TP-Link Archer C5 User Manual

Archer C5

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

REV1.3.0

1910011192

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 This device may not cause harmful interference.

2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

National Restrictions

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria	General authorization required for outdoor use and
	None
	public service

Outdoor use limited to

10 mW e.i.r.p. within

France

the band 2454-2483.5 MHz

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012

	Italy	None	If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
			required
	Luxembourg	None	General authorization required for network and service
			supply(not for spectrum)
	Norway	Implemented	This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
			within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
	Russian Federation	None	Only for indoor applications
5150-5250 MHz
	Country	Restriction	Reason/remark
	Bulgaria	Not implemented	Planned
	Croatia	License required
	Italy		General authorization required if used outside own
			premises

			Luxembourg	None	General authorization required for network and service
					supply (not for spectrum)
			Russian Federation	No info
5250-5350 MHz
			Country	Restriction	Reason/remark
			Bulgaria	Not	Planned
				implemented
			Croatia	License required
			Italy		General authorization required	if used outside own
					premises
			Luxembourg	None	General authorization required for network and service
					supply (not for spectrum)
			Russian Federation	No info
5470-5725 MHz
			Country	Restriction	Reason/remark
			Bulgaria	Not	Planned
				implemented
					Relevant+ provisions for the implementation of DFS
			France		mechanism described in ETSI standard EN 301 893
					V1.3.1 and subsequent versions
			Italy		General authorization required	if used outside own
					premises
			Luxembourg	None	General authorization required for network and service
					supply (not for spectrum)
			Russian Federation	No info
			Turkey	Not implemented	Defence systems

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et

(2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

Industry Canada Statement

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Korea Warning Statements

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NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。

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Safety Information

When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.

Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

Avoid water and wet locations.

This product can be used in the following countries:

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ES	FI	FR	GB	GR	HU	IE	IT
LT	LV	MT	NL	NO	PL	PT	RO
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Model No.: Archer C5

Trademark: TP-LINK

We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:

Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU

The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN 300 328 V1.8.1

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011

EN 55024: 2010

EN 61000-3-2: 2006 + A1: 2009 + A2: 2009 EN 61000-3-3: 2013

EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 EN 50385: 2002

EN 301 893 V1.7.1

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for making this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2014

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd,

Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

		CONTENTS
Package Contents.....................................................................................................			1
Chapter 1. Introduction.........................................................................................			2
1.1	Overview of the router................................................................................................		2
1.2	Conventions ...............................................................................................................		3
1.3	Main Features ............................................................................................................		3
1.4	Panel Layout ..............................................................................................................		4
	1.4.1	The Front Panel..............................................................................................	4
	1.4.2	The Rear Panel ..............................................................................................	5
Chapter 2. Connecting the router ........................................................................			7
2.1	System Requirements................................................................................................		7
2.2	Installation Environment Requirements......................................................................		7
2.3	Connecting the router.................................................................................................		7
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide.....................................................................			9
3.1	TCP/IP Configuration .................................................................................................		9
3.2	Quick Installation Guide ...........................................................................................		11
Chapter 4. Configuring the router......................................................................			21
4.1	Login ........................................................................................................................		21
4.2	Status.......................................................................................................................		21
4.3	Quick Setup..............................................................................................................		22
4.4	Network....................................................................................................................		23
	4.4.1	WAN.............................................................................................................	23
	4.4.2	LAN ..............................................................................................................	32
	4.4.3	MAC Clone...................................................................................................	32
	4.4.4	IPTV .............................................................................................................	33
4.5	Dual Band Selection.................................................................................................		34
4.6	Wireless 2.4GHz ......................................................................................................		34
	4.6.1	Wireless Settings..........................................................................................	35
	4.6.2	WPS .............................................................................................................	37
	4.6.3	Wireless Security..........................................................................................	39
	4.6.4	Wireless MAC Filtering.................................................................................	42
	4.6.5	Wireless Advanced.......................................................................................	44
	4.6.6	Wireless Statistics.........................................................................................	45
4.7	Wireless 5GHz .........................................................................................................		46

