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TP-Link Archer BE9500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide BE9500 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE9500 © 2025 TP-Link 1900000315 REV1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App ......26...
  • Page 3 7. 3. Use WPS for Wireless Connection ......... . 36 7.
  • Page 4 14. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Forwarding ....78 14. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering ........80 14.
  • Page 5 Chapter 18 FAQ...

  • 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 7 802.11 Wi-Fi protocols. Users may require an extra modem device that is compatible with their internet service provider to gain internet access. *HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit tp-link.com/ homeshield for more information.

  • 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: Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Description Solid on: The 2.4GHz wireless function is enabled. Solid on: The system has started up. Flashing: The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. 1 2 2 Back Panel The following parts are located on the back panel.

  • Page 11: Side Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 1 2 3 Side Panel The USB 3.0 port is located on the side panel. Item Description USB 3.0 port For connecting your USB storage devices to the router.

  • 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 Internet 2. Power on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 3. Connect the power adapter to the router. Then press the Power button to turn it on. 4. Wait until the LED is solid on (LED Exclamation Point or All LEDs). 5.

  • 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

    • To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section. • If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed. • If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.

  • 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 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. 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields.

  • 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

    After setting up the IPv6 internet connection, you can add IPv6 firewall rules to protect your IPv6 network. • Set up an IPv6 Internet 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 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4. Fill in information as required by different connection types. Static IP: Fill in blanks and click SAVE. Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced 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.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection). Click Advanced Settings to input further information if your ISP requires. Click SAVE and then click CONNECT.
  • Page 25 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 5. Specify a Service Name for the rule. 6. In the Internal IP field, enter a valid IPv6 address to run the service. You can click Select from clients, choose a local host device, and its IPv6 address will be automatically filled in as the Internal IP.

  • 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: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin...

  • Page 30: Add Tp-Link Id To Manage The Router

    3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

  • Page 31: Manage The Router Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    5. Manage your router as needed. Note: If you need to remotely access your router from your smart devices, you need to: • Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link • Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 32: Chapter 6 Network Map

    Chapter Network Map...
  • Page 33 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 34 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 35 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 36: 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 37: 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 38 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 2. Enable TWT. • To enable or disable OFDMA/MU-MIMO: OFDMA enables multiple users to transmit data simultaneously, and thus greatly improves speed and efficiency. Noted that only when your clients also support OFDMA, can you fully enjoy the benefits. It is disabled by default. A router with the MU-MIMO feature serves multiple devices simultaneously while a traditional router serves only one user at a time.
  • Page 39 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 1. Go to Wireless Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select Hide SSID, and your SSID won’t display when you scan for local wireless networks on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. •...

  • 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 Client's Pin

    Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 7 3 1 Connect via the Client’s PIN Enter the PIN of your device and click Connect. Then your device will get connected to the router. 7 3 2 Connect via the Router’s PIN Select Router’s PIN Method 1 to enable Router’s...

  • 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 Click SELECT to select a location for Time Machine backups. Set the Size 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 Chapter 11 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 > HomeShield > Parental Controls. 3 Click to create a profile for a family member.
  • Page 62 Chapter 11 HomeShield 1 ) Select the content categories to block in the Content Filter list. 2 ) You can also block a specific website or add allowed websites. Enter a keyword (for example, “Facebook”) or a URL (for example, “www.facebook.com”), then click Add.

  • Page 63: Qos

    Chapter 11 HomeShield 4 ) Enable Bedtime and use the up/down arrows or enter times in the fields. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period. 5 ) Click SAVE. 6 ) After adding a profile, you can click the Insight icon to check the detailed visited history, and pause the network for this profile anytime.

  • Page 64: More Features

    Chapter 11 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 > HomeShield > QoS. 3 Enable to set the total bandwidth. Then click SAVE. 4 Enable High Priority for the desired device and set its effective time.
  • Page 65 Chapter 11 HomeShield...

  • Page 66: Chapter 12 Easymesh With Seamless Roaming

    Chapter 12 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 •...

  • Page 67: Add A Router As A Satellite Device

    Method 3 Via the Tether app 1. Connect your Laptop/PC/Mobile phone to your router’s Wi-Fi. 2. Open the Tether app, select your router and log in with your TP-Link ID. 3. Go to More > EasyMesh, turn on the EasyMesh button.
  • 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 3. Locate the Mesh Device Detail section and click . 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

    Done! The satellite router will also appear on the web management page. 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. Locate the Mesh Device Detail section and click . Select TP-Link Extender, then click NEXT. 4. Follow the page instructions to prepare your satellite extender, then click OK.

