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*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition.
Chapter Get to Know About Your Device This chapter introduces what your device can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Device Product Overview The Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi AP is designed to extend your network coverage. You can use multiple APs to create a seamless, intelligent and easy-to-configure mesh network that covers the entire home. The Mesh Wi-Fi system consists of a Main AP, one or more agents.
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Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Device LED Explanation Status Indication The device has an issue. Power is off, or the status LED is turned off. For information about the button and ports, you can refer to the explanation table below. Item Description WPS button...
Chapter 2 Connect the Device Position the Device • The device should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the device in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
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Chapter 2 Connect the Device • Method 1: Wired Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the computer to the LAN port of the AP using an Ethernet cable. Ethernet cable • Method 2: Wireless 1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the AP.
Chapter Log In to Your Device This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of the device.
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Chapter 3 Log In to Your Device With the web management page, it is easy to configure and manage your device. The web management page can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to your device.
It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Aginet App • Set up Operation Mode for the Mesh Device • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection (AP Mode) •...
Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your mesh device to the internet. 3. To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, and more.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click Sign Up Now to get one.
• To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section. • If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed. • If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the mesh device.
The mesh defaults to AP mode, and you can change your operation mode by the following steps. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. For AP mode, go to Setting >...
ISP. Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Setting >...
ISP. Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Basic >...
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Chapter 4 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen.
Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types: PPPoE(SLAAC/DHCPv6/AUTO/Passthrough), Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6/ AUTO/Passthrough), Static IP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 4 Tips: If you do not know what your internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known information provided by your ISP. 4. Fill in information as required by different connection types. Static IP: Fill in blanks and click OK.
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Chapter 4 Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6/AUTO/Passthrough): Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click OK.
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Chapter 4 PPPoE(SLAAC/DHCPv6/AUTO/Passthrouth): Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click OK.
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Chapter 4 5. Configure LAN ports. Go to Advanced > Network > Settings. Fill in Site Prefix Type provided by your ISP, and click Save. 6. Click Advanced > Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection.
IPv6 and IPv4 run independently. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 4 6rd: Fill in blanks and click OK. Select this tunneling mechanism if your ISP uses 6rd deployment for assigning address.
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Chapter 4 6to4: Fill in blanks and click OK. Select this tunneling mechanism if your ISP uses 6to4 deployment for assigning address. MAP-T: Fill in blanks and click OK. Select this tunneling mechanism if your ISP uses MAT-P deployment for assigning address.
This chapter guides you on how to setup your Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System via TP-Link Aginet app, as well as regulatory information. Features available in Aginet app may vary by model and software version. Aginet app availability may also vary by region or ISP.
Install the app on your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet. 2 Log in or sign up with TP-Link ID. Open the Aginet app. Use your TP-Link ID to log in. If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, tap Don’t have an account? and sign up first.
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Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 2 ) Select your device type and choose to Connect to a Router (AP Mode). You also can tap and scan the QR code on the product label to set up faster.
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Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 6 Select a location. Select a location for this mesh device. If its location is not listed, you can create a new one by choosing Custom. This will be the name of your mesh device.
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Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 8 Connect to your Wi-Fi network. Connect your phone/tablet to the mesh device’s Wi-Fi.
Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 9 Setup complete. Your mesh network is now up. Connect all devices to the mesh network. You can also Add Agent to expand the Wi-Fi coverage. Dashboard After you successfully set up your mesh network, you will see the dashboard of the Aginet app.
Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 3. Tap to create family profiles (Router Mode). Add More Mesh Devices After creating a mesh network, you can add more mesh devices to the network to expand the Wi-Fi coverage and manage them easily on your Aginet app.
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Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 2. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.
Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App Check Mesh Device Status In Network, you can check the working status (online/offline) of all the mesh devices, check the details (speed/mesh device’s IP address & MAC address/connected clients) of each mesh device, change the mesh device’s location/name, and more.
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Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 4. Tap and change or customize the location/name of the mesh device. 5. Check the clients connected to the mesh device. 6. Tap the client’s name. Change or customize client’s information.
Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App Remove/Reboot Mesh Devices You can reset your mesh device to factory default settings or reboot your mesh device to clear cache and enhance running performance easily in the Aginet app. Follow the steps below.
Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App Note: If the LED light of mesh device does not turn flashing blue after tapping Remove, press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 second to reset it. Manage Connected Devices In Network, you can mange your connected devices easily, such as changing the device name and type.
Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App Create a New Network In the Aginet app, you can create different mesh networks with your TP-Link ID and manage them conveniently from the Aginet app with one account. You can also help family or friends manage their networks with your Aginet app.
Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App Parental Controls (Router Mode) Parental Controls helps you set time limits and filter content to flexibly control your kids when they’re online. 1. In Family, tap Create a Profile. 2. Then follow app instructions to complete the setup.
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Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 2. Manage main network (e.g. change your main network’s Wi-Fi name and password, hide the network from Wi-Fi list, etc.). 3. Tap Advanced. For better Wi-Fi performance, set the channel width for 2.4GHz,...
Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 5 10 Guest Network You can create and share a separate network for guests to guarantee the security and privacy of your main network. 1. In More, Tap Guest Network. 2. Set a Wi-Fi name and password for the guest network.
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Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 2. View IPv4 details or change the internet connection type. 3. Enable IPv6 to set up an IPv6 internet connection.
Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 4. Tap Advanced and enable MAC Clone as needed. Tip: For more about MAC Clone, refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2925/ 5 12 Test Internet Speed In Test Internet Speed, You can run a speed test to get a quick look at you network’s download and upload speeds in real time.
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Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App AP Mode Router Mode 2. Tap Test Speed to start testing. 3. Scroll screen to History or tap to view speed testing history.
Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 5 13 Block List (Router Mode) Add devices to the block list to prevent the devices from accessing your network, ensuring the safety of your personal information shared in the network.
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Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 3. Tap Bandwidth Allocation and drag the scroll bar to set the bandwidth priority percentage. 4. Tap Add High Priority Device to select the respective device from the list. 5. Refer to the steps above to apply other QoS rules if any.
5 16 Upgrade Your Mesh Device TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features and providing a better customer experience. An up-to-date firmware provides better and more stable network performance. Always update your mesh device to the latest firmware version when prompted in the Aginet app.
5 17 Advanced Features Additional features are available under the Advanced menu. You can control mesh device’s LED, enable reboot schedule, bind your TP-Link ID, change the operation mode, configure system settings. 1. In More, Tap Control.
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Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 3. Enable Reboot Schedule as needed. 4. Bind your TP-Link Binding TP-Link ID will enable Remote Management function to help you monitor and manage your home network devices when you are out and about.
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Chapter 5 Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App 5. Change the Operation Mode as needed. Note: The device defaults to Access Point mode. After changing the operation mode to Wireless Router mode, the device will work as a router and add functions such as Internet Connection, Parental Control, and Block List.
Chapter Customize Your Network Settings This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the mesh device using the web management page. It contains the following sections: • Configure LAN Settings • Configure IPv6 LAN Settings (Router Mode) •...
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings Configure LAN Settings 6 1 1 Change the LAN IP Address (AP Mode) The mesh device is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.88.1, which you can use to log in to its web management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on.
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings Follow the steps below to change your IP address. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set for the mesh device. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4. Enter a new IP Address appropriate to your needs.
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings Go to Setting > Network > DHCP Server page, and enable DHCP function. Specify the IP Address Pool, the start address and end address must be on the same subnet with LAN IP. The mesh device will assign addresses within this specified range to its clients.
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings Enable DHCP function and select DHCP Server. Specify the IP Address Pool, the start address and end address must be on the same subnet with LAN IP. The mesh device will assign addresses within this specified range to its clients.
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings Scroll down to the Address Reservation section, and click to add an address reservation entry for your device. Enter the MAC Address of the device for which you want to reserve IP address. Specify the IP address which will be reserved by the mesh device.
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings 1 ) Select RADVD as the address type to make the mesh device assign IPv6 address prefixes to hosts. Note: Do not select the Enable RDNSS Enable ULA Prefix check boxes unless required by your ISP. Otherwise you may not be able to access the IPv6 network.
Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the mesh device. To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below: Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set for the mesh device. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS. Select the Service Provider (TP-Link/Dyndns/NO-IP).
