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 https://www.tp-link.com. TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the...
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802.11 Wi-Fi protocols. Users may require an extra modem device that is compatible with their internet service provider to gain internet access. * HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit tp-link.com/ homeshield for more information.
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...
Access to the 6 GHz band brings more bandwidth, faster speeds, and lower latency, opening up resources for future innovations. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive Tether app and powerful web interface.
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Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Status Indication Blinking Establishing a WPS connection. Top 10 LEDs Solid The router is disconnected from the internet. LED Exclamation Point Blinking The router is disconnected from the internet, and Wi-Fi is off. LED Exclamation Point Blinking Wi-Fi is off.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 1. 2. 2. Back Panel The following parts are located on the back panel. Item Description Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router. Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. USB 3.0 Port For connecting your USB storage devices to the 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.
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Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network. Computer Smart Device < Settings Wi-Fi Connections are available Wireless Network Connection Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK...
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Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, 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. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection • Set Up the Router as an Access Point •...
• To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section. • If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed. • 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.
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.
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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 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 password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username password...
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 >...
After setting up the IPv6 internet connection, you can add IPv6 firewall rules to protect your IPv6 network. • Set up an IPv6 Internet 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 >...
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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4. Fill in information as required by different connection types. Static IP: Fill in blanks and click SAVE. 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.
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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 Settings to input further information if your ISP requires. Click SAVE and then click CONNECT.
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This feature is available only when you’ve set up an IPv6 connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Specify a Service Name for the rule. 6. In the Internal IP field, enter a valid IPv6 address to run the service. You can click Select from clients, choose a local host device, and its IPv6 address will be automatically filled in as the Internal IP.
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. 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.
Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • 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. Please refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app.
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...
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. Refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.
5. Manage your router as needed. Note: If you need to remotely access your router from your smart devices, you need to: • Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link • Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.
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Network Map Network Map outlines device connectivity of your network visually and helps you manage general settings of the network. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map.
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Chapter 6 Network Map • Click Mesh Devices to view the devices that form a mesh network with the router. • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network, or set Speed Limit to limit their upload and download speeds.
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Chapter 6 Network Map To limit the speeds of a device: 1. Click in the Speed Limit column. 2. Enable Speed Limit. 3. Set the download and upload speed limit according to your needs. 4. Click SAVE. The speeds of the device will be limited.
Chapter Wireless Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure the wireless settings. It contains the following sections: • Specify Wireless Settings • Schedule Your Wireless Function • Use WPS for Wireless Connection • Advanced Wireless Settings...
The preset SSIDs and password can be found on the label of the router. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 2. Enable TWT. • To enable or disable OFDMA/MU-MIMO: OFDMA enables multiple users to transmit data simultaneously, and thus greatly improves speed and efficiency. Noted that only when your clients also support OFDMA, can you fully enjoy the benefits. It is disabled by default. A router with the MU-MIMO feature serves multiple devices simultaneously while a traditional router serves only one user at a time.
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Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 1. Go to Wireless Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select Hide SSID, and your SSID won’t display when you scan for local wireless networks on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. •...
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 >...
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. Make sure the Wi-Fi of your router is on and go to Advanced >...
Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 7. 3. 2. Connect via the Router’s PIN Select Router’s PIN Method 1 to enable Router’s PIN. You can use the default PIN or generate a new one. Note: PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN.
Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 7. 4. Advanced Wireless Settings Check advanced wireless settings for your device. 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 > Wireless >...
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Chapter 7 Wireless Settings • Airtime Fairness - This function can improve the overall network performance by sacrificing a little bit of network time on your slow devices. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacon packets that are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless 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.
Chapter 8 Guest Network 8. 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 > Wireless > Guest Network or click Wireless on the top page.
You can turn on or off the guest network function conveniently. 8. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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This feature further secures your home network by allowing you to create a dedicated wireless network to manage your loT devices together, such as smart lights and cameras. 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 >...
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 router supports USB external flash drives and hard drives. It contains the following sections: •...
Chapter 10 USB Settings 10. 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. •...
Chapter 10 USB Settings • 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.
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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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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Chapter 10 USB Settings 2. Now you can access the USB storage device by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb://MyShare (for Mac). • To Only Share Specific Content Focus on the File Sharing section. Specify sharing folders that you want to share and click SAVE.
USB storage device directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, tablet and PS2/3/4. 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 >...
Time Machine backs up all files on your Mac computer to a USB storage device connected to 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 >...
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Chapter 10 USB Settings 4. Click SELECT to select a location for Time Machine backups. 5. Set the Size Limit for Backups. Note: 0 means no limit for the space. 6. Click SAVE.
