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Ac1900 wireless dual band gigabit voip vdsl2 modem router
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AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit
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REV1.0.0
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Archer VR900v User Guide AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VoIP VDSL2 Modem Router REV1.0.0 1910011504...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router 1. 1. Product Overview ............5 1.
  • Page 3 5. 8. Call Blocks ..............36 5.
  • Page 4 Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server..... . 83 11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering....... . . 84 11.
  • Page 5 Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: Product Overview

    Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing Using the Archer VR900v’s one ultra-fast USB 3.0 port and one USB 2.0 port, you can share a printer with multiple computers and devices on your network and can also share files &...

  • Page 9: Main Features

    Wi-Fi access codes or other personal data. IPv6 Supported Archer VR900v 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 10: Panel Layout

    Chapter 1 Get to Know about Your Modem Router • IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices connected to the router. • Supports IP/MAC filter and URL filter, Access Control list. • SPI and NAT firewall protects end-user devices from potential attacks from the Internet.

  • Page 11: Led Explanation

    Chapter 1 Get to Know about Your Modem Router LED Explanation Indication Name Status System initialization complete. System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not Flashing disconnect or power off the modem router. Power Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.

  • Page 12: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know about Your Modem Router Note: 1. If the DSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have already made a right connection, please contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now.

  • Page 13: The Side Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know about Your Modem Router Description Item Used for wireless operation and data transmit.For the best WiFi performance, Antennas we recommends that the outside two antennas be outward at about 30 degree. 1 3 3 The Side Panel The modem router’s side panel shows the connection ports and buttons.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Connect The Hardware

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

  • Page 15: 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 16 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware TAE-Dose N F N TAE-RJ45- Adapter RJ45 USB 3.0 RJ11 RJ11-auf-RJ45-Kabel Step 1: Connect the TAE-RJ45 adapter to the modem router using an RJ11-to-RJ45 cable, and then connect the TAE-RJ45 adapter to the telephone socket. Step 2: Plug in the power adapter supplied with the low voltage cable to the back of your modem router.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware TAE-Dose DSL-Splitter N F N RJ11 RJ45 USB 3.0 RJ11 Splitter-Kabel RJ11-auf-RJ45-Kabel Step 1: Connect the DSL splitter to the telephone socket using the splitter cable. Step 2: Connect the DSL splitter to your modem router using an RJ11-to-RJ45 cable. Step 3: Plug in the power adapter supplied with the low voltage cable to the back of your modem router.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your modem router. 3 ) The Wireless LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process. 4 ) “Connected” will appear on the device’s screen, which means the client device has successfully connected to the modem router.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Log Into Your Modem Router

    Chapter Log into Your Modem Router...
  • Page 20 Chapter 3 Log into Your Modem Router With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the Archer VR900v AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VoIP VDSL2 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.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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. Select your from the dropdown list or select Other if you can’t find your ISP, then click Next.

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25: Test Internet Connectivity

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Test Internet Connectivity After manually set up the Internet connection, you need to know the Internet connectivity. The modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the malfunction. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router.

  • Page 26: Chapter 5 Telephony

    Chapter Telephony This chapter guides you on how to make telephone calls via Internet. • Connecting the Telephone • DECT • Entering Telephone Information • Telephone Book • Telephony Devices Management • Call Log Calling via Which Number • • Call Blocks •...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Telephone

    Chapter 5 Telephony Connecting the Telephone There are two methods to connect your telephone to the modem router. Choose the proper method according to your socket. Method 1: Via TAE socket Connect the analog telephone to TAE socket 1 or 2. USB 3.0 Method 2: Via RJ11 socket Connect the analog telephone to PHONE 1 or PHONE 2 using a RJ11 cable.
  • Page 28 Chapter 5 Telephony Open the operation menu of your DECT handset, and start registering at a base station. Press and hold the DECT button on the side panel of the modem router until its Phone LED ( ) starts flashing. Enter the PIN code on your DECT handset if required.

  • Page 29: Configuring Dect Settings

    Chapter 5 Telephony Click Register New DECT Handset and follow instructions on the page to register your DECT handset. 5 2 2 Configuring DECT Settings Configure DECT settings on the web management page of the modem router. Follow the steps below to configure: Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.

  • Page 30: Entering Telephone Information

    Chapter 5 Telephony DECT Handsets would be in Eco Mode and do not emit any signal. It will wake up automatically when there is a call. Security: Check the box if you want the DECT/CAT-iq encrypt security to take effect. It is enabled by default.
  • Page 31 Chapter 5 Telephony Choose your Telephony Provider and enter the necessary information as required, and click to make the settings effective. If your telephony provider is not listed here, choose Other provider, enter the information as required, and click to make the settings effective.
  • Page 32 Chapter 5 Telephony Phone Number: The number you use to dial and answer. Registrar Address: Usually a domain name, if not, an IP address. Authentication ID Password: Not necessary information, but if you have, fill them Advanced: Click to have more configuration. To have more configuration on telephony settings Click Advanced...

