Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide ......................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ......3 1.
Page 3 4. 4. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information ....... . .
Page 4 5. 4. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information ....... . .141...
Page 5 5. 6. 1. Access the USB Device Locally ........151 5.
Page 6 6. 9. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information ....... . .240...
Page 7 7. 9. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information ....... . .281...
Page 8 8. 8. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information ....... . .312...
Page 9: About This Guide
*Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product’s Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, internet service provider factors, and other environmental conditions. More Info The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
Page 10 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. A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the...
Page 11: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Router
Chapter Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...
Page 12: Product Overview
1. 1. Product Overview To meet the wireless needs of almost any situation you might encounter, the TP-Link portable router, with multiple operating modes, is designed for home and travel use. The portable size of the router means that you can put it in your pocket and take it with you wherever you go.
Page 13 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Button Description Item Description This switch is used to change the operation mode of the router. Mode Switch Note: If you toggle this switch accidentally, set it back to the original mode within 3 seconds.
Page 14: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware
Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router...
Page 15: Position Your Router
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Router • The router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source.
Page 16: Router Mode (Default)
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 2. 1. Router Mode (Default) Shares the internet with more wireless devices when the wired network is limited to one device at a time. Suitable for hotel rooms and home networks. Internet 1. Set the Mode Switch to Router. 2.
Page 17: Hotspot Mode
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 1. Set the Mode Switch to Router. 2. Power on the router. 3. Wait until the router’s LED turns solid (blue or red), which indicates that the router has started up, and then connect the router’s 3G/4G USB port to your USB modem or mobile device.
Page 18: Access Point Mode
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 2. 4. Access Point Mode Turns an existing wired-only network into a wireless network. Suitable for dorm rooms or homes where there’s already a wired router but you need a wireless network. Internet Existing Router WAN or LAN 1.
Page 19: Client Mode
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 1. Set the Mode Switch to AP/RE. 2. Power on the router near your main AP. 3. Wait until the router’s LED turns into solid red before moving on. 4. Connect your device to the router (wireless or wired). •...
Page 20: Chapter 3. Set Up Internet Connection
Chapter Set Up Internet Connection This chapter guides you how to set up Internet connection via Tether app or the router’s web management page. It contains the following sections: • Set up via Tether • Set up via the Web Management Page...
Page 21: Set Up Via Tether
“TP-Link Tether” or 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 a TP-Link ID, create one first. 3. Tap the...
Page 22: Configure The Router
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ. 3. 2. 2. Configure the Router The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete Quick Setup or go to Advanced >...
Page 23 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection 3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection, and enjoy the internet. Note: • If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router. 3G/4G USB Modem /USB Tethering Mode 1.
Page 24 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection • If you are sharing a mobile device’s data, select Tethering. 3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection, and enjoy the internet. Note: • If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.
Page 25 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Select Access Point as your network mode, and click NEXT. 3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection, and enjoy the internet. Note: • If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.
Page 26 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Note: • You can either copy or customize your extended network names during the Quick Setup. The extended networks share the same Wi-Fi password as that of your main network. 4. Relocate the router about halfway between your main AP and the Wi-Fi dead zone, and enjoy the internet.
Page 27: Chapter 4. Configure The Router In Router/Usb Internet Mode
Router mode, 3G/4G USB Modem mode, and USB Tethering mode. It contains the following sections: • Operation Mode • Security • Network Map • VPN Server&Client • Network • IPv6 • TP-Link Cloud Service • System • Wireless • USB Storage Device • NAT Forwarding • Parental Controls •...
Page 28: Operation Mode
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 4. 1. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet. • To view the router’s current mode:...
Page 29: Network Map
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.
Page 30: Network
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network. 4. 3. Network 4. 3. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
Page 31 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status. You can view the current status information of the router. • Internet - Displays the current settings of the internet, and you can configure them on Advanced >...
Page 32 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Network > page. • MAC Address - The physical address of the router. •...