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	4.7.1	Wireless Settings ..........................................................................................	46
	4.7.2	WPS .............................................................................................................	48
	4.7.3	Wireless Security ..........................................................................................	51
	4.7.4	Wireless MAC Filtering .................................................................................	54
	4.7.5	Wireless Advanced .......................................................................................	56
	4.7.6	Wireless Statistics .........................................................................................	57
4.8	Guest Network .........................................................................................................		58
	4.8.1	Wireless Settings ..........................................................................................	58
4.9	DHCP	.......................................................................................................................	60
	4.9.1 .............................................................................................	DHCP Settings	60
	4.9.2 .........................................................................................	DHCP Clients List	61
	4.9.3 ....................................................................................	Address Reservation	62
4.10	USB Settings............................................................................................................		63
	4.10.1 .................................................................................................	Disk Settings	63
	4.10.2 ..............................................................................................	Folder Sharing	64
	4.10.3 ...................................................................................................	Print Server	66
4.11 NAT..........................................................................................................................			67
4.12 Forwarding ...............................................................................................................			67
	4.12.1 ..............................................................................................	Virtual Servers	68
	4.12.2 ..............................................................................................	Port Triggering	69
	4.12.3 ..............................................................................................................	DMZ	72
	4.12.4 ............................................................................................................UPnP		72
4.13	Security....................................................................................................................		73
	4.13.1 ...............................................................................................	Basic Security	73
	4.13.2 ........................................................................................	Advanced Security	75
	4.13.3 .......................................................................................	Local Management	77
	4.13.4 ...................................................................................Remote Management		77
4.14	Parental .......................................................................................................Control		78
4.15	Access .........................................................................................................Control		81
	4.15.1 ..............................................................................................................Rule		82
	4.15.2 ..............................................................................................................Host		87
	4.15.3 ............................................................................................................Target		89
	4.15.4 .......................................................................................................Schedule		91
4.16 Advanced ....................................................................................................Routing			93
	4.16.1 .........................................................................................Static Routing List		93
	4.16.2 ...................................................................................System Routing Table		94

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4.17	Bandwidth Control....................................................................................................	95
	4.17.1 Control Settings............................................................................................	95
	4.17.2 Rules List......................................................................................................	95
4.18	IP & MAC Binding.....................................................................................................	96
	4.18.1 Binding Settings............................................................................................	97
	4.18.2 ARP List........................................................................................................	98
4.19	Dynamic DNS...........................................................................................................	99
	4.19.1 Comexe.cn DDNS ........................................................................................	99
	4.19.2 Dyndns.org DDNS......................................................................................	100
	4.19.3 No-ip.com DDNS........................................................................................	101
4.20	IPv6 Support ..........................................................................................................	102
	4.20.1 IPv6 Status .................................................................................................	103
	4.20.2 IPv6 Setup..................................................................................................	104
4.21	System Tools..........................................................................................................	109
	4.21.1 Time Settings..............................................................................................	110
	4.21.2 Diagnostic....................................................................................................	111
	4.21.3 Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................	113
	4.21.4 Factory Defaults .........................................................................................	114
	4.21.5 Backup & Restore.......................................................................................	114
	4.21.6 Reboot........................................................................................................	115
	4.21.7 Password....................................................................................................	116
	4.21.8 System Log.................................................................................................	116
	4.21.9 Statistics .....................................................................................................	118
4.22	Logout....................................................................................................................	120
Appendix A: FAQ ..................................................................................................		121
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs.......................................................................		126
Appendix C: Specifications .................................................................................		128
Appendix D: Glossary..........................................................................................		129

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Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

DC Power Adapter for Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Ethernet Cable

Quick Installation Guide

Resource CD for Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router, including:

This Guide

Other Helpful Information

 Note:

Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1Overview of the router

The Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. Powered by 3x3 MIMO technology, the AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Your wireless connections are radio band selectable to avoid interference in your area, and the four built-in Gigabit ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.

