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User Guide
AC3150 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
Archer C3150
REV2.0.0 1910011885
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Contents
About This Guide .........................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 3. Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 3. 1. Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 3. 2. Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. 3. 3. Side Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2. 1. Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. 2. Connect Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 3. Log In to Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 1. Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. 2. Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 5. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. 1. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 6. USB Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6. 1. Local Storage Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. 1. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 2. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6. 3. Media Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6. 3. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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6. 4. Printer Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 7. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 8. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chapter 9. Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9. 2. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9. 3. IP & MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Chapter 10. NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chapter 11. VPN Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
11. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chapter 12. Customize Your Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
12. 1. Change the LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
12. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
12. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
12. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
12. 5. Create Static Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
12. 6. Specify Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12. 7. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
12. 7. 1. Set the Router’s PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
12. 7. 2. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
12. 8. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Chapter 13. Manage the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
13. 1. Set Up System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
13. 2. Test the Network Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
13. 3. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
13. 3. 1. Online Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
13. 3. 2. Local Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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13. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
13. 5. Change the Administrator Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
13. 6. Local Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
13. 7. Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
13. 8. System Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
13. 9. SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
13. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
13. 11. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
instructs you on quick Internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function
and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the router may vary slightly
depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language,
and Internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions
documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention
Teal Underlined
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>
Note:
Tips:
symbols on
the web page
More Info
Description
Hyperlinks are teal underlined. You can click to redirect to a website or a
specific section.
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including
the menus, items, buttons, etc.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For
example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering
function page is under 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.
• click to edit the corresponding entry.
• click to delete the corresponding entry.
• click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
• click to view more information about items on the page.
• The latest firmware and management app can be found at Download Center at http://
www.tp-link.com/support.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the router.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
• A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at
http://forum.tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at http://www.tp-link.com/support.
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Chapter 1
Get to Know 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
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Get to Know Your Router
1. 1. Product Overview
¾ What This Product Does
TP-LINK’s AC3150 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-router and Wireless AP. Powered by 4x4 MIMO technology, this router delivers
exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of office/home 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.
¾ Making Incredible Speed a Reality
With combined speeds of up to 3150Mbps, the Archer C3150 easily handles demanding
activities at the same time. The router uses the latest innovations in Wi-Fi technology to
create a faster, stronger, more reliable wireless network for your home. With the Archer
C3150, lag, dropped connections, and dead zones will become a thing of the past.
¾ NitroQAM and 4-Stream for Maximum Wi-Fi Speed
The Archer C3150 boasts a powerful combination of advanced Broadcom® NitroQAM™
technology and 4-Stream technology, which boosts wireless speeds up by 25%.
This provides the speed and elite performance that you need to support your most
demanding online applications, including simultaneous 4K streaming and online
gaming.
¾ More Connections and More Speed for Everyone
The Archer C3150 does more than just create faster Wi-Fi, it helps your devices
achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient. With MU-MIMO
technology, the Archer C3150 can provide four simultaneous data streams, allowing all
connected devices to achieve speeds up to 4X faster than standard AC routers.
Moreover, dynamic Smart Connect technology automatically selects the best available
band for each device.
¾ Extraordinary Home Entertainment
Archer C3150 can support many devices when you invite friends to your large house to
entertain. It can maintain multiple simultaneous HD streaming, online gaming and other
content consumption without lag. The Archer C3150 can provide a maximized coverage
and enable your devices to stay covered, near or far as it. Don’t let your mobile lifestyle
stop the streaming and enjoy your home party.
¾ The Power at the Heart of Your Router
Unlike normal routers, which usually have single core processors, the Archer C3150
features a powerful 1.4GHz dual core processor.
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This unlocks the full potential of MU-MIMO and 4-Stream technologies, helping your
dual band router maximize its performance potential.
¾ Coverage for Your Entire Home
Four high-performance dual band antennas and high-powered amplifiers help create
a strong, far-reaching network for your home. Beamforming technology focuses the
Wi-Fi transmission in the direction of your connected devices, concentrating the signal
where you need it the most. This allows you to enjoy fast, stable Wi-Fi in every part of
your home, as well as on the patio, by the pool, and even in the yard.
¾ A Router You Can Show Off
An elegant, minimalist design allows the Archer C3150 to be integrated seamlessly into
the decor of any room. The LED indicators can be switched off to prevent distraction at
night when placed in bedrooms or common spaces.
¾ Plug Into Sharing, Plug Into Stability
You can quickly and easily share photos, music, and other files with family and friends.
Just connect an external hard drive to the Archer C3150’s USB 3.0 port or USB 2.0
port and immediately start enjoying lightning-fast transfers. To help your wired devices
reach peak performance for smooth gaming and streaming, you can also create fast,
stable wired connections using the four Gigabit Ethernet ports, which transfer data at
speeds up to 10x higher than standard Ethernet ports.
Get to Know Your Router
¾ Easy Setup and Use
Whether you prefer the powerful Tether App or the intuitive web interface, you can
set up your Archer C3150 in minutes. The Tether App allows you to manage network
settings, including parental controls and media sharing preferences, from any Android
or iOS device.
1. 2. Main Features
• Complies with IEEE 802.11ac.
• One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100/1000M AutoNegotiation RJ45 Ethernet ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
• Provides a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port supporting file sharing and print server.
• Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption
security.
• Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/
PPTP/ L2TP Internet access.
• Supports simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections for 3165Mbps of total available
bandwidth.
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• Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
• Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
• Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the
Internet.
• Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
• Supports Parental Controls and Access Control.
• Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
• Provides WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).
• Supports Flow Statistics.
• Supports IPv6.
• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
• Supports OpenVPN server, PPTP VPN server.
• Supports beamforming technology.
