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.
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• 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...
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...
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.
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Chapter 1 Indication Name Status System initialization is complete. The system is initializing or the firmware is being Slow upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off the modem Flashing router. Power Quick WPS connection is in progress (about 2 minutes). Flashing Power is off.
Chapter 1 1. 2. 2. Back Panel The modem router’s back panel shows the 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 power adapter. ON/OFF The switch for the power.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Modem Router With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thick walls.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router Follow the steps below to connect your modem router. 1. Connect the DSL line and power adapter. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. Attach the antennas.
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Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the LAN port on the modem router via the Ethernet cable. Ethernet Cable Method 2: Wirelessly 1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
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Chapter 3 Log In to Your Modem Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. This chapter includes the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up an Internet Connection • Set Up an IPv6 Connection •...
1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search “TP-Link Tether” or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. 2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.
Manually Set Up an Internet Connection 4. 3. 1. Set Up an Internet Connection in DSL Modem Router Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Basic >...
> Network > DSLWAN. 4. 3. 2. Set Up an Internet Connection in Wireless Router Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Basic >...
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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 3. Select your ISP, and related information will be automatically filled in. For some ISPs, you may need to manually specify some information provided. If you can’t find your ISP in the List, select Other and then enter the information provided by your ISP 4.
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 you set for the modem router.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 4. Select your WAN Interface Name (Status should be Connected) and click the (Edit) icon. 5. Scroll down the page, enable IPv6, and configure the IPv6 parameters. Note: If your ISP has provided the IPv6 address, click Advanced to reveal more settings.
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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP, you don’t need to enter any other information. 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE , enter the Username...
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 3. Click Save to make the settings effective. 4. 5. 2. 3G/4G Router Mode The modem router can be used as a 3G/4G wireless router if you have a 3G/4G USB modem. You can use your 3G/4G network an a backup solution for the Internet access Use this way if you have set up an internet connection successfully and want to use the 3G/4G network as a backup network.
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.
TP-Link ID. 4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link Cloud page to log in. The first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your cloud router as an Admin.
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: •...
, enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please refer to Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new one. 4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User.
TP-Link Tether simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. 2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first. 3. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network.
Chapter Telephony This chapter guides you on how to make telephone calls via internet. • Connecting the Telephone • Entering Telephone Information • Telephone Book • Telephony Devices Management • Call Log • Calling via Which Number • Call Blocks •...
Before using telephony services, you should first enter your telephone information provided by your telephony service provider. Follow the steps below to enter information: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 6 Telephony 3. Choose your Telephony Provider and enter the necessary information as required, and click to make the settings effective. 4. If your telephony provider is not listed here, choose Other provider, enter the information as required, and click Save to make the settings effective.
Chapter 6 Telephony SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) respectively. If you are unsure, please always keep the default value. DTMF Relay Setting: DTMF is Dual Tone Multi Frequency. Options available are SIP-Info, RFC2833, and In-band. If you are unsure which one to choose, please always keep the default value.
6. 3. 1. Telephone Book Follow the steps below to have a telephone book on the modem router. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
I don’t want all telephones ring at the same time when a number is called. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router.
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Chapter 6 Telephony 3. Click to manage your telephony device. Device Name: Name the telephone device here. Number for Outgoing Calls: Assign an outgoing number for this phone. Number for Incoming Calls: Tick the incoming number for this phone. VAD Support: VAD (Voice Activation Detection) prevents transmitting the silence packets to consume the bandwidth.
Have a call list recording detailed information of incoming calls and outgoing calls on your modem router. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router.
Do Not Disturb I want to: Have no telephone ring at a certain period of time. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Block certain calls, for example, the anonymous calls, or calls from the annoying salesmen. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
I don’t want anyone to call a mobile phone using my number. How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Chapter 6 Telephony 2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Call Forwarding. Click set how calls should be forwarded. Select the incoming calls to be forwarded: Choose to forward which call or call type. Destination Telephone Number: Set the destination where calls should be forwarded.
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Chapter 6 Telephony How can I 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID do that? or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Voice Mail. 3. Enable Voice Mail. 4. Set the “No answer“...
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Chapter 6 Telephony • Press *20 on the telephone keyboard to listen. • Dial the number of your telephone, press * when you hear the greeting and follow the voice prompt to enter the Remote Access PIN to listen.
Chapter EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming This product is compatible with EasyMesh. This chapter introduces how to enable the EasyMesh feature.
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EasyMesh’s seamless coverage. Note: Routers and range extenders must be compatible with EasyMesh. Firmware upgrades may be required. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Basic >...
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Chapter 7 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming...
The preset SSID and password can be found on the label of the 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 >...
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://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Method 3: Enter the modem router’s PIN on your client device Use this method if your client device asks for the modem router’s PIN. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Chapter 8 Method 4: Enter the client device’s PIN on the modem router 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > page. Click Number.
You can automatically turn off your wireless network (both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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Chapter 8 • Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 40 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. • RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2347 to determine the packet size of data transmission through the router.
This is suitable when you want your devices connected to different wireless networks and become isolated by VLANs. 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 >...
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.
Chapter 9 Guest Network 9. 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. Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs.
Chapter USB Settings This chapter describes how to use the USB ports to share files, and media from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. The modem router supports USB external flash drives, and hard drives. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
Chapter 10 USB Settings 10. 1. Access the USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port and then access files stored there locally or remotely. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the modem router. •...
Chapter 10 USB Settings • Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkmodem.net ftp://tplinkmodem.net in the address bar, then press Enter. Windows computer 1 ) Select > Connect to Server 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkmodem.net 3 ) Click Connect...
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If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet. Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router.