Incredible Speed

The Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router provides up to 1200Mbps wireless connection with other wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11ac wireless router will give you the unexpected networking experience at speed much faster than 802.11n. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products.

Multiple Security Protections

With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2PSK, WPAPSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router provides complete data privacy.

Flexible Access Control

The Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management function.

Simple Installation

Since the router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in this user guide. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the router’s functions.

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1.2Conventions

The router or Archer C5 mentioned in this guide stands for Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router without any explanation.

1.3Main Features

Complies with IEEE 802.11ac.

One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ethernet ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

Provides USB ports supporting storage/FTP/Media/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/ BigPond Internet access.

Supports simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections for 1200Mbps of total available bandwidth.

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 Control and Access Control.

Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.

Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).

Supports Flow Statistics.

Supports IPv6.

Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.

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1.4Panel Layout

1.4.1The Front Panel

Figure 1-1 LEDs on the front panel

The router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).

	Name		Status		Indication
	(Power)		Off		Power is off.
			On		Power is on.
			On		The router is initializing or maybe has a system error.
	(System)		Flashing		The router is working properly.
			Off		The router has a system error.
	(Wireless		Off		The wireless function is disabled.
	2.4GHz)		Flashing	The wireless function is enabled. The router is working on
				2.4GHz radio band.
	(Wireless		Off		The wireless function is disabled.
	5GHz)		Flashing		The wireless function is enabled. The router is working on
					5GHz radio band.
	(Ethernet)		Off		There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
			On		There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there
	(Internet)				is no activity.
			Flashing		There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.

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		Slow	A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
		Flash	function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
	(WPS)	On	A wireless device has been successfully added to the
			network by WPS function.
		Quick	Awireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS
		Flash	function.
	(USB on	Off	No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.
	the rear panel)	On	A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.

Table 1-1 The LEDs Description

 Note:

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.The router is set to working concurrently in 2.4GHz and 5GHz by default. If you desire to choose the working frequency, please go to 4.5 Dual Band Selection.

1.4.2The Rear Panel

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch

The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).

Power: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with this Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router.

On/Off: The switch for the power.

Wireless On/Off: The switch for the wireless function.

USB: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.

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Internet: This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.

Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).

WPS/Reset:

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.

Pressing this button for more than 5 seconds enables the Reset function. With the router powered on, press and hold the WPS/Reset button (approximately 8 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.

Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the router

2.1System Requirements

Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is connected directly to the Ethernet)

PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

TCP/IP protocol on each PC

Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

2.2Installation Environment Requirements

Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router

Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )

Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3Connecting the router

Before installing the router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

1.Power off your modem (if the modem has a backup battery, please remove it too.), and disconnect your existing router if you have one.

2.Connect the Internet port on your Router to the Modem’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.

3.Connect your computer to one of the Ethernet ports labeled 1~4 on the Router with an Ethernet cable.

4.Power on the modem and wait for 2 minutes.

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5.Make sure the Wireless switch is ON. Then plug the provided power adapter into the Power jack and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. Press the On/Off button to power on the Router. (Before you power on the Router, please make sure your computer is NOT connected to any other wireless network.)

Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation

Figure 2-2 USB Installation

 Note:

If you want to use the router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port or connect the printer to the router with a matching cable.

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.

3.1TCP/IP Configuration

The default IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for description.

Connect the local PC to the Ethernet ports of the router and then you can configure the IP address for your PC by the following method: Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the PC. Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.

Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the router. The following example is in Windows XP OS.

Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter.

If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and the router has been established well.

Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command

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If the result displayed is similar to Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the router failed.

Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command

Please check the connection following these steps:

1.Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?

Note:

The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ethernet ports which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.

2.Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?

