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TP-Link AC750 User Manual

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AC750 Wireless Dual Band Router
REV5.0.0
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide AC750 Wireless Dual Band Router REV5.0.0 1910012397...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ......................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ......2 1.
  • Page 3 4. 8. DHCP............... 33 4.
  • Page 4 4. 19. Log Out..............67 Chapter 5.
  • Page 5 6. 4. 1. LAN..............95 6.

  • 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. • A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at https://forum.tp-link.com.

  • Page 7: 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 contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Panel Layout...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    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 9: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router LED Explanation Name Status Indication The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. (Wireless 2.4GHz) The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. (Wireless 5GHz) The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. The light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is On/Off established, and then turns off.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Description Press and hold this button until all the LEDs turn off to reset the router to its factory Reset Button default settings. Press this button, and immediately press the WPS button on your device. The WPS LED of the router should change from flashing to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Connect Your Router

    Chapter Connect Your Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router...

  • Page 12: Position Your Router

    Chapter 2 Connect Your Router 2. 1. 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 13 Chapter 2 Connect Your Router 4 ) Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router. 5 ) Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs. Power Internet 2.4G Note: If the 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi LEDs are off, press and hold the Wi-Fi/WPS button on the rear panel for about 3 seconds, then release the button.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Connect Your Router WLAN TP-Link_2017 TP-Link_Home My Home My Network Home Network TP-Link_Network TP-Link_Test Close to Wi-Fi /WPS...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Log In

    Chapter Log In This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of router.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 Log In With the web management page, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web management page can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to your router.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4. Configure The Router

    Chapter Configure the Router This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router. It contains the following sections: • Status • Parental Controls • Quick Setup • Access Control • Operation Mode • Advanced Routing • Network •...

  • Page 18: Status

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware.

  • Page 19: Quick Setup

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Operation Mode - The current wireless working mode in use. • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the router is enabled or disabled. • Name(SSID) - The SSID of the Router. •...

  • Page 20: Operation Mode

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. 3. Operation Mode The router supports three operation modes: Wireless Router mode, Access Point mode and Range Extender. 4. 3. 1. Wireless Router Mode The default Wireless Router mode is required most commonly. In this mode, the device enables multiple users to share the internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • MTU(Bytes) - 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. • Get IP with Unicast - A few ISPs’...
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Primary/Secondary DNS Server - Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. For the Secondary DSN Server, it is optional. •...
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Configure the Router after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again. • Authentication Type - Choose an authentication type. 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 24 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Addressing Type - Choose the addressing type given by your ISP, either Dynamic IP or Static IP. Click the Connect button to connect immediately.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Configure the Router after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again. 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 26: Bigpond Cable

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects. • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand...

  • Page 27: Lan

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects. • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand...

  • Page 28: Mac Clone

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • IGMP Snooping - IGMP snooping is designed to prevent hosts on a local network from receiving traffic for a multicast group they have not explicitly joined. IGMP snooping is especially useful for bandwidth-intensive IP multicast applications such as IPTV. •...

  • Page 29: Dual Band Selection

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port. If your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address in this field. Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value.

  • Page 30: Wps

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Wireless - Enable or disable wireless network. • Wireless Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. •...
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Configure the Router Method TWO: Press the WPS Button on Your Client Device 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Device. 2. Select Press the WPS button of the new device within the next two minutes and click Connect.

  • Page 32: Wireless Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method FOUR: Enter the Router’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and get the Current PIN of the router.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Disable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. •...

  • Page 34: Wireless Mac Filtering

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Radius Server Port - Enter the port that Radius server used. • Radius Server Password - Enter the password for the Radius server. • Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value should be 30 or above.

  • Page 35: Wireless Advanced

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless MAC Filtering. 3. Click Enable to enable the Wireless MAC Filtering function. 4. Select Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access as the filtering rule.
  • Page 36 Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save. Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance. •...

  • Page 37: Wireless Statistics

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Enable Client Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. • Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially.

  • Page 38: Dhcp

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 7. Click Save. • Allow Guest To Access My Local Network - If enabled, guests can access the local network and manage it. • Guest Network Isolation - If enabled, guests are isolated from each other. •...