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings Log in with your DDNS account, select a service provider. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisa.ddns.net). Click Log in and Save. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please log out first, then log in with the new account. Create Static Routes (Router Mode) A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.
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Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings router Company’s server Router 2 WAN: 172.30.30.100 LAN: 192.168.1.1 LAN: 192.168.1.2 172.30.30.1 Switch My PC 192.168.1.100 How can I 1 Make sure the mesh devices use different LAN IP addresses do that? on the same subnet. Disable Mesh Device B’s DHCP function. 2 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set...
‘Enabled’ checkbox. To stop RIP on the WAN Interface, uncheck the ‘Enabled’ checkbox. Click the ‘Save’ button to start/stop RIP and save the configuration. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings • MD5 Authentication - Enable MD5 Authentication to enhance the rip RA packets security. • MD5 Key ID 0 - Setting the MD5 Key ID 0 value. • MD5 Key ID 1 - Setting the MD5 Key ID 1 value. •...
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Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings TWT (Target Wake Time) allows 802.11ax routers and clients to negotiate their periods to transmit and receive data packets. Clients only wake up at TWT sessions and remain in sleep mode for the rest of the time, which significantly extend their battery life. It is disabled by default.
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Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings ¾ To change the security option: Go to Setting > Wireless > Wireless Settings (AP Mode) or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings (Router Mode). Select an option from the Security drop-down list and configure the related parameters.
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Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings • 802.11b/g/n/ax/be mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, 11n, 11ax and 11be wireless clients. • 802.11b/g/n/ax mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, 11n and 11ax wireless clients.
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Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings • 802.11ax only: Select if you are using 802.11ax wireless clients. Note: When 802.11ax only mode is selected, only 802.11ax wireless stations can connect to the mesh device. It is strongly recommended that you to keep the default settings. Channel: Select an operating channel for the wireless network.
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings Network roaming helps devices choose better AP based on actual conditions to balance network demands. (For mesh devices, Band Steering is enabled by default.) Go to Setting > Wireless > Wireless Settings (AP Mode) or Advanced >...
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Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings • RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of data transmission through the mesh device. By default, the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold size is 2346. If the packet size is greater than the preset threshold, the mesh device sends Request to Send frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame, or else the packet will be sent immediately.
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Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings ¾ To create multi-SSID network: The mesh device supports additional up to three multi-SSID wireless networks for client access in each wireless band. You can specify the access and security settings to ensure network security and privacy according to your situation. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set for your mesh device.
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings 3 ) Enter a new Network Name (SSID) or use the default name, this field is case sensitive. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for Wi-Fi access. 4 ) Select the Security option for the multi-SSID network,...
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings ¾ To view the detailed information of the connected wireless clients: Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set for the mesh device. Go to Setting > Wireless > Statistics (AP Mode) or Advanced >...
Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings Click to set the Wireless Off Time, and click Save to make the settings effective. Note: 1. Make sure that the time of the mesh device is correct before using this function. For details, refer to Set System TimeThe wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.
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Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings When the LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the mesh device. Method 2: Use the “Connect” button on the web management page Use this method if your client device has a WPS button. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set for the mesh device.
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Chapter 6 Customize Your Network Settings When the LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the mesh device. Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the mesh device is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuring WPS.
Chapter Multi-SSID Multi-SSID function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for your visitors without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a multi-SSID wireless network for them. In addition, you can customize the network settings to ensure your network security and privacy.
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Chapter 7 Multi-SSID ¾ To create a multi-SSID network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Setting > Wireless > Multi-SSID (AP Mode) or Advanced > Wireless > Multi- SSID (Router Mode).
TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your mesh device with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Aginet app. To ensure that your mesh device stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available.
Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Aginet APP. Please refer to Manage the Mesh Device via the TP-Link Aginet App to install the app.
2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the mesh device for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin...
3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Aginet app. Refer to Manage the Mesh Device via the TP-Link Aginet App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.
5. Manage your mesh device as needed. Note: If you need to remotely access your mesh device 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...
Chapter EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link EasyMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • Set Up a EasyMesh Network • Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network...
Aginet app or at your mesh device’s web management page. Set Up a EasyMesh Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 1. Go to Setting >...