• Supports Airtime Fairness technology.
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• Supports MU-MIMO technology.
• Supports Link Aggregation.
1. 3. Panel Layout
1. 3. 1. Front Panel
The router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (view from bottom to top). You can check
the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
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LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
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(LED)
(Power)
(Wireless 2.4GHz)
(Wireless 5GHz)
(Internet)
(LAN)
On
Off
On
Flashing
Off
On
Off
On
Off
White
Orange
Off
On
Off
All LEDs work normally.
All LEDs are off without affecting the router’s performance.
System initialization completes.
System initialization or firmware upgrade is in process. Do not
disconnect or power off the router.
Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected
correctly.
The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.
The wireless 2.4 GHz band is disabled.
The wireless 5GHz band is working properly.
The wireless 5GHz band is disabled.
The router is connected to the Internet.
The WAN port is connected, but there is no Internet connection.
The WAN port is not connected.
At least one LAN port is connected.
No LAN port is connected.
(WPS)
(USB 3.0)
(USB 2.0)
On
Flashing
Off
On
Flashing
Off
On
Flashing
Off
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network
by WPS function.
WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about
2 minutes. Please press the WPS button on other wireless
devices that you want to add to the network while the LED is
flashing.
The router is not in the WPS process.
The USB device connected to the USB 3.0 port is identified and
ready to use.
The USB device connected to the USB 3.0 port is being
identified.
No USB device is plugged into the USB 3.0 port or the USB
device is not identified or USB device has been safely ejected.
The USB device connected to the USB 2.0 port is identified and
ready to use.
The USB device connected to the USB 2.0 port is being
identified.
No USB device is plugged into the USB 2.0 port or the USB
device is not identified or USB device has been safely ejected.
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Notes:
1. After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes
and then turn off.
2. You can turn the LEDs on or off by pressing the LED On/Off button.
Get to Know Your Router
1. 3. 2. Back Panel
The router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas (view from
left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
Item Description
Internet
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,
LAN4
Power
Power On/Off
Antennas
This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the router.
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi
performance.
1. 3. 3. Side Panel
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The router’s side panel shows the USB ports and buttons (view from left to right). Refer
to the following for detailed instructions.
Item Description
WiFi On/Off
Reset
WPS
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
For turning on/off the WiFi function.
The switch for the reset function. There are two ways to reset the router’s
factory defaults.
Method one: With the router powered on, press and hold the Reset button
for at least 5 seconds until all LEDs light on (wireless LEDs may not light on if
the WiFi on/off button is off). And then release the button and wait the router
to reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two: Restore the default setting from Backup and Restore
Configuration Settings of the router’s web management page.
The switch for the WPS function. Pressing this button for less than 5
seconds enables the WPS function. If your client devices, such as wireless
adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button
to quickly establish a connection between the router and client devices and
automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.
For connecting to a 2.0 USB storage device or a 2.0 USB printer.
For connecting to a 3.0 USB storage device or a 3.0 USB printer. It is also
compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
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Connect the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Position Your Router
• Connect Your Router
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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.
2. 2. Connect Your Router
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 1, 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.
wer adapter
1
Router
Internet
2
3
Modem
4
5
1. Install the antennas and position them vertically for best signal reception.
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.
Power adapter
4. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
5. Turn on the router.
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6. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the
configuration.
Power
Note:
If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, please press the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2
seconds and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later.
Tips:
For optimum performance, orient the four antennas as shown in the drawing below.
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On
2.4GHz
On
5GHz
On
Internet
On
0°
7. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet Cable
• 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
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Connect the Hardware
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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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, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
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Log In to Your Router
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. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1. Use
admin for both username and password, and click Log in.
Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q3. I cannot log into the router’s web management page, what
can I do?
3. Create a new username and password for subsequent login.
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Set Up Internet Connection
This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The router is
equipped with a web-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 provides
IPv6 service.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Quick Setup
• Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings
• Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
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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 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 set for the
router.
2. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page.
3. Select your Time Zone from the drop-down list and click 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 with 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 with 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.
Click Next.
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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.
Note:
1. You may customize your 2.4GHz/5GHz SSID and password. Once done, the wireless connection will disconnect automatically,
and you must then use the new SSID and password to regain access to the Internet.
2. Tick Hide SSID if you want to hide this wireless network name.
8. Confirm the information and click Save.
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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!
Tips:
You can connect your computer to the router’s Ethernet 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
change the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP.
Follow the steps below to check or change your Internet connection settings.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Basic > Internet.
3. Select your Internet connection type from the drop-down list.
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Note:
If you are unsure of 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.
Set Up Internet Connection
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.
2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the
corresponding fields.
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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 and 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 succeeds, 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 with any other parameters that are not required on the page, please go
to Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration.
2. If you still cannot connect to the Internet, refer to 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 http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > IPv6.
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3. Select the Internet connection type provided by your ISP.
Tips:
If you do not know what your Internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known
information provided by your ISP.
4. Fill in information as required by different connection types.
1 ) Static IP: Fill in blanks and click Save.
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2 ) Dynamic IP: Click Advanced to have more configuration if your ISP requires.
Click Save to save the settings.
3 ) PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password. Click Advanced to have more
configuration if your ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings.
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4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this
connection type (Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings). Click
Save to save the settings.
5. Configure the IPv6 LAN settings. Leave the settings as default, and click Save.
Tips:
Find Help on the management interface to know more about items.
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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Visit FAQ if there is no Internet connection.
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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.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Create a Network for Guests
• Customize Guest Network Options
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5. 1. Create a Network for Guests
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section.
3. Create a guest network according to your needs.
1 ) Click 2.4GHz or 5GHz, then select Enable.
2 ) Customize the SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to
manually input the SSID for guest network access.
