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TP-Link Archer VR900 User Manual

Ac1900 wireless dual band gigabit vdsl/adsl modem router
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Archer VR900 User Guide AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router REV2.0.0 1910011778...

  • 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. Local Storage Sharing ........... . . 31 8.
  • Page 4 12. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection ........71 12.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    • The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. • Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com. • A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.

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

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Modem Router This chapter introduces the modem router and shows its appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Product Appearance...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router Product Overview TP-LINK’s Modem Router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router and DSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. With DSL, WAN, and USB ports, the modem router is compatible with DSL connections, fiber/cable access and 3G/4G USB dongles.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router Indication 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 9: Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router 1 2 2 Back Panel The back panel provides buttons, connection ports, and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Description Item For connecting the modem router to the Internet. Connect the port to the DSL Port splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone cable.

  • Page 10: Side Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router 1 2 3 Side Panel The side panel provides buttons and connection ports. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Description Item Power On/Off Button Press to power on or off the modem router. Wi-Fi On/Off Button Press to turn both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi on or off.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Connect The Hardware

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

  • Page 12: 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 vary depending on the actual environment of your modem router. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures or thick walls.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Connect your computer to the modem router. Method 1: Wired Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to a LAN port on the modem router via an Ethernet cable. Method 2: Wireless Connect wirelessly by using the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the product label of the modem router.

  • Page 14: Log Into Your Modem Router

    Chapter Log into Your Modem Router...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Log into Your Modem Router With a web management page, it is easy to configure and manage the modem router. The web management page 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 16: 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 17: Use Quick Setup Wizard

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Use Quick Setup Wizard Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. Select your Region Time Zone, then click Next. Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial configuration.

  • Page 18: Test Internet Connectivity

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Test Internet Connectivity After manually setting up the Internet connection, you need to test 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 19: More Operation Modes

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Select your WAN Interface Name (Status should be Connected) and click the (Edit) icon. Scroll down the page, enable IPv6, and configure the IPv6 parameters. Addressing Type: Consult your ISP for the addressing type, DHCPv6 or SLAAC. SLAAC is the most commonly used addressing type.

  • Page 20: G/4G Router Mode

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Connect your computer to the modem router. For details, refer to Connect Your Modem Router. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode, select the Wireless Router Mode, and click Save.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections • As the only way to access the Internet Use this way if wired Internet access is not available and you can only use the 3G/4G network to access the Internet. For detailed instructions, refer to As the Only Way to Access the Internet.

  • Page 22: 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 by heavy load.
  • Page 23 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 4Mbps Downstream Bandwidth via this router, she likes to watch live show and play online games, which may take up much bandwidth.
  • Page 24 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 25 Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control Done! Now you and your roommate have an independent bandwidth.

  • Page 26: 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 by using IP &...

  • Page 27: 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.

  • Page 28: Access Control

    Chapter 6 Network Security 3 Select the filtering rule to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list. To block/allow specific device(s) 1 ) Select Block wireless access from the devices in the list below Allow wireless access only from the devices in the list below and click Save.
  • Page 29 Chapter 6 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 30: 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 31 Chapter 6 Network Security 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the MAC address IP address that you want to bind. 3 ) Select the check box to enable the entry and click OK. Done! Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34: 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 and USB printers. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 35: 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 36 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 37: 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 38 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 39 Chapter 8 USB Settings • Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders. Note: Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication settings. Please log out from the Windows and try to access again. Or you can change the address of the USB disk by referring to To Customize the Address of the USB Disk.

  • Page 40: Remote Access Via Ftp/Https

    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/HTTPS 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 41: Modem Router

    Chapter 8 USB Settings • If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS. Some modem routers also support the HFS+ and exFAT file systems. • Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Select Advanced >...
  • Page 42 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 the Windows and try to access again. Enable the Internet Access Method(s) Select FTP(via Internet) and/or https(via...

  • Page 43: Customize Your Settings

    Chapter 8 USB Settings Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk: 1 ) Open a web browser. 2 ) Type the server address in the address bar: • If you have enabled FTP(via Internet), type in ftp://<WAN IP of the modem router>:<port number>...

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48 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 49 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 50 Chapter 8 USB Settings Windows 5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53 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 54 Chapter 8 USB Settings • 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. Click Advanced to have more configurations if needed.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59: 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 60: 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 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network.
  • Page 61 Chapter 10 Guest Network Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs. Note: Some modem routers may not offer some of these guest network options. • Allow guests to see each other Select this check box to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other. •...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: Free Applications 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 66: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 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 67 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 68: 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 management page. This chapter contains the following sections: • LAN Settings • IPv6 LAN Settings •...

  • Page 69: 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 management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on.

  • Page 70: 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 71: Ipv6 Lan 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 72: Configure The Dhcpv6 Server Address Type

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters. 1 ) Select the RADVD address type to make the modem router assign IPv6 address prefixes to hosts. Note: Do not select the Enable RDNSS Enable ULA Prefix check boxes unless required by your ISP.

