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TP-Link TL-WR810N User Manual

TP-Link TL-WR810N User Manual

300mbps wi-fi pocket router/ap/tv adapter/repeater
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300Mbps Wi-Fi Pocket Router/AP/TV Adapter/Repeater
REV2.0.0 1910011795

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    TL-WR810N User Guide 300Mbps Wi-Fi Pocket Router/AP/TV Adapter/Repeater REV2.0.0 1910011795...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ....................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ......2 1. 1. Product Overview .
  • Page 3 5. 2. WPS ..............68 5.

  • Page 4: 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 5: 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. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    1. 1. Product Overview To meet the wireless needs of almost any situation you might encounter, the TP-LINK portable router, with multiple operation modes, is designed for home and travel use. The portable size of the router means that you can put it in your pocket and take it with you wherever you go.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware

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

  • Page 8: Position Your Router

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to various devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 9 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 2. 2. Access Point Mode Create a wireless network from an Ethernet connection. This mode is suitable for dorm rooms or homes where there’s already a wired router but you need a wireless hotspot. 1.
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 2. 4. Client Mode In this mode, this device can be connected to another device via an Ethernet cable and act as an adapter to grant your wired devices access to a wireless network, especially for a smart TV, media player, or game console.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3. Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard

    Chapter Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet via the web-based Quick Setup Wizard. This chapter contains the following sections: • Log into the Router • Configure the Router...

  • Page 12: Log Into The Router

    Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 3. 1. Log into the Router With the Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the rouer. The web- based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as the Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
  • Page 13 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard • If you use DSL line and you are only provided with an account name and a password by your ISP, choose PPPoE; if you use cable TV or fiber cable, choose Dynamic IP;...
  • Page 14 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 6. Click Finish to complete the configuration. Now your computers and Wi-Fi devices can connect to the Internet! 3. 2. 2. Access Point Mode 1. Go to Quick Setup and click Next to start.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 4. Select the LAN IP type of the router or leave the default setting Smart IP for most cases, and then click Next. 5. Click Reboot to complete the configuration. 3.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 3. Select the LAN IP type of the router or leave the default setting Smart IP for most cases, and then click Next. 4. Click Finish to complete the configuration. 5.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 3. 2. 4. Client Mode 1. Go to Quick Setup and click Next to start. 2. Click Survey to find your host network and click Connect. Enter the host network’s password in the Wireless Password field and click Next.

  • Page 18: Chapter 4. Configure The Router In Standard Wireless Router Mode

    Chapter Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a Standard Wireless Router. This chapter contains the following sections: • Status • Parental Controls • • Access Control •...

  • Page 19: Status

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 4. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router in Standard Wireless Router Mode.

  • Page 20: Wps

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Channel - The current wireless channel in use. • MAC Address - The physical address of the router. • WDS Status - The status of WDS connection. • - This field displays the current settings of the WAN, and you can configure them on the Network >...
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 2. Select Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect. 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device. 4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network.

  • Page 22: Working Mode

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method Three: Enter the Router’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and get the Current PIN...
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode Dynamic IP If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please select Dynamic IP, and the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. Click Renew to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click Release to release the IP parameters.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask.. •...
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE connection. If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP Static IP to activate the secondary connection. • WAN Connection Mode •...

  • Page 26: Bigpond Cable

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want to keep your Internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Select either as required by your ISP. If Static IP is selected, please enter the IP address, subnet marsk, gateway and DNS also provided by your ISP.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • User Name/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Confirm Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct.

  • Page 30: Mac Clone

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the Internet again. Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.

  • Page 31: Wireless

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports. The value can not be changed. • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your router (factory default - 192.168.0.254).
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Channel Width - Select any channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can automatically adjust the channel width for your clients. • Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Encryption - Select Automatic, TKIP or AES. • Wireless Password - Enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For Hexadecimal, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters; for ASCII, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode I want to: Deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access my network by their MAC addresses. example, you want the wireless client A with the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B and the wireless client B with the MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-5F to access the router, but other wireless clients cannot access the router How can I...
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Advanced. 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save. Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values;...

  • Page 36: Dhcp

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Enable AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. This function will be disabled if WDS/Bridge is enabled. 4.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save. • DHCP Server - Enable or disable the DHCP server. If disabled, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually. •...
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Client Name - The name of the DHCP client. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client. • Assigned IP - The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP client. •...

