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TP-Link Touch P5 User Manual

Ac1900 touch screen wi-fi gigabit router
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Touch P5 User Guide AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Gigabit Router...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.4 Requirements for Operation ................................7 1.5 Position Your Router .................................... 8 Chapter 2. Configure your Touch P5 as a Router ....................9 2.1 Connect Your Router ..................................10 2.2 Log into Your Router ..................................11 2.3 Quick Setup ......................................13 2.4 Mode Selection ....................................
  • Page 3 2.20.2 Remote Access via FTP Server .................................. 49 2.20.3 Media Sharing ........................................52 2.21 Set Up IPv6 Connection ................................. 55 2.22 NAT Forwarding ....................................57 2.22.1 Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server ......................58 2.22.2 Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering ............................ 59 2.22.3 Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ ......................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Router

    Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and appearance. And its operation requirements and positioning methods. Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Multi-Function Design - Meet Various Demands TP-LINK’s Touch P5 can function as a router, repeater, or access point to best serve your networking needs now and in the future. 802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi TP-LINK’s Touch P5 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard –...

  • Page 6: Main Features

    Main Features Extra-large 4.3 inch capacitive colorful touchscreen surfaced with unbreakable toughened glass  Complies with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.3ab  1*10/100/1000Mbps shielded Internet Port, 4*10/100/1000Mbps shielded Ethernet Ports, supports Auto-  negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX Simultaneous Dual Band, with maximum speed up to 600Mbps 2.4GHz and 1300Mbps over 5GHz ...

  • Page 7: Panel Layout

    Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel Power LED The router’s power LED is right in front of the home screen. It will be solid on when the router is powered on. Home Screen Wireless Status 2.4GHz On 5GHz On Total Clients Tap here to view clients’...

  • Page 8: The Back Panel

    1.3.2 The Back Panel The router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Item Description Power For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter. Power On/Off The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the router. USB 2.0 For connecting to a USB 2.0 storage device or a USB 2.0 printer.

  • Page 9: Position Your Router

    Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing • Generally, Touch P5 is placed on a horizontal surface. The device also can be mounted on the wall as shown below. Note: The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm<D<6mm, and the distance of two screws is 163.8mm. The screw that project from the wall need around 4mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the product.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Configure Your Touch P5 As A Router

    Chapter 2. Configure your Touch P5 as a Router This chapter introduces how to connect and configure the Touch P5 in router mode. Most configuration can be done through the touchscreen. Furthermore, some other features, such as the USB Application, IPv6 Connection, NAT Forwarding and Firmware Upgrade, etc., can be configured through web-based utility.

  • Page 11: Connect Your Router

    Connect your computer to the router. Option 1: Wired Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the Internet port on the router Touch P5 via the Ethernet cable. Option 2: Wirelessly Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the product label of the router to connect wirelessly.

  • Page 12: Log Into Your Router

    Log into Your Router You can log in and manage the Touch P5 AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Gigabit Router through the touchscreen or web- based utility. Option 1: Through the Touchscreen (Recommended) Tap the home button or the screen and slide to start the screen.
  • Page 13 Click Confirm. Note: Apps on the touchscreen will also need to use the new password that you have set to log in. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 14: Quick Setup

    If you change 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. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 15: Mode Selection

    Mode Selection The Mode Selection app helps you easily switch Touch P5 to a router, repeater or an access point. Router Mode (Default): The device can provides Internet access for multiple wired and wireless devices simultaneously. Repeater Mode: The device can extends your existing wireless coverage by repeating the wireless signal.

  • Page 16: Wireless Settings

    Pre-shared Key (PSK), also called passphrase. Its security level is the highest. • WPA/WPA2-Enterprise: Select this option to enable the more advanced authentication method using a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) server. If selected, WPS function will be disabled. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 17: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Advanced wireless settings are for those have a network concept. If you are not familiar with the settings on this page, it's strongly recommended that you keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 18 If you want to confine and restrict all wireless devices connected to your network from • interacting with each other, but still able to access the Internet, select the Enable AP Isolation checkbox. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 19: Wps

    The WPS app helps you quickly establish a wireless connection between the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) supported devices and Touch P5. Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, can connect 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.
  • Page 20 PIN, you can use the default one or generate a new one. On the client device, enter the router’s PIN to connect. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 21: Guest Network

