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Ac1200 wireless dual band gigabit adsl2+ modem router
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AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit
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  • Page 1 Archer D5 User Guide AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router REV2.1.0 1910011718...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router 1. 1. Product Overview ............3 1.
  • Page 3 8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings..........35 8.
  • Page 4 12. 7. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4 ......82 12. 7. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP ..83 Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also released with each TP-LINK modem router, you are suggested to configure your modem router for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Get To Know About Your Modem Router

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Modem Router This chapter introduces what the modem router can do and shows its main features and appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Main Features • Panel Layout...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    ADSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. Featuring a variety of features and rich functionality, Archer D5 is the perfect hub of your home or business network. 802 11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi TP-LINK’s Archer D5 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard –...

  • Page 8: Main Features

    Wi-Fi access codes or other personal data. IPv6 Supported Archer D5 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experience. Main Features •...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router • Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP. • Supports PPPoE, which allows connecting to the Internet on demand and disconnecting from the Internet when idle. • Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive surge protection circuit.

  • Page 10: Panel Layout

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router Panel Layout 1 3 1 Top View The modem router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (View from top to bottom). You can check the modem router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. LED Explanation Indication Name...

  • Page 11: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router LED Explanation Indication Name Status The USB device is identified and ready to use. Flashing The USB device is being identified. No USB device is plugged into the USB port. A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router Description Item For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer. WiFi ON/OFF For turning on/off the Wi-Fi function. The switch for the WPS and RESET function. RESET: There are two ways to reset the modem router’s factory defaults.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Connect The Hardware

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

  • Page 14: Position Your Modem Router

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Position Your Modem Router With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thickness and number of walls.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Connect the ADSL line and power adapter. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible Power Adapter Phone Jack Connect the ADSL splitter Turn on the modem router. Modem Router to the phone jack.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your modem router. 3 ) The WPS LED flashes for about 3 minutes during the WPS process. 4 ) When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the modem router.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Log Into Your Modem Router

    Chapter Log into Your Modem Router...
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 Log into Your Modem Router With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the modem router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log into your modem router.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections

    Chapter Set Up Internet Connections This chapter introduces how to connect your modem router to the Internet. The modem router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed.

  • Page 20: Use Quick Setup Wizard

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Use Quick Setup Wizard To set up your modem router with several easy steps quickly: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. Click Quick Setup, select your from the dropdown list or select Other if you can’t...

  • Page 21: Set Up An Ipv6 Connection

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Click Save to make the settings effective and you can refer to Test Internet Connectivity to test the Internet connection. Tips: You can view and edit all Internet connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page.

  • Page 22: Test Internet Connectivity

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Select the checkbox to enable IPv6 feature. Addressing Type: Consult your ISP for the addressing type, DHCPv6 or SLAAC. SLAAC is the most commonly used addressing type. IPv6 Gateway: Keep the default setting as Current Connection. Note: If your ISP has provided the IPv6 address, click Advanced to reveal more settings.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page. Click Start to test the Internet connectivity and you will see the test result in the gray box.

  • Page 24: Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control

    Chapter Bandwidth Control The Bandwidth Control feature is used to fully utilize your limited bandwidth and optimize the load respectively. With this feature enabled, you can assign a specific minimum or maximum bandwidth for each computer, thus minimizing the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load.
  • Page 25 Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control I want to: Use an independent bandwidth and enjoy a good Internet experience without being affected by other users who are sharing the same router. example, my roommate and I share 512Kbps Upstream Bandwidth and 8Mbps Downstream Bandwidth via this router, she likes to watch live show and play online games, which may take up much bandwidth.
  • Page 26 Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control IP Range: Enter the IP address. The field can be single IP address or IP address range according to your demands. When you configure the single IP address, the computer with this IP address will get independent given bandwidth.
  • Page 27 Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control Done! Now you and your roommate have an independent bandwidth.

  • Page 28: Chapter 6 Network Security

    Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can block or allow specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC Filtering, or using Access Control for wired and wireless networks, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...

  • Page 29: Mac Filtering

    Chapter 6 Network Security MAC Filtering This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control) address, a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example, D8:5D:4C:B4:46:EA) of every network device, to determine if the device can or cannot access your wireless network. I want to: Prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless network by utilizing the network device’s MAC address and IP address.

  • Page 30: Access Control

    Chapter 6 Network Security To block specific device(s) 1 ) Select Block wireless access from the devices in the list below and click Save. 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online table. 3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online...
  • Page 31 Chapter 6 Network Security How can I 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. do that? 2 Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control and enable Access Control. 3 Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list.

