TP-Link Archer GE650 User Manual

Be11000/be9300 tri-band wi-fi 7 gaming router

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BE11000/BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router

Archer GE650/GE550

1910013678 REV1.0.0

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App ......26...
Page 3 7. 3. 2. Connect via the Router’s PIN ......... 37 7.
Page 4 14. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ ..... . . 79 14. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP ......80 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 15.
Page 5 18. 1. Check Key Parameters on Game Panel ........135 18.
Page 6: About This Guide
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the...
Page 7 * HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for more advanced features. Visit tp-link com/homeshield for more information. * Use of WPA3 requires clients to also support the corresponding feature. * This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in the IEEE 802.11be specification.
Page 8: 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 chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...
Page 9: Product Overview
Access to the 6 GHz band brings more bandwidth, faster speeds, and lower latency, opening up resources for future innovations. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive Tether app and powerful web interface.
Page 10 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Description 2.5Gbps LAN Port (1-3) For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router. Press this button and immediately press the WPS button on your client device to start the WPS process. WPS/Wi-Fi Button Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router.
Page 11 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router LED Status Description Blinking Red No internet connection. Blinking Orange The Wi-Fi is off. Blinking Yellow The Wi-Fi is off and there is no internet connection. The router is upgrading firmware, establishing WPS connection, or resetting Blinking Blue to factory default settings.
Page 12: Chapter 2 Connect The Hardware
Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router...
Page 13: Position Your Router
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
Page 14 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Computer Smart Device < Settings Wi-Fi Connections are available Wi-Fi Wireless Network Connection CHOOSE A NETWORK... TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G_Gaming TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_6G TP-Link_XXXX_5G_Gaming TP-Link_XXXX_6G Connect automatically Connect Other...
Page 15: Chapter 3 Log In To Your Router
Chapter Log In to Your Router...
Page 16 Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Page 17: Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection
Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection • Set Up the Router as an Access Point •...
Page 18: Use Quick Setup Wizard
Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router 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. Then follow the instructions to bind the cloud router to your TP-Link ID.
Page 19: Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection
ISP. Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 20 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 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.
Page 21: Set Up The Router As An Access Point
Set Up the Router as an Access Point The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 22: Set Up An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced Settings to input further information if your ISP requires. Click SAVE and then click Renew. PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires.
Page 24 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If your ISP provides two separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection. 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection).
Page 25: Set Up Ipv6 Firewall Rules
This feature is available only when you’ve set up an IPv6 connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 26 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4. Select a service from the drop-down list of Service Type. The Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. It is recommended to keep the default Port and Protocol if you are unsure about which to use. If the service is not listed, please manually enter the Service Type, and specify the Port and Protocol.
Page 27: Chapter 5 Tp-Link Cloud Service
TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app. 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 28: Register A Tp-Link Id
Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app.
Page 29 TP-Link Cloud Service • 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 30: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids
TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID. 4. The new TP-Link IDs will be displayed. Only the TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Owner account.
Page 31: Remove Tp-Link Id(S) From Managing The Router
ID, and focus on the Bound TP-Link IDs section. 3. Select the TP-Link ID(s) you want to remove and click Unbind. 4. Confirm by clicking UNBIND. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
Page 32 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 33: Chapter 6 Network Map
Chapter Network Map...
Page 34 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 35 Chapter 6 Network Map • Click Mesh Devices to view the devices that form a mesh network with the router. • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network, or set Speed Limit to limit their upload and download speeds.
Page 36 Chapter 6 Network Map To limit the speeds of a device: 1. Click in the Speed Limit column. 2. Enable Speed Limit. 3. Set the download and upload speed limit according to your needs. 4. Click SAVE. The speeds of the device will be limited.
Page 37: Chapter 7 Wireless Settings
Chapter Wireless Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure the wireless settings. It contains the following sections: • Specify Wireless Settings • Schedule Your Wireless Function • Use WPS for Wireless Connection • Advanced Wireless Settings...
Page 38: Specify Wireless Settings
The preset SSIDs and password can be found on the label of the router. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 39 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings • To enable or disable TWT: 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.
Page 40: Schedule Your Wireless Function
The wireless network can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 41: Use Wps For Wireless Connection
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Make sure the Wi-Fi of your router is on and go to Advanced >...
Page 42: Connect Via The Router's Pin
Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 7 3 2 Connect via the Router’s PIN Select Router’s PIN Method 1 to enable Router’s PIN. You can use the default PIN or generate a new one. Note: PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN.
Page 43: Advanced Wireless Settings
Chapter 7 Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Check advanced wireless settings for your device. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings.
Page 44 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings • Airtime Fairness - This function can improve the overall network performance by sacrificing a little bit of network time on your slow devices. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacon packets that are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless network.