Page 33: Internet Settings For Router Mode
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • Dynamic DNS - This field displays the current settings of the Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System), and you can configure them on the Advanced > Network > Dynamic page. • Service Provider - The Dynamic DNS service provider you have signed up for.
Page 34 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • Address- The default setting is to get an IP address dynamically from your ISP. If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the router, please select the Following DNS Addresses and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server.
Page 35 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • 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. •...
Page 36 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. •...
Page 37 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE connection. If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP Static IP to activate the secondary connection. • MTU Size - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes.
Page 38 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode the Following IP Address and enter the IP address provided by your ISP in dotted- decimal notation. • DNS Address - The default setting is to get an IP address dynamically from your ISP. If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the router, please select the Following DNS Addresses and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of...
Page 39 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode L2TP If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP. • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.
Page 40 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • On Demand - In this mode, the internet connection will be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re- established when you attempt to access the internet again. •...
Page 41 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode PPTP If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP. • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.
Page 42: Nat
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • On Demand - In this mode, the internet connection will be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re- established when you attempt to access the internet again. •...
Page 43: Internet Port Negotiation Speed Setting
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 4. NAT is enable by dafault and it’s highly recommended. If you disable it, you may have no access to the internet and NAT Forwarding will not take effect. 4. 3. 4. Internet Port Negotiation Speed Setting 3G/4G USB Modem mode and USB Tethering mode don’t have this function.
Page 44 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • USB Modem - Displays the connection status of the current mode. • Location - Please select the location where you are enjoying the 3G/4G USB modem service. • Mobile ISP - Please select the ISP providing the 3G/4G USB modem service.
Page 45: Internet Settings For Usb Tethering Mode
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • Authentication Type - Some ISPs require authentication to access the internet. Please select Auto or consult your ISP. • Auto - The router will have dynamic negotiation with the dialing server and the authentication type doesn’t need to be specified.
Page 46: Lan
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • Tethering Status - Displays the connection info of the current mode. • IP Address - The internet IP (WAN IP) address of the router. • Default Gateway - The Gateway currently used is shown here. •...
Page 47: Igmp
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports. The value can not be changed. • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your router (the default one is 192.168.0.1).
Page 48: Dhcp Server
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 2 ) Click SAVE. 3 ) After configuring IGMP proxy, IPTV can work behind your router now. You can connect your set-top box to any of the router’s Ethernet port. 4. 3. 9. DHCP Server By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server;...
Page 49 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • To reserve an IP address for a specified client device: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server and locate the Address Reservation section.
Page 50: Dynamic Dns
Otherwise, please select 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...
Page 51: Static Routing
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode If you have selected NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. 5. Click LOG IN AND SAVE. Note: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click LOGOUT first, and then log in with a new account.
Page 52 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. 3. Go to Advanced >...
Page 53 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • 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.
Page 54: Multi-Wan Backup
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 4. 3. 12. Multi-WAN Backup Multi-WAN is supported in the Router/USB Internet mode. When the preferred mode fails, the backup mode will take over network data transmission, ensuring network continuity and reliability. Note: USB Internet includes the 3G/4G USB Modem mode and USB Tethering mode.
Page 55 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • To set Multi-WAN Backup priority: Click at each mode. The mode with the 1 priority will be set as the preferred mode, and the mode with the 2 priority will be set as the backup mode.
Page 56: Tp-Link Cloud Service
You can add up to 4 items. 4. 4. 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...
Page 57: Register A Tp-Link Id
Surely you can also manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices with a single TP-Link ID. This section introduces how to register a new TP-Link ID, bind or unbind TP-Link IDs to manage your router, and the Tether app with which you can manage your home network no matter where you may find yourself.
Page 58: Change Your Tp-Link Id Information
TP-Link ID, refer to 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 Set up via Tether to install the app.
Page 59 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • To change your email address: 1. Click behind the Email. 2. Enter the password of your TP-Link ID, then a new email address. And click SAVE. • To change your password: 1. Click behind the Password.
Page 60: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids
Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 4. 4. 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 Owner account. The Owner account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to or from the same router.