  • Page 32: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 6 Network Security 3 ) Enter the Device Name MAC Address (You can copy and paste the information from Devices Online table if the device is connected to your network). 4 ) Click OK. Done! Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist.
  • Page 33 Chapter 6 Network Security 3 Bind your device(s) according to your needs. To bind the connected device(s) 1 ) Select the device(s) to be bound in the List. 2 ) Click Bind to add to the Binding List. To bind the unconnected device 1 ) Click Add.

  • Page 34: Chapter 7 Iptv

    Chapter IPTV IPTV is the abbreviation of Internet Protocol Television. The service can only be delivered through the Internet, and our modem router provides a specific LAN port for IPTV. By automatically separating IPTV from Internet surfing, we guarantee you a high quality of video streaming and a high speed of Internet surfing.
  • Page 35 Chapter 7 IPTV I want to: Configure the modem router to enable Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Services. example, I already bought IPTV service, but this service can only be delivered through the Internet. Therefore, I need to configure my modem router first. How can I 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password do that?

  • Page 36: Chapter 8 Usb Settings

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

  • Page 37: Local Storage Sharing

    Chapter 8 USB Settings Local Storage Sharing Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network. 8 1 1 Access the USB disk Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable.
  • Page 38 Chapter 8 USB Settings ¾ Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkmodem.net ftp://tplinkmodem.net in the address bar, then press [Enter]. Windows computer 1 ) Select > Connect to Server 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkmodem.net 3 ) Click Connect...

  • Page 39: Customize Your Settings

    Chapter 8 USB Settings 8 1 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: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router.
  • Page 40 Chapter 8 USB Settings Tips: The modem router can share eight 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 41 Chapter 8 USB Settings 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. For more details, refer to What can I do if I cannot access the USB disk after I modify the Authentication settings? ¾...

  • Page 42: Remote Access Via Ftp Server

    Chapter 8 USB Settings Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb:// MyShare (for Mac). Remote Access via FTP Server You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. For example: • Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying for) a photo-sharing site or email system.
  • Page 43 Chapter 8 USB Settings Enable Authentication for Data Security It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data security. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2 ) Select Advanced >...
  • Page 44 Chapter 8 USB Settings Enable the FTP(via Internet) Select the check box to enable FTP(via Internet), then click Save. Access Your USB Disk via Internet Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk:...

  • Page 45: Customize Your Settings

    Chapter 8 USB Settings 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 modem router>:<port number>...

  • Page 46: Media Sharing

    Chapter 8 USB Settings Select the Volume Name Folder Path, then specify the Folder Name as you like. Tick Enable Authentication. If you allow network clients to modify this folder, tick Enable Write Access. Click OK. Tips: The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share.

  • Page 47: Access The Usb Disk

    Chapter 8 USB Settings 8 3 1 Access the USB disk Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: •...

  • Page 48: Customize Your Settings

    Chapter 8 USB Settings 8 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: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router.

  • Page 49: Printer Sharing

    Note: Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the modem router: http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server/. Install the Driver of the Printer Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service.
  • Page 50 Cable a printer to the USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. 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 51 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, then click Apply.
  • Page 52 Chapter 8 USB Settings Windows 5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer.
  • Page 53 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 54: Chapter 9 Parental Controls

    Chapter Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.
  • Page 55 Internet. example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other time.
  • Page 56 Chapter 9 Parental Controls 4 Click View Existing Devices, and select the device to be controlled. Or, enter the Device Name MAC Address manually. 5 Click the icon to set the Effective Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK. 6 Enter a Description for the entry.
  • Page 57 Blacklist and Whitelist. Below are some sample entries to allow access. 1 ) Enter a web address (e.g. www.tp-link.com) or a web address keyword (e.g. wikipedia) to only allow or block access to the websites containing that keyword.

  • Page 58: Chapter 10 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 assign network authorities and bandwidth for guests to ensure network security, privacy, and fluency.

  • Page 59: Create A Network For Guests

    Chapter 10 Guest Network 10 1 Create a Network for Guests Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section. Create a 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs. 1 ) Enable Wireless Network 2.4GHz Wireless Network...
  • Page 60 Chapter 10 Guest Network Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs. • Allow guests to see each other Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other. •...

  • Page 61: Chapter 11 Nat Forwarding

    Internet to initiatively communicate with the devices in the local network, thus to realize some special functions. TP-LINK modem router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

  • Page 62: Share Local Resources In The Internet By Virtual Server

    Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 11 1 Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the Internet, Virtual Server can realize the service and provide it to the Internet users. At the same time virtual server can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the Internet.

  • Page 63: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 4 Click View Existing Applications, and choose HTTP. The external port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.1.100 in the Internal IP field. 5 Click to save the settings. Tips: 1.

  • Page 64: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding modem router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router.

  • Page 65: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special applications, like IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host. Note: DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard.
  • Page 66 Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding to use applications for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc. Tips: 1. UPnP is enabled by default in this modem router. 2. Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. 3.