Page 45: Chapter 8 Guest Network
Chapter Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network options to ensure network security and privacy.
Page 46: Create A Network For Guests
Chapter 8 Guest Network Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network or click Wireless on the top page. Locate Guest Network section.
Page 47: Customize Guest Network Options
Guest Network section. You can turn on or off the guest network function conveniently. 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 48: Chapter 9 Iot Network
Chapter IoT Network...
Page 49 This feature further secures your home network by allowing you to create a dedicated wireless network to manage your loT devices together, such as smart lights and cameras. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 50: Chapter 10 Usb Settings
Chapter USB Settings This chapter describes how to use the USB ports to share files and media from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. The router supports USB external flash drives and hard drives. It contains the following sections: •...
Page 51: Access The Usb Storage Device
Chapter 10 USB Settings 10 1 Access the USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then access files stored there locally or remotely. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router. •...
Page 52: Access The Usb Device Remotely
Chapter 10 USB Settings • Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then press Enter. Windows computer 1 ) Select > Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect.
Page 53 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 >...
Page 54: Customize The Access Settings
Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 55 Chapter 10 USB Settings 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 56: Media Sharing
USB storage device directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, tablet and PS2/3/4. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
Page 57: Time Machine
Time Machine Time Machine backs up all files on your Mac computer to a USB storage device connected to your router. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced >...
Page 58 Chapter 10 USB Settings Tick the checkbox to enable Time Machine. Click SELECT to select a location for Time Machine backups. Set the Storage Limit for Backups. Note: 0 means no limit for the space. Click SAVE.
Page 59: Chapter 11 Homeshield
Customize your home network with enhanced security using a kit of features built in TP-Link HomeShield. Whether protecting your sensitive data or limiting the access of kids and guests, TP-Link HomeShield provides you the tools you need to fully manage your network.
Page 60: Network Check
Chapter 11 HomeShield 11 1 Network Check Scan your whole network to help analyze and optimize your network. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 61: 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 62 Chapter 11 HomeShield 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. 3 ) Click NEXT 5 Block content for this profile.
Page 63: Qos
Devices set as high priority will be allocated more bandwidth and so continue to run smoothly even when there is heavy traffic on the network. 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 64: More Features
11 4 More Features Download the Tether app and subscribe to enjoy the full features of HomeShield. 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 Go to Advanced >...
Page 65 Chapter 11 HomeShield...
Page 66: Chapter 12 Easymesh With Seamless Roaming
Chapter EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming This product is compatible with EasyMesh. This chapter introduces the EasyMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • Add a Router as a Satellite Device • Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device • Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network...
Page 67: Add A Router As A Satellite Device
Note: You can check whether the router is added to the network on your gaming router’s web management page or the Tether app. Method 3 Via the Tether app 1. Connect your Laptop/PC/Mobile phone to your gaming router’s Wi-Fi. 2. Open the Tether app, select your gaming router and log in with your TP-Link ID.
Page 68 Note: After being successfully added to the EasyMesh network, the satellite device will appear in the EasyMesh Network list. Method 4 Via the web browser 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 69 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming 3. Click ADD SATELLITE DEVICES, select TP-Link Router, then click NEXT. 4. Follow the page instructions to prepare your satellite router, then click DONE. 5. Click ADD. When prompted “This device has been added successfully“, click OK,...
Page 70: Add A Range Extender As A Satellite Device
6. Done! The satellite router will also appear on the list. 12 2 Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 71 Chapter 12 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming 3. Plug in the extender next to the main router. 4. With in 2 minutes, press the WPS button on main router and on the extender. Wait until the WPS process is complete. 5. Done! You can check the mesh device on the router’s web page too.
Page 72: Manage Devices In The Easymesh Network
In an EasyMesh network, you can manage all mesh devices and connected clients on your main router’s web page. • To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map.
Page 73: Chapter 13 Network Security
Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network from cyber attacks, block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...
Page 74: Protect The Network From Cyber Attacks
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 75 Chapter 13 Network Security 2 ) Click + Add and select devices you want to be blocked and Click ADD. 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the Deny List. To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Allow List...
Page 76 Chapter 13 Network Security 2 ) Your own device is in the Allow List by default and cannot be deleted. Click +Add to add other devices to the Allow List. 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the Allow List.
Page 77: 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 78: Alg
SIP ALG. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 79: Device Isolation
Some devices, such as IoT devices, are vulnerable to security threats. To keep your important devices and data safe, you can isolate these devices to protect your network from being infected. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 80: Chapter 14 Nat Forwarding
The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.
Page 81: Share Local Resources On The Internet By Port Forwarding
WAN: 218.18.232.154 How can I do that? 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 Go to Advanced >...
Page 82 Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 4 Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled in. 5 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 manually in the Device IP Address field.