Page 61: Manage The Router Via The Tp-Link Tether App
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.
Page 62: Wireless
Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 4. 5. Wireless 4. 5. 1. Wireless 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 > Wireless > Wireless Settings.
Page 63: Guest Network
In addition, you can customize guest network settings to ensure network security and privacy. • Create a Guest 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 >...
Page 64 6. Click SAVE. Now you guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set! • 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 >...
Page 65: Wireless Schedule
The wireless function can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless function. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 66 • The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 67: Additional Settings
Press the router’s WPS button. Within two minutes, enable WPS on your personal device. 4. 5. 5. Additional 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 > Wireless > Additional Settings.
Page 68: Usb Storage Device
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. • AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. •...
Page 69 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • Method 1: Go to Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name (TP- SHARE by default) in the Computer section. Note: Operations in different systems are similar. Here we take Windows 7 as an example. Windows computer •...
Page 70: Access The Usb Device Remotely
If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet. Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 71 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 3. Tick the Internet FTP checkbox, and then click SAVE. 4. Refer to the following table to access your USB disk remotely. 1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for Windows users) or open a web browser.
Page 72: Customize The Access Settings
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 73 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • To Set Up Authentication for Data Security You can set up authentication for your USB storage device so that network clients will be required to enter username and password when accessing the USB storage device. 1.
Page 74: Nat Forwarding
WAN IP address 218.18.232.154. Personal Website Router INTERNET Home WAN: 218.18.232.154 1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.1.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 75 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding. 4. Click Add. 5. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled in. 6.
Page 76 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode Tips: • It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. • If the service you want to use is not in the common services list, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually.
Page 77: Port Triggering
VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the Port Triggering rules: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 78: Upnp
Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. 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 >...
Page 79: Dmz
DMZ host with all ports open. 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 >...
Page 80: Parental Controls
You can block inappropriate content, set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 81 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode Note: Only devices that have previously been connected to your router’s network are listed here. If you are unable to find the device you want to add, connect it to your network and then try again. 7 ) Click Next.
Page 82: Qos
2 hours. How can I do that? 1. Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...
Page 83: Security
This function is enabled by default. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 84: Access Control
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). 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 >...
Page 85 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 7 ) Click and select devices you want to be blocked, or enter the MAC address manually, and click ADD. 8 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the Deny List.
Page 86 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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 5 ) Click Select From Device List.
Page 87: Ip & Mac Binding
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 >...
Page 88: Alg
SIP ALG. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
Page 89: Vpn Server&Client
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 4. 11. 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 four 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.
Page 90 INTERNET Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 3. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 4. Go to Advanced > VPN Server >...
Page 91: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network
PPTP connection on remote devices. Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN connection. Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 92 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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 93 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 6 ) 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.
Page 94 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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 95 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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.
Page 96: Use L2Tp/Ipsec Vpn To Access Your Home Network
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 >...
Page 97 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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...
Page 98 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode The remote device can use the Windows or Mac OS built-in L2TP/IPSec software or a third-party L2TP/IPSec software to connect to L2TP/IPSec Server. Here we use the Windows built-in L2TP/IPSec software as an example.
Page 99 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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.
Page 100 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 7. Click Close when the VPN connection is ready to use 8. Go to Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings.
Page 101 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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.
Page 102 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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.
Page 103: Use Wireguard Vpn To Access Your Home Network
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 >...
Page 104 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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.
Page 105 • 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.
Page 106: Use Vpn Client To Access A Remote Vpn Server
VPN server. Please follow the steps below: 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.
Page 107 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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.
Page 108 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • PPTP: Enter the VPN server address (for example: 218.18.1.73) and the VPN username and password provided by your VPN provider. • 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.
Page 109 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • WireGuard VPN: Give a description, and click BROWSE to import the WireGuard VPN server configuration. Then you will see the detailed parameters. Do NOT change the parameters unless necessary.
Page 110 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 4 ) Save the settings. 5 ) In the server list, enable the one you need.
Page 111 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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.