  • Page 73: Wireless Settings

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 1 ) Select the DHCPv6 Server address type to make the modem router assign IPv6 addresses to hosts. 2 ) Specify the Start/End IPv6 Address for the IPv6 suffixes. The modem router will generate IPv6 addresses within the specified range. 3 ) Keep Leased Time as the default value.
  • Page 74 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings ¾ To enable or disable the wireless function: Enable the 2.4 GHz or 5GHz Wireless Network. If you don’t want to use the wireless function, just deselect the box. If you disable the wireless function, all the wireless settings won’t be effective.

  • Page 75: 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 76 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Keep the default WPS status as Enabled and select the PIN Code radio button. Enter the client device’s PIN in the field on the above WPS screen. Then click the Connect button. Connect successfully will appear on the above screen, which means the client device has successfully connected to the modem router.

  • Page 77: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Note: 1. The WPS LED on the modem router will light on for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network. 2. The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the modem router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 12 3 5 Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced wireless settings are for those who have a network concept. If you are not familiar with the settings on this page, it’s strongly recommended that you keep the provided default values;...

  • Page 80: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings • WMM: This feature guarantees the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. WMM is enabled compulsively under 802.11n or 802.11ac mode. It is strongly recommended to enable WMM. • Short GI: This feature is enabled by default and recommended to increase the data capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time.

  • Page 81: Interface Grouping

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisa.ddns. net). Click Login and Save. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account. 12 5 Interface Grouping I want to:...

  • Page 82: Create Static Routes

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 4 Name the group. 5 Check the boxes of LAN1 LAN3 in Available LAN. Here Wi-Fi 2.4G network and Wi-Fi 5G network are viewed as a LAN interface respectively. 6 Click Enable Group Isolation to isolate working devices and disallow other devices from communicating with them.
  • Page 83 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings static routing. Modem router Company’s server Router 2 WAN: 172.30.30.100 LAN: 192.168.1.1 LAN: 192.168.1.2 172.30.30.1 Switch My PC 192.168.1.100 How can I 1 Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet.
  • Page 84 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings • 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. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enters 172.30.30.1.

  • Page 85: Set Up A Vpn Connection

    Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 12 7 Set up a VPN Connection VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a private network established across the public network, generally via the Internet. However, the private network is a logical network without any physical network lines, so it is called Virtual Private Network. With the wide application of the Internet, more and more data are needed to be shared through the Internet.
  • Page 86 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 2 Configuration on site A (local network). 1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > IPSec VPN to open the configuration page.
  • Page 87 Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings range of Site B in the IP Address for VPN column, and input Subnet Mask of Site B. 7 ) Select the Key Exchange Method for the policy. We select Auto(IKE) here. 8 ) Enter the Pre-Shared Key for IKE authentication.

  • Page 88: 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 89: Specify The 6Rd Tunnel With Parameters Provided By Your Isp

    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 > IPv6 Tunnel. 3 Tick the check box, select 6to4 as the tunneling mechanism and select a WAN connection from the drop-down list, then...
  • Page 90 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: Update The Firmware

    TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at TP-LINK official website, you can download it from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com...

  • Page 94: Local Upgrade

    4. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting. 13 2 2 Local Upgrade 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 95: Change The Administrator Account

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network To back up configuration settings Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A conf. bin file will be stored to your computer.

  • Page 96: Local Management

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network Go to Advanced > System Tools> Administration page. Locate the Account Management section. Enter the old password. Enter the new password and enter again to confirm. Click Save to make the settings effective. 13 5 Local Management By default, local connected devices are allowed to manage the modem router over HTTP.

  • Page 97: Remote Management

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network Click Save. Now, you can manage the modem router over both HTTP (http://tplinkmodem.net) and HTTPS (https://tplinkmodem.net). 13 6 Remote Management By default, remote devices are not allowed to manage the modem router from the Internet. You can enable remote management over HTTP and/or HTTPS if needed. HTTPS is a more secure way to access the router.

  • Page 98: System Log

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network To enable remote management over HTTPS: Enable Management over HTTPS and keep the Port for HTTPS as the default setting. Leave the IP/MAC Address field blank. If you just want to allow a specific device to manage the modem router, you can enter the IP address or MAC address of the device in this field.

  • Page 99: Monitor The Internet Traffic Statistics

    Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network To save the system logs: You can choose to save the system logs to your local computer or a remote server. Click Save Log to save the logs in a txt file to your computer. Click Log Settings to set the storage path of logs.

  • Page 100: 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 101 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 102: 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 103 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. • Write Community: Displays the default write community string that protects the router from unauthorized changes.

  • Page 104: Appendix: Troubleshooting

    Appendix: Troubleshooting T1 How do I restore my modem router’s configuration to its factory default settings? There are two ways to reset the modem router: • Method 1: Use the Reset button. For details, refer to the related button description. •...
  • Page 105 4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 106 • Change a web browser or computer and log in again. • Reset the modem router to factory default settings. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the modem router to surf the Internet once the modem router is reset. Open a web browser and log in again. If login fails, please contact the technical support.
  • Page 107 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 108 ¾ If you can find other wireless network except your own, follow the steps below: Check the Wi-Fi 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; Go to Basic >...
  • Page 109 3 ) If it continues on saying network security key mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password on your modem router. Note: Wireless password/Network Security Key is case sensitive. 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.
  • Page 110 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 111: 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 (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 112 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.

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