  • Page 67: Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings

    Chapter Specify Your Network Settings This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the modem router using the web-based management page. This chapter contains the following sections: • LAN Settings • Wireless Settings •...

  • Page 68: Lan Settings

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 12 1 LAN Settings 12 1 1 Change the LAN IP Address The modem router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.1.1, which you can use to log in to its web-based management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on.

  • Page 69: Reserve Lan Ip Addresses

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4. Select DHCP to enable the DHCP function and select...

  • Page 70: Wireless Settings

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings permanent IP addresses, please configure Address Reservation on the router for the purpose. Follow the steps below to reserve an IP address for your device. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router.
  • Page 71 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings ¾ To enable or disable the wireless function: Enable the Wireless Network 2.4GHz or 5GHz. If you don’t want to use the wireless function, just uncheck the box. If you disable the wireless function, all the wireless settings won’t be effective.

  • Page 72: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings • 802.11ac/n mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using both 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients. • 802.11a/n/ac mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless clients. It is strongly recommended that you select 11a/n/ac mixed. Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list.
  • Page 73 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Method 2 Enter the client device’s PIN on the modem router Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. Go to Advanced > Wireless >WPS page. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz according to your wireless client.

  • Page 74: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Keep the Router’s PIN status as enabled. Take a note of the Current PIN of the modem router. You can also click the Generate button to get a new PIN. On the client device, enter the modem router’s PIN. (The default PIN is also labeled on the bottom of the modem router.) The WPS LED flashes for about three minutes during the WPS process.

  • Page 75: View Wireless Information

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Set the time. Drag the cursor to cover the time area and click Save to make the settings effective. The selected time will be in red. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set time for 5GHz wireless network. Note: 1.

  • Page 76: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Tips: You can also see the wrieless details by clicking the router icon on Basic> Network Map. ¾ To view the detailed information of the connected wireless clients: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router.
  • Page 77 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings • Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between which beacon packets are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds. •...

  • Page 78: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 12 3 Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Most ISPs (Internet service providers) assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP address to access your router remotely. However, the IP address can change any time and you don’t know when it changes.
  • Page 79 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings How can I 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. do that? 2 Go to Advanced > Network > Interface Grouping to open the configuration page where some interfaces can be grouped together.

  • Page 80: Create Static Routes

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Done! Now your working devices connected to LAN1 and LAN3 are in an isolated group! Note: VLAN function is enabled by default. You cannot disable it when IPTV is enabled. 12 5 Create Static Routes A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.
  • Page 81 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 4 Click to add a new static routing entry. Finish the settings according to the following explanations: • Destination IP: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of the router.

  • Page 82: Set Up A Vpn Connection

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Router 2 and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.1.2. • Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out the data packets. In the example, the data is sent to the gateway through the LAN port, so LAN should be selected.
  • Page 83 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Site A Site B WAN: 219.134.112.246 WAN: 219.134.112.247 Modem router 1 Modem router 2 LAN: 192.168.1.1 LAN: 192.168.2.1 Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 PC 1 PC 2 How can I 1 Make sure of the topology you want to build and record site do that? A (local network) and site B (remote network)’s LAN IP and WAN IP.
  • Page 84 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 3 ) In the IPSec Connection Name column, specify a name. 4 ) In the Remote IPSec Gateway (URL) column, Enter Site B’s WAN IP address. 5 ) To configure Site A’s LAN: In the Tunnel access from local IP addresses column, here we take...
  • Page 85 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 8 ) Enter the Pre-Shared Key for IKE authentication. Then keep Perfect Forward Secrecy enabled. Note: Make sure Site A and Site B use the same key. 9 ) Leave the Advanced Settings as default value. Then click to save.

  • Page 86: Set Up The Ipv6 Tunnel

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 3. If Ping proceeds successfully (gets replies from host in Site B), the IPSec connection is working properly now. Done! Now IPSec VPN is implemented to establish a connection. Note: 1. The product supports a maximum of ten simultaneous connections. 2.

  • Page 87: Specify The 6Rd Tunnel With Parameters Provided By Your Isp

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings I want to: Set up the IPv6 tunnel though my ISP doesn’t provide me with the tunnel service. How can I 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. do that? 2 Go to Advanced...
  • Page 88 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Note: If there is no available WAN connection to choose, make sure you have connected to the Internet and the connection type is not Bridge. Done! Now you can visit the IPv6 websites with the 6rd tunnel. Tips: The way to set up DS-Lite tunnel is similar to that of 6rd tunnel.

  • Page 89: Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network

    Chapter Administrate Your Network This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your modem router’s network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Set System Time • Update the Firmware • Back up and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 90: Set System Time

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13 1 Set System Time System time is the time displayed while the modem router is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls and Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system time. Follow the steps below to set your system time.