  • Page 39: Forwarding

    Internet can reach devices in the LAN and realize some specific functions. TP-LINK 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 40: Port Triggering

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 4. Click New. Select HTTP from the Common Service Port list. The service port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 in the IP Address field.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 4. Leave the status as Enabled and click Save. Note: • You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need. • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. •...
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 4. Select Enable and enter the IP address 192.168.0.100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed. 5. Click Save. Done! You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players.

  • Page 43: Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 4. 8. Security This function allows you to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these network security functions. 4. 8. 1. Basic Security 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 44: Advanced Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. SPI Firewall is enabled by default.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 2. Go to Security > Advanced Security, and you can protect the router from being attacked by ICMP-Flood, UDP Flood and TCP-SYN Flood. • Packets Statistics Interval (5~60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 seconds from the drop-down list.

  • Page 46: Local Management

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the number of the current TCP-SYN-FLOOD packets is beyond the set value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately. •...

  • Page 47: Parental Controls

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3 ) Click Add, and your PC’s MAC address will also be listed. 4 ) Click Save. Note: If your PC is blocked but you want to access the router again, press and hold the Reset button to reset the router to the factory defaults.
  • Page 48 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode For example, you want the children’s PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access www.tp-link.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB is without any restriction. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 49: Access Control

    If you want to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA in the LAN to access www.tp-link.com only, please follow the steps below: How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and do that? password you set for the router.
  • Page 50 (for example TP-LINK) in the Domain Name field. Note: Any domain name with keywords in it (e.g. www.tp-link.com) will be blocked or allowed. 3 ) Click Save. 4. Go to Access Control >...

  • Page 51: Advanced Routing

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 2 ) Give a name for the rule in the Rule Name field. Select host_1 from the host drop-down list; select target_1 from the target drop-down list; select schedule_1 from the schedule drop-down list.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 1. Click New. 2. Enter the following information. • Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host that you want to assign to a static route. •...

  • Page 53: Bandwidth Control

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host to which the static route is assigned. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

  • Page 54: Rules List

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Line Type - Select the right type for you network connection. If you are not sure, please consult your ISP. • Egress Bandwidth - The upload speed through the WAN port. •...

  • Page 55: Ip&Mac Binding

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3. Click Save. 4. 13. IP&MAC Binding IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind a network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with a matching IP address in the ARP list, but with an unrecognized MAC address.

  • Page 56: Arp List

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3. Enter the MAC address and IP address. 4. Click Save. ¾ To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Find the desired entry in the table. 2. Click Modify Delete in the Modify column.

  • Page 57: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • IP Address - The assigned IP address of the listed computer in the LAN. • Status - Indicates whether or not the MAC and IP addresses are bound. • Configure - Load or delete an item.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name received from your dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

  • Page 59: System Tools

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 1. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. 2. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 4.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 2. Go to System Tools > Time Settings and configure the system time as needed. ¾ To set time manually: 1. Select your local time zone. 2. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format.
  • Page 61 Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domain name (such as www.tp-link.com). • Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.
  • Page 62 4. 15. 3. Firmware Upgrade TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • The default Username: admin • The default Password: admin • The default Address: 192.168.0.254 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 4. 15. 5. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, including: • Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically). • Change the DHCP Settings. • Change the Working Modes. •...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 4. 15. 8. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. •...
  • Page 66 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • SMTP Server - Your smtp server. It corresponds with the mailbox filled in the From field. You can log on the relevant website for help if you are not clear with the address.

  • Page 67: Logout

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Current Statistics Status - Enable or Disable. The default value is disabled. To enable, click the Enable button. If disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will disabled. •...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode...

  • Page 69: Chapter 5. Configure The Router In Access Point Mode

    Chapter Configure the Router in Access Point Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as an Access Point. This chapter contains the following sections: • Status • • Working Mode • Network • Wireless •...

  • Page 70: Status

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router in Access Point Mode.

  • Page 71: Wps

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Working Mode - The current wireless working mode in use. • Wireless Network Name - The SSID of the router. • Channel - The current wireless channel in use. • Mode - The current wireless mode which the router works on.
  • Page 72 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Select Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect. 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device. 4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network.

