TP-Link Festa FR365 - AX3000 Gigabit VPN Router Manual

Hardware Overview

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Front Panel

• Reset: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds, the SYS LED will flash quickly, indicating the device is being reset to its factory default settings.

Back Panel

Hardware Connection

1. Attach the antennas.
2. Use the charger provided in the package to power on the router.
   
3. • Connect the router via Ethernet.
     
     Note: To connect to the internet via another RJ45 WAN port (ports 3-6), configure your desired port to WAN, then connect the port to the internet via an RJ45 cable. Refer to FAQ-Q1 for more details.
   • Connect the router via fiber network.
     

4. Wait until the SYS LED flashes slowly and the WLAN LED turns solid, indicating the router is ready for setup.
   

Software Configuration

Step 1: Connect to Internet

1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).
   Note: If your computer is configured with a fixed IP, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
   Wired : Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to a LAN port of the router with an RJ45 cable.
   Wireless:
   1. Find the SSID (network name) printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
   2. Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
2. Log in to the router.
   1. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinker.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
   2. Create a username and a password for subsequent login attempts and for security.
   3. Use the username and password set above to log in to the webpage.
3. After a successful login, follow the web instructions to configure the internet settings, and you can configure limited functions by clicking the menu of the screen.
   Note: To easily manage the network and configure more settings, please proceed to Step 2 to adopt the router via the Festa Cloud-Based Controller.

Step 2: Configure the Router via the Festa Cloud-Based Controller

After the router is connected to the internet, you can configure and manage the router via the Festa Cloud-Based Controller.

Option1: Via a Web Browser

1. Make sure that your management device can access the internet.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://festa.tplinkcloud.com in the address
   
3. Click + Add Controller, then you will see you have successfully registered for a Cloud-Based Controller and the controller has been added to the controller list.
4. Click Set Up Now, click Config New Setup and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration wizard of the controller.
5. On the controller's management page, go to Devices, and click + Add Devices and follow the step-by-step instructions to adopt the router.
   Now you can configure and manage the router on the controller.

Option 2: Via Festa App

1. Download and install the Festa App from App Store
   
   
   or Google Play.
   
   

or Scan for Festa App

Festa App

2. Launch the Festa App and log in with your TP-Link ID.
3. Tap + on the upper right corner, then you will see you have successfully registered for a Cloud-Based Controller and the controller has been added to the controller list.
4. Tap Confirm, tap Let's Get Started and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration wizard of the controller.
5. On the controller's management page, go to Devices, and click + on the upper right corner, and follow the step-by-step instructions to adopt the router.
   Now you can configure and manage the router via the Festa App.

For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the controller. The guide can be found on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/?type=smb.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What should I do if I want to change the mode of the WAN/LAN ports?

Follow the steps:

1. (Recommended) Refer to the Interface Description table of this guide for the default mode of the WAN/LAN ports.
2. Connect a computer to a LAN port of this router. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
3. Log in to this router's management page at http://192.168.0.1. Go to Network > WAN > WAN Mode, change the mode of the WAN/LAN ports by ticking the checkboxes, and click Save.

Q2. What should I do if I need to connect this router to a modem router?

Check the LAN IP address of the modem router first. If the LAN IP address of the modem router is 192.168.0.1, which is the same as the default LAN IP address of this router, follow the steps to change the LAN IP address of this router:

1. Connect a computer to a LAN port of this router. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
2. Log in to this router's management page at http://192.168.0.1, and go to Network > LAN > LAN. In the Network List section, change the IP address 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1, and click OK.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Place the device with its bottom surface downward.

To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit https://community.tp-link.com/business to join TP-Link Community.

For technical support, the user guide and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/?type=smb, or simply scan the QR code.

Documents / Resources

References

• http://tplinker.net
• https://festa.tplinkcloud.com
• App Store - Apple
• Google Play
• Download Center | TP-Link
• http://community.tp-link.com/business
• TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support

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