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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide AC1600 WLAN Telefon DSL Router Archer VR600v REV2.0.0 1910012070...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service ........19...
  • Page 3 6. 2. 1. Registering DECT Handset ........25 6.
  • Page 4 Chapter 11. Network Security ........71 11.
  • Page 5 Chapter 15. Administrate Your Network ......115 15. 1. Set System Time ............116 15.

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    • The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the product package. • 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 7: Chapter 1. Get To Know Your Modem Router

    Chapter Get to Know Your Modem Router This chapter introduces what the modem router can do and shows its main features and appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Physical Appearance...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Get to Know Your Modem Router 1. 1. 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 9: Led Explanation

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

  • Page 10: Ports And Antennas

    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Modem Router 1. 2. 2. Ports and Antennas The modem router’s back panel shows the connection ports and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Description Item For connecting your analog phone to the modem router. Connect your analog phones to the TAE ports on the side panel or RJ11 ports on Phone1/Phone2 the back panel.

  • Page 11: Buttons

    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Modem Router 1. 2. 3. Buttons LED On/Off The modem router’s side panel shows the buttons. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Description Item Power On/Off The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the modem router. Press and hold down for 10 seconds to reset the modem router into Reset factory default settings.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware

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

  • Page 13: Position Your Modem Router

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Modem Router With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thick walls.

  • Page 14: Ethernet Cable

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Power Socket Power Adapter Install the antennas. TAE Socket Turn on the modem router. P ho ne 2 P ho ne 1 P ho P ho Modem Router Connect the TAE-RJ45 adapter to the modem router using an RJ11-to-RJ45 cable, then connect the TAE-RJ45 adapter to the TAE socket.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Computer Smart Device < Settings Wi-Fi Connections are available Wireless Network Connection Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G TP-Link_XXXX Connect automatically Connect √ TP-Link_XXXX_5G Other... Method 3: Use the WPS button Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3. Log In To Your Modem Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Modem Router...
  • Page 17 Note: 1. If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bind your cloud router to it, the login password you created here should be ineffective. Please log in to the cloud router using your TP-Link ID. 2. You can change the display language of the product according to your needs. In this guide we use English as the display...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Use Quick Setup Wizard

    2. If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID for now, you may click Log In Later to proceed. 3. If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.

  • Page 20: 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. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 21: Set Up An Ipv6 Connection

    1. Make sure you have set up an IPv4 connection by using Quick Setup wizard or manually before setting up an IPv6 connection. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router.

  • Page 22: More Operation Modes

    2. Connect your computer to the modem router. For details, refer to Connect Your Modem Router. 3. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 4. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 23: G/4G Router Mode

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 5. Go to Basic > Internet, select the Connection Type, and enter the information provided by your ISP. 6. Click Save to make the settings effective. Tips: 1. You can view and edit all internet connections on Advanced >...

  • Page 24: Chapter 5. Tp-Link Cloud Service

    TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet. To ensure that your router stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available.

  • Page 25: Register A Tp-Link Id

    Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once the router is bound to your TP-Link ID, you need to log in to the router with the TP-Link ID. • You can register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to...

  • Page 26: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    The first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your router as an Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to the same router as Users. Admin account and User accounts both can monitor and manage the router locally or remotely, except that user accounts cannot: •...

  • Page 27: Add An Tp-Link Id To Manage The Router

    , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please refer to Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new one. 4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User.

  • Page 28: Manage The Router Via Tp-Link Tether App

    QR code to download and install the app. 2. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network. 3. Launch the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 29: Chapter 6. Telephony

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

  • Page 30: Connecting The Telephone

    Chapter 6 Telephony 6. 1. Connecting the Telephone Connect your telephone to the TAE ports on the side panel or RJ11 ports on the back panel. Please note that you can only connect to two ports (one to a Phone 1 and the other to a Phone 2) at most.

  • Page 31: Configuring Dect Settings

    2. If you press the DECT button for more than 4 seconds, and the Phone LED still does not light, release the button and try again. Method 2: Via Web Management Interface Follow the steps below to register: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 32: Entering Telephone Information

    Before using telephony services, you should first enter your telephone information provided by your telephony service provider. Follow the steps below to enter information: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 33 Chapter 6 Telephony 3. Choose your Telephony Provider and enter the necessary information as required, and click Save to make the settings effective. 4. If your telephony provider is not listed here, choose Other provider, enter the information as required, and click Save to make the settings effective.
  • Page 34 Chapter 6 Telephony Advanced: Click to have more configuration. 5. In the Area Code section, enable this function and enter the area code of your city or region. This can spare you the trouble of including the area code each time you make a local call over the internet.