Customize your home network with enhanced security using a kit of features built in TP-Link HomeShield. Whether protecting your sensitive data or limiting the access of kids and guests, TP-Link HomeShield provides you the tools you need to fully manage your network.
Chapter 11 HomeShield 11. 1. Network Check Scan your whole network to help analyze and optimize your network. 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 >...
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Chapter 11 HomeShield 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 > HomeShield > Parental Controls. 3. Click to create a profile for a family member.
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Chapter 11 HomeShield 1 ) Select the content categories to block in the Content Filter list. 2 ) You can also block a specific website or add allowed websites. Enter a keyword (for example, “Facebook”) or a URL (for example, “www.facebook.com”), then click Add.
Chapter 11 HomeShield 4 ) Enable Bedtime and use the up/down arrows or enter times in the fields. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period. 5 ) Click SAVE. 6 ) After adding a profile, you can click the Insight icon to check the detailed visited history, and pause the network for this profile anytime.
Chapter 11 HomeShield 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 > HomeShield > QoS. 3. Enable to set the total bandwidth. Then click SAVE. 4. Enable High Priority for the desired device and set its effective time.
Chapter EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming This product is compatible with EasyMesh. This chapter introduces the EasyMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • Add a Router as a Satellite Device • Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device • Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network...
Note: Routers and range extenders must be compatible with EasyMesh or OneMesh™. Firmware upgrades may be required. 12. 1. Add a Router as a Satellite Device 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 >...
5. Click ADD. When prompted “This device has been added successfully“, click OK, then click FINISH. 12. 2. Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device 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 >...
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Chapter 12 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming 3. Plug in the extender next to the main router. 4. With in 2 minutes, press the WPS button on main router and on the extender. Wait until the WPS process is complete. 5. Done! You can check the mesh device on the router’s web page too.
In an EasyMesh network, you can manage all mesh devices and connected clients on your main router’s web page. • To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map.
Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network from cyber attacks, block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control, you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...
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 >...
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Chapter 13 Network Security To block specific device(s): 1 ) Select Deny List. 2 ) Click and select devices you want to be blocked and Click ADD. 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the Deny List.
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Chapter 13 Network Security 2 ) Your own device is in the Allow List by default and cannot be deleted. Click to add other devices to the Allow List. • Add connected devices 1 ) Click Select From Device List. 2 ) Select the devices you want to be allowed and click ADD.
Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address. I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that? 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 >...
Some devices, such as IoT devices, are vulnerable to security threats. To keep your important devices and data safe, you can isolate these devices to protect your network from being infected. 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 >...
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Chapter 13 Network Security Done! While isolated, isolated devices (these devices) can still access the internet and communicate with other isolated devices. However, isolated devices (these devices) cannot transfer data with devices on your home, including managing gateway devices, accessing USB devices, etc.
The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.
WAN: 218.18.232.154 How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 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 >...
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Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 5. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled in. 6. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 manually in the Device IP Address field.
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 >...
Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 4. Click SAVE. Tips: • You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need. • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. • If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the...
Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 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 > NAT Forwarding >...
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*Image may differ from your actual product. INTERNET 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 >...
Chapter VPN Server&Client The router offers several ways to set up VPN connections: VPN Server allows remote devices to access your home network in a secured way through the internet. The router supports three types of VPN Server: OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with higher security and more stability, suitable for restricted environments such as campus network and company intranet.
INTERNET Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server >...
Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 5. In the VPN Subnet/Netmask fields, enter the range of IP addresses that can be leased to the device by the OpenVPN server. 6. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network;...
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 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 > VPN Server > PPTP, and tick the Enable box of PPTP.
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 3 ) Click ADD. 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. Here we use the Windows built-in PPTP software as an example.
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 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&Client 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. Click Connect Now when the VPN connection is ready to use.
Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step 1. Set up L2TP/IPSec 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 >...
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 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 L2TP/IPSec VPN server. 4. Keep IPSec Encryption Encrypted and create an IPSec Pre-Shared Key.
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select Set up a new connection or network. 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field, and select the checkbox Don’t connect now; just set it up so I can connect later. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on...
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 7. Click Close when the VPN connection is ready to use 8. Go to Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings.
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 9. Find the VPN connection you created, then double-click it. 10. Enter the User name Password you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on your router, and click Properties.
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 11. Switch to the Security tab, select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/ IPSec) and click Advanced settings. 12. Select Use preshared key for authentication and enter the IPSec Pre-Shared Key you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on your router. Then click OK. Done! Click Connect to start VPN connection.
WireGuard VPN Server is used to create a Wire Guard VPN connection for remote devices to access your home network. Step 1. Set up WireGuard 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 >...
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 4. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network; select Internet and Home Network you also want the remote device to access internet through the VPN Server. 5.
