This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the router
appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also
released with each TP-LINK router, you are suggested to configure your router for quick
Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get
started with a further configuration.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
ConventionDescription
routerStands for AD7200 Multi-Band Wi-Fi Router without any explanation.
Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting up the device,
parameters
screenshots
Blue ItalicHyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section.
which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to
your demand.
The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual web page of
your device due to the various firmware versions. Please just configure your product
based on the actual web page.
Blue
>
Note:
Tips:
symbols on the web
page
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue, including the
menus, items, buttons, etc.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example,
Advanced
the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
•
•
•
> Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under
click to edit the corresponding entry.
click to delete the corresponding entry.
click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your
Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and
appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Product Overview
• Main Features
• Panel Layout
• Position Your router
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1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
TP-LINK’s AD7200 Multi-Band Wi-Fi Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NATrouter and Wireless AP. With the Multi-Band technology, the AD7200 delivers Wi-Fi to
multiple devices simultaneously for faster speed, which can fully meet the need of Small
Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking
performance. Your wireless connections are radio band selectable to avoid interference
in your area, and the four built-in Gigabit ports supply high-speed connection to your
wired devices.
802.11ad - The Latest Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s AD7200 comes with the latest generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ad, backward
compatible with 802.11n and 802.11ac. With the fastest combined Wi-Fi speed of up
to 7200Mbps, the AD7200 lets you simultaneously game online and stream video in 4K
ultra HD across multiple devices without lag.
7153Mbps Concurrent Tri-Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
Combined 7153Mbps Wi-Fi speed over one 2.4GHz (800Mbps) , one 5GHz (1733Mbps)
and one 60GHz (4620Mbps) band, AD7200 offers you the flexibility of three dedicated
networks and ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending
e-mails or web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive
tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 60GHz or
5GHz band – all at the same time.
Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing
Using the AD7200’s multi-functional USB 3.0 port, you can share a printer with multiple
computers and devices on your network and can also share files & media at home or via
the FTP server while away from home.
Guest Network
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network in a controlled manner without exposing private Wi-Fi access codes or
other personal data.
IPv6 Supported
AD7200 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the Internet
and enables a range of new services and improved user experience.
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Parental Control
Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to deploy restricted access for children
or staff. With URL blocking, you can easily set up a black or white list to limit the level
of web access.
Tether APP
TP-LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your
devices.
1. 2. Main Features
Wireless and Wired Performance
• Supports 802.11ad - The latest generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n and
802.11ac
• Simultaneous 2.4GHz 800Mbps, 5GHz 1733Mbps and 60GHz 4620Mbps connections
for 7153Mbps of total available bandwidth
• 8 external antennas and high power amplifiers provide stable signals and optimal
wireless coverage
• Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/
PPTP/L2TP Internet access
• Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server. Shares a printer
locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server
• Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
• Guest Network access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network
• Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies
for children or staff
• Quality of Service (QoS) makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices
connected to the router
• Supports IP/MAC filter and URL filter, Access Control list
• SPI and NAT firewall protects end-user devices from potential attacks from the Internet
• Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button
• Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off
• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management
• Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering
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• Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing
• Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the
Internet
• Supports system log and Traffic Statistics
• Supports IPv6
1. 3. Panel Layout
1. 3. 1. Top View
The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front. You can check the
router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
NameStatusIndication
OnSystem initialization completes.
(Power)
(2.4GHz Wireless)
Flashing
OffPower is off.
OnThe 2.4GHz wireless band is working properly.
OffThe 2.4 GHz wireless band is disabled.
System initialization or firmware upgrade is in process. Do not
disconnect or power off the router.
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LED Explanation
NameStatusIndication
( 5GHz Wireless)
( 60GHz Wireless)
(Ethernet)
OnThe 5GHz wireless band is working properly.
OffThe 5GHz wireless band is disabled.
OnThe 60GHz wireless band is working properly.
OffThe 60GHz wireless band is disabled.
OnAt least one Ethernet port is connected.
OffNo Ethernet port is connected.
(Internet)
(WPS)
(USB)
Blue On
Orange On
Off
On/Off
Flashing
OnThe USB device is identified and ready to use.
FlashingThe USB device is being identified.
Off
Internet is available.
The router’s Internet port is connected, but the Internet
is not available.
The router’s Internet port is not connected.
Turns On when a WPS synchronization is established and
automatically turns Off about 5 minutes later.
A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS. This
process may take up to 2 minutes.
No USB device is plugged into the USB port or the USB device is not
identified or USB device has been safely ejected.
The following buttons (view from left to right) are also located on the front panel.
Button Description
ButtonsDescription
(Wi-Fi Button)
Press this Wi-Fi button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of
your router.
(WPS Button)
(LED Button)
Press this WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on your client device.
The WPS LED
successful WPS connection.
Press the LED button for about 1 second to turn on or off the LEDs of your router.
of the router should change from flashing to solid on, indicating
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1. 3. 2. The Back Panel
The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel.
ItemDescription
Reset Button
Internet PortThis port is where you’ll connect to the DSL/Cable modem, or Ethernet.
Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4)Connect your Etherent devices, like PCs, to these ports.
USB 3.0 PortConnect your USB storage device or USB printer to this port.
Power On/Off ButtonPress this button to power on or off the router.
Power Port
When you need to reset the router, press and hold the Reset button for
about 10 seconds until all LEDs go on, then release the button.
This port is where you will connect the power socket via the provided
power adapter.