  • Page 33: Telephone Book

    Chapter 5 Telephony Initiation Protocol) and RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) respectively. If you are unsure, please always keep the default value. DTMF Relay Setting: DTMF is Dual Tone Multi Frequency. Options available are SIP-Info, RFC2833, and In-band. If you are unsure which one to choose, please always keep the default value.
  • Page 34 Chapter 5 Telephony Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > VoIP > Telephone Book. Click to enter a new contact’s information. You can set speed dial number for certain numbers. Speed dial function allows you to reach the desired party by dialing the reduced number of keys rather than a long phone number.

  • Page 35: Emergency Calls

    Chapter 5 Telephony 5 4 2 Emergency Calls I want to: Make my telephone automatically call a specific contact when the handset is picked up but no operation is done within a period of time. In this way the old, the kids, the patient or the pregnant in house are able to send signals for help when emergencies occur.

  • Page 36: Telephony Devices Management

    Chapter 5 Telephony Telephony Devices Management Bind different telephony devices with different incoming and I want to: outgoing call numbers, because I have more than one telephone number and telephony device and I don’t want all telephones ring at the same time when a number is called. How can I 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.

  • Page 37: Call Log

    Chapter 5 Telephony Number for Incoming Calls: Tick the incoming number for this phone. VAD Support: VAD (Voice Activation Detection) prevents transmitting the silence packets to consume the bandwidth. It is also known as Silence Suppression, a software application that ensures bandwidth when voice activity is activated. It is enabled by default.

  • Page 38: Calling Via Which Number

    Chapter 5 Telephony Calling via Which Number Use different outgoing numbers to call different types of I want to: numbers. For example, one of my phone number has a relatively low charge in making long distance calls. I want all long distance calls to be dialed via this number.

  • Page 39: Call Blocks

    Chapter 5 Telephony is set, all numbers with this prefix is called via the assigned number. Call Blocks When you do not want calls to be received or dialed, use call block functions. This part consists of three functions: Do Not Disturb, Block Certain Calls and Prevent from Dialing. 5 8 1 Do Not Disturb I want to:...

  • Page 40: Prevent From Dialing

    Chapter 5 Telephony 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 > VoIP > DND & Call Blocking. 3 Click under Incoming Calls. 4 Choose to block a specific number or anonymous calls. 5 Click to make the settings effective.

  • Page 41: Forwarding Calls

    Chapter 5 Telephony Done! Now your modem router will prevent all mobile phone from being dialed. In addition: Number type may vary according to your circumstances. You can also set prefix by choosing Other. When a prefix is set, all numbers with this prefix is prevented from being called.

  • Page 42: Call Through

    Chapter 5 Telephony Select the incoming calls to be forwarded: Choose to forward which call or call type. Destination Telephone Number: Set where calls should be forwarded. Forward the Calls via: Choose via which of your phone numbers to forward calls. Call Forward Condition: Choose at which circumstance to forward these calls.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5 Telephony is aboard. I can call the friend using my mobile phone of course, but that would cost a huge sum. Meantime, my telephone number has a low charge in making international calls. So it would be great if I can call the friend using my mobile phone and my telephone number.

  • Page 44: Tpphone

    Chapter 5 Telephony 3 Dial the number of your friend. 4 At this time, your friend will receive a call from the outgoing number your selected in step 5. You can talk to your friend from your mobile phone. 5 11 tpPhone tpPhone is an App allowing you to make and receive calls through VoIP modem router.
  • Page 45 Chapter 5 Telephony How can I 1 Plug the USB storage device into the USB slot on the modem router. do that? 2 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 46 Chapter 5 Telephony There are three ways to listen to these voice mails. • Click on the table to listen. • Press *20 on the telephone keyboard to listen. • Dial the number of your telephone, press * when you hear the greeting and follow the voice prompt to enter the Remote Access PIN to listen.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6 Bandwidth Control

    Chapter Bandwidth Control The Bandwidth Control feature is used to fully utilize your limit 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 48 Chapter 6 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 49 Chapter 6 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 50 Chapter 6 Bandwidth Control Done! Now you and your roommate have an independent bandwidth.

  • Page 51: Chapter 7 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 52: Mac Filtering

    Chapter 7 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 53: Access Control

    Chapter 7 Network Security 3 ) Click View Existing Device to display the existing online device. Then select the device(s) in the table. The MAC Address of the selected devices will be added automatically. 4 ) Enter the Description of the device. 5 ) Select the checkbox to enable this entry, and click OK.
  • Page 54 Chapter 7 Network Security 3 Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list. To block specific device(s) 1 ) Select Blacklist and click Save. 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online table.

  • Page 55: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 7 Network Security network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist. IP & MAC Binding IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to an device with matching IP address in the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address.
  • Page 56 Chapter 7 Network Security 2 ) Enter the MAC address IP address that you want to bind. 3 ) Select the checkbox to enable the entry and click OK. Done! Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.

  • Page 57: 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 supports USB external flash drives, hard drives, USB printers and USB 3G/4G modems. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 58: 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 59 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 60: 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 61 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 62 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 T9. What can I do if I cannot access the USB disk after I modify the Authentication settings? ¾...