3 ) Set Security to WPA/WPA2 Personal, keep the default Version and Encryption
values, and customize your own password.
4. Click Save. Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and
password you set!
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and locate the Guest Network section.
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5. 2. Customize Guest Network Options
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Settings section.
3. Customize guest network options according to your needs.
• Allow guests to see each other
Select this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network
to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors, Samba,
Ping, and FTP.
• Allow guests to access my local network
Select this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network
to communicate with the devices connected to your router’s LAN ports or main
network via methods such as network neighbors, Samba, Ping, and FTP.
4. Click Save. Now you can ensure network security and privacy!
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and locate the Guest Network section.
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USB Settings
This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the router
among different clients.
The router only supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Local Storage Sharing
• Remote Access via FTP Server
• Media Sharing
• Printer Sharing
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6. 1. Local Storage Sharing
Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network.
6. 1. 1. Access the USB disk
1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB
cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS or HFS+.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to Advanced >
USB Settings > Device Settings and click .
2. Access Your USB Disk
By default, all the network clients can access all folders on your USB disk. Refer to
the following table for access instructions. You can also customize your sharing
content and set a sharing account by referring to Customize Your Settings.
Windows
computer
¾ Method 1:
Go to Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name
(Archer_C3150 by default) in the Computer section.
Note:
Operations in different systems are similar. Here we take Windows 7 as an example.
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computer
USB Settings
¾ Method 2:
Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server
address \\tplinkwifi.net or ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then
press [Enter].
Mac
1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server
2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net
3 ) Click Connect
4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up
a username and a password to deny anonymous access to the
USB disks, you should select the Registered User radio box. To
learn how to set up an account for the access, refer to To Set up
Authentication for Data Security.)
pad
Tips:
You can also access your USB disk by using your Network/Media Server Name as the server address. Refer to To
Customize the Address of the USB Disk to learn more.
Use a third-party app for network files management.
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6. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings
¾ To Only Share Specific Content
By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing section.
Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder.
3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like.
4. Decide the way you share the folder:
• Enable Authentication: If you tick this check box, you will be required to use a
username and password to access the folder. Refer to To Set up Authentication
for Data Security to learn more.
• Enable Write Access: If you tick this check box, network clients can modify the
folder.
• Enable Media Sharing: If you tick this check box, you can view photos, play
music and watch movies in the folder directly from DLNA-supported devices.
Click Media Sharing to learn more.
5. Click OK.
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Tips:
The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not
need to share.
USB Settings
¾ To Set up Authentication for Data Security
If you enable Authentication, network clients will be required to enter the username and
password you set when accessing the USB disk.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Sharing Account
section.
3. Choose Use Default Account (admin) or Use New Account and click Save.
4. Enable Authentication to apply the account you just set.
• If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all
folders.
• If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders.
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Note:
Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication
settings. Please log out from Windows and try to access again. For more details, refer to What can I do if I cannot access
the USB disk after I modify the Authentication settings?
¾ To Customize the Address of the USB Disk
You can customize the server name and use the name to access your USB disk.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Sharing Settings
section.
3. Make sure Network Neighborhood is ticked, and enter a Network/Media Server
Name as you like, such as My-share, then click Save.
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4. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\My-share (for Windows) or smb://
My-share (for Mac).
6. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server
You can access your USB disk outside the local area network.
For example:
• Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying
for) a photo-sharing site or email system.
• Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation.
• Remove the files on your camera’s memory card from time to time during the journey.
Note:
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.
6. 2. 1. Access the USB disk
1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB
cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS or HFS+.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Select
Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .
2. Enable Authentication for Data Security
It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data
security.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set
for the router.
2 ) Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3 ) Choose Use default Account (admin) or Use New Account and click Save.
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4 ) Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account.
• If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all
folders.
• If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders.
3. Enable the FTP(via Internet)
Select the check box to enable FTP(via Internet), then click Save.
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4. Access Your USB Disk via Internet
Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk:
USB Settings
Computer
1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for
Windows users) or open a web browser.
2 ) Type the server address in the address bar:
Type in ftp://<WAN IP address of the router>:<port number>
(such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21). If you have specified the
domain name of the router, you can also type in ftp://<domain
name>:<port number> (such as ftp://MyDomainName:21)
The Address Bar of the Windows Explorer (Windows 7)
3 ) Press Enter on the keyboard.
4 ) Access with the username and password you set in Step 2
Enable Authentication for Data Security.
Tips:
You can also access the USB disk via a third-party app for network files management, which
can resume broken file transfers.
Pad
Tips:
Click Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for you router.
Use a third-party app for network files management.
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6. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings
¾ To Only Share Specific Content
By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing section.
Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder.
3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then specify the Folder Name as you like.
4. Tick Enable Authentication. If you allow network clients to modify this folder, tick
Enable Write Access.
5. Click OK.
Tips:
The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not
need to share.
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6. 3. Media Sharing
The Media Sharing feature allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies
stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer,
pad and PS2/3/4.
6. 3. 1. Access the USB disk
1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB
cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS or HFS+.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to
Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .
2. Access the Media Files on Your USB Disk
Now the DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to
the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks.
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Windows
computer
• Go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name (Archer_
C3150 by default) in the Media Devices section.
Note:
Here we take Windows 7 as an example.
USB Settings
Pad
• Use a third-party DLNA-supported player.
6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings
¾ To Only Share Specific Content
By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3. Focus on the section of Folder Sharing. Click the button to disable Share All, then
click Add to add a new sharing folder.
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4. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like.
5. Tick Enable Media Sharing and click OK.
Tips:
The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not
need to share.
6. 4. Printer Sharing
The Printer Sharing feature helps you share a printer with different computers connected
to the router.