    If you select Never, please create a password between 8 and 63 ASCII characters or between 8 and 64 hexadecimal characters (0-9, a-f, A-F). Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 22 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 access your local network shares and printers, not just Internet access. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 23: Parental Controls

    The Parental Controls app allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites; restrict access by certain times of day (for example, client devices can only visit www.tp-link.com during office hours); and at the same time it protects every device on your home network against malware and phishing through one central control point.
  • Page 24 Edit on the Devices Under Parental Controls page to set up according to your needs. Return to the home page of Parental Controls and tap Content Restriction to specify the Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 25 Enter a web address keyword (e.g. wikipedia) in blacklist to block access to the websites containing that keyword. Enter a web address domain name (e.g. www.tp-link.com) allowed to access in whitelist. Specify the domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to allow access only to the websites with that suffix.

  • Page 26: Devices Control

    Toggle the button to enable How can I Devices Control. do that? Online Devices to view the connected clients. Select the device(s) to be blocked and tap Block. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 27 Note: If you want to add a device manually or delete a blocked device, tap Edit on the Devices In Blacklist page to set up according to your needs. Done! Now devices in the blacklist cannot access your network. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 28: Printer Server

    Printers unlisted may be incompatible with the router. 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. Chapter 2...
  • Page 29 USB Printer Controller. Highlight the printer you share. Windows Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto-Connect Printer. Windows Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 30 Select the printer you share, then click Apply. Windows Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 31 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 following on-screen instructions. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 32: Ddns

    Enter the username, password, domain name (such as lisadns.ddns.net), and select update interval of the account. Login & Save. Note: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 33: Lan

    IP Address appropriate to your needs. Select the Subnet Mask or custom one in dotted decimal format. The subnet mask together with the IP address identifies your local IP subnet. Tap Save. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 34: Dhcp Server

    On the menu screen, tap the DHCP Server icon to open it. Configure the DHCP settings according to your needs. To set DHCP server of the router: Select DHCP Server. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 35 You can view the information of connected client. To reserve LAN IP addresses for a specified client device: Select Address Reservation and tap to add an address reservation entry for your device. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 36 Note: If you want to modify a reserved address, tap the reserved address to modify it. If you want to add or delete a reserved address, tap Edit to set up according to your needs. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 37: Qos

    Set the maximum upload and download bandwidth provided by your service provider. 1Mbps is equal to 1024Kbps. Select Advanced and drag the scroll bar to set the bandwidth priority percentage. Tap Done. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 38 Application to select the corresponding application, if the application is not listed, tap Custom Application enter the application manually. Tap Save to add the rule to the list. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 39 The QoS rule will list in the priority table. If you want to add or delete a QoS rule, tap Edit to set up according to your needs. Note: Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 40: Clock

    Internet: Select this if you want to get time from the Internet. Make sure your router can access the Internet before you select this way to get system time. 1) Select your local Time Zone. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 41 To set up daylight saving time of the router: Select Daylight Saving Time. Select the checkbox to enable Daylight Saving Time. Set the start and end time and then tap Save to make the settings effective. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 42 To use the router as a clock, you need to stay at the home page of Clock app. Then the clock will display on the screen while the router is locked. Note: Overusing the screen as a clock will decrease the life span of the screen. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 43: Screen Settings

    By default, the screen will go to sleep if it is idle for 3 minutes, you can change the wait time. Note: If you select Never, the screen will stay on and never go to sleep and this will decrease the life span of the screen. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 44: Reboot & Reset

    Reset: To reset your router to its factory default settings. It will erase all settings that you have configured for the router. Note: Please do NOT power off the router during the rebooting or resetting process. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 45: Administrator Password

    But logging in through web-based management page still requires the password. If you change the administrator password on the screen, logging in through web-based management page also requires the new password. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 46: About

    About 2.19 The About app displays the product model, hardware and firmware information of the router. On the menu screen, tap the About icon to open it. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 47: Usb Application

    The router only supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers, and does not support USB 3G/4G modems. This chapter contains the following sections: Local Storage Sharing  Remote Access via FTP Server  Media Sharing  Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 48: Local Storage Sharing