Page 112: Ipv6
This function allows you to set up an IPv6 internet connection using the information provided by your ISP (internet service provider). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 113 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced Settings to input further information if your ISP requires. Save the settings and click RENEW. • PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced Settings to input further information if your ISP requires.
Page 114 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • Pass-Through (Bridge): Save the settings. No configuration is required. 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from DHCPv6 and SLAAC+Stateless DHCP. Note: You don’t need to configure IPv6 LAN if the Internet Connection Type is Pass-Through (Bridge).
Page 115: System
Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the upgrade icon will display in the top-right corner of the page.
Page 116: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings
You will see the Firmware Upgrade page. Local Upgrade 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 >...
Page 117 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. 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. •...
Page 118: Change The Login Password
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 >...
Page 119: Local Management
This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 120 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode • Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router: Select All Devices Local Managers. • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices Local Managers and click SAVE. 2.
Page 121: Remote Management
Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 4. 13. 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 >...
Page 122: System Log
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 >...
Page 123 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.
Page 124: Test The Network Connectivity
4. 13. 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.
Page 125 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 2. Go to Advanced > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping Traceroute 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.
Page 126: Set Up System Language
Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 4. 13. 9. Set Up System Language Set the system language for the router 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 >...
Page 127 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Router/USB Internet Mode 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.
Page 128: Set The Router To Reboot Regularly
4. 13. 11. 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 >...
Page 129: Control The Led
The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 130: Chapter 5. Configure The Router In Hotspot Mode
This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working in Hotspot mode. It contains the following sections: • Network Map • VPN Server&Client • Network • IPv6 • TP-Link Cloud Service • System • Wireless • USB Storage Device • NAT Forwarding • Parental Controls •...
Page 131: Operation Mode
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 5. 1. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet. • To view the router’s current mode:...
Page 132: Network Map
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.
Page 133 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network.
Page 134: Network
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 5. 3. Network 5. 3. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status. You can view the current status information of the router.
Page 135 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • IP Address - The WAN IP address of the router. • Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the WAN IP address. • Default Gateway - The Gateway currently used is shown here. •...
Page 136: Internet
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • Service Provider - The Dynamic DNS service provider you have signed up for. 5. 3. 2. Internet 3G/4G USB Modem mode and USB Tethering mode don’t have the Internet section. Note: 1.
Page 137 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • Address- The default setting is to get an IP address dynamically from your ISP. If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the router, please select the Following DNS Addresses and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server.
Page 138 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • 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. • Clone Current Device MAC - Select to copy the current MAC address of the computer that is connected to the router, in case the ISP binds the assigned IP...
Page 139: Nat
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • Router MAC Address • 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.
Page 140: Lan
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 5. 3. 5. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN. 3. Configure the IP parameters of the LAN and click SAVE. •...
Page 141: Dhcp Server
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > IGMP. 1 ) Tick the IGMP Proxy IGMP Snooping checkbox, then select the IGMP Version, either V2 or V3, as required by your ISP.
Page 142 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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. Click SAVE. Note: To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically.
Page 143: Dynamic Dns
Otherwise, please select 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...
Page 144: Static Routing
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode If you have selected NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. 5. Click LOG IN AND SAVE. Note: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click LOGOUT first, and then log in with a new account.
Page 145 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. 3. Go to Advanced >...
Page 146 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • 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.
Page 147: 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. 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 148 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 3. Click Sign Up and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID.
Page 149: Change Your Tp-Link Id Information
TP-Link ID, refer to 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 Set up via Tether to install the app.
Page 150: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids
2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click SAVE. 5. 4. 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 Owner account.
Page 151: Manage The Router Via The Tp-Link Tether App
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound TP-Link IDs table. Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 152: Wireless
• Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network. 5. 5. Wireless 5. 5. 1. Wireless 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 > Wireless > Wireless Settings.
Page 153 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • OFDMA - This feature 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. •...
Page 154: Guest Network
In addition, you can customize guest network settings to ensure network security and privacy. • Create a Guest 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 >...
