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TP-Link Archer C28HP User Manual

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AC900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Router
Archer C28HP
REV1.0.0
1910011947

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide AC900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Router Archer C28HP REV1.0.0 1910011947...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ......................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ......2 1.
  • Page 3 4. 6. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network ......32 4. 7. Customize Your Network Settings......... . . 37 4.
  • Page 4 5. 6. Manage the Router ............71 5.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. Specifications can be found on the product page at 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 Router

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • “Product Overview” • “Panel Layout”...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-LINK router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.

  • Page 8: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 LED Explanation Name Status Indication Blue On The Internet is available. Orange On The router’s WAN port is connected, but the Internet is not available. The router’s WAN port is not connected. System initialization completes. System initialization or firmware upgrade is in progress. Do not Blinking disconnect or power off the router.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Item Description If your clients, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the router and clients and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. The wireless security will be automatically configured for your wireless network.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Connect To The Internet

    Chapter Connect to the Internet This chapter contains the following sections: • “Position Your Router” • “Connect to the Internet”...

  • Page 11: Install The Antennas

    Chapter 2 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.

  • Page 12: Router Mode

    Chapter 2 2. 2. 2. Router mode This mode enables multiple users to share Internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem. 1. Follow the steps below to connect your router. If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s WAN port, and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. 2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

  • Page 14: Range Extender Mode

    Chapter 2 Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

  • Page 15: Access Point Mode

    Chapter 2 3 ) After successfully login, select Range Extender mode and follow Quick Setup complete the configuration. Tips: Click Survey to choose your host network and fill in its wireless password. Relocate: Place the router between your host router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 4. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for password, and then click Login. Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu >...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Log In

    Chapter Log in This chapter shows how to log in to the web management page of router.
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 With the web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web- based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to your router.
  • Page 19 Chapter Configure the router in Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a standard wireless router. It contains the following sections: • “Guest Network” • “Parental controls” • “QoS” • “Network Security” •...

  • Page 20: Guest Network

    Chapter 4 4. 1. Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network options to ensure network security and privacy.

  • Page 21: Parental Controls

    For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) at the weekend and not other times. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for How can I the router.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 3. Click Add. And then Click View Existing Devices, and select the access device. Or, input the Device Name Address manually. 4. Click the icon to set the Internet Access Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK. 5.

  • Page 23: Qos

    Chapter 4 Tips: • With Blacklist selected, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period. • With Whitelist selected, the controlled devices can only access websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period. 7.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 3 ) Select Enable QoS. 4 ) Input the maximum upload and download bandwidth provided by your Internet service provider. 1Mbps equal s to 1000Kbps. 5 ) Click Advanced and drag the scroll bar to set the bandwidth priority percentage.

  • Page 25: Network Security

    Chapter 4 3 ) Choose the respective device from the list. 4 ) Click OK. 3. Refer to the steps above to apply other QoS rules if any. Note: If you want to delete a QoS rule, click to remove the responding rule from the list.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Settings. 3. Enable Protection. 4. Set the level (Off, Low, Middle or High) of protection for ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering, UDP-FlOOD Attack Filtering TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack...

  • Page 27: Access Control

    Chapter 4 4. 4. 2. Access Control Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed devices (Whitelist). Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via I want to: wired or wireless).

  • Page 28: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 4 2 ) Click in the Devices in Whitelist section. Enter the Device Name MAC Address (You can copy and paste the information from the Online Devices list if the device is connected to your network). 3 ) Click OK. Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your Done! network (via wired or wireless) using the...

  • Page 29: Nat Forwarding

    Internet to initiatively communicate with devices on the local network, thus realizing some special functions. The TP-LINK router supports 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 30 Chapter 4 Virtual Servers can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the Internet. Virtual Servers can be used for setting up public services on your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different services use different service ports. Port 80 is used in HTTP service, port 21 in FTP service, port 25 in SMTP service and port 110 in POP3 service.

  • Page 31: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    Chapter 4 Tips: • It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. • If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually.

  • Page 32: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Chapter 4 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add. 3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled in.

  • Page 33: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    Chapter 4 Note: When DMZ is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time. Make the home PC join the Internet online game without port I want to: restriction.

  • Page 34: Vpn Server

    Chapter 4 Tips: • UPnP is enabled by default in this router. • Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. • UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of operating system need to install the UPnP components).

  • Page 35: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network

    Chapter 4 4. 6. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network In the OpenVPN connection, the home network can act as a server, and the remote device can access the server through the router which acts as an OpenVPN Server gateway.

  • Page 36: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Chapter 4 8. Click Generate to get a new certificate. Note: If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click Generate to update the certificate. 9. Click Export to save the OpenVPN configuration file which will be used by the remote device to access your router.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 Note: Before you enable Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with Internet. 3. In the Client IP Address filed, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server.
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use the Windows built-in PPTP software as an example.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the Internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.