  • 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. ¾ To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map.
  • Page 73 Chapter 12 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming • Change device information such as Name and Location. • Click Clients to view the clients connected to of this device.

  • Page 74: 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, you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...

  • Page 75: 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 76 Chapter 13 Network Security To block specific device(s): 1 ) Select Deny List. 2 ) Click 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.
  • Page 77 Chapter 13 Network Security 2 ) Your own device is in the Allow List by default and cannot be deleted. Click to add other devices to the Allow List. • Add connected devices 1 ) Click Select From Device List. 2 ) Select the devices you want to be allowed and click ADD.

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81 Chapter 13 Network Security Done! While isolated, isolated devices (these devices) can still access the internet and communicate with other isolated devices. However, isolated devices (these devices) cannot transfer data with devices on your home, including managing gateway devices, accessing USB devices, etc.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 84 Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 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. Or enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 manually in the Device IP Address field.

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88 *Image may differ from your actual product. 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 5. In the VPN Subnet/Netmask fields, enter the range of IP addresses that can be leased to the device by the OpenVPN server. 6. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network;...
  • Page 92 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client Step 1 Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP, and tick the Enable box of PPTP.
  • Page 93 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 94 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 95 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 96: Use L2Tp/Ipsec Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step 1 Set up L2TP/IPSec VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 97 Chapter 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 98 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select Set up a new connection or network. 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
  • Page 99 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 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. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on...
  • Page 100 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 101 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 102 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 103: Use Wireguard Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    WireGuard VPN Server is used to create a Wire Guard VPN connection for remote devices to access your home network. Step 1 Set up WireGuard VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 104 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 4. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network; select Internet and Home Network you also want the remote device to access internet through the VPN Server. 5.
  • Page 105 • For mobile phones, download WireGuard App from Google Play or Apple Store, then use the App to scan the QR Code to connect to this server. • For other devices (e.g. TP-Link WireGuard VPN client), Click EXPORT to save the WireGuard VPN configuration file which will be used by the remote device to access your router.

  • Page 106: Use Vpn Client To Access A Remote Vpn Server

    *Image may differ from your actual product. INTERNET Home Devices Router (VPN Client) VPN Servers 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Client.
  • Page 107 Chapter 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 108 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 109 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 4 ) Save the settings. 5 ) In the server list, enable the VPN server you need. 5. Add and manage the devices that will use the VPN function. 1 ) In the Device List section, click Add. 2 ) Choose and add the devices that will access the VPN server you have configured.
  • Page 110 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 6. Save the settings. Done! Now the devices you specified can access the VPN server you enabled.

  • Page 111: 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 • Flow Controller • Configure to Support IPTV Service •...

  • Page 112: 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 113 Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Select the internet connection type and configure the settings according to the information provided by your ISP. 2. (Optional) Reveal the advanced settings and change the settings if needed. It’s recommended to keep the default settings. 3.
  • Page 114 Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings 2. Select a DNS Mode according to your need. • Default Mode - The router will prioritize the secure DNS server you selected. If the server is unavailable, the default DNS server will take effect. •...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Configure To Support Iptv Service

    Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my internet service provider (ISP). 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 117: 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 118 Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings • To specify the IP address that the router assigns: 1. Tick the Enable checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.

  • Page 119: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    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 120: Create Static Routes

    Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings If you have selected NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. 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.
  • Page 121 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. 2 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 122 Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of Router A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enter 172.30.30.1.

  • Page 123: 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 124: 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 125: 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 126: 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 127 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 128: 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 129: 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 130: Remote Management

    5. 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 131 Chapter 17 Manage the Router 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. 3. Select All Devices Specified Devices. 4. Click SAVE. Devices on the internet can log in to https://Router’s WAN IP address:port number (such as https://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router.

  • Page 132: 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 133 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 134: Test The Network Connectivity

    Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 135: Set System Time

    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 136 Chapter 17 Manage the Router 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 137 Chapter 17 Manage the Router 2. Set the current Date MM/DD/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. 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone.

  • Page 138: Set System 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. Click in the top-right corner of the page.

  • Page 139: 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 140: Other System Settings

    Once enabled, we will share your clients’ information to a third-party services to identify your clients better. We won’t save your private information. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 141 Chapter 17 Manage the Router 3. Toggle on to Join User Experience Improvement Program.
  • Page 142 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 143 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 144 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 145 • 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 146 • 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 147 • 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 148 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on...
  • Page 149 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 150 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: BE9500 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router Model Number: Archer BE9500 Component Name Model T120330-2B4 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 151 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: I T E Power Supply Model Number: 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 152 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. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 153 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 154 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 155 Symbol Explanation ε Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)

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