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Chapter 10 USB Settings 2. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb:// MyShare (for Mac). • 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.
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Chapter 10 USB Settings • Enable Authentication: Select 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.
Chapter 10 USB Settings • If the sharing password is different from the Windows password, the Windows system will be unable to remember your credentials and you will always be required to enter the sharing password for USB access. 2. Specify the folder(s) to enable authentication. •...
Chapter 10 USB Settings 2. Refer to the following table for detailed instructions. • Go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name (Archer_ model number by default) in the Media Devices section. Note: Here we take Windows 7 as an example. Windows Computer Smart...
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Chapter 10 USB Settings 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 3. Go to Advanced > USB Sharing > 3G/4G Settings, and select the box of Enable 3G/4G as a backup solution for Internet access.
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Chapter 10 USB Settings 6. Click Advanced to have more configurations if needed. 7. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Chapter Parental Controls Parental Controls allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family. You can block inappropriate content, set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day.
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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...
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Chapter 11 Parental Controls 1 ) Select a filter level based on the age of the family member this profile belongs to. Blocked content will then be displayed in the Category Filter list. 2 ) Choose which categories to be available for the profile or to be blocked from accessing.
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Chapter 11 Parental Controls 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Weekdays or Weekends then set the allowed online time each day. 2 ) Enable Bed Time on on Weekdays or Weekends and select allowed online times in the fields. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period.
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 • Flow Classification...
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 >...
Chapter 12 3 ) Enable the priority of queue class which is more important and get throught more quickly. 12. 2. Flow Classification Flow Classification allows you to add classification rules to choose certain kind of packages to enter a queue. The classification of packages is based mainly on the differences of data link layer header, network layer header, transport layer header and so on.
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Chapter 12 9 ) Select a queue into which packets enter. 10 ) Enter the Mark DSCP. Packets matching the classification will be marked at DSCP field. 11 ) Select a Mark 802.1P Priority value. Packets matching the classification will be marked at 802.1P field.
Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing these five network security functions. You can protect the router from cyber attacks using the Firewall, prevent certain users from accessing the specified service, and even block internet access completely using Service Filtering, or use Access Control to block or allow specific client devices to access your network.
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.
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 >...
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 >...
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Chapter 13 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.
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 >...
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.
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Chapter 13 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 View Existing Applications to select a service from the list to automatically populate the Internal Port field with an propriate port number.
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.
“control/data” protocols: FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. Enabling ALG is recommended. 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 >...
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 >...
Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 4. Click Scan, and choose HTTP. The external port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.1.100 in the Internal IP field. 5. Click Save to save the settings. Tips: 1.
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 >...
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 >...
Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. 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 modem router; 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 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 > NAT Forwarding > Multiple NAT. 3. Select your Connection. 4. Enable Multiple NAT.
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.
VPN client software on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection. 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 >...
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 >...
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Chapter 15 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.
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Chapter 15 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.
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Chapter 15 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.
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 >...
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Chapter 15 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.
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Chapter 15 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...
Chapter 15 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...
Chapter Customize 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 •...
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 >...
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 >...
IP addresses, please configure Address Reservation on the router for the purpose. Follow the steps below to reserve an IP address for your device. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings 16. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Settings.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective. 16. 3. DSL Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network >...
Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the modem router. To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
How can I do that? 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 or the password you set for the router.
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Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings 3. Go to Advanced > Network > Static Routing. 4. Select IPv4 or IPv6. 5. Click to add a new static routing entry. Finish the settings according to the following explanations: • Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route.
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 or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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 or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Settings. 3. Tick the Enable checkbox. • Authentication: Enable MD5 Authentication to enhance the rip RA packets security.
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 Up System Time • Control LEDs • Test the Network Connectivity • Update the Firmware •...
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 ID or the password you set for the modem router.
The router‘s LEDs indicate router’s activities and status. You can turn on or turn off the LEDs either from the web management page or by pressing the LED button. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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Chapter 17 Administrate Your Network 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping, Traceroute Nslookup as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity. • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time. •...
TP-Link aims at providing better network experience for users. We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TP-Link official website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the Support page for free.
Chapter 17 Administrate Your Network 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 > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Focus on the Device Information section. Make sure the downloaded firmware file...
4. Wait for the restoring and then the modem router will automatically reboot. • To reset the modem router to factory default settings 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced >...
Admin account is used to log in to the modem router’s web management page. You are required to set the admin account at first login. You can also change it on the web page. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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 ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 17 Administrate Your Network 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration page. Locate the Remote Management section. 3. Tick the check box to enable Remote Management.
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 ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced >...
17. 11. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the interfaces, including the received and sent packets. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Port Mirror copies network packets of the WAN port to a specific LAN port for data analysis and network monitoring. 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 >...
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Chapter 17 Administrate Your Network 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Session Timeout Settings. 3. Turn on Enable Session Timeout Settings.
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.
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4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
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• 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.
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6. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem persists. T5. How do I clone a MAC address? You can manually change the MAC address of the modem router. It is helpful when your internet access account provided by your ISP is bound to one specific MAC address, in other words, your ISP just permits only one computer with the authenticated MAC address to access the internet.
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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).
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• 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.
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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;...
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2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz(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/...
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ − 電源供應器 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 天線 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 備考1.〝超出0.1 wt %〞及〝超出0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值 Note 1:“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.
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Symbol Explanation Class II equipment Class II equipment with functional earthing Alternating current DC voltage Polarity of output terminals Indoor use only Dangerous voltage Caution, risk of electric shock Energy efficiency Marking Protective earth Earth Frame or chassis Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual...
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Symbol Explanation Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N 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.