1. 4. Position Your router
• Place your router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
• Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
• Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around your router
Generally, your router is placed on a horizontal surface. It also can be mounted on the
wall as shown below.
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Note:
The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm<D<6mm, and the distance of two screws is 149.6mm. The screw that project from
the wall need around 4mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 30mm to withstand the weight
of the product.
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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
Position Your Router
•
• Connect Your Router
Chapter 2
2. 1. Position Your Router
• The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive
heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well
as to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
2. 2. Connect Your Router
1. 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 Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.
1 ) Place the router horizontally and extend the antennas to the maximum angle.
Note:
For best performance, horizontal installation is recommended. Antenna direction and position can affect
performance in vertical installation situations.
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2 ) Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
3 ) Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
4 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
5 ) Turn on the router.
6 ) Verify that the following LEDs are on and stable before continuing with the
configuration.
Tips:
1. If all the LEDs are off, press the LED On/Off button for about 1 second, then check the LEDs again.
2. If the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 60GHz LEDs are off, press the Wi-Fi On/Off button for about 2 seconds, then
check the LEDs again in a few seconds.
2. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
• Method 2: Wirelessly
Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password/PIN
printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.
• Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method. (WPS is not
supported by IOS devices.)
Note:
The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will
be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured
with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1. Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen.
2. Immediately press the WPS button on your router.
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Chapter 3
Log into Your Router
Chapter 3
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the rouer. The Web-based
utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Follow the steps below to log into your router.
1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in
Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your
computer.
2. Visit
If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ .
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you‘ve set for
the router. The default one is
Note:
admin for both username and password.
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Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connection
This chapter intr oduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The router is
equipped with a w eb-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built
in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully
completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provided
IPv6 service.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Quick Setup
•
• Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings
• Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
Chapter 4
4. 1. Quick Setup
The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router to
access the Internet.
Tips:
If you need the IPv6 Internet connection, please refer to the section of “4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection”.
Follow the steps below to set up your router to access the Internet.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you‘ve set for
the router.
2. Click
3. Select your Time Zone from the drop-down list and click
Quick Setup on the top of the page.
Next.
4. Click Auto Detect and the router will detect your connection type automatically.
Note:
You can also choose the connection type manually. Contact your ISP if you are not sure about the Internet connection
information.
• If you use DSL line and you are only provided an account name and a password by your ISP, choose PPPoE.
• If you use cable TV or fiber cable, choose Dynamic IP.
• If you are provided more information such as IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, choose Static IP.
5. In this case, the router automatically detects Dynamic IP as the connection type.
Next.
Click
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6. Follow the instructions on the page to decide whether to clone MAC Address. Click
Next.
7. Configure your wireless settings and click Next.
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Note:
1. You may customize your 2.4GHz/5GHz/60GHz SSID and password. Once done, the wireless connection will
2. Tick Hide SSID if you want to hide this wireless network name.
disconnect automatically, and you must then use the new SSID/password to regain access to the Internet.
8. Confirm the information and click Save.
9. Click Test Internet Connection. If you successfully connect to the Internet, the screen
will display as follows.
10. Now your computer and Wi-Fi devices can connect to the Internet!
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Tips:
You can connect your computer to the router’s Etherent port using an Ethernet cable to join the local area network.
You can also find and select the wireless network name on your Wi-Fi device to join the Wi-Fi network.
4. 2. Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
Settings
In this part, you can check your current Internet connection settings. You can also
modify the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP.
Follow the steps below to check or modify your Internet connection settings.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you’ve set for
the router.
2. Go to
Basic > Internet.
3. Select your Internet connection type from the drop-down list.
Note:
If you are unsure what your connection type is, click Auto Detect. Since different connection types need different
cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to judge your connection
type.
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
or not. Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with cable TV or fiber cable.
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2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the
corresponding fields.
3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP.
PPPoE users usually have DSL cable.
4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username and password and choose the Secondary
Connection
provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according
to the Secondary Connection.
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5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username, password and choose the Secondary
Connection
provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according
to the Secondary Connection.
5. Click Save to make the settings take effect. To check your Internet connection, click
Network Map on the left of the page.
Note:
It may take 1-2 minutes to make the settings valid.
6. After the connection succeed, the screen will display as follows. Here we take PPPoE
as an example.
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Tips:
1. If you use Dynamic IP and PPPoE and you are provided any other parameters that are not required on the page,
please go to
2. If you still cannot connect to the Internet, refer to
Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration.
FAQ for further instructions.
4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
Your ISP provides information about one of the following Internet connection types:
PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge).
1. Visit
2. Go to
http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
Advanced > IPv6.
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3. Select the Internet connection type provided by ISP.
Tips:
If you do not know what your Internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to already known
information provided by your ISP.
4. Fill in information as required by different connection type. (Red blanks must be
filled.)
Static IP: Fill in blanks and click Save.
1 )
2 ) Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to have more configuration if
ISP requires. Click
Save to save the settings and then click Renew to finish the
configuration.
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3 ) PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password. Click Advanced to have more
configuration if ISP requires. Click
Save to save the settings and then click
Connect to finish the configuration.
4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this
connection type. (
requires. Click
4. 2) Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP
Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the
configuration.
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5 ) Pass-Through (Bridge): Click Save and skip to step 6.
5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two
types. Fill in
Tips:
Find Help on the management interface to know more about items.
Address Prefix provided by ISP, and click Save to save the settings.
6. Click Status to check whether you succeed or not. The following figure is an example
of a successful PPPoE configuration.
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Tips:
Visit FAQ if there is no Internet connection.
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