  • Page 41: Customize Your Network Settings

    Chapter 4 4. 7. Customize Your Network Settings 4. 7. 1. Change the LAN Settings The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.1, 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 42: Configure To Support Iptv Service

    Chapter 4 • LACP passive: enables LACP only when an LACP device is detected. 5. Specify two ports for link aggregation. 6. Click Save. 4. 7. 3. Configure to Support IPTV Service Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service I want to: provided by my Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 43: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    Chapter 4 • Select Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters are required. • Select Custom if your ISP is not listed but provides necessary parameters. 3 ) After you have selected a mode, the necessary parameters, including the LAN port for IPTV connection, are predetermined.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 • To specify the IP address that the router assigns: 1. Check the box for Enable DHCP Server. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.

  • Page 45: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    Chapter 4 4. 7. 5. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Most ISPs 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 46 Chapter 4 the following figure so that the physical connection between my PC and my company’s server is established. To surf the Internet and visit my company’s network at the same time, I need to configure the static routing. Router A Company’s server Router B WAN: 172.30.30.100...

  • Page 47: Specify Wireless Settings

    Chapter 4 subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of Router A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enter 172.30.30.1. Subnet Mask: Determines the destination network with the destination IP address.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 2. The wireless radio is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of the router, just uncheck the box for Enable Wireless Radio. In this case, all the wireless settings will be invalid. • To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password: 1.

  • Page 49: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Chapter 4 • Channel Width - Select a channel width (bandwidth) for the wireless network. • Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. It is recommended to leave the channel to Auto, if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless connection issue.

  • Page 50: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    Chapter 4 4. 7. 9. Schedule Your Wireless Function The wireless network can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 51: Manage The Router

    Chapter 4 Note: • The Effective Time Schedule is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings to modify the time. • The wireless LED will be off if the corresponding wireless network is disabled. •...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 2. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list. 3. In the NTP Server I fileld, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server. 4. (Optional) In the NTP Server II fileld, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server.

  • Page 53: Test The Network Connectivity

    Chapter 4 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone. 3. Select the correct date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone. 4. Click Save. 4.

  • Page 54: Upgrade The Firmware

    TP-LINK aims at providing better network experience for users. We will inform you throught the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TP-LINK official website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the Support page for free.

  • Page 55: Manual Upgrade

    Otherwise, your router cannot work again. 1. Make sure you have the latest firmware file in your computer. If not, try another way to connect your computer to the Internet and download the latest firmware file from www.tp-link.com.

  • Page 56: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    Chapter 4 2. Connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable. 3. Visit 192.168.0.1 and you will see the following upgrade page. 4. Click Browse and select the downloaded firmware file. 5. Click Upgrade and wait for a few minutes until the router completes the upgrading and restarts. 4.

  • Page 57: Change The Administrator Account

    Chapter 4 1. Click Factory Restore to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router. • We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router. 4.

  • Page 58: Password Recovery

    Chapter 4 4. 8. 7. Password Recovery This feature allows you to recover your default login username and password in case you forget them. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 59: Local Management

    Chapter 4 4. 8. 8. Local Management This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 60: Remote Management

    Chapter 4 4. 8. 9. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools >...

  • Page 61: 4. 8. 10. System Log

    Chapter 4 4. 8. 10. System Log When the router does not work properly, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. • To Save the System Log in Local: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 62: 4. 8. 11. Monitor The Internet Traffic Statistics

    Chapter 4 From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. Enter the recipient’s email address, which can be the same as or different from the sender’s email address. SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address. Tips: SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems. For example, the SMTP server address of Hotmail is smtp-mail.outlook.com.

  • Page 63: Control Leds

    Chapter 4 Click Refresh to update the statistic information on the page. Click Reset All to reset all statistic values in the list to zero. Click Delete All to delete all statistic information in the list. Click to reset the statistic information of the specific device. Click to delete the specific device item in the list.

  • Page 64: 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: • “Change the working mode” • “Guest Network” • “Parental controls”...

  • Page 65: Change The Working Mode

    Chapter 5 5. 1. Change the working mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Click Mode button in the top-right corner of the page, select Access Point and click Save. 5. 2. Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network.

  • Page 66: Customize Guest Network Options

    Chapter 5 • No security is selected, no password is needed to access your guest network. • WAP/WPA2-Personal is selected, keep the default Version Encryption values, and customize your own password. 4. Click Save. Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set! Tips: To view guest network information, go to...

  • Page 67: Parental Controls

    For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) at the weekend and not other times. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for How can I the router.
  • Page 68 Chapter 5 5. Enter a Description for the entry, check the box for Enable This Entry, and then click OK. 6. Select Whitelist as the restriction policy. Tips: • With Blacklist selected, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.

  • Page 69: Customize Your Wireless Setting

    Chapter 5 Now you can control your children’s Internet access as needed. Done! 5. 4. Customize your wireless setting 5. 4. 1. Specify Wireless Settings The router’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the label of the router. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.

  • Page 70: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Chapter 5 5. 4. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Settings >...

  • Page 71: Customize Your Network

    Chapter 5 • PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN. The default PIN is printed on the label of the router. Use the Client’s PIN Enter the client’s PIN in the field, and click Connect.