  • Page 73: Working Mode

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Enter the router’s current PIN on your client device to join the router’s Wi-Fi network. 5. 3. Working Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 74: Wireless

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports. The value can not be changed. • Type - Either select Smart IP(DHCP) to get IP address from DHCP server, or Static IP configure IP address manually.
  • Page 75 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Wireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX (XXXX indicates the last unique four numbers of each router’s MAC address). It is strongly recommended that you change your network name (SSID). This value is case-sensitive.
  • Page 76 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. •...
  • Page 77 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server. • Radius Port - Enter the port that Radius server used. • Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius server. •...
  • Page 78 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless MAC Filtering. 3. Click Enable to enable the Wireless MAC Filtering function. 4. Select Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access as the filtering rule.
  • Page 79 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Transmit Power - Select High, Middle which you would like to specify for the router. High is the default setting and recommended. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here.
  • Page 80 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 5. 5. Wireless Statistics 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Statistics to check the data packets sent and received by each client device connected to the router.

  • Page 81: Dhcp

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Rate - The Throughput unit. • Run Time - How long this function is running. • Transmit - Wireless transmit rate information. • Receive - Wireless receive rate information. Click Start/Stop to start or stop wireless throughput monitor.
  • Page 82 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Default Gateway (Optional) - It is suggested to input the IP address of the LAN port of the router. The default value is 192.168.0.254. • Default Domain (Optional) - Input the domain name of your network. •...

  • Page 83: System Tools

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and show the current attached devices, click Refresh. 5. 6. 3. Address Reservation You can reserve an IP address for a specific client. When you specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, this PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server.
  • Page 84 Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domain name (such as www.tp-link.com). • Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.
  • Page 85 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Note: Only one user can use this tool at one time. Options “Number of Pings”, “Ping Size” and “Ping Timeout” are used for the Ping function. Option “Tracert Hops” is used for the Tracert function. 5.
  • Page 86 5. 7. 3. Firmware Upgrade TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com...
  • Page 87 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 7. 5. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed.
  • Page 88 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Restore the router to its factory defaults (system will reboot automatically). • Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically). 5. 7. 7. Password 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
  • Page 89 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Auto Mail Feature - Indicates whether the auto mail feature is enabled or not. • Mail Settings - Set the receiving and sending mailbox address, server address, validation information as well as the timetable for Auto Mail Feature. •...

  • Page 90: Logout

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Note: Only when you select Authentication, do you have to enter the user name and password in the following fields. • User Name - Your mail account name filled in the From field. The part behind @ is included.

  • Page 91: Chapter 6. Configure The Router In Repeater Mode

    Chapter Configure the Router in Repeater Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a Repeater. This chapter contains the following sections: • Status • Network • Wireless • DHCP • System Tools •...

  • Page 92: Status

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 6. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router in Repeater Mode.

  • Page 93: Network

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Wireless Name of Root AP - The SSID of the root router. • Channel - The current wireless channel in use. • Mode - The current wireless working mode in use. •...

  • Page 94: Wireless

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. • Gateway - The gateway should be in the same subnet as your IP address. •...
  • Page 95 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode with root AP. If you select Auto, then router will choose the appropriate WDS mode automatically. • Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of the router can be enabled or disabled to allow or deny wireless access.
  • Page 96 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. •...
  • Page 97 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Type - The default setting is Automatic, which can select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on the wireless client’s capability and request. • WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
  • Page 98 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 1 ) Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB-00- 07-5F in the MAC Address field. 2 ) Enter wireless client A/B in the Description field. 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled. 4 ) Click Save and click Back.
  • Page 99 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The beacons are the packets sent by the Router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100.

  • Page 100: Dhcp

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • MAC Address - The MAC address of the connected wireless client. • Current Status - The running status of the connected wireless client. • Received Packets - Packets received by the wireless client. •...

  • Page 101: Dhcp Settings

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 6. 4. 1. DHCP Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Settings. 3. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save. •...
  • Page 102 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 6. 4. 2. DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Client List to view the information of the clients connected to the router.

