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Ac1750 wireless dual band gigabit router
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AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Archer C7/Archer A7
REV5.1.1 1910012752

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  • Page 1 User Guide AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Archer C7/Archer A7 REV5.1.1 1910012752...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App ......27...
  • Page 3 8. 1. Create a Network for Guests ..........36 8.
  • Page 4 15. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service......... . 76 15.

  • 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 https://www.tp-link.com. A community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.
  • Page 6 Speed/Coverage Disclaimer *Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition.

  • Page 7: 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 • Appearance...

  • Page 8: 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 9: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Name Status Indication The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. (2.4GHz Wireless) The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. (5GHz Wireless) The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. Green On Internet service is available.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router The router’s ports (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel. Item Description 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 11: Chapter 2 Connect The Hardware

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

  • Page 12: Position Your Router

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 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 13 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 5. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid to confirm the hardware is connected correctly. Power 2.4G Internet Note: If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 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. close to...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Log In To Your Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Router...
  • Page 16 • 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 17: 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 18: 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 19 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 20 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen. 5. Click Save. 6.

  • Page 22: 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, Pass-Through (Bridge). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 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. Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires.
  • Page 24 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 25: Configure The Router In Access Point Mode

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP, and click Save. Tips: Find Help on the management interface to know more about items. 6.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 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 > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save. Log in to the router via http://tplinkwifi.net...

  • Page 27: Chapter 5 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. 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

    The first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your router as an Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to the same router as Users. The admin account and User accounts both can monitor and manage the router locally or remotely, but user accounts cannot: •...

  • Page 30: Add Tp-Link Id To Manage The Router

    Manage the Router via the 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. 5 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 you set for the router.

  • Page 32: Chapter 6 Work With Alexa

    Chapter Work with Alexa This chapter will show you how to configure your router to work with Alexa.
  • Page 33 LED or ask Alexa to read out the password of the guest network, all without stopping what you’re doing. 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 34: Chapter 7 Onemesh With Seamless Roaming

    Chapter OneMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • Set Up a OneMesh Network • Manage Devices in the OneMesh Network...

  • Page 35: Set Up A Onemesh Network

    Unified OneMesh Network SAME Network Name & Password for seamless roaming Set Up a OneMesh Network 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 > OneMesh Advanced >...

  • Page 36: Manage Devices In The Onemesh Network

    3. Connect one or more OneMesh extenders to this router by following the setup instructions in the extenders’ manuals. Note: To check full list of TP-Link OneMesh devices, visit https://www.tp-link.com/onemesh/compatibility. 4. If you have set up an extender to join the OneMesh network, it will be listed in the Devices in OneMesh Network list.
  • Page 37 Chapter 7 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming • To view all mesh devices and clients in the OneMesh network: 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 38 Chapter 7 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming 3. Click a OneMesh device to view the device information, or click <number> Clients view the clients connected to this device. On the Device Info page, you can: • Click Manage Device to redirect to the web mangement page of this OneMesh device.

  • Page 39: Chapter 8 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 40: Create A Network For Guests

    Chapter 8 Guest Network 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. 3. Create a guest network as needed.
  • Page 41 Chapter 8 Guest Network • Allow guests to see each other Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping. • Allow guests to access my local network Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your router’s LAN ports or main...

  • Page 42: Chapter 9 Usb Settings

    Chapter USB Settings This chapter describes how to use the USB port to share files and media from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. The router supports USB external flash drives and hard drives. It contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 43: Access The Usb Storage Device

    Chapter 9 USB Settings 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 44: Access The Usb Device Remotely

    Chapter 9 USB Settings • 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 ) Select > Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect.
  • Page 45 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. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 46: Customize The Access Settings

    Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 47 Chapter 9 USB Settings Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb:// MyShare (for Mac). • To Only Share Specific Content Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click to add a new sharing folder.
  • Page 48 Chapter 9 USB Settings • Enable Authentication: Tick to enable authentication for this folder sharing, and you will be required to log in to the Sharing Account to access the USB disk. Refer to To Set up Authentication for Data Security to learn more.
  • Page 49 Chapter 9 USB Settings Note: For Windows users, do not set the sharing username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems: • If the sharing password is also the same as the Windows password, authentication will not work since the Windows will automatically use its account information for USB access.

  • Page 50: Media Sharing

    Chapter 9 USB Settings Media Sharing The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, tablet and PS2/3/4. When your USB disk is inseted into the router, your DLNA-supoorted devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks.

  • Page 51: Offline Download

    • Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > USB Settings >...
  • Page 52 Chapter 9 USB Settings • Maximum Number of Active Downloads: Enter a value between 1 and 10 to set the maximum number of active downloads. Click Add, then select the source of your download. If it is a torrent file, select its location;...