Page 155: Wireless Schedule
6. Click SAVE. Now you guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set! • 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 >...
Page 156: Wps
• The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 157 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode Method 1: Using a PIN • Connects via the Client’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and select Client’s PIN. 2. Enter the PIN of your device and click CONNECT. Then your device will get connected to the router.
Page 158: Additional Settings
Press the router’s WPS button. Within two minutes, enable WPS on your personal device. 5. 5. 5. Additional 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 > Wireless > Additional Settings.
Page 159: Usb Storage Device
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100.
Page 160 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • Method 1: Go to Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name (TP- SHARE by default) in the Computer section. Note: Operations in different systems are similar. Here we take Windows 7 as an example. Windows computer •...
Page 161: Access The Usb Device Remotely
If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet. Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 162 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 3. Tick the Internet FTP checkbox, and then click SAVE. 4. Refer to the following table to access your USB disk remotely. 1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for Windows users) or open a web browser.
Page 163: Customize The Access Settings
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 164 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • To Set Up Authentication for Data Security You can set up authentication for your USB storage device so that network clients will be required to enter username and password when accessing the USB storage device. 1.
Page 165: Nat Forwarding
WAN IP address 218.18.232.154. Personal Website Router INTERNET Home WAN: 218.18.232.154 1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.1.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 166 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding. 4. Click Add. 5. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled in. 6.
Page 167 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode Tips: • It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. • If the service you want to use is not in the common services list, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually.
Page 168: Port Triggering
VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the Port Triggering rules: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 169: Upnp
Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. 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 >...
Page 170: Dmz
DMZ host with all ports open. 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 >...
Page 171: Parental Controls
You can block inappropriate content, set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 172 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode Note: Only devices that have previously been connected to your router’s network are listed here. If you are unable to find the device you want to add, connect it to your network and then try again. 7 ) Click Next.
Page 173: Qos
2 hours. How can I do that? 1. Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...
Page 174: Security
This function is enabled by default. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 175: Access Control
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). 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 >...
Page 176 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 7 ) Click and select devices you want to be blocked, or enter the MAC address manually, and click ADD. 8 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the Deny List.
Page 177 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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 5 ) Click Select From Device List.
Page 178: Ip & Mac Binding
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 >...
Page 179: Alg
SIP ALG. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
Page 180: Vpn Server&Client
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 5. 11. 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 four 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.
Page 181 INTERNET Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 3. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 4. Go to Advanced > VPN Server >...
Page 182: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network
PPTP connection on remote devices. Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN connection. Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 183 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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 184 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 6 ) 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.
Page 185 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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 186 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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.
Page 187: Use L2Tp/Ipsec Vpn To Access Your Home Network
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 >...
Page 188 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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...
Page 189 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode The remote device can use the Windows or Mac OS built-in L2TP/IPSec software or a third-party L2TP/IPSec software to connect to L2TP/IPSec Server. Here we use the Windows built-in L2TP/IPSec software as an example. 1.
Page 190 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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.
Page 191 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 7. Click Close when the VPN connection is ready to use 8. Go to Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings.
Page 192 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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.
Page 193 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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.
Page 194: Use Wireguard Vpn To Access Your Home Network
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 >...
Page 195 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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.
Page 196 • 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.
Page 197: Use Vpn Client To Access A Remote Vpn Server
VPN server. Please follow the steps below: 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.
Page 198 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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.
Page 199 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • PPTP: Enter the VPN server address (for example: 218.18.1.73) and the VPN username and password provided by your VPN provider. • 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.
Page 200 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • WireGuard VPN: Give a description, and click BROWSE to import the WireGuard VPN server configuration. Then you will see the detailed parameters. Do NOT change the parameters unless necessary.
Page 201 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 4 ) Save the settings. 5 ) In the server list, enable the one you need.
Page 202 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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.
Page 203: Ipv6
This function allows you to set up an IPv6 internet connection using the information provided by your ISP (internet service provider). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 204 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced Settings to input further information if your ISP requires. Save the settings and click RENEW. 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from DHCPv6 and SLAAC+Stateless DHCP.