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• For mobile phones, download WireGuard App from Google Play or Apple Store, then use the App to scan the QR Code to connect to this server. • For other devices (e.g. TP-Link WireGuard VPN client), Click EXPORT to save the WireGuard VPN configuration file which will be used by the remote device to access your router.
*Image may differ from your actual product. INTERNET Home Devices Router (VPN Client) VPN Servers 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 > Client.
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 3 ) Enter the VPN information provided by your VPN provider. • OpenVPN: Enter the VPN username and password if required by your VPN provider, otherwise simply leave them empty. Then import the configuration file provided by your VPN provider. Note: You can also check the box of Import the CA file or edit the .
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client • L2TP/IPSec VPN: Enter the VPN server address (for example: 218.18.1.73), VPN username and password, and IPSec pre-shared key provided by your VPN provider. • WireGuard VPN: Give a description, and click BROWSE to import the WireGuard VPN server configuration.
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 4 ) Save the settings. 5 ) In the server list, enable the VPN server you need. 5. Add and manage the devices that will use the VPN function. 1 ) In the Device List section, click Add. 2 ) Choose and add the devices that will access the VPN server you have configured.
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Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 6. Save the settings. Done! Now the devices you specified can access the VPN server you enabled.
Chapter Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the Internet Settings • Change the LAN Settings • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...
16. 1. Change the Internet Settings After setting up your internet, you can also easily change the internet settings if needed in the future. 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 >...
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Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings You have three options: • Use Default MAC Address - Do not change the default MAC address of your router in case the ISP does not bind the assigned IP address to the MAC address. •...
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 >...
Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my internet service provider (ISP). How can I do that? 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 >...
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.
Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Tick the Enable 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. 4.
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NO-IP or DynDNS. If you don’t have a DDNS account, you have to register first by clicking Register Now. 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...
Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings 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. 16. 7. Create Static Routes Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table.
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1. Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP 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. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of Router A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enter 172.30.30.1.
Chapter Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It contains the following sections: • Update the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Change the Login Password • Password Recovery •...
Back up your router’s configurations before firmware update. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware update. 17. 1. 1. Auto Update 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 >...
Firmware Update page. 17. 1. 3. Local Update 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.tp-link.com. 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 >...
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.
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Note: • 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. • To reset the router to factory default settings: 1.
The account management feature allows you to change your login password of the web management page. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the account management feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Advanced >...
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.
5. Click SAVE. 17. 6. 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 >...
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Chapter 17 Manage the Router 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTPS port as default settings (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 3. Select All Devices Specified Devices. 4. Click SAVE. Devices on the internet can log in to https://Router’s WAN IP address:port number (such as https://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router.
When the router does not work normally, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. • 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 >...
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It would be great if the system logs could be sent to my mailbox at 8 a.m. every day. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
17. 8. 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 >...
System language is the language displayed when you log into the router. You can change the system language as needed. 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 >...
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Chapter 17 Manage the Router 3. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list. 4. In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server. 5. (Optional) In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server.
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Chapter 17 Manage the Router 2. Set the current Date MM/DD/YYYY format). 3. Set the current Time HH/MM/SS format). 4. Click SAVE. • To set Daylight Saving Time: 1. Tick the Enable box of Daylight Saving Time. 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone.
17. 10. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly The Scheduled Reboot feature cleans the cache to enhance the running performance of 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 >...
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...
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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.
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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>...
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• Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes until it gets a solid cable or Internet light.
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• 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.
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• Double check the internet connection type. 1 ) Confirm your internet connection type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on...
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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.
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FCC compliance information statement Product Name: BE11000/BE15000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router Model Number: Archer BE11000 Pro/Archer BE700 Pro Component Name Model T120330-2B4 I.T.E. Power Supply Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
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FCC compliance information statement Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply Model Number: T120330-2B4 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
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5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm) 5945MHz -6425 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/support/ce/...
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SI SK UK(NI) UKCA Mark UK Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca...
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Canadian Compliance Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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• Les appareils ne doivent pas être utilisés pour le contrôle ou la communication avec des systèmes d’aéronefs sans pilote. • Le fonctionnement doit être limité à une utilisation en intérieur uniquement. • L’opération sur les plates-formes pétrolières, les automobiles, les trains, les navires maritimes et les avions est interdite, sauf sur les gros avions volant au- dessus de 3 048 m (10 000 ft).
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• 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。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 型號(型式):Archer BE11000 Pro/Archer BE700 設備名稱: BE11000/BE15000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router Type designation (Type) Equipment name 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 Unit Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Lead...
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• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended. • Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. • Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product.
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Symbol Explanation Earth Frame or chassis Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual Stand-by “ON”/”OFF” (push-push) 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.
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