  • Page 91: Update The Firmware

    13 2 Update the Firmware TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and enriching the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website, you can download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com...

  • Page 92: Back Up And Restore Configuration Settings

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13 3 Back up and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can back up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the modem router to a previous settings from the backup file when needed.

  • Page 93: Change The Administrator Account

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13 4 Change the Administrator Account Admin account is used to log in to the modem router’s web-based management page. You are required to set the admin account at first login. You can also change it on the web page.

  • Page 94: Remote Management

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network Click Save to make the settings effective. Now only the device (192.168.1.100) can manage the modem router. If you want that all local devices can manage the modem router, just leave the IP/MAC Address field blank. 13 6 Remote Management By default, the remote devices are not allowed to manage the modem router from the...

  • Page 95: System Log

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13 7 System Log System Log can help you know what happened to your modem router, facilitating you to locate the malfunctions. For example when your modem router does not work properly, you will need to save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting.

  • Page 96: Monitor The Internet Traffic Statistics

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network Click Log Settings to set the save path of the logs. • Save Locally: Select this option to cache the system log to the router’s local memory, select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list. The logs will be shown in the table in descending order on the System Log page.

  • Page 97: Cwmp Settings

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13 9 CWMP Settings The modem router offers CWMP feature. The function supports TR-069 protocol which collects information, diagnoses the devices and configures the devices automatically via ACS (Auto-Configuration Server). Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router.
  • Page 98 Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network • Enable CWMP: Toggle On to enable the CWMP (CPE WAN Management Protocol) feature. • Inform: Enable this feature to send an Inform message to the ACS (Auto Configuration Server) periodically. • Inform Interval: Enter the time interval in seconds when the Inform message will be sent to the ACS.

  • Page 99: Snmp Settings

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network • Connection Request Port: Enter the port that connects to the ACS server. • Connection Request URL: Enter the URL that connects to the ACS server. • Get RPC methods: Click to get the methods to support CWMP. Click Save to make the settings effective.
  • Page 100 Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network messages, sending responses to the SNMP manager, and triggering SNMP traps when an event occurs. • Read Community: Displays the default public community string that protects the router from unauthorized access. • Set Community: Displays the default read and write community string that protects the router from unauthorized changes.

  • Page 101: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications General ANSI T1.413, ITU G.992.1, ITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.5, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE Standards and Protocols 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE802.3ab, TCP/IP, PPPoA, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT Safety & Emission FCC, CE Antenna Type: 2 detachable external dual band antennas Antenna...

  • Page 102: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    Appendix B: Troubleshooting T1 How do I restore my modem router’s configuration to its factory default settings? With the modem router powered on, press and hold down the WPS/RESET button on the rear panel of the modem router for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn back on momentarily, then release the button.
  • Page 103 4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 104 • Change a web browser or computer and log in again. • Reset the modem router to factory default settings: With the modem router powered on, press and hold down the WPS/RESET button on the rear panel of the modem router for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn back on momentarily, then release the button.
  • Page 105 Refer to T5 to clone the MAC address. If you still cannot access the Internet, please restore your modem router to its factory default settings and reconfigure your modem router by following the instructions Use Quick Setup Wizard. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists. T5 How to configure MAC Clone? You can manually change the MAC address of the modem router.
  • Page 106 Go to Advanced > Operation Mode page. Select the Wireless Router Mode option and click Save to make the settings effective. Note: IPTV function is not supported in Wireless Router Mode. T7 How to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless network? My house covers a large area.
  • Page 107 Click the connect icon and then the SSID and MAC will be automatically filled in. Configure the Security settings as the AP you choose to be bridged. Click Save to make the settings effective. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page to disable DHCP.
  • Page 108 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool( the TP-LINK Utility, for example); 3 ) Select and right click on My Computer...
  • Page 109 5 ) Select Wireless Zero Configuration, right click, and then select Properties; 6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK.
  • Page 110 7 ) Connect to wireless network. ¾ If you can find other wireless network except your own, please follow the steps below: Check the WLAN LED indicator on your wireless router/modem; Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem, move closer if it is currently too far away;...
  • Page 111 2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose “Connecting using a security key instead”, and then type in the Network Security Key/Wireless Password; 3 ) If it continues on saying network security key mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password on your wireless router/modem;...
  • Page 112 1 ) Check the wireless signal strength of your network, if it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again; 2 ) Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1,6,or 11 to reduce interference from other networks; 3 ) Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer;...
  • Page 113 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 114 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 115 CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 116 Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
  • Page 117 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO , LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Name: AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router Model Number: Archer D5 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product satisfies all the technical regulations...

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