Page 205: System
Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the upgrade icon will display in the top-right corner of the page.
Page 206: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings
You will see the Firmware Upgrade page. Local Upgrade 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 >...
Page 207 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. 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. •...
Page 208: Change The Login Password
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 >...
Page 209: Local Management
This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 210: Remote Management
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Device. 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually.
Page 211 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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 > Administration and complete the settings in Remote Management section as needed.
Page 212: System Log
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 >...
Page 213 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.
Page 214: Test The Network Connectivity
5. 13. 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.
Page 215 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 2. Go to Advanced > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping Traceroute 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.
Page 216: Set Up System Language
Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 5. 13. 9. Set Up System Language Set the system language for the router 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 >...
Page 217 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode 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.
Page 218: Set The Router To Reboot Regularly
5. 13. 11. 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 >...
Page 219: Control The Led
The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 220 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode...
Page 221: Chapter 6. Configure The Router In Access Point Mode
Set the Router to Reboot • Access Control Regularly • Firmware Upgrade • Control the LED • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • TP-Link Cloud Service • Change the Login Password • Password Recovery • Local Management • System Log...
Page 222 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 6. 1. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet. • To view the router’s current mode:...
Page 223 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.
Page 224 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network.
Page 225 Wireless 6. 3. 1. Wireless 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 Wireless. 3. Configure the wireless settings for the wireless network and click SAVE.
Page 226 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • OFDMA - This feature 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. •...
Page 227 In addition, you can customize guest network settings to ensure network security and privacy. • Create a Guest 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 Wireless >...
Page 228 6. Click SAVE. Now you guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set! • 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 Wireless >...
Page 229 • The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 230 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Method 1: Using a PIN • Connects via the Client’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and select Client’s PIN. 2. Enter the PIN of your device and click CONNECT. Then your device will get connected to the router.
Page 231 Press the router’s WPS button. Within two minutes, enable WPS on your personal device. 6. 3. 5. Additional 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 Wireless > Additional Settings.
Page 232 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100.
Page 233 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Network > page. • MAC Address - The physical address of the router. •...
Page 234 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 4. Leave other parameters as the default settings. 5. Click SAVE. Note: After setting a static IP address, you can use the new IP address to log into the web management page besides http:// tplinkwifi.net.
Page 235 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 1. Turn on DHCP Server. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.
Page 236 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 4. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the you device you want to reserve an IP for. Then the MAC and IP Address will be automatically filled in. You can also enter MAC and IP address of the client device.
Page 237 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 6. 5. 1. Access the USB Device Locally Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then refer to the following table to access files stored on your USB storage device. •...
Page 238 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 239 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 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.
Page 240 Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). 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 >...
Page 241 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 4. Click Change Mode to select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list. To block specific device(s): 1 ) Select Deny List. 2 ) Click and select devices you want to be blocked, or enter the MAC address manually, and click ADD.
Page 242 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the Deny List. To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Allow List and click CHANGE.
Page 243 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.
Page 244 Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the upgrade icon will display in the top-right corner of the page.
Page 245 Moreover, if necessary you can erase the current settings and reset the router to the default factory settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 246 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. 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. •...
Page 247 Surely you can also manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices with a single TP-Link ID. This section introduces how to register a new TP-Link ID, bind or unbind TP-Link IDs to manage your router, and the Tether app with which you can manage your home network no matter where you may find yourself.
Page 248 TP-Link ID, refer to 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 Set up via Tether to install the app.
Page 249 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • To change your email address: 1. Click behind the Email. 2. Enter the password of your TP-Link ID, then a new email address. And click SAVE. • To change your password: 1. Click behind the Password.
Page 250 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 6. 9. 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 Owner account. The Owner account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to or from the same router.
Page 251 Tether” or 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 a TP-Link ID, create one first. 3. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network.
Page 252: Change The Login Password
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 >...
