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TP-Link Archer VR400 User Manual

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AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
Archer VR400
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  • Page 1 User Guide AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Archer VR400 REV3.0.0 1910012826...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service ........19...
  • Page 3 Chapter 8. Guest Network......... . 31 8.
  • Page 4 15. 2. IPv6 LAN Settings ............75 15.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and demonstrates how to configure them in typical scenarios. Features available in the modem router may vary by model and software version. Modem router availability may also vary by region or ISP.
  • Page 6 • Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. • TP-Link Community is provided for you to share knowledge and discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com. • Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Get To Know Your Modem Router

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

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Chapter 1 1. 1. Product Overview TP-Link’s modem router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with wireless router and DSL modem capabilities. With DSL and LAN/WAN ports, the modem router is compatible with DSL connections and fiber/cable access. Ethernet ports and adjustable antennas enable the modem router to provide wired and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 LED Explanation Indication Name Status The system has started up successfully. The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Flashing Do not disconnect or power off your modem router. Power Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.

  • Page 10: Ports And Antennas

    Chapter 1 1. 2. 2. Ports and Antennas The modem router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Description Item For connecting the modem router to power socket via the provided Power Port power adapter.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware

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

  • Page 12: Position Your Modem Router

    Chapter 2 2. 1. Position Your Modem Router With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies depending on the environment your modem router is in. Obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thick walls.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Power Adapter Phone Jack Phone Cable Verify that the following LEDs turn stable before continuing with the configuration. LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 WPS�Reset LAN4�WAN DSL Splitter Modem Router PHONE MODEM Power On DSL On Wi-Fi On Phone Cable If you don’t need the phone service, just directly connect the modem router to the phone jack Note: The DSL LED takes about 1 to 2 with the provided phone cable, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Log In To Your Modem Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Modem Router...
  • Page 16 Let’s Get Started to log in. Note: 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 17: Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connections

    Chapter Set Up Internet Connections This chapter introduces how to connect your modem router to the internet. The modem router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed.

  • Page 18: Use Quick Setup Wizard

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

  • Page 19: Test Internet Connectivity

    After manually setting up the internet connection, you need to test the internet connectivity. The modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the source of any problems. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password your set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 20: Set Up An Ipv6 Connection

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

  • Page 21: More Operation Modes

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

  • Page 22: 4G Router Mode

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

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

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

  • Page 26: 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 27: Manage The Router Via Tp-Link Tether App

    TP-Link Tether simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. 2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first. 3. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network.

  • Page 28: Tm With Seamless Roaming

    Chapter OneMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • Set Up a OneMesh Network • Manage Devices in the OneMesh Network...

  • Page 29: Set Up A Onemesh

    SAME Network Name & Password for Seamless Roaming 6. 1. Set Up a OneMesh Network 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > OneMesh Advanced >...

  • Page 30: Manage Devices In The Onemesh

    Note: To check full list of TP-Link OneMesh devices, visit https://www.tp-link.com/onemesh/compatibility. 4. If you have set up an extender to join the OneMesh network, it will be listed in the Devices in OneMesh Network list.
  • Page 31 Chapter 6 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming • To view all mesh devices and clients in the OneMesh network: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic >...
  • Page 32 Chapter 6 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming • Click Manage Device to redirect to the web mangement page of this OneMesh device. • Click Leave OneMesh to delete this device from the OneMesh network.
  • Page 33 Chapter IPTV IPTV is the abbreviation of Internet Protocol Television. The service can only be delivered through the Internet, and our modem router provides a specific LAN port for IPTV. By automatically separating IPTV from Internet surfing, you can enjoy a high quality of video streaming and fast browsing speeds at the same time.
  • Page 34 I already bought IPTV service, but this service can only be delivered through the Internet. Therefore, I need to configure my modem router first. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 35: Chapter 8. Guest Network

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

  • Page 36: Create A Network For Guests

    Chapter 8 Guest Network 8. 1. Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless Settings section.
  • Page 37 Chapter 8 Guest Network 3. Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs. • Allow Guests to Access Each Other Select this check box to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other’s files. • Allow Guests to Access My Local Network Select this check box to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local network, not just the internet.

  • Page 38: Chapter 9. 3G/4G Settings

    Chapter 3G/4G Settings This chapter describes how to set up 3G/4G network for your modem router. • As a Backup Solution for Internet Access • As the Only Way to Access the Internet...

  • Page 39: As A Backup Solution For Internet Access

    Follow the steps below to set your 3G/4G network as a backup for internet access: 1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router.

  • Page 40: As The Only Way To Access The Internet

    If you want the 3G/4G network to be your only way to access the internet, follow the steps below to configure: 1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 41 3G/4G Settings Note: If your 3G/4G USB modem is incompatible with the modem router, it will not be identified. Find the 3G/4G Compatibility List on the web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support. 7. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP.