    Visit http://tplinkwifi.net/, then log in with the username and password you set for the router. Basic USB Settings Sharing Access b. Select > > Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click to add a new sharing folder. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 49 If you enable Authentication, network clients will be required to enter the username and password you set when accessing the USB disk. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net/, then log in with the username and password you set for the router. Advanced USB Settings Sharing Access b. Select > > Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 50: Remote Access Via Ftp Server

    Save. d. Now you can access the USB disk with \\MyShare (smb://MyShare for Mac). 2.20.2 Remote Access via FTP Server You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 51 Choose to use the default Account (admin) or use a new account and click Save. Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account.  If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all folders. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 52 > > Select Basic USB Settings Sharing Access Focus on the section of Folder Sharing. Click the button to disable Share All, then click to add a new sharing folder. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 53: Media Sharing

    2) Access the Media Files on Your USB Disk Now the DLNA-supported devices connected to the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks. For example: Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 54 You can also modify the media server name or disable the feature of Media Sharing as needed. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net/ then log in with the password you set for the router. > > Select Basic USB Settings Sharing Access Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 55 Enter a Network/Media Server Name as you like, such as MyShare. d. Click Save. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 56: Set Up Ipv6 Connection

    Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type. Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the configuration. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 57 The following figure is an example of a successful PPPoE configuration. Now your router has successfully connected to IPv6 Internet. Devices can connect to the Internet Done! by wired or wireless connection. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 58: 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 59: Share Local Resources In The Internet By Virtual Server

    (in this case: HTTP). The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Enter the computer’s IP address 192.168.0.100 in the Internal IP field. Click to save the settings. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 60: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules: Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. Go to Advanced ->NAT Forwarding -> Port Triggering and click Add. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 61: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can login normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your computer as a DMZ with all ports opened. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 62: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. Go to Advanced ->NAT Forwarding -> UPnP and toggle on or off according to your needs. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 64: Update The Firmware

    Update the Firmware 2.23 TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website, you can download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting Guide & Faq

    With the router powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the back panel until the Touch P5 logo displays to restore the router to its factory default settings, and create a new administrator password. T5. What can I do if I forgot my web-based management utility account?
  • Page 66 Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 67 Reset button on the  back panel until the Touch P5 logo displays. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the Internet once the router is reset. If this doesn’t solve the problem, please contact the technical support.
  • Page 68 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; Exit the wireless configuration tool( the TP-LINK Utility, for example); Select and right click on My Computer...
  • Page 69 Select Wireless Zero Configuration, right click, and then select Properties; Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK. Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...
  • Page 70 Wireless Settings Go to > > page, and check the wireless router settings, double check your Wireless Name , make sure the Region/Country is selected correctly and wireless is not hided; Chapter 2 Configure your Touch P5 as a Router...

  • Page 71: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications General IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE Standards and Protocols 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.3X, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab Protocols TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP 1 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation Internet RJ45 port; Ports 4 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation Ethernet RJ45 ports supporting Auto MDI/MDIX;...
  • Page 72 5GHz: 2.4GHz: 11a 6Mbps: -94dBm 11b 1M: -96dBm Sensitivity 11a 54Mbps: -75dBm 11g 54M: -76dBm 11ac HT20: -66dBm 11n HT20: -73dBm 11ac HT40: -62dBm 11n HT40: -71dBm 11ac HT80: -59dBm Physical and Environment Working Temperature 0℃ ~ 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉) Storage Temperature -40℃...

  • Page 73: Appendix B: Glossary

    Appendix B: Glossary 802.11ac - IEEE 802.11ac is a wireless computer networking standard of 802.11.This specification will enable multi- • station WLAN throughput of at least 1 gigabit per second .This is accomplished by extending the air interface concepts embraced by 802.11n: wider RF bandwidth, more MIMO spatial streams, multi-user MIMO, and high- density modulation (up to 256 QAM).
  • Page 74 Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility • Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other •...
  • Page 75 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. Copyright © 2015 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. http://www.tp-link.com...

  • Page 76: Fcc Statement

    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 77: Rf Exposure Information

    This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

  • Page 78: Canadian Compliance Statement

    Le présent é metteur radio (IC: 8853A-P5 / Model: Touch P5) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumé rés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal.

  • Page 79: Radiation Exposure Statement

    Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

  • Page 80: 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.

  • Page 81: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Model No.: Touch P5 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:...

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