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300Mbps Wireless Router
TL-WR846N
REV1.0.0
1910013828

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  • Page 1 User Guide 300Mbps Wireless Router TL-WR846N REV1.0.0 1910013828...
  • Page 2 4. 4. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information ....... . .
  • Page 3 4. 4. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App ......38 4. 5. EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming......... . 38 4.
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 1. Network Map ............. . . 88 5.
  • Page 5 6. 5. 2. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings ......127 6. 5. 3. Change Password ...........128 6.
  • Page 6 7. 9. IPv6 ...............181 7.
  • Page 7 *Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO. More Info • The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center https://www.tp-link.com/support. • The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router.
  • Page 8 • Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. • A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com. • Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
  • Page 9 Chapter Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Panel Layout...
  • Page 10 Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Status Indication Solid Orange Router Mode: The WAN port is connected, but internet is unavailable. Blinking Orange Router Mode: The WAN port is not connected. Router/WISP Mode: Internet is available. Solid Green Access Point Mode: The WAN port is connected.
  • Page 12 Chapter Connect to the Internet This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect to the Internet via Web Browser • Connect to the Internet via Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet Position Your Router With the router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage vary depending on the actual environment of your router. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures or thick walls.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 2 2 1 Wireless Router Mode Follow the steps below to connect your router. If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s WAN port, and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
  • Page 15 WPS. 1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone as an example. 2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your router. WLAN TP-Link HomeNetwork Office TP-Link_123 Close to...
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to menu Tools > Internet Options > Connections > Settings, in the screen that appears, untick the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to menu Tools > Internet Options > Connections > Settings, in the screen that appears, untick the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet Click Let’s Get Started to start the Quick Setup. Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Range Extender Mode. Follow instructions to set up. Relocate: Place the router about halfway between your host router and the Wi-Fi “dead”...
  • Page 19 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 2 Connect to the Internet 4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration. 1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP, you need to select whether to clone the MAC address. Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with a cable TV or fiber cable.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 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. 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection...
  • Page 22 Chapter Log In to the Router This chapter introduces how to log in to the Web-based Utility of the router.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Log In to the Router With the Web-based Utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The Web- based Utility 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 router.
  • Page 24 • Network Map • Network Security • Operation Mode • IPv6 • Network • Smart Life Assistant • TP-Link Cloud Service • Manage the Router • EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming • Wireless Settings • NAT Forwarding • Parental Controls •...
  • Page 25 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 26 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • 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...
  • Page 27 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Click SAVE. The speeds of the device will be limited. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 28 This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. 4 3 1 Status You can view the current status information 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 29 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Internet - This field displays the current settings of the WAN, and you can configure them on the Advanced > Network > Internet page. • Status - The current status of the WAN port. It indicates whether the WAN port is connected and whether it can access the internet.
  • Page 30 You can change the MAC address, configure the DoH (DNS over HTTPS) feature, set up NAT and configure Internet Port Negotiation Speed Setting for the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode You can set the MAC address of your router. Use the default address unless your lSP allows internet access fromonly a specific MAC address. You have three options: • Use Default MAC Address - Do not change the default MAC address of your router in case the ISP does not bind the assigned IP address to the MAC address.
  • Page 32 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 33 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 34 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 35 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Enter the Address Lease Time. It is the amount of time a network user will be allowed to connect to the router with the current dynamic IP Address. When time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address.
  • Page 36 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 37 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 Domain Name List...
  • Page 38 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 39 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of Router A.
  • Page 40 Done! Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP address to visit the company network. • To view the Routing Table: 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A. 2 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 41 TP-Link ID, refer to TP-Link Cloud Service. • 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 Connect to the Internet via Tether App to install the app.
  • Page 42 • 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. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click SAVE.
  • Page 43 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4 4 3 Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to or from the same router as Users.
  • Page 44 Note: Routers and range extenders must be compatible with EasyMesh or OneMesh™. Firmware upgrades may be required. • Add a Router as a Satellite Device 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced...
  • Page 45 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Click ADD SATELLITE DEVICES, select TP-Link Router, then click NEXT. 4. Follow the page instructions to prepare your satellite device, then click DONE. 5. Click ADD. When prompted “This device has been added successfully“, click OK,...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • 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 47 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 48 IoT network of your router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 49 4 6 2 Specify Wireless Settings You can personalize wireless settings as you need. 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 In addition, you can customize guest network settings to ensure network security and privacy. 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 51 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Enable Guest Network - Tick the Enable checkbox to enable the Guest Network function. • Create network name - Create a Network Name (SSID) for your guest network. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for guest network access.