  • Page 42: Chapter 10. Parental Controls

    Chapter Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites and limit internet access during specified time periods.
  • Page 43 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other time. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to...
  • Page 44 Chapter 10 Parental Controls 4. Click Scan, and add the device to be controlled. Or, enter the Device Name MAC Address manually. 5. Click the icon to set the Effective Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK. Note: The time of Parental Controls is based on the system time of the modem router.
  • Page 45 Keyword. You can add many keywords for both Blacklist and Whitelist. Below are some sample entries to allow access. 1 ) Enter a web address (for example, www.tp-link.com) or a web address keyword (for example, wikipedia) to only allow or block access to the websites containing that keyword.

  • Page 46: Chapter 11. Qos

    Chapter This chapter explains how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to prioritize your online activities, which minimizes the impact caused by heavy internet traffic. It contains the following sections: • Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS • Update the Database...

  • Page 47: Prioritize Internet Traffic With Qos

    How can I do that? 1. Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 48 Chapter 11 2. Add a middle priority QoS rule for the phone. 1 ) Click in the Middle Priority area. 2 ) Select By Device and click Scan, then choose the respective device from the list. 3 ) Click Save.

  • Page 49: Update The Database

    New database versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. 1. Download the latest QoS database from our website (www.tp-link.com). 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 50: Chapter 12. Network Security

    Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing these network security functions. You can block or allow specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC Filtering, or using Access Control for wired and wireless networks, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks by using IP &...

  • Page 51: Firewall & Dos Protection

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

  • Page 52: Service Filtering

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

  • Page 53: Access Control

    Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 54 Chapter 12 Network Security 3. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list. To block specific device(s) 1 ) Select Blacklist and click Save. 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table.

  • Page 55: Ip & Mac Binding

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

  • Page 56: Ipv6 Firewall

    This feature is available only when you’ve set up an IPv6 connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 57 Chapter 12 Network Security 4. Select an interface name from the drop-down list. Interface names are names of the internet connections you have set up. 5. Click Scan to select a service from the list to automatically populate the Port field with an appropriate port number.

  • Page 58: Chapter 13. Nat Forwarding

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

  • Page 59: Speed Up Internet Connections Through Nat Boost

    NAT Boost, QoS, and Traffic Monitor cannot be enabled simultaneously. When NAT Boost is enabled, QoS and Traffic Monitor will be disabled automatically. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 60: Share Local Resources Over The Internet By Virtual Server

    Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding • PPTP Pass-through: If enabled, it allows Point-to-Point sessions to be tunneled through an IP network and passed through the router. • L2TP Pass-through: If enabled, it allows Layer 2 Point-to-Point sessions to be tunneled through an IP network and passed through the router. •...
  • Page 61 Home How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.1.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 62: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

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

  • Page 63: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

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

  • Page 64: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    LAN4�WAN Xbox Modem Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router; 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 65 Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding...

  • Page 66: Chapter 14. Vpn Server

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

  • Page 67: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network

    LAN4�WAN Home Network Router Remote Device Step 1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > > OpenVPN, and select Enable VPN Server.

  • Page 68: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    PPTP connection on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN connection. Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 69 Chapter 14 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 field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server.
  • Page 70 Chapter 14 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 71 Chapter 14 VPN Server 6. Enter the Username Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.

  • Page 72: Use Ipsec Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 PC 1 PC 2 2. Configuration on Site A (local network). 1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 73 Chapter 14 VPN Server 3 ) In the IPSec Connection Name column, specify a name. 4 ) In the Remote IPSec Gateway (URL) column, Enter Site B’s WAN IP address. 5 ) Configure Site A’s LAN. In the Tunnel access from local IP addresses column, we take Subnet Address as an example.
  • Page 74 Chapter 14 VPN Server 8 ) Enter the Pre-Shared Key for IKE authentication. Then keep Perfect Forward Secrecy enabled. Note: Make sure Site A and Site B use the same key. 9 ) Leave the Advanced Settings as default value. Then click Save. Note: The Status column is...
  • Page 75 Chapter 14 VPN Server Note: 1. The product supports a maximum of ten simultaneous connections. 2. If one of the site has been offline for a while, for example, if Site A has been disconnected, on Site B you need to click Disable and then click Enable...

  • Page 76: Chapter 15. Specify Your Network Settings

    Chapter Specify Your Network Settings This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the modem router using the web management page. It contains the following sections: • LAN Settings • IPv6 LAN Settings •...

  • Page 77: Lan Settings

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

  • Page 78: Use The Modem Router As A Dhcp Server

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

  • Page 79: Reserve Lan Ip Addresses

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

  • Page 80: Configure The Radvd Address Type

    Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings 15. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID and the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Settings.