  • Page 63: 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 64 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 65 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71 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 72 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 73 Chapter 8 USB Settings Windows 5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer.

  • Page 74: 3G/4G Settings

    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 75: As The Only Way To Access The Internet

    Note: The 3G/4G USB modem will not be identified if it is incompatible with the modem router. Find the 3G/4G Compatibility List on the web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP.
  • Page 76 Note: If your 3G/4G USB modem is incompatible with the modem router, it will not be identified. Find the 3G/4G Compatibility List on the web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP.
  • Page 77 Chapter 8 USB Settings • If you choose Connect manually, you need to click the Connect Disconnect button to manually turn on or off the Internet. • If you choose Connect on demand, the network will automatically turn off when there is no Internet request in Max Idle Time, and turn on again when you try to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 78: 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 79 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 80 Chapter 9 Parental Controls 5 Click the icon to set the Internet Access Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK. 6 Enter a Description for the entry. 7 Select the checkbox to enable this entry and click OK. 8 Select the restriction mode.
  • Page 81 Chapter 9 Parental Controls 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. 2 ) Specify the domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to allow access only to the websites with that suffix.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 Settings section. Create a 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs. 1 ) Enable Wireless 2.4GHz Wireless...
  • Page 84 Chapter 10 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. • Allow guests to access my local network Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local network, not just Internet access.

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 4 Click View Existing Services, 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 88: 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 89: 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 90 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: Reserve Lan Ip Addresses

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 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 DHCP Server.

  • Page 94: Wireless Settings

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 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. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.
  • Page 95 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings ¾ To enable or disable the wireless function: Enable the Wireless 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 96: 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 97 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 98: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings On the client device, enter the modem router’s PIN. (The default PIN is also labeled on the bottom of the modem router.) The Wireless LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process. “Connected”...

  • Page 99: 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 green. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set time for 5GHz wireless network. Note: 1.

  • Page 100: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz to view the wireless details. 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...
  • Page 101 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 102: 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 103 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings working devices from others while keep all devices’ access to the Internet. 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 104: Create Static Routes

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 6 Click Enable Group Isolation to isolate working devices and disallow other devices from communicating with them. 7 Click to save the settings. Done! Now your working devices connected to LAN1 and LAN3 are in an isolated group! 12 5 Create Static Routes...
  • Page 105 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 106: 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 107 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Site A Site B Modem Router 2 WAN: 219.134.112.246 WAN: 219.134.112.247 Modem router 1 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 108 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 109 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 8 ) Enter the Pre-Shared Key for IKE authentication. Then keep Perfect Forward Secrecy enabled. Note: The key should consist of visible characters without blank space. Make sure Site A and Site B use the same key. 9 ) Leave the Advanced Settings as default value.

  • Page 110: Set Up The Ipv6 Tunnel

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 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 111: 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 112 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 113: 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 114: 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 115: 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 116: 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 117: 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: Monitor The Internet Traffic Statistics

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network • 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 121: 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 122 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 123: 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 124 Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network messages, sending responses to the SNMP manager, and triggering SNMP traps when an event occurs. • Read-only 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 125 Appendix A: Specifications General ANSI T1.413, ITU G.992.1, ITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.5, Standards and IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE Protocols 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, TCP/IP, PPPoA, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT Safety & Emission FCC, CE Four 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX) Ports...

  • Page 126: 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 127 4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 128 • 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 129 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 130 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the modem router. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode page. Select the Wireless Router Mode option or the 3G/4G Router Mode, then click Save to make the settings effective. T7 How to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless network? My house covers a large area.
  • Page 131 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 132 T8 What can I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network? ¾ If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below: Make sure the wireless function is enabled if you’re using a laptop with built-in wireless adapter.
  • Page 133 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool( the TP-LINK Utility, for example); 3 ) Select and right click on My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open Computer Management window; 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, find and locate...
  • Page 134 6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK. 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;...
  • Page 135 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings page, and check the wireless router settings, double check your Wireless Name , make sure the Channel is selected correctly and the SSID is not hided; Connect to wireless network. ¾ If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps below: Authenticating problem, password mismatch.

  • Page 136: Authentication Settings

    4 ) Connect to wireless network. Windows was unable to connect to XXXX /Cannot join this network/Taking longer than usual to connect to this network. 1 ) Check the wireless signal strength of your network, if it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again;...
  • Page 137 To solve this problem, you can set a different USB access username or make the USB access password the same as your Windows account. After you modify the access account, remember to log off (sigh out) from the Windows. T11 Why am I never required to enter the account information for USB access even though I have enabled the Authentication feature? This situation probably happens on your Windows computer due to its special credential mechanism.
  • Page 138 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 139: Ce Mark Warning

    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 (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 140 Safety Information • When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source. •...

  • Page 141: Declaration Of Conformity

    TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO , LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC1900-Dualband-WLAN-Gigabit-VoIP-VDSL2-Modemrouter Model No.: Archer VR900v Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:...

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