Note:
Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the router:
http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server/.
1. Install the Driver of the Printer
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Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs
printer service.
If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer.
2. Connect the Printer
Cable a printer to the USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds until the
USB LED becomes solid on.
3. Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility
TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer. Download
and Install the utility on each computer that needs printer service.
1 ) Visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/.
2 ) Click PC Utility (for Windows users) or Mac Utility to download the installation
file and uncompress it.
3 ) Open the uncompressed folder, then click TP-LINK USB Printer Controller
Setup (for Windows users) or TP-Link UDS Printer Controller Installer (for Mac
users) to install the utility.
4. Access the Printer
You should set the shared printer as Auto-Connect Printer on every computer that
needs printer service.
1 ) Double- click the icon on your desktop to launch the USB Printer Controller.
2 ) Highlight the printer you share.
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Windows
Mac
3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto-
Connect Printer.
Windows
Mac
4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply.
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Mac
5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with
this printer.
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Mac
Tips:
The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs (Multi-Function Printers). To scan
with TP-LINK USB Printer Controller, right-click the printer and select Network Scanner. Then, a scanning window
will pop up. Finish the scanning process by following on-screen instructions.
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Parental Controls
This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and
control access to specified websites at specified time.
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I want to:
How can I
do that?
Control the times of day my children or other home network
users are allowed to access the Internet and even types of
websites they can visit.
For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (such as
a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and
wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays
and not other time.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
2. Go to Basic or Advanced > Parental Controls and enable
Parental Controls.
3. Click Add.
4. Click View Existing Devices, and select the device to be
controlled. Or, enter the Device Name and MAC Address
manually.
5. Click the icon to set the Effective Time. Drag the cursor
over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK.
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6. Enter a Description for the entry.
7. Select the checkbox to enable this entry and click OK.
8. Select the restriction type.
1 ) With Blacklist selected, the controlled devices cannot
access any websites containing the specified keywords
during the Effective Time period.
2 ) With Whitelist selected, the controlled devices can only
access websites containing the specified keywords
during the Effective Time period.
9. Click Add a New Keyword. You can add keywords for both
Blacklist and Whitelist. Below are some sample entries to
allow access.
1 ) Enter a web address (such as www.tp-link.com) or a web
address keyword (such as wikipedia) to only allow or
block access to the websites containing that keyword.
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2 ) If you wish to block all Internet browsing access, do not
add any keyword to the Whitelist.
10. Enter the keywords or websites you want to add and click
Save.
Done!
Now you can control your children’s Internet access according
to your needs.
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Bandwidth Control
This feature is used to fully utilize your limited bandwidth and optimize the load
respectively.
With this feature enabled, you can assign a specific minimum or maximum bandwidth
to each computer, thus minimizing the impact caused when the connection is under
heavy load.
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I want to:
Tips:
How can I
do that?
Use an independent bandwidth and enjoy a good Internet
experience without being affected by other users who are
sharing the same router.
For example, my roommate and I share 512Kbps Upstream
Bandwidth and 4Mbps Downstream Bandwidth via this router,
she likes to watch live show and play online games, which may
take up much bandwidth. I don’t want to be affected, so we
agree to equally distribute the bandwidth. Our IP addresses are
192.168.0.101 and 192.168.0.110.
To use the bandwidth control feature, you’d better set static
IP Address on each computer to be controlled or configure
Address reservation on the router in order to manage easily.
About how to configure address reservation, please refer to To
reserve an IP address for a specified client device.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Bandwidth Control page.
3. Enable Bandwidth Control.
4. Enter the Total Upstream Bandwidth and Total Downstream
Bandwidth given by your ISP. (1Mbps=1024Kbps). Click Save
to save the settings.
5. Click Add to add controlling rules for each computer
respectively.
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1 ) IP Range: Enter the IP address. The field can be single IP
address or IP address range according to your demands.
When you configure the single IP address, the computer
with this IP address will get independent given bandwidth.
When you configure the IP address range, all computers
in the range will share the given bandwidth.
2 ) Port Range: Keep the default settings. The default port
range of TCP protocol or UDP protocol is from 1 to 65535.
3 ) Protocol: Keep the default setting. Or you can choose the
TCP protocol or UDP protocol or both of them.
4 ) Priority: Keep the default setting. You can change the
value if you want to first guarantee the bandwidth for one
computer. The smaller value has the higher priority.
5 ) Upstream/Downstream: Enter the bandwidth according
to your division.
6 ) Check to enable this entry and click OK to save the
settings.
6. Follow the steps above to add a rule for the other computer.
And then you will get the following table.
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Done!
Now you and your roommate have an independent bandwidth.
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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 against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks from flooding
your network with server requests using DoS Protection, block or allow specific client
devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing
and ARP attacks using IP & MAC Binding.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
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9. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks
The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection
protect the router from cyber attacks.
The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing
through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default, and it’s
recommended to keep the default settings.
DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your
network with server requests. Follow the steps below to configure DoS Protection.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > Settings.
3. Enable DoS Protection.
4. Set the level (Off, Low, Middle or High) of protection for ICMP-FLOOD Attack
Filtering, UDP-FlOOD Attack Filtering and TCP-FLOOD Attack Filtering.
• ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the ICMP (Internet Control
Message Protocol) flood attack.
• UDP-FlOOD Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the UDP (User Datagram
Protocol) flood attack.
• TCP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the TCP (Transmission Control
Protocol) flood attack.
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The level of protection is based on the number of traffic packets. The protection will be triggered immediately
when the number of packets exceeds the preset threshold value (the value can be set on Advanced > System
Tools > System Parameters > DoS Protection Settings), and the vicious host will be displayed in the Blocked DoS
Host List.