  • Page 35: Telephone Book

    6. 4. 1. Telephone Book Follow the steps below to have a telephone book on the modem router. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 36: Emergency Calls

    In this way the old, the kids, the patient or the pregnant in house are able to send signals for help when emergencies occur. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 37: Telephony Devices Management

    I don’t want all telephones ring at the same time when a number is called. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 38 Chapter 6 Telephony 3. Click to manage your telephony devices. Device Name: Name the telephone device here. Number for Outgoing Calls: Assign an outgoing number for this phone. Number for Incoming Calls: Tick the incoming number for this phone. VAD Support: VAD (Voice Activation Detection) prevents transmitting the silence packets to consume the bandwidth.

  • Page 39: Call Log

    Have a call list recording detailed information of incoming calls and outgoing calls on your modem router. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 40: Call Blocks

    Chapter 6 Telephony dialed via this number. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Call Rules. Click to set call rules.

  • Page 41: Blocking Certain Calls

    Chapter 6 Telephony How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > DND & Call Blocking. 3. Enable DND.

  • Page 42: Prevent From Dialing

    I don’t want anyone to call a mobile phone using my number. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 43 Chapter 6 Telephony forwarded to my mobile phone so that I won’t miss it. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 44: Call Through

    I can call the friend using my mobile phone and my telephone number. Fortunately, you can do that. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 45: Tpphone

    App allowing you to make and receive calls through VoIP modem router. Follow the steps below to configure tpPhone settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 46: Voice Mail

    If people who called can leave a voice mail, I would know what was going on when I was absent from home. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 47 Chapter 6 Telephony 4. Set the “No answer“ Time. A time period. If the call is not answered within this time period, the caller can leave a voice mail. 5. Choose greetings for your Voice Mail. You can record the greeting by dialing *30 on the keyboard of your telephone.

  • Page 48: Chapter 7. 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 49: Create A Network For Guests

    Chapter 7 Guest Network 7. 1. Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless Settings section.
  • Page 50 Chapter 7 Guest Network 3. Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs. • Allow Guests to Access Each Other Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other. • Allow Guests to Access My Local Network Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local network, not just internet access.

  • Page 51: Chapter 8. Usb Settings

    Chapter USB Settings This chapter describes how to use the USB ports to share files, media and a printer from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. The modem router supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 52: Access The Usb Storage Device

    USB Settings Chapter 8 8. 1. Access the USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port and then access files stored there locally or remotely. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the modem router. •...
  • Page 53 USB Settings Chapter 8 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. Use admin for both username and password to access the storage device. Windows computer ¾...

  • Page 54: Access The Usb Device Remotely

    If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet. Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 55 USB Settings Chapter 8 4. Refer to the following table to access your USB disk remotely.
  • Page 56 USB Settings Chapter 8 ¾ Method 1: 1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for Windows users) or open a web browser. 2 ) Type the server address in the address bar: Type in ftp://<WAN IP address of the modem router>:<port number>...

  • Page 57: Customize The Access Settings

    1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router.
  • Page 58 USB Settings Chapter 8 2. Select the Volume Name Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like. 3. Decide the way you share the folder: • Enable Authentication: Tick to enable authentication for this folder sharing, and you will be required to log in to the Sharing Account to access the USB disk. Refer to To Set up Authentication for Data Security to learn more.
  • Page 59 USB Settings Chapter 8 ¾ To Set up Authentication for Data Security You can set up authentication for your USB device so that network clients will be required to enter username and password when accessing the USB disk. 1. On the Sharing Account part, Choose Use Default Account or Use New Account. The user name and password are both admin for Default Account.

  • Page 60: Media Sharing

    USB Settings Chapter 8 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 61: Printer Sharing

    Note: Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the modem router: http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server/. 1. Install the Driver of the Printer Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service.
  • Page 62 USB LED becomes solid on. 3. 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 63 USB Settings Chapter 8 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 64 USB Settings Chapter 8 Windows 5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer.

