enter the old username and old password, then a new username and a new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click Save. 4. Use the new username and password for the following logins. 13. 6. Password Recovery This feature allows you to recover your default login details in case you forget them.

  • Page 91: Local Management

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 13. 7. 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 the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 92: Remote Management

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 6 ) Click OK. 13. 8. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 93: System Log

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router Tips: The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name. 13. 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.
  • Page 94 Chapter 13 Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log. 3. Click Mail Settings. 4. Enter the information with the help of page tips: From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log.

  • Page 95: Monitor The Internet Traffic Statistics

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 6. Click Mail Log. 13. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the LAN, WAN and WLAN sent and received packets, allowing you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic statistics. 1.

  • Page 96: Control Leds

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 13. 11. Control LEDs The router LEDs indicate router activities and behavior. You can turn on or turn off the LEDs from the web management page. ¾ To turn on or off the LEDs: • Press the LED button on the router (if available) about 2 seconds to turn on or off the LEDs.

  • Page 97: Faq

    Q1. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 98 • Make sure your computer is connected to the router correctly and the corresponding LED indicator(s) light up. • Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured as Obtain an IP address automatically Obtain DNS server address automatically. •...
  • Page 99 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings. • Use another web browser or computer to login again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If login still fails, please contact the technical support.
  • Page 100 Q4. How to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless network? example, my house covers a large area. The wireless 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 root router.
  • Page 101 4. Disable DHCP: 1 ) Go to Network > DHCP Server. 2 ) Deselect Enable DHCP Server and click Save. Now you can go to Advanced > Status > Wireless to check the WDS status. When the WDS status is Run, it means WDS bridging is successfully built. Q5.
  • Page 102 • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Please manually configure the DNS server. 1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. 2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, click Save. Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google. •...
  • Page 103 • 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 104 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN. 3 ) Modify the LAN IP address as the follow picture shows. Here we take 192.168.2.1 as an example.
  • Page 105 1 ) If you see the message Windows cannot configure this wireless connection, this is usually because windows configuration utility is disabled or you are running another wireless configuration tool to connect the wireless. 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-LINK Utility, for example).
  • Page 106 3 ) Select and right click on My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open Computer Management window. 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, find and locate Wireless Zero Configuration in the Services list on the right side. 5 ) Right click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties.
  • Page 107 2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.
  • Page 108 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 109 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.
  • Page 110 2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-C2600/Model: Archer C2600) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated.
  • Page 111 Caution: 1. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; 2. For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p.
  • Page 112 Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) 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。 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 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。...
  • Page 113 Safety Information • When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source. •...

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