  • Page 81: Wireless Settings

    The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID and the password you set for the router.
  • Page 82 Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings • To enable or disable the wireless function: Enable the 2.4 GHz or 5GHz Wireless Network. If you don’t want to use the wireless function, just deselect the box. If you disable the wireless function, all the wireless settings won’t be effective.
  • Page 83 Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings • To change the mode or channel: Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings page and select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Mode: Select the desired mode. • 802.11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n devices. •...

  • Page 84: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Method 2: Use the WPS button on the web management page Use this method if your client device has a WPS button. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID and the password you set for the router.
  • Page 85 Method 3: Enter the modem router’s PIN on your client device Use this method if your client device asks for the modem router’s PIN. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID and the password you set for the router.

  • Page 86: Schedule Your Wireless Function

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

  • Page 87: View Wireless Information

    Specify Your Network Settings 15. 3. 4. View Wireless Information • To view the detailed wireless network settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID and the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 88 Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings • Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between which beacon packets are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds. •...

  • Page 89: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the modem router. To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID and the password you set for the router.
  • Page 90 1. Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID and the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 91: Set Up The Ipv6 Tunnel

    Chapter 15 Specify 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.

  • Page 92: Use The Public Ipv6 Tunnel Service-6To4

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

  • Page 93: Specify The 6Rd Tunnel With Parameters Provided By Your Isp

    Specify the 6rd tunnel with the parameters provided by my 6rd tunnel service provider. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID and the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 94: Chapter 16. Administrate Your Network

    Chapter Administrate Your Network This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your modem router’s network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Set System Time • Update the Firmware • Back up and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 95: Set 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://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link and the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 96: Update The Firmware

    4. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 16. 2. 1. Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link and 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 97: Local Upgrade

    3. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting. 16. 2. 2. Local Upgrade 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link and the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 98: Reboot The Router

    Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network • To restore configuration settings 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link and the password you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page. 3. Click...

  • Page 99: Change The Administrator Account

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

  • Page 100: Local Management

    Follow the steps below to allow only the specific device to manage the router via the local management over HTTPS. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link and the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 101 Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the modem router over HTTPS. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link and the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 102: System Log

    For example when your modem 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://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link and the password you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced >...

  • Page 103: Monitor The Internet Traffic Statistics

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

  • Page 104: Cwmp Settings

    The modem router supports CWMP (CPE WAN Management Protocol), also called TR-069. This collects information, performs diagnostics and configures the devices automatically via ACS (Auto-Configuration Server). 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link and the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 105 Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network • CWMP: Toggle On to enable the CWMP (CPE WAN Management Protocol) feature. • Inform: Enable this feature to send an Inform message to the ACS (Auto Configuration Server) periodically. • Inform Interval: Enter the time interval in seconds when the Inform message will be sent to the ACS.

  • Page 106: Snmp Settings

    SNMP manager, and sending traps when an event occurs. So a router contains SNMP “agent” software can be monitored and/or controlled by SNMP Manager using SNMP messages. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link and the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 107 Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network • Read-only Community: Displays the default public community string that protects the router from unauthorized access. • Write Community: Displays the default write community string that protects the router from unauthorized changes. • System Name: Displays the administratively-assigned name for this managed device.

  • Page 108: Appendix: Troubleshooting

    T2. What should I do if I forgot my password? Web management page password: • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password? on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset the password.
  • Page 109 4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 110 • Change a web browser or computer and log in again. • Reset the modem router to factory default settings. Refer to Back up and Restore Configuration Settings for detailed information. Open a web browser and log in again. If login fails, please contact our Technical Support. T4.
  • Page 111 In this case, you can use MAC Clone to allow more computers to access the internet via the same account. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link and the password you set for the router.
  • Page 112 6 ) Click OK. • For Windows 7/8/8.1/10: 1 ) Right-click the Network icon on the system tray and select Open Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2 ) Right-click your network connection (wired or wireless) and select Properties. 3 ) Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
  • Page 113 • If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, follow the steps below: 1. Authentication problem: Network Security Key Mismatch. 1 ) Sometimes you will be asked to type in a PIN number when you connect to the wireless network for the first time.
  • Page 114 4 ) Connect to wireless network. 2. Windows was unable to connect to XXXX /Cannot join this network/Taking longer than usual to connect to this network. 1 ) Check the wireless signal strength of your network, if it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again;...
  • Page 115 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 116 2412MHz—2472MHz (20dBm) 5150MHz—5250MHz (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, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce.
  • Page 117 aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 118 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 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。 • 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。 設備名稱： 型號（型式）： Equipment name Type designation (Type) AC1200 Wireless VDSL/ADSL Modem Archer VR400 Router 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘...
  • Page 119 Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage Class II equipment AC voltage Energy efficiency Marking Polarity of output terminals RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

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