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The agent will be listed on the controller’s Mesh page. Note: To check full list of TP-Link EasyMesh devices, visit https://www.tp-link.com. 3. If you have set up the agent to join the EasyMesh network, it will be listed on the controller’s Network Map page.
¾ To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Setting >...
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Chapter 9 ¾ To manage a EasyMesh device in the network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Setting > Network Map (AP Mode) or Basic >...
Chapter Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network options to ensure network security and privacy.
Chapter 10 10 1 Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Setting > Guest Network (AP Mode) or Advanced >...
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Chapter 10 3. Customize guest network options according to your needs. • Allow guests to see each other Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping. 4.
Chapter USB Settings (Router Mode) This chapter describes how to use the USB ports to share files and media from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. The router supports USB external flash drives and hard drives. It contains the following sections: •...
Chapter 111 Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then access files stored there locally or remotely. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router. •...
Chapter 111 ¾ Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then press Enter. Windows computer 1 ) Select > Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect.
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If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet. Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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Chapter 111 Now you can access the USB storage device by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb://MyShare (for Mac). ¾ To Only Share Specific Content Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click to add a new sharing folder.
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Chapter 111 • Enable Authentication: Tick to enable authentication for this folder sharing, and you will be required to log in to the Sharing Account to access the USB disk. Refer to To Set Up Authentication for Data Security to learn more. •...
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Chapter 111 For Windows users, do not set the sharing username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems: • If the sharing password is also the same as the Windows password, authentication will not work since the Windows will automatically use its account information for USB access.
The TP-Link mesh device supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.
SIP ALG. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 12 NAT Forwarding (Router Mode) 4. Click View Existing Applications to select a service from the list to automatically populate the appropriate port number in the External Port Internal Port fields. If the service is not listed, enter the External Port number (e.g. 21) or a range of ports (e.g.
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 mesh device. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 12 NAT Forwarding (Router Mode) 3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The Triggering Port, Triggering Protocol External Port will be automatically filled in. The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example. 4. Click OK.
How can I do that? 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.88.100. 2 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 3 Go to Advanced >...
Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. Xbox Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device.
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Chapter 12 NAT Forwarding (Router Mode) 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your needs.
Chapter Parental Controls (Router Mode) This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.
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For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6 PM) to 22:00 (10 PM) on the weekdays and not other time. How can I 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net...
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Chapter 13 Parental Controls (Router Mode) 5 (Optional) Delete items from the Filter Content list, add items from the Available Categories list, or click Add a New Keyword to add a filter keyword (for example, “Facebook”) or URL. 6 Enable Time Limits for Mon to Fri and Sat & Sun, then set the daily internet time allowed.
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Chapter 13 Parental Controls (Router Mode) 7 Click Save. Done! Now you can control your children’s internet access as needed. Tips: • To monitor internet usage of a family member: 1. Find the profile of the family member, then click the Insights icon. 2.
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Chapter 13 Parental Controls (Router Mode) • To pause or resume internet access of a family member: Find the profile of the family member, then click the Pause/Play icon.
Chapter Network Security (Router Mode) This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing network security functions. You can block or allow specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC Filtering, or using Access Control for wired and wireless networks, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks by using IP &...
Network Security (Router Mode) Chapter 14 14 1 Firewall & DoS Protection The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection protect the mesh device from cyber attacks. The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the mesh device based on the protocol.
Network Security (Router Mode) Chapter 14 2. The protection will be triggered immediately when the number of packets exceeds the preset threshold value, and the vicious host will be displayed in the Blocked DoS Host List. 14 2 Service Filtering With Service Filtering, you can prevent certain users from accessing the specified service, and even block internet access completely.
Network Security (Router Mode) Chapter 14 Select a Service Type from the drop-down list and the following four fields will be automatically filled in. Select Custom when your desired service type is not listed, and enter the information manually. Specify the IP address(es) that this filtering rule will apply to. Click Save to make the settings effective.
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Network Security (Router Mode) Chapter 14 3 Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) to access your network. To block specific device(s): 1 ) Select Deny List and click Save. 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table (or click the under the...
