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AC3150 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
Archer C3150
REV2.1.0
1910012072

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide AC3150 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Archer C3150 REV2.1.0 1910012072...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service ........25...
  • Page 3 7. 1. Local Storage Sharing ............34 7.
  • Page 4 12. 6. Create Static Routes ............83 12.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

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

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Get To Know Your Router

    Chapter Get to Know Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Main Features • Panel Layout...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    ¾ Extraordinary Home Entertainment Archer C3150 can support many devices when you invite friends to your large house to entertain. It can maintain multiple simultaneous HD streaming, online gaming and other content consumption without lag. The Archer C3150 can provide a maximized coverage and enable your devices to stay covered, near or far as it.

  • Page 8: Main Features

    You can quickly and easily share photos, music, and other files with family and friends. Just connect an external hard drive to the Archer C3150’s USB 3.0 port or USB 2.0 port and immediately start enjoying lightning-fast transfers. To help your wired devices...

  • Page 9: Panel Layout

    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Router • Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host. • Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing. • Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the internet. • Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. •...

  • Page 10: Led Explanation

    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Router LED Explanation Name Status Indication All LEDs work normally. (LED) All LEDs are off without affecting the router’s performance. System initialization completes. System initialization or firmware upgrade is in process. Do not Flashing disconnect or power off the router.

  • Page 11: Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Router Notes: 1. After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off. 2. You can turn the LEDs on or off by pressing the LED On/Off button. 1.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Router The router’s side panel shows the USB ports and buttons (view from left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Item Description For turning on/off the WiFi function. WiFi On/Off The switch for the reset function. There are two ways to reset the router’s factory defaults.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware

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

  • Page 14: 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 the various devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 6. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the configuration. Power Internet 2.4GHz 5GHz Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, please press the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.(WPS is not supported by iOS devices.) Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Log In To Your Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Router With a 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 Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

  • Page 18: Obtain An Ip Address Automatically

    1. If the login window does not appear, please refer to > management page? 2. 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.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection

    Chapter Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The 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 20: Quick Setup

    If you need the IPv6 internet connection, please refer to the section of Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection. Follow the steps below to set up your router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 3. Select your internet connection type from the drop-down list. Note: If you are unsure of what your connection type is, click Auto Detect. Since different connection types need different cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to judge your connection type. 4.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable. 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection. 5. Click Save to make the settings take effect. To check your internet connection, click Network Map on the left of the page.

  • Page 24: Set Up An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Your ISP provides information about one of the following Internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 3. Select the internet connection type provided by your ISP. Tips: If you do not know what your internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known information provided by your ISP. 4.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Dynamic IP: Click Advanced to have more configuration if your ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings. PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password. Click Advanced to have more configuration if your ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection). Click Save to save the settings. 5. Configure the IPv6 LAN settings. Leave the settings as default, and click Save. Tips: Find Help...

  • Page 28: Configure The Router In Access Point Mode

    NAT, Parental Controls and QoS are not supported in this mode. Router 1. Connect one of the router’s LAN ports to the existing network using an Ethernet cable. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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. Both Admin account and User accounts can monitor and manage the router locally or remotely, except that user accounts cannot: •...

  • Page 32: Add An Tp-Link Id To Manage The Router

    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. 5. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) From Managing the Router 1.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Chapter 6. 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 customize guest network options to ensure network security and privacy.

  • Page 35: Create A Network For Guests

    Chapter 6 Guest Network 6. 1. Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.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 section.

  • Page 36: Customize Guest Network Options

    Chapter 6 Guest Network 6. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.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 Settings section. 3. Customize guest network options according to your needs.

  • Page 37: Chapter 7. Usb Settings

    Chapter USB Settings This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the router among different clients. The router only supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers. This chapter contains the following sections: • Local Storage Sharing •...

  • Page 38: Local Storage Sharing

    Chapter 7 USB Settings 7. 1. Local Storage Sharing Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network. 7. 1. 1. Access the USB disk 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable.
  • Page 39 Chapter 7 USB Settings ¾ Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then press [Enter]. Windows computer 1 ) Select > Connect to Server 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net 3 ) Click Connect...