  • Page 103: System Tools

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 1 ) Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) of the client for which you want to reserve an IP address. 2 ) Enter the IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) which you want to reserve for the client.
  • Page 104 Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domain name (such as www.tp-link.com). • Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.
  • Page 105 6. 5. 3. Firmware Upgrade TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com...
  • Page 106 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 6. 5. 4. Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values.
  • Page 107 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 6. 5. 6. Reboot 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you can restart your router. Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, including: •...
  • Page 108 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode Note: The new username and password must not exceed 15 characters and not include any spacing. 3. Click Save. 6. 5. 8. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
  • Page 109 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • From - Your mail box address. The router will connect it to send logs. • - Recipient’s mail address. The destination mailbox which will receive logs. • SMTP Server - Your smtp server. It corresponds with the mailbox filled in the From field.

  • Page 110: Logout

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the router permanently, not just from the page. Click Next to go to the next page, or click Previous to return to the previous page. 6.

  • Page 111: Chapter 7. Configure The Router In Client Mode

    Chapter Configure the Router in Client Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a client. This chapter contains the following sections: • Status • Network • Wireless • DHCP • System Tools •...

  • Page 112: Status

    Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 7. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router in Client Mode.

  • Page 113: Network

    Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Channel Width - The current wireless channel width in use. • MAC Address - The physical address of the router. • Traffic Statistics - The router’s traffic statistics. • Received (Bytes) - Traffic in bytes received from the WAN port.

  • Page 114: Wireless

    Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Allow remote access - Allow remote devices to access the router by inputting the IP address in browser. Note: • If you have changed the IP address, you must use the new IP address to login. •...
  • Page 115 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 7. 3. 2. Wireless Security 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security. 3. Configure the the security settings of your wireless network and click Save. •...
  • Page 116 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • WPA-PSK/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre- shared passphrase. • Version - Select Automatic, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. • Encryption - Select Automatic, TKIP or AES. • Wireless Password - Enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.
  • Page 117 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 7. 3. 3. Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering is used to deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access your network by their MAC addresses. I want to: Deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access my network by their MAC addresses.
  • Page 118 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 7. 3. 4. Wireless Advanced 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Advanced. 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save. Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values;...
  • Page 119 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Enable Short GI - It is recommended to enable this function, for it will increase the data capacity by reducing the guard interval time. • Enable AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN.

  • Page 120: Dhcp

    Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Rate - The Throughput unit. • Run Time - How long this function is running. • Transmit - Wireless transmit rate information. • Receive - Wireless receive rate information. Click Start/Stop to start or stop wireless throughput monitor.
  • Page 121 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • DHCP Server - Enable or disable the DHCP server. If disabled, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually. • Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning IP addresses.
  • Page 122 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Client Name - The name of the DHCP client. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client. • Assigned IP - The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP client. •...

  • Page 123: System Tools

    Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domain name (such as www.tp-link.com). • Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.
  • Page 124 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 4. The Diagnostic Results page displays the diagnosis result. If the result is similar to the following figure, the connectivity of the Internet is fine. Note: Only one user can use this tool at one time. Options “Number of Pings”, “Ping Size” and “Ping Timeout” are used for the Ping function.
  • Page 125 7. 5. 3. Firmware Upgrade TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com...
  • Page 126 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 7. 5. 5. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed.
  • Page 127 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Restore the router to its factory defaults (system will reboot automatically). • Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically). 7. 5. 7. Password 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
  • Page 128 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Auto Mail Feature - Indicates whether the auto mail feature is enabled or not. • Mail Settings - Set the receiving and sending mailbox address, server address, validation information as well as the timetable for Auto Mail Feature. •...

  • Page 129: Logout

    Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode Note: Only when you select Authentication, do you have to enter the user name and password in the following fields. • User Name - Your mail account name filled in the From field. The part behind @ is included.

  • Page 130: Faq

    • If you’re in a hotel room or on a trade show, the Internet may be limited and requires that you authenticate for the service or purchase the Internet access. • If your Internet access is still not available, contact TP-LINK Technical Support. Q2. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
  • Page 131 3. Enable H323 ALG: Go to Security > Basic Security, enable H323 ALG and click Save. Now you can enjoy your net meeting normally. Q6. What can I do if my wireless signal is unstable or weak? It may be caused by too much interference. •...
  • Page 132 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 133: Rf Exposure Information

    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 134 NCC Notice & BSMI Notice: 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均 不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干 擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依 電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫 療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行 清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞 或覆蓋開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在 密閉位置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進 行此項工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам...
  • Page 135 For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries: Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation Class II equipment DC voltage Indoor use only RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

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