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  • Page 1 User Guide AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX73V © 2023 TP-Link 1910013437 REV1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App ......27...
  • Page 3 7. 3. 1. Connect via the Client’s PIN ......... . 36 7.
  • Page 4 14. 2. Change the LAN Settings ........... 85 14.

  • 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. TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the...
  • Page 6 *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 chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    1024QAM improve throughput by 4 times and dramatically increase the whole network capacity and efficiency. It’s also backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. 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: Back Panel And Side Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Name Status Indication The 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled. (2.4 GHz Wireless) The 2.4 GHz wireless band is disabled. The 5 GHz wireless band is enabled. (5 GHz Wireless) The 5 GHz wireless band is disabled. White On Internet service is available.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Button and Port Explanation (from bottom to top) Item Description Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router.. Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter Press and hold the button until the LED blinks to reset the router to its factory Reset Button default settings.

  • 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 Internet 1. Connect the powered-off modem to the WAN port with an Ethernet cable. 2. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 3 minutes for it to restart. 3. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router. 4.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network. Computer Smart Device < Settings Wi-Fi Connections are available Wi-Fi Wireless Network Connection CHOOSE A NETWORK...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Log In To Your Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Router...
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection

    Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection • Set Up the Router as an Access Point •...

  • Page 18: Use Quick Setup Wizard

    • To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section. • If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed. • If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.

  • Page 19: Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first. 3. Tap the button and select Router > Wireless Router. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.
  • Page 20 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 21 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 22: Set Up The Router As An Access Point

    Set Up the Router as an Access Point The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25 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 26 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. 6. Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection. Tips: Visit the section if there is no internet connection.

  • 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 available.

  • Page 28: Register A Tp-Link Id

    IDs. • Once the router is bound to your TP-Link ID, you need to log in to the router with the TP-Link ID. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP.

  • Page 29: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin...

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

    3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

  • Page 31: Manage The Router Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    5. Manage your router as needed. Note: If you need to remotely access your router from your smart devices, you need to: • Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link • Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 32: Chapter 6 Network Map

    Chapter Network Map...
  • Page 33 Network Map Network Map outlines device connectivity of your network visually and helps you manage general settings of the 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 Network Map.
  • Page 34 Chapter 6 Network Map • Click Mesh Devices to view the devices that form a mesh network with the router.
  • Page 35 Chapter 6 Network Map • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network, or set Speed Limit to limit their upload and download speeds. To limit the speeds of a device: 1.

  • Page 36: Chapter 7 Wireless Settings

    Chapter Wireless Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure the wireless settings. It contains the following sections: • Specify Wireless Settings • Schedule Your Wireless Function • Use WPS for Wireless Connection • Advanced Wireless Settings...

  • Page 37: 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. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 38 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings OFDMA enables multiple users to transmit data simultaneously, and thus greatly improves speed and efficiency. Noted that only when your clients also support OFDMA, can you fully enjoy the benefits. It is disabled by default. 1. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 39: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    The wireless network can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 40: 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. Make sure the Wi-Fi of your router is on and go to Advanced >...

  • Page 41: Connect Via The Router's Pin

    Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 7 3 2 Connect via the Router’s PIN Select Router’s PIN Method 1 to enable Router’s PIN. You can use the default PIN or generate a new one. Note: PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN.
  • Page 42 Chapter 7 Wireless 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 > Wireless > Additional Settings. 3. Configure advanced wireless settings. • - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially.

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 > Wireless > Guest Network or click Wireless on the top page. Locate Guest Network section.

  • Page 45: Customize Guest Network Options

    Guest Network section. You can turn on or off the guest network function conveniently. Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 46: Chapter 9 Homeshield

    Customize your home network with enhanced security using a kit of features built in TP-Link HomeShield. Whether protecting your sensitive data or limiting the access of kids and guests, TP-Link HomeShield provides you the tools you need to fully manage your network.