  • Page 72: Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage

    Chapter 5 5. Click Save. 5. 5. 2. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi-Fi area to be. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
  • Page 73 Chapter 5 2. Select the device to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the corresponding checkbox. 3. Click Block and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table. 4. Click in the Devices in Blacklist table to set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed.

  • Page 74: Manage The Router

    Chapter 5 3. Click OK. 5. 6. Manage the Router 5. 6. 1. Set Up System Time The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based functions such as the Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be sychronized with the daylight saving time you configure.
  • Page 75 Chapter 5 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time. 2. Select the Start date and time of the daylight saving time at your local time zone. 3. Click Save. 5. 6. 2. Control LEDs The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LEDs are off.
  • Page 76 3. Click Save. 5. 6. 4. Upgrade the Firmware TP-LINK is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our website www.tp-link.com...

  • Page 77: Upgrade The Firmware

    4. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the router to reboot. ¾ To upgrade the firmware locally: 1. Download latest firmware file extender from website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 3. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.

  • Page 78: Change Login Password

    Chapter 5 ¾ To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restore and reboot. Note: During the restore process, do not power off or reset the extender. ¾...

  • Page 79: System Log

    Chapter 5 5. 6. 7. System Log If the extender is not working normally, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.

  • Page 80: Chapter 6. Configure The Router In Range Extender Mode

    Chapter Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a Range Extender. This chapter contains the following sections: • “Change the working mode” • “Guest Network” • “Parental controls”...

  • Page 81: Change The Working Mode

    Chapter 6 6. 1. Change the working mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Click Mode button in the top-right corner of the page, select Range Extender and click Save. 6. 2. Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network.

  • Page 82: Customize Guest Network Options

    Chapter 6 • WAP/WPA2-Personal is selected, keep the default Version Encryption values, and customize your own password. 4. Click Save. Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set! 6. 2. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 1.
  • Page 83 Chapter 6 For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) at the weekend and not other times. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for How can I the router.
  • Page 84 Chapter 6 5. Enter a Description for the entry, check the box for Enable This Entry, and then click OK. 6. Select Whitelist as the restriction policy. Tips: • With Blacklist selected, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.

  • Page 85: Customize Your Wireless Setting

    Chapter 6 Now you can control your children’s Internet access as needed. Done! 6. 4. Customize your wireless setting 6. 4. 1. Specify Wireless Settings The router’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the label of the router. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.

  • Page 86: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Chapter 6 6. 4. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Settings >...

  • Page 87: Customize Your Network

    Chapter 6 Use the Client’s PIN Enter the client’s PIN in the field, and click Connect. Success will appear on the above screen and the WPS LED on the router will keep on for five minutes if the client has been successfully added to the network. 6.

  • Page 88: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    Chapter 6 6. 5. 2. Specify DHCP Server Settings By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the extender acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary.

  • Page 89: Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage

    Chapter 6 6. 5. 3. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi-Fi area to be. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
  • Page 90 Chapter 6 2. Select the device to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the corresponding checkbox. 3. Click Block and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table. 4. Click in the Devices in Blacklist table to set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed.

  • Page 91: Manage The Router

    Chapter 6 3. Click OK. 6. 6. Manage the Router 6. 6. 1. Set Up System Time The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based functions such as the Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be sychronized with the daylight saving time you configure.

  • Page 92: Control Leds

    Chapter 6 2. Select the Start date and time of the daylight saving time at your local time zone. 3. Click Save. 6. 6. 2. Control LEDs The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LEDs are off.

  • Page 93: Upgrade The Firmware

    Chapter 6 6. 6. 3. Upgrade the Firmware TP-LINK is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

  • Page 94: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    Chapter 6 5. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the router to reboot. 6. 6. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can backup the configuration file and restore the extender to the previous settings from the backup file when needed.

  • Page 95: Change Login Password

    Chapter 6 2. Wait a few minutes for the reset and reboot. Note: 1. During the reset process, do not power off or reset the router. 2. We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the extender. 6.
  • Page 96 Chapter 6...

  • Page 97: Faq

    Q1. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 98 3 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK.
  • Page 99 4 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click to save the settings. • Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please contact the technical support.
  • Page 100 2 ) Click Save. Note: Log in to the web management page again if the IP address of the router is altered. 3. Survey the SSID to be bridged: 1 ) Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings and click Enable WDS Bridging.
  • Page 101 Q5. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in to with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status to check WAN status: If IP Address is a valid one, please try the methods below and try again: •...
  • Page 102 • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-LINK routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, it may conflict with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you can’t access the Internet.
  • Page 103 • Double check the Internet Connection Type. 1 ) Confirm your Internet Connection Type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to Network >...
  • Page 104 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-LINK Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click My Computer...
  • Page 105 2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.
  • Page 106 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 107 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 108: Ce Mark Warning

    Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 8853A-Archer C28HP/ Model: Archer C28HP) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal.
  • Page 109 Caution: 1. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; 2. For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p.

  • Page 110: Industry Canada Statement

    Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements:...

  • Page 111: Safety Information

    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. •...

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