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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. 5. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP.
  • Page 67 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. 7. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP.

  • Page 68: Chapter 9. Parental Controls

    Chapter Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.
  • Page 69 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other time. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to...
  • Page 70 Chapter 9 Parental Controls 4. Click Scan, and add the device to be controlled. Or, enter 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.
  • Page 71 Keyword. You can add many keywords for both 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 72: Chapter 10. Qos

    Chapter This chapter introduces how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to prioritize traffic and minimize the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load. It contains the following sections: • Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS • Update the Database...

  • Page 73: Prioritize Internet Traffic With Qos

    How can I 1. Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation. do that? 1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 74: Update The Database

    New database versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. 1. Download the latest QoS database from our website (www.tp-link.com). 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 75 Chapter 10 3. Go to Advanced > > Database. Click Browse to select the database upgrade file, and then click Upgrade. Wait until the upgrade is completed and do not operate during the process.

  • Page 76: Chapter 11. 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 77: Firewall & Dos Protection

    DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your network with server requests. Follow the steps below to configure DoS Protection. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 78: Service Filtering

    11. 2. Service Filtering With Service Filtering, you can prevent certain users from accessing the specified service, even block internet access completely. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 79: Access Control

    Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 80 Chapter 11 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 81: Ip & Mac Binding

    Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address. I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 82: Ipv6 Firewall

    This feature is available only when you’ve set up an IPv6 connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 83 Chapter 11 Network Security 4. Select an interface name from the drop-down list. Interface names are names of the internet connections you have set up. 5. Click Scan to select a service from the list to automatically populate the Port field with an appropriate port number.

  • Page 84: Chapter 12. Nat Forwarding

    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 85: Translate Address And Port By Alg

    “control/data” protocols: FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. Enabling ALG is recommended. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 86: Share Local Resources In The Internet By Virtual Server

    How can I 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example do that? 192.168.1.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 87: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    Chapter 12 NAT Forwarding 4. Click Scan, and choose HTTP. The external port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.1.100 in the Internal IP field. 5. Click to save the settings. Tips: 1.

  • Page 88: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 89: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    How can I 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example do that? 192.168.1.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 90 Chapter 12 NAT Forwarding seamless connection of the network. You may need to enable the UPnP if you want 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.

  • Page 91: Chapter 13. Vpn Server

    Chapter VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through Internet when you are out of home. The router offers three ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN, PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN and IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) VPN.

  • Page 92: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network

    VPN client software on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection. Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 93: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN connection. Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 94 Chapter 13 VPN Server 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 95 Chapter 13 VPN Server 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next.
  • Page 96 Chapter 13 VPN Server 6. Enter the Username Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.

  • Page 97: Use Ipsec Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 PC 2 PC 1 2. Configuration on Site A (local network). 1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 98 Chapter 13 VPN Server 3 ) In the IPSec Connection Name column, specify a name. 4 ) In the Remote IPSec Gateway (URL) column, Enter Site B’s WAN IP address. 5 ) Configure Site A’s LAN. In the Tunnel access from local IP addresses column, we take Subnet Address as an example.
  • Page 99 Chapter 13 VPN Server 8 ) Enter the Pre-Shared Key for IKE authentication. Then keep Perfect Forward Secrecy enabled. Note: Make sure Site A and Site B use the same key. 9 ) Leave the Advanced Settings as default value. Then click to save.
  • Page 100 Chapter 13 VPN Server 3. If Ping proceeds successfully (gets replies from host in Site B), the IPSec connection is working properly now. 6. Now IPSec VPN is implemented to establish a connection. Note: 1. The product supports a maximum of ten simultaneous connections. 2.

  • Page 101: Chapter 14. 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. It contains the following sections: • LAN Settings • IPv6 LAN Settings •...

  • Page 102: Lan Settings

    IP subnet, you can change it. Follow the steps below to change your IP address. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 103: Use The Modem Router As A Dhcp Server

    To use the DHCP server function of the modem router, you must configure all computers on the LAN to obtain an IP Address automatically. Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 104: Reserve Lan Ip Addresses

    IP addresses, please configure Address Reservation on the router for the purpose. Follow the steps below to reserve an IP address for your device. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 105: Configure The Radvd Address Type

    Chapter 14 Specify Your Network Settings 14. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Settings.