  • Page 47: Network Security

    ¾ To use this feature, download Tether to enjoy the HomeShield service 1. Scan the QR code or get the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.

  • Page 48: Network Analysis & Optimization

    ¾ To use this feature, download Tether to enjoy the HomeShield service 1. Scan the QR code or get the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.
  • Page 49 Chapter 9 HomeShield 2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first. 3. Log in to your router and tap the HomeShield tab to use this feature.

  • Page 50: Chapter 10 Network Security

    Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network from cyber attacks, 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 51: Protect The Network From Cyber Attacks

    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 52 Chapter 10 Network Security 2 ) Click and select devices you want to be blocked and Click ADD. 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the blacklist. To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Whitelist...

  • Page 53: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 10 Network Security 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the whitelist. • Add unconnected devices 1 ) Click Manually. 2 ) Enter the Device Name MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed and click ADD.
  • Page 54 Chapter 10 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 55: Alg

    SIP ALG. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 56: Chapter 11 Easymesh With Seamless Roaming

    Chapter EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming This product is compatible with EasyMesh. This chapter introduces the EasyMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • Add a Router as a Satellite Device • Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device • Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network...

  • Page 57: Add A Router As A Satellite Device

    Note: Routers and range extenders must be compatible with EasyMesh or OneMesh™. Firmware upgrades may be required. 11 1 Add a Router as a Satellite Device 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 58: Add A Range Extender As A Satellite Device

    5. Click ADD. When prompted “This device has been added successfully“, click OK, then click FINISH. 11 2 Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device 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 59 Chapter 11 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming 3. Plug in the extender next to the main router. 4. With in 2 minutes, press the WPS button on main router and on the extender. Wait until the WPS process is complete. 5. Done! You can check the mesh device on the router’s web page too.

  • Page 60: Manage Devices In The Easymesh Network

    In an EasyMesh network, you can manage all mesh devices and connected clients on your main router’s web page. • To view mesh devices and connected clients in the 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 Network Map.

  • Page 61: Chapter 12 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 Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

  • Page 62: Share Local Resources On The Internet By Port Forwarding

    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 63 Chapter 12 NAT Forwarding 5 Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled in. 6 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 manually in the Device IP Address field.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Chapter 12 NAT Forwarding 4. Click SAVE. Tips: • You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need. • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. • If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the...

  • Page 66: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    NAT Forwarding 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 Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. INTERNET 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 68: Chapter 13 Vpn Server&Client

    Chapter VPN Server&Client The router offers several ways to set up VPN connections: VPN Server allows remote devices to access your home network in a secured way through the internet. The router supports three types of VPN Server: OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with higher security and more stability, suitable for restricted environments such as campus network and company intranet.

  • Page 69: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network

    INTERNET Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices 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 > VPN Server >...

  • Page 70: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 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 71 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 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 > VPN Server > PPTP, and tick the Enable box of PPTP. 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...
  • Page 72 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 3 ) Click ADD. 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. Here we use the Windows built-in PPTP software as an example.
  • Page 73 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next.
  • Page 74 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. Click Connect Now when the VPN connection is ready to use.

  • Page 75: Use L2Tp/Ipsec Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step 1 Set up L2TP/IPSec 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 76 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 3. In the Client IP Address field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the L2TP/IPSec VPN server. 4. Keep IPSec Encryption Encrypted and create an IPSec Pre-Shared Key.
  • Page 77 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client The remote device can use the Windows or Mac OS built-in L2TP/IPSec software or a third-party L2TP/IPSec software to connect to L2TP/IPSec Server. Here we use the Windows built-in L2TP/IPSec software as an example. 1. Go to Start >...
  • Page 78 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field, and select the checkbox Don’t connect now; just set it up so I can connect later.
  • Page 79 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 7. Click Close when the VPN connection is ready to use 8. Go to Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings.
  • Page 80 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 9. Find the VPN connection you created, then double-click it. 10. Enter the User name Password you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on your router, and click Properties.
  • Page 81 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 11. Switch to the Security tab, select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/ IPSec) and click Advanced settings. 12. Select Use preshared key for authentication and enter the IPSec Pre-Shared Key you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on your router. Then click OK. Done! Click Connect to start VPN connection.