Network Security (Router Mode) Chapter 14 3 ) Enter the Device Name Address. (You can copy and paste the information from Online Devices table if the device is connected to your network.) 4 ) Click Save. Done! Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) by Deny List Allow...
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Network Security (Router Mode) Chapter 14 3 Bind your device(s) according to your needs. To bind the connected device(s): 1 ) Select the device(s) to be bound in the List. 2 ) Click Bind to add to the Binding List. To bind the unconnected device: 1 ) Click in the...
Network Security (Router Mode) Chapter 14 14 5 IPv6 Firewall IPv6 Firewall protects your IPv6 network by preveting access from the internet. However, when you are hosting a service, such as a file sharing server in your local network, you can choose to allow access to the server from the internet by adding entries on this page.
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Network Security (Router Mode) Chapter 14 Select the local host device running the service. Enter its global IPv6 address in the Global IPv6 Address field. Select a protocol for the service from the drop-down list. Select Enable This Entry. Click OK. Tips: •...
Chapter Quality of Service (Router Mode) This function allows you to specify the priority of traffic and minimizes the impact of network congestion.
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Quality of Service (Router Mode) Chapter 15 The mesh device allows you to configure the quality of service (QoS) for optimal throughput and performance when handling differentiated wireless traffic, such as Voiceover-IP (VoIP), other types of audio, video, streaming media, and traditional IP data. To configure QoS on the mesh devices, you should set parameters on the transmission queues for different types of wireless traffic.
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Quality of Service (Router Mode) Chapter 15 (Optional) Enable IPTV QoS, then set the priority and reserved bandwidth of IPTV traffic. (Optional) Click Advanced and arrange the sliders to set the bandwidth percentage of each priority.
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Quality of Service (Router Mode) Chapter 15 Click Save to make the settings effective. To set up QoS for a specific device: 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set for the mesh device. 2 Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter VPN Server&Client (Router Mode) The mesh device 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 mesh device supports three types of VPN Server: OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with higher security and more stability, suitable for restricted environments such as campus network and company intranet.
Home Network Mesh Device (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step1 Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Mesh Device 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Advanced >...
PPTP VPN connection. Step 1 Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Mesh Device 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 16 Note: Before you enable Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for mesh device’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet. 3. In the Client IP Address field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server.
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Chapter 16 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
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Chapter 16 5. Enter the internet IP address of the mesh device (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your mesh device, and click Connect.
Chapter 16 7. Click Connect Now when the VPN connection is ready to use. 16 3 Use IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network IPSec VPN Server is used to create a IPSec VPN connection for remote devices to access your home network.
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Home Network Mesh Device (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step 1 Set up IPSec VPN Server on Your Mesh Device 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Advanced >...
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Chapter 16 5. Configure the advanced settings according to the following explanation. We recommend that you keep the default settings. If you want to change these settings, make sure that both VPN server endpoints use the same Encryption Algorithm, Integrity Algorithm, Diffie-Hellman Group and Key Lifetime in both phase1 and phase2.
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Chapter 16 6. Click OK. Note: • For the comprehensive guide, please refer to the User Guide on the product’s support page. Step 2 Configure IPSec VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows or Mac OS built-in IPSec software or a third- party IPSec software to connect to IPSec Server.
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Chapter 16 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
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Chapter 16 5. Enter the internet IP address of the mesh device (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field, and select the checkbox Don’t connect now; just set it up so I can connect later. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the IPSec VPN server on your...
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Chapter 16 7. Click Close when the VPN connection is ready to use 8. Go to Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings.
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Chapter 16 9. Find the VPN connection you created, then double-click it. 10. Enter the User name Password you have set for the IPSec VPN server on your mesh device, and click Properties.
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Chapter 16 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 IPSec VPN server on your mesh device. Then click OK. Done! Click Connect to start VPN connection.
VPN Connections page displays the clients that are currently connected to the OpenVPN servers, PPTP VPN servers and IPSec VPN hosted on the mesh device. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Chapter Manage Your Mesh Device This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your mesh device’s network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Set System Time • Control the LED • Test Internet Connectivity (Router Mode) •...
Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device 17 1 Set System Time System time is the time displayed while the mesh device is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls and Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system time. Follow the steps below to set your system time.