  • Page 52 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 53 You can schedule the wireless function of your router. 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.
  • Page 54 The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 55 WPS connection. 4 6 7 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 >...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • - WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. • Short GI - It is recommended to enable Short GI (Short Guard Interval) function, for it will increase the data capacity by reducing the guard interval time.
  • Page 57 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 58 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 5 Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled in. 6 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in.
  • Page 59 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 60 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 61 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 62 DMZ host with all ports open. How can I do that? 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4 Add basic profile information. 1 ) Enter a Name for the profile to make it easier to identify. 2 ) Click and select the devices that belong to this family member. Access restrictions will be applied to these devices.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3 ) Click NEXT. 6 Set time restrictions on internet access. 1 ) Set daily Time Limits for the total time spent online. You can set daily time limits Mon to Fri Sat &...
  • Page 65 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 66 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 67 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4 Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list. To block specific device(s): 1 ) Select Deny List. 2 ) Click and select devices you want to block. Then click ADD. 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Allow List. 2 ) Tick the Allow new clients access to your guest network checkbox if you need. When disabled, only devices in the allow list can access your guest network. 3 ) Click and select devices you want to add to the Allow List or add it manually.
  • Page 69 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 70 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2 ) Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device you want to bind. The MAC Address IP Address fields will be automatically filled in. 3 ) Click SAVE. To bind the unconnected device: 1 ) Click in the Binding List...
  • Page 71 SIP ALG. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 72 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 73 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Go to Advanced > IPv6, and you can view the current IPv6 status information of the router. 3. Enable IPv6 and select the mode: Router or Pass-Through (Bridge). • If you select Router: Fill in WAN and LAN information as required by different connection types.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3 ) Click SAVE. • PPPoE: Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6, and provides a username and password. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. •...
  • Page 75 You can control your network devices using simply the power of your voice with the TP- Link Router Skill for Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode...
  • Page 77 Back up your router’s configurations before firmware update. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware update. • 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 78 Firmware Update page. • 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 79 EasyMesh Satellite Update allows you to remotely check and update the firmware of the satellite devices connected to this router via EasyMesh. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 80 • 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 81 You can 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 82 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router: Select All Devices Local Managers. Click SAVE. • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices Local Managers. 2.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and complete the settings in...
  • Page 84 4 13 6 HTTP Referer Head Check HTTP referer header check function can protect your networks against CSRF attacks. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 85 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 86 (ACS) to perform auto-configuration, provision, connection, and diagnostics to this device. You may configure this function under your ISP’s instructions. 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 87 Diagnostics Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 88 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 89 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list. 4. In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server. 5. (Optional) In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server.
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Set the current Date DD/MM/YYYY format). 3. Set the current Time HH/MM/SS format). 4. Click SAVE. • To set Daylight Saving Time: 1. Tick the Enable box of Daylight Saving Time.
  • Page 91 4 13 11 Reboot & Reboot Schedule • To reboot the router: You can reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 92 • To turn off or turn on the LEDs: You can turn the router’s LEDs on or off. 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 93 Chapter Configure the Router in Access Point Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a wireless router. It contains the following sections: • Network Map • Operation Mode • Network • Wireless Settings •...
  • Page 94 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 95 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
  • Page 96 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Network This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. 5 3 1 LAN Settings The router is preset with a default LAN IP, which you can use to log in to its web management page.
  • Page 97 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet > LAN. 3. Configure the IP parameters of the LAN and click SAVE.
  • Page 98 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 1. Tick the Enable checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter the Address Lease Time. It is the amount of time a network user will be allowed to connect to the router with the current dynamic IP Address.
  • Page 99 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. Enter the IP address to reserve for the client device. 4. Click SAVE. • To view devices assigned with IP addresses by the DHCP server: You can view the devices that are currently assigned with IP addresses by the DHCP server in DHCP Client List.
  • Page 100 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 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 Internet > Access Control. 3 Toggle on to enable Access Control.
  • Page 101 This chapter guides you on how to configure the wireless settings. 5 4 1 Specify Wireless Settings You can personalize wireless settings as you need. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless >...
  • Page 102 In addition, you can customize guest network settings to ensure network security and privacy. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless >...
  • Page 103 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Enable Guest Network - Tick the Enable checkbox to enable the Guest Network function. • Create network name - Create a Network Name (SSID) for your guest network. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for guest network access.
  • Page 104 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 Wireless >...
  • Page 105 You can schedule the wireless function of your router. 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.
  • Page 106 The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 107 WPS connection. 5 4 6 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 Wireless >...