Page 83: Open Ports Dynamically By 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 84: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz
Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 4. Click SAVE. Tips: • You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need. • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. • If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the...
Page 85: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp
Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding >...
Page 86 Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 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 87: Chapter 15 Vpn Server&Client
Chapter VPN Server&Client The router offers several ways to set up VPN connections: VPN Server allows remote devices to access your home network in a secured way through the internet. The router supports three types of VPN Server: OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with higher security and more stability, suitable for restricted environments such as campus network and company intranet.
Page 88: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network
INTERNET Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step1 Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server >...
Page 89: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network
Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 6. 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. 7.
Page 90 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP, and tick the Enable box of PPTP. 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...
Page 91 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 3 ) Click ADD. Step 2 Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use the Windows built-in PPTP software as an example.
Page 92 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next.
Page 93 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. Click Connect Now when the VPN connection is ready to use.
Page 94: 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 95 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 3. In the Client IP Address field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the L2TP/IPSec VPN server. 4. Keep IPSec Encryption Encrypted and create an IPSec Pre-Shared Key.
Page 96 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 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. Go to Start >...
Page 97 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field, and select the checkbox Don’t connect now; just set it up so I can connect later.
Page 98 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 7. Click Close when the VPN connection is ready to use 8. Go to Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings.
Page 99 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 9. Find the VPN connection you created, then double-click it. 10. Enter the User name Password you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on your router, and click Properties.
Page 100 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 11. Switch to the Security tab, select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/ IPSec) and click Advanced settings. 12. Select Use preshared key for authentication and enter the IPSec Pre-Shared Key you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on your router. Then click OK. Done! Click Connect to start VPN connection.
Page 101: 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 102 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 3. Set the Tunnel IP Address Listen Port. Do NOT change it unless necessary. 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.
Page 103: 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 104 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 3 ) Enter the VPN information provided by your VPN provider. • OpenVPN: Enter the VPN username and password if required by your VPN provider, otherwise simply leave them empty. Then import the configuration file provided by your VPN provider. Note: You can also check the box of Import the CA file or edit the .
Page 105 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client • L2TP/IPSec VPN: Enter the VPN server address (for example: 218.18.1.73), VPN username and password, and IPSec pre-shared key provided by your VPN provider. • WireGuard VPN: Give a description, and click BROWSE to import the WireGuard VPN server configuration.
Page 106 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 4 ) Save the settings. 5. Add and manage the devices that will use the VPN function. 1 ) In the Device List section, click Add.
Page 107 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 2 ) Choose and add the devices that will access the VPN server you have configured. 6. Save the settings. Done! Now the devices you specified can access the VPN server you enabled.
Page 108: Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings
Chapter Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the Internet Settings • Change the LAN Settings • Set Up Link Aggregation • Flow Controller • Configure to Support IPTV Service •...
Page 109: Change The Internet Settings
Change the Internet Settings After setting up your internet, you can also easily change the internet settings if needed in the future. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 110: Change The Lan Settings
If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 111: Set Up Link Aggregation
The Link Aggregation feature combines two ports together to make a single highbandwidth data path, thus sustaining a higher-speed and more stable wired 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 112: Flow Controller
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 113 Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings 3 If your ISP provides the networking service based on IGMP technology, e.g., British Telecom(BT) and Talk Talk in UK: 1 ) Tick the IGMP Proxy IGMP Snooping checkbox, then select the IGMP Version, either V2 or V3, as required by your ISP.
Page 114: Specify Dhcp Server Settings
IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 115: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account
IP address. Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 116 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 117: Create Static Routes
Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings 5. Click LOGIN AND SAVE. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click Logout first, and then log in with a new account. 16 8 Create Static Routes Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table.
Page 118 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 119: View Traffic Statistics
Traffic Monitor displays detailed reports to help you get a complete understanding of your network usage and commonly used apps and devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 120 Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings 2. Go to Advanced > Traffic Monitor. 3. Enable Traffic Statistic. Then you can view the traffic history by Device or App.
Page 121: Chapter 17 Manage The Router
Chapter Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It contains the following sections: • Update the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Change the Login Password • Password Recovery •...
Page 122: Update The Firmware
Back up your router’s configurations before firmware update. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware update. 17 1 1 Auto Update 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 123: Local Update
17 1 3 Local Update 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
Page 124: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings
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 125 Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off the router. • After reset, you can still use the current login password or the TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page. • To reset the router to factory default settings: 1.
Page 126: 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 127: 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 128: Remote Management
4. Click SAVE. 17 6 Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 129 Chapter 17 Manage the Router Do not tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. • Allow all devices to manage the router remotely: 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTPS port as default settings (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535.