Network Security
5. If you want to ignore the ping packets from the WAN port, select Forbid Wan Ping;
if you want to ignore the ping packets form the LAN port, select Forbid Lan Ping.
6. Click Save to make the settings effective.
9. 2. Access Control
Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network
(via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed
devices (Whitelist).
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via
wired or wireless).
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control.
3. Enable Access Control.
4. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or
allow the device(s) in the list.
To block specific device(s)
1 ) Select Blacklist and click Save.
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2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online
table by ticking the box.
3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected
devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.
To allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Whitelist and click Save.
Network Security
Done!
2 ) Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist section. Enter the
Device Name and MAC Address (You can copy and paste
the information from the Devices Online list if the device
is connected to your network).
3 ) Select the checkbox to enable the entry and click OK.
Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your
network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist.
9. 3. IP & MAC Binding
IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind
network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP Spoofing and
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other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with matching IP address in
the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address.
Network Security
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding.
3. Enable IP & MAC Binding.
4. Bind your device(s) according to your need.
To bind the connected device(s)
1 ) Select the device(s) to be bound in the ARP List.
2 ) Click Bind to add to the Binding List.
To bind the unconnected device
1 ) Click Add.
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2 ) Enter the MAC address and IP address that you want to
bind.
3 ) Select the checkbox to enable the entry and click OK.
Done!
Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP
attacks!
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Router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices in the LAN
use the same public IP address to communicate on the Internet, which protects the
local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the
problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with the specified device in
the local network.
With forwarding feature the router can penetrate the isolation of NAT and allows the
external hosts on the Internet to initiatively communicate with the devices in the local
network, thus to realize some special functions.
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.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers
• Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering
• Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ
• Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP
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10. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers
When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the Internet,
Virtual Servers can realize the service and provide it to the Internet users. At the same
time Virtual Servers can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible
from the Internet.
Virtual Servers can be used for setting up public services in your local network, such as
HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different service uses different service port.
Port 80 is used in HTTP service, port 21 in FTP service, port 25 in SMTP service and port
110 in POP3 service. Please verify the service port number before the configuration.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my
friends through the Internet.
For example, the personal website has been built on my home
PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends on the Internet can
visit my website in some way. The PC is connected to the router
with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154.
Personal Website
Home
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 Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers. Click
Add.
Router
INTERNET
WAN: 218.18.232.154LAN
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4. Click View Existing Applications and select HTTP. The
External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically
filled with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100
into the Internal IP field.
Done!
5. Click OK.
Tips:
1. It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol
if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use.
2. If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the
corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number
that the service needs.
3. You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several
services in a router. Please note that the External Port should not be
overlapped.
Users on the Internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example:
http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.
Tips:
1. WAN IP should be a public IP address. For the WAN IP is assigned dynamically
by ISP, it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN
refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account. Then users on the Internet
can use http:// domain name to visit the website.
2. If you have changed the default External Port, you should use http:// WAN
IP: External Port or http:// domain name: External Port to visit the website.
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10. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering
Port Triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports.
When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the
external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the
IP address of the host, when the data from the Internet return to the external ports, the
router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port Triggering is mainly applied
to online games, VoIPs and video players, common applications include 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 the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add.
3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The Triggering
Port, External Port and Triggering Protocol will be automatically filled with contents.
The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example.
4. Click OK.
Tips:
1. You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need.
2. The triggering ports can not be overlapped.
3. 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
format the page displays.
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10. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction
by DMZ
When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network, it is totally
exposed to the Internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication
between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with
all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special
applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ
host.
Note:
When DMZ is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard. If
DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Make the home PC join the Internet online game without port
restriction.
For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the
online games, you can login normally but cannot join a team with
other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ with
all ports opened.
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 Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select Enable
DMZ.
4. Enter the IP address 192.168.0.100 in the DMZ Host IP
Address filed.
Done!
5. Click Save.
The configuration is completed. You’ve set your PC to a DMZ
host and now you can make a team to game with other players.
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10. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows the applications or host devices
to automatically find the front-end NAT device and send request to it to open the
corresponding ports. With UPnP enabled, the applications or host devices on both sides
of NAT device can freely communicate with each other realizing the seamless connection
of the network. You may need to enable the UPnP if you want to use applications for
multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (such as VoIP
or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc.
Tips:
1. UPnP is enabled by default in this router.
2. Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature.
3. UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of
operating system need to install the UPnP components).
For example, when you connect your Xbox to the router which has connected to
the Internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the
corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit.
Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch.
LAN WAN
INTERNET
XBOX 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 Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your
needs.
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VPN Server
The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in
a secured way through Internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways
to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN.
OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stable. It is suitable
for restricted environment, such as campus network and company intranet.
PPTP VPN is more easily used and its speed is faster, it’s compatible with most operating
systems and also supports mobile devices. Its security is poor and your packets may
be cracked easily, and PPTP VPN connection may be prevented by some ISP.
This chapter contains the following sections, please choose the appropriate VPN server
connection type according to your needs.
• Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network
• Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network
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11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network
In the OpenVPN connection, the home network can act as a server, and the remote
client can access the server through the router which acts as an OpenVPN Server
gateway. To use the VPN feature, you should enable OpenVPN Server on your router,
and install and run VPN client software on the remote client. Please follow the steps
below to set up an OpenVPN connection.
Internet
Home Network Router Remote Client
Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > OpenVPN, and select Enable VPN Server.
Note:
1. Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address
for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with Internet.
2. The first time you configure the OpenVPN Server, you may need to Generate a certificate before you enable the VPN Server.