  • Page 108 - Enter a number of seconds (minimum 30) to control the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default value is 0, meaning no key renewal. Manage the Router 5 5 1 Firmware Update TP-Link aims at providing better network experience for users.
  • Page 109 Back up your router’s configurations before firmware update. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware update. • Online 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 110 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 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 > Firmware Update. 4. Focus on the Local Update section.
  • Page 111 • 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 112 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 113 5 5 5 HTTP Referer Head Check HTTP referer header check function can protect your networks against CSRF attacks. 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 114 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 115 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Go to Advanced > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity; • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time.
  • Page 116 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 117 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • To get time from your computer: 1. In the Set Time field, select Get from Managing Device. 2. The time of your computer will then be displayed and click SAVE. •...
  • Page 118 Reboot & Reboot Schedule • To reboot the router: You can reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance. 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 119 To set reboot schedule: 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 120 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 121 Chapter Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a wireless router. It contains the following sections: • Network Map • Operation Mode • Network • Wireless SettingsManage the Router •...
  • Page 122 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 123 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
  • Page 124 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Network This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. 6 3 1 LAN Settings The router is preset with a default LAN IP, which you can use to log in to its web management page.
  • Page 125 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet > LAN. 3. Configure the IP parameters of the LAN and click SAVE.
  • Page 126 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 1. Tick the Enable checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter the Address Lease Time. It is the amount of time a network user will be allowed to connect to the router with the current dynamic IP Address.
  • Page 127 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 3. Enter the IP address to reserve for the client device. 4. Click SAVE. • To view devices assigned with IP addresses by the DHCP server: You can view the devices that are currently assigned with IP addresses by the DHCP server in DHCP Client List.
  • Page 128 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 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 Internet > Access Control. 3 Toggle on to enable Access Control.
  • Page 129 6 4 1 Connect to the Main Network You can connect the device to an existing Wi-Fi to expand Wi-Fi coverage. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to...
  • Page 130 6. Click SAVE. 6 4 2 Specify Wireless Settings You can personalize wireless settings as you need. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless and locate the Extended Network section.
  • Page 131 Back up your router’s configurations before firmware update. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware update. • Online Update: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 132 Firmware Update page. • 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 133 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 134 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 135 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 136 6 5 5 HTTP Referer Head Check HTTP referer header check function can protect your networks against CSRF attacks. 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 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 138 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 2. Go to Advanced > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity; • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time.
  • Page 139 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 140 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • To get time from your computer: 1. In the Set Time field, select Get from Managing Device. 2. The time of your computer will then be displayed and click SAVE. •...
  • Page 141 Reboot & Reboot Schedule • To reboot the router: You can reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance. 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 142 To set reboot schedule: 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 143 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 144 Chapter Configure the Router in WISP Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a wireless router. It contains the following sections: • Network Map • Operation Mode • Network • Wireless Settings •...
  • Page 145 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 146 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode • 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. To limit the speeds of a device: 1.
  • Page 147 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode. 3. Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE. Network This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features.
  • Page 148 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 7 3 1 Status You can view the current status information 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 149 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode • Status - The current status of the WAN port. It indicates whether the WAN port is connected and whether it can access the internet. • Internet Connection Type - It indicates the current connection type of your router to establish internet connection.
  • Page 150 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet. • Check current WISP network information:...
  • Page 151 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 3. If the WISP network selected requires a password, select WPA/WPA2-Personal in the Security dropdown list. And enter the Password. 4. Click SAVE and wait for the router to apply the settings. •...
  • Page 152 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode • MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. •...
  • Page 153 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. •...
  • Page 154 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE connection. If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP Static IP to activate the secondary...
  • Page 155 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode default value is 15 minutes. If you want the internet connection remains active all the time, enter 0 (zero). Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in the background.
  • Page 156 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode • Auto - In this mode, the internet connection reconnects automatically any it gets disconnected. • On Demand - In this mode, the internet connection will be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re- established when you attempt to access the internet again.
  • Page 157 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.
  • Page 158 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode • Use Custom MAC Address - Select if your ISP requires you to register the MAC address and enter the correct MAC address in this field, in case the ISP binds the assigned IP address to the specific MAC address. •...
  • Page 159 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 160 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 1. Tick the Enable checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter the Address Lease Time. It is the amount of time a network user will be allowed to connect to the router with the current dynamic IP Address.
  • Page 161 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 3. Enter the IP address to reserve for the client device. 4. Click SAVE. • To view devices assigned with IP addresses by the DHCP server: You can view the devices that are currently assigned with IP addresses by the DHCP server in DHCP Client List.
