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AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
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  • Page 1 User Guide AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Archer C5400 REV2.3.0 1910012411...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service ........23...
  • Page 3 7. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally ........34 7.
  • Page 4 12. 9. Schedule Your Wireless Function ......... . . 83 Chapter 13.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

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

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

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

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-LINK router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.

  • Page 8: The Front Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Description For connecting to a USB 3.0 device or a USB 3.0 printer. It is also compatible USB 3.0 Port with USB 2.0 devices. Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router. Power Port For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Name Status Indication This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is On/Off established, then turns off. (WPS) Flashing WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. The inserted USB device is ready to use.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware

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

  • Page 11: Position Your Router

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 3. Connect the modem to your router’s Internet port with an Ethernet cable. 4. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 5. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router. 6.
  • Page 13 WPS. 1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone for instance. 2 ) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router. WLAN TP-Link MyHome close to David HomeNetwork...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3. Log In To Your Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Router...
  • Page 15 • If the login window does not appear, please refer to the Section. • If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bound your cloud router to it, the login password you created here will be invalid. Please log in to the cloud router using your TP-Link ID.

  • Page 16: 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 necessary ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed.

  • Page 17: Use Quick Setup Wizard

    ISP. Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 18 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If you are unsure of what your connection type is, click Auto Detect. Since different connection types require different cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to determine your connection type.
  • Page 19 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 modems. 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP.
  • Page 20 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 you have chosen. 5. Click Save. 6.

  • Page 21: Set Up The Router As An Access Point

    Set Up the Router as an Access Point The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 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 22 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 3. After rebooting, connect the router to your existing wired router via an Ethernet cable. 4. Log in again to the web management page http://tplinkwifi.net, and click Quick Setup. 5. Configure your wireless settings and click Next. 6.

  • Page 23: Set Up An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Renew. PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires.
  • Page 25 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 Advanced input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Connect. Pass-Through (Bridge): Click Save...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP, and click Save. Tips: Find Help on the web management page to know more about items. 6.

  • Page 27: 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 avaliable.

  • Page 28: Register A Tp-Link Id

    IDs. • Once the router is bound to your TP-Link ID, you need to log in to the router with the TP-Link ID. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP.

  • Page 29: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. 5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account.

  • Page 30: Add Tp-Link Id To Manage The Router

    3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app.Please refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

  • Page 31: Manage The Router Via The 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 your set for the router.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: Set Portal Authentication

    1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 35 Chapter 6 Guest Network 6. (Optional) You can click Click to Edit to personalize the authentication page, and click Save. • Portal Title – Up to 31 characters. • Terms of Use – Up to 1023 characters. • Logo Image –...

  • Page 36: Customize Guest Network Options

    Chapter 6 Guest Network 6. 3. 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 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 router supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers. It contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 38: Access The Usb Storage Device

    Chapter 7 USB Settings 7. 1. Access the USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the 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 router. •...

  • Page 39: Access The Usb Device Remotely

    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 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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 41: Customize The Access Settings

    1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 42 Chapter 7 USB Settings 2. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb:// MyShare (for Mac). ¾ To Only Share Specific Content 1. Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click to add a new sharing folder.
  • Page 43 Chapter 7 USB Settings • 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 44 Chapter 7 USB Settings Note: For Windows users, do not set the sharing username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems: • If the sharing password is also the same as the Windows password, authentication will not work since the Windows will automatically use its account information for USB access.

  • Page 45: Media Sharing

    7. 3. Printer Sharing The feature of Printer Sharing 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 46 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 47 Chapter 7 USB Settings 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. Windows...
  • Page 48 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 49: 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 50: 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 51 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 52: Scenario 2: Monitoring Internet Usage

    Check which websites my child has visited and how much time I want to: they have spent online recently. 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 53: 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 do that? the password you set for the router.
  • Page 54 Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus 3. If you already run a speed test and get the bandwidth value, just skip to step 4. If not, click the edit button to set the total bandwidth. You can choose to run a speed test to get the value or manually enter the bandwidth provided by your internet service provider.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 57: 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 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 58: Firewall

    This function is enabled by default. 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 59 Chapter 9 Network Security 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the checkbox(es). 3 ) Click Block above the Online Devices table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.