  • Page 40: Customize Your Settings

    USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 41 If you enable Authentication, network clients will be required to enter the username and password you set when accessing the USB disk. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 42 ¾ To Customize the Address of the USB Disk You can customize the server name and use the name to access your USB disk. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 43: Remote Access Via Ftp Server

    2. Enable Authentication for Data Security It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data security. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Select Advanced >...
  • Page 44 Chapter 7 USB Settings 4 ) Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account. • If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all folders. • Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders. 3. Enable the FTP(via Internet) Select the check box to enable FTP(via Internet), then click Save.
  • Page 45 Chapter 7 USB Settings 4. Access Your USB Disk via internet Now different clients with internet connection can access the USB disk: 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 router>:<port number>...

  • Page 46: Customize Your Settings

    USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 47: Media Sharing

    Chapter 7 USB Settings 7. 3. Media Sharing Media Sharing feature allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, pad and PS2/3/4. 7. 3. 1. Access the USB disk 1.

  • Page 48: Customize Your Settings

    USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 49: Printer Sharing

    7. 4. Printer Sharing Printer Sharing feature helps you share a printer with different computers connected to the router. Note: Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the router: http://www.TP-Link.com/common/compatible/print-server/. 1. Install the Driver of the Printer...
  • Page 50 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 51 Chapter 7 USB Settings Windows 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 52 Chapter 7 USB Settings Windows 5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer.
  • Page 53 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 54: Chapter 8. Homecare - Parental Controls, Qos, Antivirus

    Chapter HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus TP-Link HomeCare powered by Trend Micro provides a kit of features to help you create a personalized network that caters for the whole family. You can ensure appropriate internet access for everyone with Parental Controls, save bandwidth for the things that matter with QoS and keep your network secure with built-in Antivirus.

  • Page 55: Parental Controls

    2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time (10 PM to 6 AM) on weekdays. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or do that? the password you set for the router.
  • Page 56 Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus Note: Only devices that have previously been connected to your router’s network are listed here. If you are unable to find the device you want to add, connect it to your network and then try again. 4 ) Click Next.

  • Page 57: Scenario 2: Monitoring Internet Usage

    Check which websites my child has visited and how much time they have spent online recently. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the do that? password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic >...

  • Page 58: Qos

    Ensure a fast connection while I play online games with friends on my computer for the next 2 hours. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the do that? password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic >...
  • Page 59 Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus 3. In the Application Priority tab, click Gaming to prioritize this online activity. The default is Standard, with no application prioritized. 4. In the Device Priority tab, find your computer and toggle on Priority.

  • Page 60: Antivirus

    Prevents infected devices from sending your sensitive information to clients outside your network or spreading security threats. ¾ To access your router’s Antivirus settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic >...
  • Page 61 Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus 3. Choose the protection types you want to enable. It is recommended to keep them all enabled to ensure the best protection for your network. 4. Click to view threats that have been detected and resolved.

  • Page 62: Chapter 9. Network Security

    Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks from flooding your network with server requests using DoS Protection, block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...

  • Page 63: Protect The Network From Cyber Attacks

    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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 64: Access Control

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

  • Page 65: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 9 Network Security 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online table by ticking the box. 3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.
  • Page 66 Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address. I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, log in with your TP-Link ID or the do that? password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 67 Chapter 9 Network Security 2 ) Enter the MAC address IP address that you want to bind. 3 ) Select the checkbox to enable the entry and click OK. Done! Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks!

  • Page 68: Chapter 10. Nat Forwarding

    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 69: Share Local Resources On The Internet By Virtual Servers

    How can I 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example do that? 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 70 Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 4. Click View Existing Applications and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 into the Internal IP field. 5. Click OK. Tips: 1. It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use.

  • Page 71: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    VoIPs and video players, common applications include MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the Port Triggering rules: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 72: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    How can I 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example do that? 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 73: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. INTERNET XBOX Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 74: Chapter 11. 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 two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN. OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stable.

  • Page 75: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network

    OpenVPN connection. Internet Home Network Router Remote Client Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server >...

  • Page 76: 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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 77 Chapter 11 VPN Server Note: Before you enable VPN 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 clients) that can be leased to the client by the PPTP VPN server.
  • Page 78 Chapter 11 VPN Server 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
  • Page 79 Chapter 11 VPN Server 5. Enter the WAN IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name and Password, it’s the username and password you have set on your router, and click Connect.
  • Page 80 Chapter 11 VPN Server 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.

  • Page 81: Chapter 12. Customize Your Network Settings

    Chapter Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features that are available for this router. This chapter contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...