3. Select the Servive Type (communication protocol) for OpenVPN Server: UDP, TCP.
4. Enter a VPN Service Port to which a VPN client connects, and the port number should
be between 1024 and 65535.
5. In VPN Subnet/Netmask field, enter the range of IP addresses that can be leased to
the client by the OpenVPN server.
6. Select your Client Access type., select Home Network Only if you only want the
remote client to access your home network, select Internet and Home Network if the
remote client also want to access Internet through VPN Server.
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7. Click Save.
8. Click Generate to generate a new certificate.
Note:
If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click Generate to update the certificate.
9. Click Export to save the OpenVPN configuration file. Remote client will use this
configuration file to access your router.
Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Client
1. Visit http://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html to
download the OpenVPN software, and install it on your client where you want to run
the OpenVPN client utility.
Note:
You need to install the OpenVPN client utility on each client that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router.
Mobile devices should download third-party app from Google Play or APP Store.
2. After the installation, copy the file exporting from your router to OpenVPN client
utility’s “config” folder (for Windows): C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config. The path is
depending on where the OpenVPN client utility is installed on.
3. Run the OpenVPN client utility and connect it to OpenVPN Server.
11. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network
PPTP VPN Server is used to create a VPN connection for remote client. To use the VPN
feature, you should enable PPTP VPN Server on your router, and configure the PPTP
connection on the remote client. Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN
connection.
Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP VPN, and select Enable VPN Server.
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Note:
Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static
IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with Internet.
VPN Server
3. In the Client IP Address filed, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10 clients) that
can be leased to the client by the PPTP VPN server.
4. Enter the Username and Password to authenticate clients to the PPTP VPN server.
5. Click Save.
Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Client
Remote client can use Windows built-in PPTP software or third-party PPTP software to
connect to PPTP Server. Here we use Windows built-in PPTP software as an example.
1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Select Set up a new connection or network.
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3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next.
VPN Server
4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
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5. Enter the WAN IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet
address field. Click Next.
6. Enter the User name and Password, it’s the username and password you have set on
your router, and click Connect.
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7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.
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This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features that are
available for this router.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Change the LAN Settings
• Configure to Support IPTV Service
• Specify DHCP Server Settings
• Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
• Create Static Routes
• Specify Wireless Settings
• Use WPS for Wireless Connection
• Schedule Your Wireless Function
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12. 1. Change the LAN Settings
The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.1, which you can use to log in to
its web-based management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask
also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. 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 the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN.
3. Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs. And leave the Subnet Mask as
the default settings.
4. Keep IGMP Snooping as enabled by default. IGMP Snooping is the process of
listening to IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) network traffic. The function
prevents hosts on a local network from receiving traffic for a multicast group they
have not explicitly joined.
5. Click Save.
Note:
If you have set the Virtual Server, DMZ or DHCP address reservation, and the new LAN IP address is not in the same
subnet with the old one, then you should reconfigure them.
12. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service
IPTV is the abbreviation of Internet Protocol Television. The service can only be delivered
through the Internet, and our router provides a specific LAN port for IPTV.
By automatically seperating IPTV from Internet surfing, we guarantee you a high quality
of vedio streaming and a high speed of Internet surfing.
I want to:
Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service
provided by my Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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How can
I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPTV.
3. Configure IPTV settings:
1 ) Tick the Enable IPTV check box.
2 ) Select the appropriate Mode according to your ISP. Select
Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters
are required, and then skip to substep 4. Select Custom if
your ISP is not listed but provides necessary parameters.
Done!
3 ) After you have selected a mode, the necessary
parameters are predetermined. You can perform other
configuration, e.g. enter the IPTV Multicast Vlan ID and
select the IPTV Multicast Vlan Priority in Russia mode
according to your ISP.
4 ) Select the IGMP Proxy version, either V2 or V3, according
to the information provided by your ISP.
5 ) For Russia, Singapore-ExStream, Malaysia-Unifi and
Malaysia-Maxis modes, connect the set-top box to the
predetermined LAN port. For Bridge and Custom mode,
select the LAN type and connect the set-top box to the
corresponding port.
6 ) Click Save.
Your IPTV setup is done now! You may need other configurations
on your set-top box before enjoying your TV.
Tips
QoS and IPTV cannot be enabled at the same time.
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12. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings
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. 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 the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server.
¾ To specify the IP address that the router assigns
3. Make sure that DHCP is enabled.
4. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool.
5. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers, the Default Gateway is automatically filled
and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.
6. Click Save to make the settings effective.
¾ To reserve an IP address for a specified client device
1. Click the Add button in Address Reservation section.
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2. Enter the MAC address of the device for which you want to reserve IP address.
3. Specify the IP address which will be reserved by the router.
4. Enter the Description for the rule.
5. Tick the Enable This Entry checkbox and click OK.
Note:
You can also appoint IP addresses within a specified range to devices of the same type by using Condition Pool feature.
For example, you can assign IP addresses within the range (192.168.0.50 to192.168.0.80) to Camera devices, thus
facilitating the network management.
12. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
Most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) assign a dynamic IP address to the router and
you can use this IP address to access your router remotely. However, the IP address
can change any time and you don’t know when it changes. In this case, you might need
the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) feature on the router to allow you and your
friends to access your router and local servers (FTP, HTTP, etc.) using domain name, in
no need of checking and remembering the IP address.
Note:
DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the router.
To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS.
3. Select the DDNS Service Provider (Dyndns or NO-IP ). If you don’t have a DDNS
account, select a service provider and click Go to register.
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4. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as example.
ddns.net).
5. Click Login, then click Save.
Tips:
If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account.
12. 5. Create Static Routes
Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator
or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing
information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination.
I want to:
Visit multiple networks and multiple servers at the same time.