Page 130: 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 131 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 132: Test The Network Connectivity
17 8 Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 133 Chapter 17 Manage the Router 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 134: Set System Time And Language
System language is the language displayed when you log into the router. You can change the system language as needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 135 Chapter 17 Manage the Router 5. (Optional) In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server. 6. Click SAVE. • To get time from your computer: 1. In the Set Time field, select Get from Managing Device.
Page 136: Set The Router To Reboot Regularly
17 10 Set the Router to Reboot Regularly The Scheduled Reboot feature cleans the cache to enhance the running performance of the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
Page 137: 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 138 Chapter 17 Manage the Router...
Page 139: Chapter 18 Game Center
Chapter Game Center This chapter will show some gaming related information and guide you on how to protect and accelerate your gaming. It contains the following sections: • Check Key Parameters on Game Panel • Game Acceleration • Game Port Forwarding •...
Page 140: Check Key Parameters On Game Panel
WAN port, Performance of the router, and connected USB devices. You can also check your boosting devices on the Game Dashboard. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 141 Chapter 18 Game Center 4. Click Network Traffic to view the real-time upload and download speed for the WAN port. 5. Click Performance to view the current status CPU load and memory usage. 6. Click Connected USB Devices to view the total and available memory capacity of connected USB devices.
Page 142: Game Acceleration
Chapter 18 Game Center 7. Go to Game Dashboard to check your game acceleration status and boosing devices. Click +New to prioritize internet traffic for more devices. 18 2 Game Acceleration The router features various game acceleration tools, including QoS, Game Server Acceleration, and Gear Acceleration, which boost game speeds so that your games always run at top performance.
Page 143: Qos
QoS automatically detects and optimizes gaming streams, accelerating your game applications to keep them run at high speeds even on a crowded network. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 144 Chapter 18 Game Center 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration > Game Server Acceleration. 3. Log in to the account of your subscribed GPN service.
Page 145 Chapter 18 Game Center 6. Select the device type and click SAVE. 7. Select a game on the device and click SAVE.
Page 146: Gear Acceleration
Gear Acceleration prioritizes and accelerates your game devices on a crowded network to reduce game latency and boost game speed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center >...
Page 147: Game Port Forwarding
Game Port Forwarding includes built-in rules for popular online games. Simply select your game from the list and configure basic settings for it. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 148: Game Statictics
6. Click SAVE. You can turn on or off the port forwarding for this profile anytime. 18 4 Game Statictics View your recenty played games. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center >...
Page 149: Game Detector
Game Detector tests and displays the real-time ping of your game servers without affecting game acceleration. All game titles, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center >...
Page 150: Game Diagnostics
Please refer to Test the Network Connectivity learn how to use Game Diagnostics. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center >...
Page 151 Chapter 18 Game Center • Traceroute is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network. 2 ) Enter the IP Address Domain Name of the tested host.
Page 152: Faq
Q2 What should I do if I forget my web management password? • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the router, click...
Page 153 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.
Page 154 Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4 What should I do if I can’t access the internet even though the configuration is finished? Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced>...
Page 155 • Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes until it gets a solid cable or Internet light.
Page 156 • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and you can’t access the internet.
Page 157 • Double check the internet connection type. 1 ) Confirm your internet connection type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Page 158 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on...
Page 159 2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.
Page 160 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: BE11000/BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router Model Number: Archer GE650/GE550 Component Name Model I.T.E. Power Supply T120330-2B4 Responsible party: TP-Link Systems Inc 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 161 • 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 Systems Inc , has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15.
Page 162 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 Systems Inc , has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15.
Page 163 CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz (23dBm) 5250 MHz -5350 MHz (23dBm) 5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm)
Page 164 Restricted to indoor use, including in trains with metal-coated windows and aircraft. Outdoor use, including in road vehicles, is not permitted. 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 165 Canadian Compliance Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 166 • Les appareils ne doivent pas être utilisés pour le contrôle ou la communication avec des systèmes d’aéronefs sans pilote. • Le fonctionnement doit être limité à une utilisation en intérieur uniquement. • L’opération sur les plates-formes pétrolières, les automobiles, les trains, les navires maritimes et les avions est interdite, sauf sur les gros avions volant au- dessus de 3 048 m (10 000 ft).
Page 167 • 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。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。限用物質含有情況標示聲明書設備名稱：BE11000/BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 型號（型式）：Archer GE650/GE550 Gaming Router Type designation (Type) Equipment name 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元六價鉻多溴聯苯多溴二苯醚鉛汞鎘Ｕnit Hexavalent Polybrominated...
Page 168 • Do not use any other chargers than those recommended • Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. • Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product.
Page 169 Symbol Explanation 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 170 Symbol Explanation Disconnection, all power plugs Switch of mini-gap construction Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) µ Switch micro-gap micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US) Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching ε device)

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