  • Page 82: Change The Lan Settings

    If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 83: Configure To Support Iptv Service

    Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my Internet Service Provider (ISP). How can 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or I do that? the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 84: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 1 ) Tick the Enable IPTV check box. 2 ) Select the appropriate Mode according to your ISP. Select Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters are required, and then skip to substep 4. Select Custom your ISP is not listed but provides necessary parameters.
  • Page 85 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. ¾ To specify the IP address that the router assigns 3.

  • Page 86: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    NO-IP or DynDNS. If you don’t have a DDNS account, you have to register first by clicking Go to register. Note: To enjoy TP-Link’s DDNS service, you have to log in with a TP-Link ID. If you have not logged in with one, click 4. Click Register in the Domain Name List...

  • Page 87: Create Static Routes

    1. Change the router’s LAN IP addresses to two different IP I do that? addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 88 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 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. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enters 172.30.30.1.

  • Page 89: Specify 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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 90 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings Note: If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected when the settings are effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use. ¾ To hide SSID of 2.4GHz or 5GHz: 1.
  • Page 91 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz. 3. Select an option from the Security drop down list. The router provides four security options, No Security, WPA/WPA2 - Personal (Recommended), WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise and WEP. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary. If you select other options, configure the related parameters according to the help page.

  • Page 92: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    12. 8. Use WPS for Wireless Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) gives consumers an easier approach to set up a security- protected Wi-Fi connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 93: Use The Wps Wizard For Wi-Fi Connections

    You can schedule to automatically turn off your 2.4GHz, 5GHz, or both wireless networks at a specific time when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 94 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 4. Set the Effective Time. Drag the cursor over the cells to choose the period during which you need the wireless off automatically, and click OK. 5. Click Save. 6. If you also want to set wireless off time for the other band, please repeat the steps above.

  • Page 95: Chapter 13. Manage The Router

    Chapter Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It includes the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Test the Network Connectivity • Test Your Internet Speed • Upgrade the Firmware •...

  • Page 96: Set Up System Time

    Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system time. Follow the steps below to set your system time. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 97: Test The Network Connectivity

    13. 2. Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 98: Test Your Internet Speed

    ¾ To test your internet speed 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic >...

  • Page 99: Upgrade The Firmware

    4. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 13. 4. 1. Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.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 100: Local Upgrade

    Upgrade. 5. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting. 13. 4. 2. Local Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 101 Chapter 13 Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore. ¾ To backup configuration settings: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer.

  • Page 102: Change The Administrator Account

    13. 6. Change the Administrator Account The account management feature allows you to change your login password of the management web management page. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 103: Remote Management

    By default, the remote devices are not allowed to manage the router from the internet. Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 104: System Log

    For example when your router does not work properly, you will need to save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 105: Snmp Settings

    So a router contains SNMP “agent” software can be monitored and/or controlled by SNMP Manager using SNMP messages. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 106: Monitor The Internet Traffic Statistics

    The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the LAN, WAN and WLAN sent and received packets, allows you to monitor the volume of internet traffic statistics. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 107: Control Leds

    The router LEDs indicate router activities and behavior. You can turn on or turn off the router from the management web-page. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 108: Faq

    2. Go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password. Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management 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 109 4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 110 Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4. What should I do if I cannot access the internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 111 • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses, please manually configure DNS server. 1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. 2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, click Save. Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google. •...
  • Page 112 • Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper • Clone the MAC address of your computer. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 113 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 you can’t access the internet. To resolve this problem, we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1.
  • Page 114 1 ) If you see the message Windows cannot configure this wireless connection, this is usually because windows configuration utility is disabled or you are running another wireless configuration tool to connect the wireless. 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example).
  • Page 115 3 ) Select and right click on My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open Computer Management window. 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, find and locate Wireless Zero Configuration in the Services list on the right side. 5 ) Right click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties.

  • Page 116: Authentication Settings

    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 117 Q7. What can I do if I am still required to enter the password for USB access even though I have selected Remember my credentials in my Windows computer? Because of Windows special credential mechanism, if the USB access username you set is the same as the Windows account name, Windows will be unable to remember the password you set for the USB.
  • Page 118 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. TP-Link 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 119 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 120: Rf Exposure Information

    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 (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of...
  • Page 121 Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 8853A-C3150/ Model: Archer C3150)a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste ci- dessous et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.
  • Page 122 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 123: Safety Information

    備考1. 超出0.1 wt %” 及 “超出0.01 wt %” 系指限用物質之百分比含量超 出百分比含量基準值。 備考2.“○”系指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 備考3.“ − “ 系指該項限用物質為排除項目。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. •...

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