For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the Internet, but I
also want to visit my company’s network. Now I have a switch and
another router. I connect the devices as shown in the following
figure so that the physical connection between my PC and my
company’s server is achieved. To surf the Internet and visit my
company’s network at the same time, I need to configure the
static routing.
Company’s server
172.30.30.1
LAN: 192.168.0.1
Router 2Router 1
WAN: 172.30.30.100
LAN: 192.168.0.2
Switch
192.168.0.100
My PC
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How can
I do that?
1. Change the router’s LAN IP addresses to two different IP
addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP
function.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you‘ve set for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > Network > Advanced Routing.
4. Click Add and finish the settings according to the following
explanations:
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 the router. In the example,
the IP address of the company network is the destination IP
address, so here enters 172.30.30.1.
Subnet Mask: Determines the destination network with the
destination IP address. If the destination is a single IP address,
enter 255.255.255.255; otherwise, enter the subnet mask of
the corresponding network IP. In the example, the destination
network is a single IP, so here enters 255.255.255.255.
Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which the data
packets will be sent. This IP address must be on the same subnet
with the router’s IP which sends out the data. In the example, the
data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router 2 and then to
the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.0.2.
Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out the
data packets. In the example, the data is sent to the gateway
through the LAN port, so LAN should be selected.
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Status: Determines the status of the entry. In the example,
Enabled should be selected.
5. Click OK to save the settings.
6. Check the System Routing Table below. If you can find the
entry you’ve set in the System Routing Table, the static
routing is set successfully.
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Done!
Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP
address to visit the company network.
12. 6. Specify Wireless Settings
The router’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are
preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label.
You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.
Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
¾ To enable or disable the wireless function of 2.4GHz or 5GHz:
1. Go to Basic > Wireless.
2. The wireless radio is enabled by default, if you want to disable the wireless function
of the router, just clear the Enable checkbox. In this case, all the wireless settings will
be invalid.
¾ To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:
1. Go to Basic > Wireless.
2. Create a new SSID in Wireless Network Name (SSID) and customize the password
for the network in Password. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX for 2.4GHz and TP-
LINK_XXXX_5G for 5GHz, and the value is case-sensitive.
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Note:
If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected when the settings are effective.
Please write down the new SSID and password for future use.
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¾ To hide SSID of 2.4GHz or 5GHz:
1. Go to Basic > Wireless.
2. Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcast. Your SSID won’t display when
you scan for local wireless network on your wireless device and you need to manually
join the network.
¾ To use the smart connect function
The smart connect function helps devices run faster by assigning them to best wireless
bands based on actual conditions to balance network demands.
1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.
2. Select the Smart Connect checkbox, and click Save.
3. Keep the default or set a new SSID and password, and click Save.
This SSID and password will be applied for 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks.
¾ To change the security option:
1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.
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2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
3. Select an option from the Security drop down list. The router provides four security
options, No Security, WPA/WPA2 - Personal (Recommended), WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise
and WEP. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary.
If you select other options, configure the related parameters according to the help
page.
In addition
• Mode - Select a transmission mode according to your wireless client devices.
802.11b/g/n mixed, 802.11g/n mixed or 802.11n only for 2.4GHz; and 802.11a/n/ac
mixed, 802.11n/ac mixed or 802.11ac only for 5GHz. It is recommended to just leave
it as default.
• Channel Width - Select a channel width (bandwidth) for the wireless network.
• Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. It is recommended
to leave the channel to Auto, if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless
connection issue.
• Transmit Power - Select either High, Middle or Low to specify the data transmit power.
The default and recommended setting is High.
12. 7. Use WPS for Wireless Connection
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) gives consumers an easier approach to set up a securityprotected Wi-Fi connection.
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1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS .
12. 7. 1. Set the Router’s PIN
Router’s PIN is enabled by default to allow wireless devices to connect to the router
using the PIN. You can use the default one or generate a new one.
Note:
1. If you want to enable/disable the WPS feature, go to Advanced > System Tools > System Parameters > WPS, select
or clear the Enable WPS check box, by default it is enabled.
2. PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported
devices can connect to your router with the PIN. The default PIN is labeled on the bottom of the router.
12. 7. 2. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections
1. Select a setup method:
• Push Button(Recommended): Click the Connect button on the screen. Within
two minutes, push the WPS button on the client device.
• PIN: Enter the client’s PIN, and click Connect.
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2. Success will appear on the above screen and the WPS LED on the router will keep on
for five minutes if the client has been successfully added to the network.
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12. 8. Schedule Your Wireless Function
You can schedule to automatically turn off your 2.4GHz, 5GHz, or both wireless networks
at a specific time when you do not need the wireless connection.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule.
3. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz to change the corresponding settings, then toggle on to
enable the Wireless Schedule feature.
4. Set the Effective Time. Drag the cursor over the cells to choose the period during
which you need the wireless off automatically, and click OK.
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5. Click Save.
6. If you also want to set wireless off time for the other band, please repeat the steps
above.
Note:
1. The Effective Time Schedule is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System Tools > Time
Settings to modify the time.
2. The wireless LED will be off if the corresponding wireless network is disabled.
3. The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.
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This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Set Up System Time
• Test the Network Connectivity
• Upgrade the Firmware
• Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
• Change the Administrator Account
• Local Management
• Remote Management
• System Log
• SNMP Settings
• Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
• Control LEDs
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13. 1. Set Up System Time
System time is the time displayed while the router is running. The system time you
configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls and
Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system time.
Follow the steps below to set your system time.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings page.
3. Configure the system time using the following methods :
Manually: Select your time zone and enter your local time.
Get from PC: Click this button if you want to use the current managing PC’s time.