  • Page 39: Dhcp Settings

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. 8. 1. DHCP Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Settings. 3. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save. •...

  • Page 40: Dhcp Client List

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. 8. 2. DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Client List to view the information of the clients connected to the router.

  • Page 41: Forwarding

    LAN and realize some specific functions. The TP-Link router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

  • Page 42: Port Triggering

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router How can I do that? 1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3. Go to Forwarding >...

  • Page 43: Dmz

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Forwarding > Port Triggering. 3. Click New. Select the desired application from the Common Applications list. The trigger port amd incoming ports will be automatically filled in.

  • Page 44: Upnp

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 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 the username and password you set for the router. 3. Go to Forwarding >...

  • Page 45: Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Forwarding > UPnP. 3.

  • Page 46: Advanced Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Firewall - A firewall protects your network from internet attacks. • Enable SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Configure the Router 2. Go to Security > Advanced Security, and you can protect the router from being attacked by ICMP-Flood, UDP Flood and TCP-SYN Flood. • DoS Protection - Denial of Service protection. Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the DoS protection function.

  • Page 48: Parental Controls

    For example, you want the children’s PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access www.tp-link.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB is without any restriction.

  • Page 49: Access Control

    Target Description field and enter the domain name, either the full name or the keywords (for example TP-Link) in the Add URL Address field. Note: Any URL address with keywords in it (e.g. www.tp-link.com) will be blocked or allowed.
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3 ) Click Save. 4. Go to Access Control > Schedule and configure the schedule settings: 1 ) Click New. 2 ) Create a unique description (e.g. schedule_1) for the schedule in the Schedule Description field and set the day(s) and time period.

  • Page 51: Advanced Routing

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled as click Save. 6. Select Enable Internet Access Control to enable Access Control function. 7. Select Allow the packets specified by any enabled access control policy to pass through the Router as the default filter policy and click Save.

  • Page 52: System Routing Table

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 2. Enter the following information. • Destination IP Address - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host that you want to assign to a static route. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

  • Page 53: Bandwidth Control

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host to which the static route is assigned. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

  • Page 54: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Description - This is the information about the rules such as address range. • Egress Bandwidth - This field displays the max and min upload bandwidth through the WAN port. The default is 0. •...

  • Page 55: Binding Settings

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. 15. 1. Binding Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to IP & MAC Binding > Binding Settings. 3. Select Enable for ARP Binding. 4.

  • Page 56: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • MAC Address - The MAC address of the listed computer on the LAN. • IP Address - The assigned IP address of the listed computer on the LAN. • Status - Indicates whether or not the MAC and IP addresses are bound. •...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Configure the Router To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4.

  • Page 58: Comexe Ddns

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. •...

  • Page 59: Ipv6

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. 17. 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). 4. 17. 1. IPv6 Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Select the WAN Connection Type according to your ISP network topolopy: • Dynamic IPv6 - Connections which use dynamic IPv6 address assignment. • Static IPv6 - Connections which use static IPv6 address assignment. • PPPoEv6 - Connections which use PPPoEV6 that requires a username and password.

  • Page 61: Static Ipv6

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • IPv6 Gateway - Enter the default gateway provided by your ISP. • Addressing Type - There are two types of assignation for IPv6 address: SLAAC (Stateless address auto-configuration) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server. •...
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • MTU(Bytes) - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.

  • Page 63: Ipv6 Lan

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router Tunnel 6to4 • WAN Connection - Display the available WAN connection. 4. Click Save. 4. 17. 3. IPv6 LAN 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 64: System Tools

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router Tips: If your IPv6 wan connection type is “Tunnel 6to4”, the Site Prefix Configuration Type should be “Static” to make sure “Tunnel 6to4” works properly. 4. Click Save. 4. 18. System Tools 4. 18. 1. Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization.

  • Page 65: Led Control

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • To set Daylight Saving: 1. Select Enable DaylightSaving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start field. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the field. 4. Click Save. Note: This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall.
  • Page 66 Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domain name (such as www.tp-link.com). • Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.

  • Page 67: Firmware Upgrade

    4. 18. 4. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the...

  • Page 68: Backup & Restore

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • The default Username: admin • The default Password: admin • The default Address: 192.168.0.1 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 4. 18. 6. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed.