Note:

If the router's IP address is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254.

3.Is the default LAN IP of the router correct?

Note:

If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the router, you can open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.

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3.2Quick Installation Guide

With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit 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.

1.To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default IP address http://tplinkwifi.net in the address field.

Figure 3-3 Log in the router

After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the Login button or press the

Enter key.

Figure 3-4 Login Windows

 Note:

If the above screen does not pop up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

2.After successful login, the Quick Setup page will appear for you to quickly configure your router.

Figure 3-5 Quick Setup

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3.Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type

The router provides Auto-Detect function and supports five popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, L2TP and PPTP to connect to the Internet. It’s recommended that you make use of the Auto-Detect function. If you are sure of what kind of connection type your ISP provides, you can select the very type and click Next to go on configuring.

4.If you select Auto-Detect, the router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the Internet port before detection. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the router.

1)If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Please select to clone the MAC address or not, according to your situation.

Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – MAC Clone

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2)If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.

Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP

IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to enter here. Enter the IP address into the field.

Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address. Your IPS will provide you with the subnet mask which is usually 255.255.255.0.

Default Gateway - Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway address which is the ISP server’s address. Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.

Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required.

Secondary DNS - Optional If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.

3)If the connection type detected is PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.

Figure 3-9 Quick Setup – PPPoE/Russia PPPoE

User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.

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Confirm Password - Enter the password again to make sure that the password is correct.

Check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate the secondary connection if your ISP provides an extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network.

4)If the connection type detected is L2TP/ Russian L2TP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.

Figure 3-10 Quick Setup – PPTP/Russia PPTP

User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.

Select Static IP if IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address have been provided by your ISP. Then please enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters.

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Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are provided. Then you just need to enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.

5)If the connection type detected is PPTP/Russian PPTP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.

Figure 3-11 Quick Setup – L2TP/Russia L2TP

User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.

Select Static IP if IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address have been provided by your ISP. Then please enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters.

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Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are provided. Then you just need to enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.

5.After finishing WAN Connection Type selection, the Dual Band Selection page will appear as shown in Figure 3-12. Here we take “Concurrently with 2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.11a/b/g/n)” for example. Click Next to continue.

Figure 3-12 Quick Setup – Dual Band Selection

2.4GHz - You can use the 2.4GHz band to connect to many classic wireless devices like gaming consoles, laptops, DVRs, ect.

5GHz - This band is less crowded and is used for time-sensitive music, video streaming or gaming. Using this band can avoid interference with 2.4GHz networks or noisy devices like cordless phones and microwave ovens.

6.Configure the basic parameters for 2.4GHz wireless network in the following screen as shown in Figure 3-13, and then click Next.

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Figure 3-13 Quick Setup – Wireless

Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the Router is enabled or disabled.

Wireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXX(XXXX indicates the last unique four characters of each Router's MAC address), which can ensure your wireless network security. But it is recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive. For example, MYSSID is NOT the same as MySsid.

Region - Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

Note:

Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.

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Wireless Security

Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption.

Enable Security (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) – It’s selected by default, with the default PSK password the same as the default PIN code.

No Change - If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not change!

The above settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please check “More Advanced Wireless Settings”, and then you can set the following parameters.

Band - This field displayed the operating frequency being configured.

Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the router works on.

11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.

11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.

Channel Width - Select any channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is “Auto”, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. If you select “Auto”, then the AP will select the best channel automatically.

7.Configure the basic parameters for 5GHz wireless network in the following screen as shown in Figure 3-14, and then click Next.

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Figure 3-14 Quick Setup – Wireless

Wireless Radio - Choose from the drop-down list to enable or disable the wireless radio.

Wireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXX_5G(XXXX indicates the last unique four characters of each Router's MAC address), which can ensure your wireless network security. But it is recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive. For example, MYSSID is NOT the same as MySsid.

Region - Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

Note:

Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.

Wireless Security

Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption.

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