Get GMT: Click this button if you want to get time from the Internet. Make sure your
router can access the Internet before you select this way to get system time.
4. Click Save to make your settings effective.
5. After setting the system time, you can set Daylight Saving Time according to your
needs. Tick the checkbox to enable Daylight Saving Time, set the start and end time
and then click Save to make the settings effective.
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13. 2. 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 the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics.
3. Enter the information with the help of page tips:
1 ) Choose ping or traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity;
• ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host,
and measure the round-trip time.
• traceroute is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach
the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet
Protocol network.
2 ) Enter the Target IP Address/Domain Name of the tested host.
4. Click Start to begin the diagnostics.
Tips:
Click Advanced, you can modify the ping count, ping packet size, test timeout time, or max hop. It’s recommended to
keep the default value.
The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo
server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through ping.
The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo
server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through traceroute.
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13. 3. Upgrade the Firmware
TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a
better network experience.
We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware
available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at TP-LINK’s official
website, you can download it from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com
for free.
Note:
1. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the router and your computer. It is NOT recommended to
upgrade the firmware wirelessly.
2. Make sure you remove any USB storage device connected to the router before the firmware upgrade to prevent data
loss.
3. Back up your router configuration before upgrading the firmware.
4. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade.
13. 3. 1. Online Upgrade
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. If there’s any firmware update available for your router, the update icon will display
on the top-right corner of the page. Click the icon to go to the Firmware Upgrade
page.
3. Alternatively, you can go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade, and click
Check for Upgrades to see if there’s any new firmware.
Tips:
If there’s any new important firmware update for your router, you will see the notification (similar as shown below)
on your computer when open a new web page. Click Upgrade now, and log into the web management page. You
will see the Firmware Upgrade page.
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4. Focus on the Online Upgrade section, and click Upgrade.
5. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting.
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13. 3. 2. Local Upgrade
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
2. Find your router’s Hardware Version in the Device Information section. Download the
latest firmware file matched with the Hardware Version from our website www.tp-link.
com.
3. Focus on the Local Upgrade section. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new
firmware file, and click Upgrade.
4. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting.
13. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can
backup the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the router to
a previous settings from the backup file when needed. 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 the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore.
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¾ To backup configuration settings:
Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of
the current settings will be stored to your computer.
¾ To restore configuration settings:
1. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and
click Restore.
2. Wait a few moments for the restoring and rebooting.
Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the router.
¾ To reset the router to factory default settings:
1. Click Factory Restore to reset the router.
2. Wait a few moments for the resetting and rebooting.
Note:
1. During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router.
2. We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router.
13. 5. Change the Administrator Account
The account management feature allows you to change your login username and
password of the management web-page.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and focus on the Account
Management section.
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3. Enter the old username and old password. Enter the new username and enter the
new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click Save.
4. Use the new username and password for the following logins.
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13. 6. Local Management
You can control the local devices’ authority to manage the router via Local Management
feature. By default all local connected devices are allowed to manage the router. You
can also allow only one device to manage the router.
Follow the steps below to specify the local management.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration page. Locate the Local Management
section.
3. Keep the Port as the default setting. Enter the IP address or MAC address of the local
device to manage the router.
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Note:
1. The IP address of the local device must be in the same subnet as the router’s LAN IP address.
2. If you want that all local devices can manage the router, just leave the IP/MAC Address field blank.
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4. Click Save to make the settings effective. Now only the device using the IP address
or MAC address you set can manage the router.
13. 7. Remote Management
By default, the remote devices are not allowed to manage the router from the Internet.
Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the router.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration page. Locate the Remote
Management section.
3. Tick the checkbox to enable Remote Management.
4. Keep the Port as the default setting. Enter the IP address or MAC address of the
remote device to manage the router.
Note: If you want that all remote devices can manage the router, just leave the IP/
MAC Address field blank.
5. Click Save to make the settings effective. Now, only the device using the IP address
or MAC address you set can log in to http://router’s Internet IP address:port number
(such as http://113.116.60.229:80) to manage the router remotely.
Tips:
1. You can find the Internet IP address of the router on Basic > Network Map > Internet.
2. The router’s Internet IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to
log in to the router through a domain name.
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13. 8. System Log
System Log can help you know what happened to your router, facilitating you to locate
the malfunctions. For example when your router does not work properly, you will need
to save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Click Advanced > System Tools > System Log page.
¾ To view the system logs:
1. Select the log Type. Select ALL to view all kinds of logs, or select a specific type to
view the specific logs.
2. Select the log Level and you will see the logs with the specific or higher levels.
3. Click Refresh to refresh the log list.
¾ To save the system logs:
You can choose to save the system logs to your local computer or a remote server.
Click Save Log to save the logs in a txt file to your computer.
Click Log Settings to set the save path of the logs.
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• Save Locally: Select this option to cache the system log to the router’s local memory,
select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list. The logs
will be shown in the table in descending order on the System Log page.
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• Save Remotely: Select this option to send the system log to a remote server, select
the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list and enter the
information of the remote server. If the remote server has a log viewer client or a sniffer
tool implemented, you can view and analyze the system log remotely in real-time.
13. 9. SNMP Settings
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) has been widely applied in the computer
networks currently, which is used for ensuring the transmission of the management
information between two nodes. In this way, network administrators can easily search
and modify the information on any node on the network. Meanwhile, they can locate
faults promptly and implement the fault diagnosis, capacity planning and report
generating.
An SNMP Agent is an application running on the router that performs the operational
role of receiving and processing SNMP messages, sending responses to the SNMP
manager, and sending traps when an event occurs. So a router contains SNMP “agent”
software can be monitored and/or controlled by SNMP Manager using SNMP messages.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > SNMP Settings page.
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