  • Page 69: Administrator

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Enable the auto reboot function as needed. • Disable - Disable the auto reboot function. • Timeout - Specify a time period(1-72 hours), then the router will reboot automatically after every this interval. • Schedule - The router will reboot automatically according to a specific time schedule.
  • Page 70 Chapter 4 Configure the Router It is strongly recommended that you change the default username and password of the router, for all users that try to access the router’s web management or Quick Setup will be prompted for the router’s username and password. Note: The new username and password must not exceed 15 characters and not include any spacing.

  • Page 71: System Log

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Enter the router’s password to access the web mangement page. Note: • Be sure to change the router’s default password to a secure password. • If the web management port conflicts with the one used for a Virtual Server entry, the entry will be automatically disabled after the setting is saved.

  • Page 72: Log Out

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Enable Traffic Statistics. If it is disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will be disabled. • Statistics Interval - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 seconds in the pull-down list.

  • Page 73: Chapter 5. Configure The Router In Access Point Mode

    Chapter Configure the Router in Access Point Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router in Access Point Mode. It contains the following sections: • Status • Quick Setup • Operation Mode • Network • Dual Band Selection •...

  • Page 74: Status

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. •...

  • Page 75: Quick Setup

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the Router is enabled or disabled. • Name(SSID) - The SSID of the Router. • Mode - The current wireless mode which the router works on. •...

  • Page 76: Network

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 1. Find the router’s Internet port, and connect it to the Ethernet port (LAN port) of your existing wired router. Then connect the power adapter and turn on the router. 2. Connect your computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.

  • Page 77: Dual Band Selection

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • LAN Type - Select Smart IP(DHCP) to get IP address from DHCP server, or select static IP to configure IP address manually. • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports. The value can not be changed. •...

  • Page 78: Wps

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. Configure the basic settings for the wireless network and click Save. • Wireless - Enable or disable wireless network. • Wireless Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network.
  • Page 79 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Method ONE: Press the WPS Button on Your Client Device 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Device. 2. Select Press the WPS button of the new device within the next two minutes and click Connect.

  • Page 80: Wireless Security

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method THREE: Enter the Router’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and get the Current PIN...
  • Page 81 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Disable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. •...

  • Page 82: Wireless Mac Filtering

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 6. 4. Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering is used to deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access your network by their MAC addresses. I want to: Deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access my network by their MAC addresses.

  • Page 83: Wireless Advanced

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Done! Now only client A and client B can access your network. 5. 6. 5. Wireless Advanced 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 84: Wireless Statistics

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100. • RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame.

  • Page 85: Throughout Monitor

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • SSID - SSID that the station associates with. 5. 6. 7. Throughout Monitor 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless >...

  • Page 86: Dhcp

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 4. Create a network name for your guest network. 5. Select the Security type and create the Password of the guest network. 6. Select Schedule from the Access Time drop-down list and customize it for the guest network.
  • Page 87 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save. • DHCP Server - Enable or disable the DHCP server. If disabled, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually. •...

  • Page 88: Dhcp Client List

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 8. 2. DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Client List to view the information of the clients connected to the router.

  • Page 89: System Tools

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 1 ) Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) of the client for which you want to reserve an IP address. 2 ) Enter the IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) which you want to reserve for the client.

  • Page 90: Led Control

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format. 4. Click Save. • To set time automatically: 5. Select your local time zone. 6. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I NTP Server 7.

  • Page 91: Diagnostic

    Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domain name (such as www.tp-link.com). • Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.

  • Page 92: Firmware Upgrade

    5. 9. 4. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com...

  • Page 93: Backup & Restore

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values. • The default Username: admin • The default Password: admin • The default Address: 192.168.0.1 •...

  • Page 94: Administrator

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you can restart your router. 3. Enable the auto reboot function as needed. • Disable - Disable the auto reboot function. • Timeout - Specify a time period(1-72 hours), then the router will reboot automatically after every this interval.
  • Page 95 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode It is strongly recommended that you change the default username and password of the router, for all users that try to access the router’s web mangement page or Quick Setup will be prompted for the router’s username and password. Note: The new username and password must not exceed 15 characters and not include any spacing.