  • Page 162 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 163 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click Logout first, and then log in with a new account. 7 3 6 Static Routing 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 164 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 165 Done! Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP address to visit the company network. • To view the Routing Table: 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A. 2 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 166 7 4 2 Specify Wireless Settings You can personalize wireless settings as you need. 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 167 In addition, you can customize guest network settings to ensure network security and privacy. 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 168 The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 169 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 4. Follow one of the following methods to connect your client device to the router’s Wi- Fi network. • Connect via the Client’s PIN 1. Select Client’s PIN. 2. Enter the PIN of your device and click CONNECT. Then your device will get connected to the router.
  • Page 170 WPS connection. 7 4 5 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 >...
  • Page 171 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 172 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 173 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode Tips: • It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. • If the service you want to use is not in the common services list, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually.
  • Page 174 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click 3. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES, and select the desired application.
  • Page 175 Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. INTERNET If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 176 DMZ host with all ports open. How can I do that? 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 177 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 178 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 3 ) Click NEXT 5 Block content for this profile. 1 ) Select the content categories to block in the Content Filter list. 2 ) You can also block a specific website. Enter a keyword (for example, “Facebook”) or a URL (for example, “www.facebook.com”), then click Add.
  • Page 179 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 1 ) Set daily Time Limits for the total time spent online. You can set daily time limits Mon to Fri Sat & Sun separately. 2 ) Set Bed Time to block internet access between certain times. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period.
  • Page 180 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 181 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 182 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 2 ) Click and select devices you want to block. Then 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...
  • Page 183 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 2 ) Tick the Allow new clients access to your guest network checkbox if you need. When disabled, only devices in the allow list can access your guest network. 3 ) Click and select devices you want to add to the Allow List or add it manually.
  • Page 184 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 185 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 2 ) Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device you want to bind. The MAC Address IP Address fields will be automatically filled in. 3 ) Click SAVE. To bind the unconnected device: 1 ) Click in the Binding List...
  • Page 186 SIP ALG. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 187 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode IPv6 This function allows you to enable IPv6 function and set up the parameters of the router’s Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). 7 9 1 IPv6 Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
  • Page 188 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 3 ) Click SAVE. • PPPoE: Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6, and provides a username and password. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings.
  • Page 189 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode • Tunnel 6to4: Select this type if your ISP uses 6 to 4 deployment fort assigning address. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. • If you select Pass-Through (Bridge): Click SAVE.
  • Page 190 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 191 You can 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 192 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 193 7 10 5 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 194 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode • Allow all devices to manage the router remotely: 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management via HTTPS if you want to allow the manager to access the router via HTTPS.
  • Page 195 7 10 6 HTTP Referer Head Check HTTP referer header check function can protect your networks against CSRF attacks. 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 196 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 197 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 2. Go to Advanced > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity; • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time.
  • Page 198 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 199 Chapter 7 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 6. Click SAVE. • To get time from your computer: 1. In the Set Time field, select Get from Managing Device. 2. The time of your computer will then be displayed and click SAVE. •...
  • Page 200 7 10 10 Reboot & Reboot Schedule • To reboot the router: You can reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance. 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 201 To set reboot schedule: 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 202 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 203 Q2 What should I do if I forget my login password of the Web-based Utility? • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the router, click Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it.
  • Page 204 4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK.
  • Page 205 • Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4 What should I do if I cannot access the internet even though the configuration is finished? Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in to with the username and password you set for...
  • Page 206 • Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and the router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes. 3 ) Power on the router, and wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the Internet access.
  • Page 207 • 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, it may conflict with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you can’t access the Internet.
  • Page 208 6 ) Restart the modem and the router. • Please upgrade the firmware of the router. If you’ve tried every method above but cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support. Q5 What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect to the wireless network? If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below: •...
  • Page 209 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click My Computer...
  • Page 210 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 211 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: 300Mbps Wi-Fi Router Model Number: TL-WR846N Component Name Model T090060-2B1 I.T.E. Power Supply 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 212 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: I T E Power Supply Model Number: T090060-2B1 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 213 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 214 OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/...
  • Page 215 (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;...
  • Page 216 • 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：300Mbps Wi-Fi Router 型號（型式）：TL-WR846N 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 Hexavalent Polybrominated...
  • Page 217 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. •...
  • Page 218 Symbol Explanation For indoor use only Dangerous voltage Caution, risk of electric shock Energy efficiency Marking Protective earth Earth Frame or chassis Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual Stand-by “ON”/”OFF” (push-push) Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
  • Page 219 Symbol Explanation Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods Disconnection, all power plugs Switch of mini-gap construction µ Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US) ε Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)