The LED of the mesh device 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 mesh device. 2. Go to Setting >...
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Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device ¾ To run ping and traceroute tools: 1 ) Locate the Diagnostic Tools section. 2 ) Select Ping Traceroute Nslookup as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity. • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the mesh device and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time.
17 4 Update the Firmware TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your mesh device. The latest firmware can also be downloaded from the...
Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device 6. Wait a few minutes for the upgrading and rebooting. 17 5 Back Up and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the mesh device. You can back up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the mesh device to a previous settings from the backup file when needed.
Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device 1 ) Locate the Factory Default Restore section, and click Factory Restore to reset the mesh device. 2 ) Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note: 1. During the resetting process, do not turn off the mesh device. 2.
Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device 3 ) Click Save to make the settings effective. Some settings of the mesh device may take effect only after rebooting, including: • Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically). • Change the Operation Mode (system will reboot automatically). •...
Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device Enter the old password and a new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click Save to make the settings effective. 17 7 2 Local Management You can control the local devices’ authority to manage the mesh device via Local Management feature.
Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device 17 7 3 HTTP Referer Head Check HTTP referer header check function can protect your networks against CSRF attacks. This function is enabled by default. You can disable this function if needed. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the password you set for the mesh device.
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Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device Enable Remote Management Remote Management via HTTPS to allow for HTTPS connection. Keep the Port as the default setting. Set the client device allowed for remote management. Select to allow all remote devices to manage the mesh device. If you just want to allow a specific device to manage the mesh device, select Only the Following IP/MAC Address and enter the...
Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device 17 7 5 ICMP Ping ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Ping is used to diagnose the network by sending ICMP echo request packets to the target remote or local host and waiting for an ICMP response. You can control the mesh device’s replies to ICMP Ping requests.
Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device 17 8 System Log System Log can help you know what happened to your mesh device, facilitating you to locate the malfunctions. For example when your mesh device does not work properly, you may need to save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting.
Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device • Save Locally: Select this option to cache the system log to the mesh device’s local memory, select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list. The logs will be shown in the table in descending order on the System Log page. •...
Chapter 17 Manage Your Mesh Device You can refer to Traffic Statistics List for the detailed information about the traffic usage of all devices. 17 10 Port Mirror (Router Mode) This feature copies network packets of the WAN port to a specific LAN port for data analysis and network monitoring.
(AP Mode) to retrieve or reset your wireless password. Q2 What should I do if I forget my web management password? • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the mesh device, click...
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4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
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Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the mesh device to surf the internet once the mesh device is reset. Q4 What should I do if I can’t access the internet even though the configuration is finished? Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. Go to Setting >...
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• Modify the LAN IP address of the mesh device. Note: Most TP-Link mesh devices use 192.168.88.1as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the mesh device is not able to communicate with your modem and you can’t access the internet.
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• Double check the internet connection type. 1 ) Confirm your internet connection type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 3 ) Go to Setting >...
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• Make sure the physical connection between the mesh device and the modem is proper. • Clone the MAC address of your computer. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...
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• Modify the LAN IP address of the mesh device. Note: Most TP-Link mesh devices use 192.168.88.1as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the mesh device is not able to communicate with your modem and you can’t access the internet.
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• Double check the internet connection type. 1 ) Confirm your internet connection type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the mesh device. 3 ) Go to Basic >...
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2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on...
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2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your mesh device.
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FCC compliance information statement Product Name: BE22000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 AP Model Number: HB810 Component Name Model I.T.E. Power S065PQ1200500 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
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5.925-6.425 GHz band. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems. 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.
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
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5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm) 5945MHz -6425 MHz (23dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at...
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PT RO SE SK UK(NI) UKCA Mark 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...
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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...
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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 設備名稱:BE22000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 AP 型號(型式):HB810 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 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘 Unit...
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其他及其 − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 配件 備考1.〝超出0.1 wt %〞及〝超出0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值 Note 1:“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition. 備考2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。...
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Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbols may vary from products. Note: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product and its I.T.E. power supply. Symbol Explanation Class II equipment Class II equipment with functional earthing Alternating current Direct current Polarity of d.c.
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Caution Operator's manual Stand-by "ON"/"OFF" (push-push) Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
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