  • Page 96: System Log

    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. Enter the router’s password to access the web mangement page. Note: • Be sure to change the router’s default password to a secure password. • If the web management port conflicts with the one used for a Virtual Server entry, the entry will be automatically disabled after the setting is saved.

  • Page 97: Chapter 6. Configure The Router In Range Extender Mode

    Chapter Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router in Range Extender Mode. It contains the following sections: • Status • Quick Setup • Operation Mode • Network • Dual Band Selection •...

  • Page 98: Status

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 6. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. •...

  • Page 99: Quick Setup

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the Router is enabled or disabled. • Name(SSID) - The SSID of the Router. • Mode - The current wireless mode which the router works on. •...

  • Page 100: Network

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 2. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. 3.
  • Page 101 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. • Gateway (Optional) - It is suggested to input the IP address of the LAN port of the router.

  • Page 102: Extended Network

    Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • WPA-PSK - This option supports implementation of the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) standard. It is recommended. For Password, it should be between 8 and 63 characters. • WPA2-PSK - This option supports implementation of the WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) standard.
  • Page 103 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • - This option is the most basic form of wireless security that can be used if your client devices can only access wireless using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). • Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
  • Page 104 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 7. The configured filtering rules should be listed as the picture shows below. Done! Now only client A and client B can access your network. 6. 5. 4. Wireless Advanced 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
  • Page 105 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100. • RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame.
  • Page 106 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • SSID - SSID that the station associates with. 6. 6. DHCP By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool.
  • Page 107 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Default Domain (Optional) - Input the domain name of your network. • DNS Server (Optional) - Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. • Secondary DNS Server (Optional) - Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers.
  • Page 108 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 6. 7. System Tools 6. 7. 1. Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The Router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet.
  • Page 109 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Note: This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully; otherwise, time-based functions will not take effect. 6.
  • Page 110 Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domain name (such as www.tp-link.com). • Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.
  • Page 111 6. 7. 4. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com...
  • Page 112 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • The default Username: admin • The default Password: admin • The default Address: 192.168.0.1 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 6. 7. 6. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed.
  • Page 113 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 3. Enable the auto reboot function as needed. • Disable - Disable the auto reboot function. • Timeout - Specify a time period(1-72 hours), then the router will reboot automatically after every this interval. •...
  • Page 114 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode It is strongly recommended that you change the default username and password of the router, for all users that try to access the router’s web mangement page or Quick Setup will be prompted for the router’s username and password. Note: The new username and password must not exceed 15 characters and not include any spacing.
  • Page 115 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode example, if your Router’s WAN address is 202.96.12.8 and you use port number 8080, enter http://202.96.12.8:8080 in your browser. 3. Enter the router’s password to access the web mangement page. Note: •...

  • Page 116: Faq

    Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 117 3 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK.
  • Page 118 4 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click to save the settings. • 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.
  • Page 119 • 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 120 • 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 121 1 ) If you see the message Windows cannot configure this wireless connection, this is usually because windows configuration utility is disabled or you are running another wireless configuration tool to connect the wireless. 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example).
  • Page 122 3 ) Select and right click My Computer on Desktop, and select Manage to open Computer Management window. 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, and find and locate Wireless Zero Configuration in the Services list on the right side. 5 ) Right click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties.
  • Page 123 • Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1,6,or 11 to reduce interference from other networks. • Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer.
  • Page 124 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Page 125 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AC750 Wireless Dual Band Router Model Number: Archer C20 / Archer A2 Component Name Model I.T.E POWER SUPPLY T120100-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/...
  • Page 126 20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 127 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

  • Page 128: Ce Mark Warning

    5150 MHz -5250 MHz(23dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/...

  • Page 129: Radiation Exposure Statement

    2 ) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution: 1 ) The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;...
  • Page 130 NCC Notice 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均 不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干 擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依 電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫 療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 4.7.9.1 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 4.7.9.2 高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統。 BSMI Notice 安全諮詢及注意事項 •請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 •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。 •請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 限用物質及其化學符號 產品元件 鉛 鎘 汞 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 名稱 CrVI PBDE ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 131: Safety Information

    Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. • Do not use any other chargers than those recommended •...

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