  • Page 82: Use Vpn Client To Access A Remote Vpn Server

    VPN server. Please follow the steps below: INTERNET Home Devices Router (VPN Client) VPN Servers 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 > Client.
  • Page 83 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 3 ) Enter the VPN information provided by your VPN provider. • OpenVPN: Enter the VPN username and password if required by your VPN provider, otherwise simply leave them empty. Then import the configuration file provided by your VPN provider. •...
  • Page 84 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client • L2TP/IPSec VPN: Enter the VPN server address (for example: 218.18.1.73), VPN username and password, and IPSec pre-shared key provided by your VPN provider. 4 ) Save the settings. 5 ) In the server list, enable the one you need.
  • Page 85 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 5. Add and manage the devices that will use the VPN function. 1 ) In the Device List section, click Add. 2 ) Choose and add the devices that will access the VPN server you have configured. 6.
  • Page 86 Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client Done! Now the devices you specified can access the VPN server you enabled.

  • Page 87: Chapter 14 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 Internet Settings • Change the LAN Settings • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...

  • Page 88: Change The Internet Settings

    Change the Internet Settings After setting up your internet, you can also easily change the internet settings if needed in the future. 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 89: 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 90: Configure To Support Iptv Service

    Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my internet service provider (ISP). 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. 1 Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 91: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 92: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    Chapter 14 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Tick the Enable checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router. 4.
  • Page 93 NO-IP or DynDNS. If you don’t have a DDNS account, you have to register first by clicking Register Now. Note: To enjoy TP-Link’s DDNS service, you have to log in with a TP-Link ID. If you have not logged in with one, click 4. Click Register in the...

  • Page 94: Create Static Routes

    Chapter 14 Customize Your Network Settings 5. Click LOGIN AND SAVE. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click Logout first, and then log in with a new account. 14 6 Create Static Routes Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table.
  • Page 95 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 Advanced >...
  • Page 96 Chapter 14 Customize Your Network Settings will be sent. This IP address must be on the same subnet with the router’s IP which sends out data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router B and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.0.2.

  • Page 97: Chapter 15 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: • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Change the Login Password • Password Recovery •...

  • Page 98: Upgrade The Firmware

    Backup your router configuration before firmware upgrade. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 15 1 1 Auto Update 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Enable Auto Update.

  • Page 99: Local Upgrade

    15 1 3 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 100: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    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 101: Change The Login Password

    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 102: 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 Advanced >...

  • Page 103: 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 104: Remote Management

    5. Click SAVE. 15 6 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 105 Chapter 15 Manage the Router • Allow all devices to manage the router remotely: 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTPS and HTTP port as default settings (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 3.

  • Page 106: 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 locally: 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 107 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 108: Test The Network Connectivity

    Chapter 15 Manage the Router Email From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. 2 ) Select Require Password. Tips: Generally, Require Password should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password. Username: Enter the email address used for sending the system log.
  • Page 109 Chapter 15 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 > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity;...

  • Page 110: 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 111 Chapter 15 Manage the Router 5. (Optional) In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server. 6. Click SAVE. • To get time from your computer: 1. In the Set Time field, select Get from Managing Device.

  • Page 112: Set The Router To Reboot Regularly

    15 10 Set the Router to Reboot Regularly The Scheduled Reboot feature cleans the cache to enhance the running performance of 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 113: Control The Led

    The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 114 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 115 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 116 Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4 What should I do if I can’t 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 117 • Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes until it gets a solid cable or Internet light.
  • Page 118 • 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 119 • Double check the internet connection type. 1 ) Confirm your internet connection type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 120 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on...
  • Page 121 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 122 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. •...
  • Page 123 Symbol Explanation Caution Operator’s manual 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.

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