  • Page 106: Wireless Settings

    The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Basic >...
  • Page 107 Chapter 14 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 108: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Method 2 Use the WPS Button on the Web Management Page Use this method if your client device has a WPS button. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 109 Method 3 Enter the modem router’s PIN on your client device Use this method if your client device asks for the modem router’s PIN. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 110: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    You can automatically turn off your wireless network (both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 111: View Wireless Information

    3. The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set. 14. 3. 4. View Wireless Information ¾ To view the detailed wireless network settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 112 Chapter 14 Specify Your Network Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Advanced Settings page. • Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between which beacon packets are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless network.

  • Page 113: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the modem router. To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 114: Interface Grouping

    I want to isolate working devices from others while keep all devices’ access to the internet. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 115: Create Static Routes

    1. Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on the do that? same subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 116 Chapter 14 Specify Your Network Settings 4. Click to add a new static routing entry. Finish the settings according to the following explanations: • Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of the router.

  • Page 117: Set Up The Ipv6 Tunnel

    Set up the IPv6 tunnel though my ISP doesn’t provide me with the tunnel service. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 118: Specify The 6Rd Tunnel With Parameters Provided By Your Isp

    Specify the 6rd tunnel with the parameters provided by my 6rd tunnel service provider. How can I How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? do that? or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 119 Chapter 14 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 120: Chapter 15. 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 • Control LEDs • Back up and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 121: Set System Time

    Chapter 15 Administrate Your Network 15. 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 122: Control Leds

    The router‘s LEDs indicate router’s activities and status. You can turn on or turn off the LEDs either from the web management page or by pressing the LED button. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 123: Online Upgrade

    4. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 15. 3. 1. Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. If there’s any firmware update available for your router, the update icon will display on the top-right corner of the page.

  • Page 124: Back Up And Restore Configuration Settings

    ¾ To back up configuration settings 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced >...

  • Page 125: Change The Administrator Account

    Admin account is used to log in to the modem router’s web management page. You are required to set the admin account at first login. You can also change it on the web page. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 126: Remote Management

    Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to mange the modem router over HTTPS. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 127: System Log

    Chapter 15 Administrate Your Network 3. Tick the checkbox to enable Remote Management. Enable Remote Management via HTTPS to allow for HTTPS connection. Keep the Port as the default setting. 4. Set the client device allowed for remote management. Select to allow all remote devices to manage the modem router.
  • Page 128 Chapter 15 Administrate Your Network 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced > System Tools > System Log page. ¾ To view the system logs: You can view specific system logs by selecting the log Type and Level.

  • Page 129: Monitor The Internet Traffic Statistics

    15. 9. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the interfaces, including the received and sent packets. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 130: 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). 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 131 Chapter 15 Administrate Your Network • 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 132: Snmp Settings

    Chapter 15 Administrate Your Network • Port: Enter the port that connects to the ACS server. • 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 133 Chapter 15 Administrate Your Network 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 134: Appendix: Troubleshooting

    T2. What can I do if I forgot my password? Web management page password: • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset the password.
  • Page 135 4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 136 • 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 137 5. 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 in Use Quick Setup Wizard. 6. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists. T5.
  • Page 138 3. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Advanced Settings page. Locate the WDS (2.4GHz) section and select the checkbox to enable the WDS Bridging function. 4. Click Survey to scan all the AP devices and choose the root AP to be bridged. 5.
  • Page 139 Now, the root’s wireless network is extended and you can use the modem router’s SSID and password to enjoy the network. Note: The extended router (modem router) can have different SSID and password from the root router, you can change your modem router’s SSID and password on Basic >...
  • Page 140 the wireless network? ¾ If you fail to find any wireless network, follow the steps below: 1. Make sure the wireless function is enabled if you’re using a laptop with built-in wireless adapter. You can refer to the relevant document or contact the laptop manufacturer.
  • Page 141 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. 2. Windows was unable to connect to XXXX /Cannot join this network/Taking longer than usual to connect to this network.
  • Page 143 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 144: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    5180MHz—5240MHz (23dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of...
  • Page 145 For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries: Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage Indoor use only 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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