  • Page 53: Chapter 10 Parental Controls

    Chapter Parental Controls This function allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family. You can block inappropriate content, set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day. It contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 54: Set Up Access Restrictions

    2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time (10 PM to 7 AM) on school nights (Sunday to Thursday). How can I do that? 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 55 Chapter 10 Parental Controls 5 ) Add one or more keywords. All websites containing the keywords will be blocked. 6 ) Click Next. 6 Set time restrictions on internet access.

  • Page 56: Monitor Internet Usage

    Check which websites my child has visited and how much time they have spent online recently. How can I do that? 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 57 Chapter 10 Parental Controls 5 Use the drop-down menu behind Today to view the websites visited and time spent online for any of the last 7 days. Click to view a complete history. Click to block the corresponding content for this profile. Done! You can now check up on your child’s online activities.

  • Page 58: Chapter 11 Qos

    Chapter QoS (Quality of Service) allows you to prioritize the internet traffic of specific devices to guarantee a faster connection when you need it the most. Devices set as high priority will be allocated more bandwidth even when there is heavy traffic on the network.
  • Page 59 Ensure a fast connection while I use my computer for the next 2 hours. How can I do that? 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 60: Chapter 12 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 61: 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. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 62: Access Control

    Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). How can I do that? 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 63: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 12 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 64 Chapter 12 Network Security I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that? 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 13 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 66: Share Local Resources On The Internet By Virtual Servers

    WAN: 218.18.232.154 How can I do that? 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 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 67: 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 68: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Chapter 13 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 69: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    DMZ host with all ports open. How can I do that? 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 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 70 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 71: Chapter 14 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 72: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network

    OpenVPN connection. 14 1 1 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 73: Step 2 Configure Openvpn Connection On Your Remote Device

    Chapter 14 VPN Server 6. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network; select Internet and Home Network you also want the remote device to access internet through the VPN Server. 7.

  • Page 74: Step 1 Set Up Pptp Vpn Server On Your Router

    Chapter 14 VPN Server 14 2 1 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 75: Step 2 Configure Pptp Vpn Connection On Your Remote Device

    Chapter 14 VPN Server 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the Username Password to authenticate devices to the PPTP VPN Server. 3 ) Click OK. 14 2 2 Step 2 Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server.
  • Page 76 Chapter 14 VPN Server 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
  • Page 77 Chapter 14 VPN Server 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect.
  • Page 78 Chapter 14 VPN Server 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.

  • Page 79: Chapter 15 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 80: 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 81: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    Chapter 15 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 applies to provide IPTV service: 1 ) Tick Enable IPTV/VLAN.
  • Page 82 Chapter 15 Customize Your Network 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 > Network > DHCP Server. • To specify the IP address that the router assigns: 1.

  • Page 83: 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...
  • Page 84 Customize Your Network Settings 4. Click Register in the Domain Name List if you have selected TP-Link, and enter the Domain Name as needed. If you have selected NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account.

  • Page 85: Create Static Routes

    1 Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP 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 86 Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings Network Destination: 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 Router A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enter 172.30.30.1.

  • Page 87: 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 88 Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings 3. Keep the original or set a new SSID and password, then click Save. This SSID and password will be applied for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. • To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password: 1.

  • Page 89: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 90 Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings Success will appear on the above screen and the WPS LED on the router will keep on for five minutes if the client has been successfully added to the network.

  • Page 91: Chapter 16 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 • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: Test The Network Connectivity

    Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 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 95: Upgrade The Firmware

    Backup your router configuration before firmware upgrade. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 16 4 1 Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 96: Manual Upgrade

    16 4 2 Manual Upgrade 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.tp-link.com. 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 97: 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 98 Note: • 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. • To reset the router to factory default settings: 1.

  • Page 99: Set The Router To Reboot Regularly

    The account management feature allows you to change your login password of the web management page. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the account management feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Basic >...

  • Page 100: Password Recovery

    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 101: 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 102: Remote Management

    6. Click OK. 16 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 103: System Log

    When the router does not work normally, 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 104 It would be great if the system logs could be sent to my mailbox at 8 a.m. every day. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 105: 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. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 106 Chapter 16 Manage the Router Click to reset the statistic information of the specific device. Click to delete the specific device item in the list.
  • Page 107 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 108 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 109 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 110 Run, it means WDS bridging is successfully built. Q5 What should I do if I cannot access the internet even though the configuration is finished? Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 111 • 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 112 • 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 113 • 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 114 6 ) Restart the modem and the router again. • Please upgrade the firmware of the router. If you’ve tried every method above but still cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support. Q6 What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network? If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below: •...
  • Page 115 If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps below: • Authenticating problem/password mismatch: 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 116 • Check the wireless signal strength of your network. If it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again. • Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1, 6 or 11 to reduce interference from other networks. •...
  • Page 117 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 118 Component Name Model I.T.E. Power Supply T120150-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 119 20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 120 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 121 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz (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, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of...
  • Page 122 aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution: 1.
  • Page 123 4.7.9.2高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統。 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。 • 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。 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 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 124 • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage Indoor use only RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment...

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