Page 253: Local Management
This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 254: System Log
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Device. 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually.
Page 255 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • To save the system log locally: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Log.
Page 256: Test The Network Connectivity
6. 14. 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.
Page 257 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Go to Advanced > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping Traceroute 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.
Page 258: Set Up System Language
Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 6. 15. Set Up System Language Set the system language for the router 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 >...
Page 259 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 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.
Page 260: Set The Router To Reboot Regularly
6. 17. 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 >...
Page 261: Control The Led
The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 262 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode...
Page 263: Chapter 7. Configure The Router In Range Extender Mode
Access Control • Set Up System Language • Firmware Upgrade • Set Up System Time • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Set the Router to Reboot • TP-Link Cloud Service Regularly • Change the Login Password • Control the LED...
Page 264: Operation Mode
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 7. 1. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet. • To view the router’s current mode:...
Page 265: Network Map
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.
Page 266 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network.
Page 267: Wireless
Moreover, you can change the wireless settings for your extended networks. Note: Here we take the configuration of the 5GHz network as an example. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 268 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Note: If the network you want to extend is on but not listed, please try the following steps. · Move the router closer to your main router, and rescan for networks. ·...
Page 269: Guest Network
In addition, you can customize guest network settings to ensure network security and privacy. • Create a Guest 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 Wireless >...
Page 270: Wireless Schedule
6. Click SAVE. Now you guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set! • 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 Wireless >...
Page 271: Additional Settings
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Schedule. 3. Enable the Wireless Schedule function.
Page 272 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. • AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. •...
Page 273: Network
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 7. 4. Network 7. 4. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status. You can view the current status information of the router.
Page 274: Dhcp Server
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode the Subnet Mask, also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. 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.
Page 275 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 1. Turn on DHCP Server. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.
Page 276 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 4. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the you device you want to reserve an IP for. Then the MAC and IP Address will be automatically filled in. You can also enter MAC and IP address of the client device.
Page 277: Usb Storage Device
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 7. 5. USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then access files stored there locally. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router. •...
Page 278 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • 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.
Page 279: Customize The Access Settings
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 280 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • To Set Up Authentication for Data Security You can set up authentication for your USB storage device so that network clients will be required to enter username and password when accessing the USB storage device. 1.
Page 281: Access Control
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). 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 >...
Page 282 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 2 ) Click and select devices you want to be blocked, or enter the MAC address manually, 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.
Page 283 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 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 5 ) Click Select From Device List.
Page 284: Firmware Upgrade
Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the upgrade icon will display in the top-right corner of the page.
Page 285: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings
You will see the Firmware Upgrade page. Local Upgrade 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 >...
Page 286 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. 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. •...
Page 287: 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. 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 288 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 3. Click Sign Up and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID.
Page 289: Change Your Tp-Link Id Information
TP-Link ID, refer to 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 Set up via Tether to install the app.
Page 290: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids
2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click SAVE. 7. 9. 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 Owner account.
Page 291: Manage The Router Via The Tp-Link Tether App
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound TP-Link IDs table. Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
Page 292: Change The Login Password
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 >...
Page 293: Local Management
This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 294 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router: Select All Devices Local Managers. • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices Local Managers and click SAVE. 2.
Page 295: System Log
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 >...
Page 296 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.
Page 297: Test The Network Connectivity
7. 14. Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 298: Set Up System Language
(www. Y ahoo.com) tested through Traceroute. 7. 15. Set Up System Language Set the system language for the router 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 >...
Page 299 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • To get time from the internet: 1. Enable 24-Hour Time if you want the time to display in a 24-hour way. 2. In the Set Time field, select Get from Internet.
Page 300: Set The Router To Reboot Regularly
7. 17. 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 >...
Page 301: Control The Led
The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 302 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode...
Page 303: Chapter 8. Configure The Router In Client Mode
USB Storage Device Connectivity • Access Control • Set Up System Time • Firmware Upgrade • Set the Router to Reboot • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings Regularly • TP-Link Cloud Service • Control the LED • Change the Login Password...