  • Page 60: Ip & Mac Binding

    Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address. I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. 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 61: Chapter 10. Nat Forwarding

    The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

  • Page 62: 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 63: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    VoIPs, video players and common applications including 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 64: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The Triggering Port, External Port Protocol will be automatically filled in. The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example. 4. Click OK. Tips: •...

  • Page 65: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    How can I 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example do that? 192.168.0.100. 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 66 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 67: 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 68: 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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 69: 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 70 Chapter 11 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 71 Chapter 11 VPN Server 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the Username Password to authenticate devices to the PPTP VPN Server. 3 ) Click OK. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server.
  • Page 72 Chapter 11 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 73 Chapter 11 VPN Server 6. Enter the User name 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 74 Chapter 11 VPN Server...

  • Page 75: Chapter 12. Customize Your Network Settings

    Chapter Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Set Up Link Aggregation • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 78: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 79 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Tick the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.

  • Page 80: 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 81: Create Static Routes

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings If you have chosen NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. 5. Click Login and Save. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click Logout first, and then log in with a new account.
  • Page 82 1. Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP I do that? addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A. 3. Go to Network >...

  • Page 83: Specify Wireless Settings

    The preset SSID and password can be found on the label of the router. 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 84 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 2. The wireless radio is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of the router, just untick the Enable Wireless Radio checkbox. In this case, all the wireless settings will be invalid. ¾...
  • Page 85 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings ¾ To change the security option: 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 or 5GHz-2. 3. Select an option from the Security drop-down list. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary.

  • Page 86: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

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

  • Page 87: Use The Wps Wizard For Wi-Fi Connections

    The wireless network can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 88 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 6. Click Save. 7. If you also want to set wireless off time for other band(s), please repeat the steps above. Note: • The Effective Time Schedule is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced >...

  • Page 89: Chapter 13. Manage The Router

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

  • Page 90: Set Up System Time

    Parental Controls. You can choose the way to obtain the system time as needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 91: 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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 92: Test The Network Connectivity

    13. 3. 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 93: 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 94: Upgrade The Firmware

    For a more accurate result, make sure no apps or programs are running on devices on your network. ¾ To view history of internet speeds: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 95: Online Upgrade

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 13. 5. 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. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the update icon will display in the top-right corner of the page.

  • Page 96: Restore Interrupted Upgrade After Power Failure

    Moreover, if necessary you can erase the current settings and reset the router to the default factory settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 97 • During the resetting process, do not turn off the router. • After reset, you can still use the current login password or the TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page. ¾ To reset the router to factory default settings: 1.

  • Page 98: Change The Administrator Account

    This feature allows you to recover the login password you set for you router in case you forget it. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the Password Recovery feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Basic >...

  • Page 99: Local Management

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

  • Page 100: Remote Management

    6. Click OK. 13. 10. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority 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. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 101: System Log

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router ¾ Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely: Select Disable Remote Management and click Save. ¾ Allow all devices to manage the router remotely: 1. Select Enable Remote Management for All Devices. 2. Enter Web Management Port (1024-65535 or 80).
  • Page 102 Chapter 13 Manage the Router ¾ To save the system log locally: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log. 3. Choose the type and level of the system logs as needed.

  • Page 103: Monitor The Internet Traffic Statistics

    The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the LAN, WAN and WLAN sent and received packets, allowing 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 104 Chapter 13 Manage the Router 3. Toggle on Traffic Statistics, and then you can monitor the traffic statistics in Traffic Statistics List section. Click Refresh to update the statistic information on the page. Click Reset All to reset all statistic values in the list to zero. Click Delete All to delete all statistic information in the list.

  • Page 105: Faq

    Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management password? • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the router, click...
  • Page 106 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 107 Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4. What should I do if I can’t 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 108 • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Please manually configure the 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 109 • 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 110 • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and you can’t access the internet.
  • Page 111 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 112 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 113 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 114 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 115 Component Name Model I.T.E. Power T120500-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com 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.
  • Page 116 20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. ” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 117 5250MHz—5350MHz(23dBm) 5470MHz—5725MHz(30dBm) 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 118 Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 119 En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
  • Page 120 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞 或覆蓋開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在 密閉位置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進 行此項工作。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 限用物質及其化學符號 鉛 鎘 汞 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 產品元件名稱 CrVI PBDE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ − 電源適配器 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 備考1.
  • Page 121 For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries: Explanations 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).

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