Page 304: Operation Mode
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode 8. 1. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet. • To view the router’s current mode:...
Page 305: Network Map
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.
Page 306 Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network.
Page 307: Wireless
If you want to connect another main network after Quick Setup, you can refer to this section. Note: Here we take the configuration of the 2.4GHz network as an example. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. • To change the main network: 2.
Page 308: Network
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode 8. 4. Network 8. 4. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status. You can view the current status information of the router.
Page 309: Dhcp Server
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode Mask, also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. 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.
Page 310 Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode 1. Turn on DHCP Server. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.
Page 311 Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode 4. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the you device you want to reserve an IP for. Then the MAC and IP Address will be automatically filled in. You can also enter MAC and IP address of the client device.
Page 312: Usb Storage Device
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode 8. 5. USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then access files stored there locally. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router. •...
Page 313 Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode • 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.
Page 314: Customize The Access Settings
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 315 Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode • To Set Up Authentication for Data Security You can set up authentication for your USB storage device so that network clients will be required to enter username and password when accessing the USB storage device. 1.
Page 316: Firmware Upgrade
Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the upgrade icon will display in the top-right corner of the page.
Page 317: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings
You will see the Firmware Upgrade page. Local Upgrade 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 >...
Page 318 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. 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. •...
Page 319: 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. 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 320: Change Your Tp-Link Id Information
TP-Link ID, refer to 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 Set up via Tether to install the app.
Page 321 Configure the Router in Client Mode • To change your email address: 1. Click behind the Email. 2. Enter the password of your TP-Link ID, then a new email address. And click SAVE. • To change your password: 1. Click behind the Password.
Page 322: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids
Configure the Router in Client Mode 8. 8. 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 Owner account. The Owner account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to or from the same router.
Page 323: Change The Login Password
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 >...
Page 324: Local Management
This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 325 Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router: Select All Devices Local Managers. • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices Local Managers and click SAVE. 2.
Page 326: System Log
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 >...
Page 327 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.
Page 328: Test The Network Connectivity
8. 13. Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 329: Set Up System Language
(www. Y ahoo.com) tested through Traceroute. 8. 14. Set Up System Language Set the system language for the router 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 >...
Page 330 Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode • To get time from the internet: 1. Enable 24-Hour Time if you want the time to display in a 24-hour way. 2. In the Set Time field, select Get from Internet. 3.
Page 331: Set The Router To Reboot Regularly
8. 16. 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 >...
Page 332: Control The Led
The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 333 Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode...
Page 334 Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Client Mode...
Page 335: Faq
Q4. What should I do if I forget my login password of the web management page? • 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 it.
Page 336 • Choose a location with less obstacles that may block the signal between the router and the main AP. An open corridor or a spacious location is ideal. • Move the router to a new location away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave, and baby monitor, to minimize signal interference.
Page 337 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Portable Router Model Number: TL-WR1502X Component Name Model I.T.E. Power DSA-18QFB FUS A 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...
Page 338 20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Page 339 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. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Page 340 5250 MHz -5350 MHz (23dBm) 5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011 /65/EU and (EU) 2015/863.
Page 341 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...
Page 342 Caution: The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz. Avertissement: Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé...
Page 343 • 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。限用物質含有情況標示聲明書型號（型式）：TL- 設備名稱：AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Portable Router WR1502X Equipment name Type designation (Type) 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鉛汞鎘Ｕnit Hexavalent Polybrominated...
Page 344 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. •...
Page 345 Symbol Explanation 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 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).
Page 346 Symbol Explanation µ Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US) ε Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)

TP-Link TL-WR1502X User Manual

Chapter 1. Get to Know about Your Router

Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware

Chapter 3. Set up Internet Connection

Chapter 4. Configure the Router in Router/Usb Internet Mode

Chapter 5. Configure the Router in Hotspot Mode

Chapter 6. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode

Chapter 7. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode

Chapter 8. Configure the Router in Client Mode

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