TP-Link Archer D2 User Manual
Archer D2
User Guide
AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit
ADSL2+ Modem Router
REV3.0.0 1910011641
Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 3. Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 3. 1. Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3. Log into Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 2. Manually Set up an Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 3. Set up an IPv6 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. 4. Test Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 5. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 6. Network Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. 1. MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6. 2. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6. 3. IP & MAC Binding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 7. IPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 8. USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8. 1. Local Storage Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8. 1. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8. 2. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8. 3. Media Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8. 3. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8. 4. Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 9. Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 10. Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10. 1. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Chapter 11. NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chapter 12. Specify Your Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
12. 1. LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
12. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
12. 2. Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
12. 2. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
12. 2. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12. 2. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
12. 2. 4. View Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12. 2. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
12. 3. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
12. 4. Interface Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
12. 5. Create Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
12. 6. Set up a VPN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
12. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12. 7. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12. 7. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP . . . . . . . . 82
Chapter 13. Administrate Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
13. 1. Set System Time and Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
13. 2. Update the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
13. 3. Back up and Restore Conguration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
13. 5. Local Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
13. 6. Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
13. 7. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Trac Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
13. 9. CWMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
13. 10. SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Appendix A: Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Appendix B: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
About This Guide
This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the modem
router appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide
is also released with each TP-LINK modem router, you are suggested to configure your
modem router for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation
Guide before you get started with a further configuration.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention
modem router/
router
parameters
screenshots
Blue Italic
Blue
>
Note:
Tips:
Description
Stands for AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router without
any explanation.
Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting up the
device, which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters
according to your demand.
The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual
web page of your device due to the various firmware versions. Please just
configure your product based on the actual web page.
Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific
section.
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue, including
the menus, items, buttons, etc.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For
example, Advanced > Wireless > 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.
means the MAC Filtering
symbols on the web
page
click to edit the corresponding entry.
•
•
click to delete the corresponding entry.
•
click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Modem Router
This chapter introduces what the modem router can do and shows its main features
and appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Main Features
• Panel Layout
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Modem Router
1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
TP-LINK’s Archer D2 AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router is a
combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router
and ADSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. Featuring a
variety of features and rich functionality, Archer D2 is the perfect hub of your home or
business network.
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s Archer D2 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac,
backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. With
higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate
a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.
750Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
With 433Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over
the 2.4GHz band, Archer D2 offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks and
ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or web
browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like
online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the
same time.
Full Gigabit Wired Connections - Ultrafast Data Transfer Speeds
With one Gigabit LAN/WAN port and 3 Gigabit LAN ports, the Archer D2 is the ideal
choice for bandwidth heavy users that rely on speedy, reliable connections for
bandwidth intensive work or entertainment such as lag-free conference calls, HD video
streaming or online gaming.
Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing
Using the Archer D2’s multi-functional USB 2.0 port, you can share a printer with
multiple computers and devices on your network and can also share files & media at
home or via the FTP server while away from home.
Interchangeable LAN/WAN Port - Versatile Connectivity
The Archer D2 supports ADSL or Ethernet WAN connections (EWAN), which allows
users to have the flexibility of different Internet connections among ADSL, cable or
fiber modem using its interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique feature makes it
easier when users need to change to fiber or cable services when necessary.
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Guest Network
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network in a controlled manner without needing to expose private Wi-Fi access
codes or other personal data.
IPv6 Supported
Archer D2 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the Internet
and enables a range of new services and improved user experience.
1. 2. Main Features
• Complies with IEEE 802.11ac to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz)
+ 450Mbps (5GHz).
• Four 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11
port.
• Provides external splitter.
• Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.
• Supports bridge mode and Router function.
• Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection.
• Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 1Mbps.
• Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.
• Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.
• Supports PPPoE, which allows connecting to the Internet on demand and
disconnecting from the Internet when idle.
• Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive
surge
• protection circuit.
• High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive
bandwidth.
• Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO).
• Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.
• Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.
• Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).
• Built-in DHCP server.
• Built-in firewall, supporting Wireless MAC Filtering, Access Control and IP & MAC
Binding.
• Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering.
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• Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.
• Supports system log and flow Statistics.
• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
• Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security, TKIP/AES encryption security.
• Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List).
• Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server.
• Supports Ethernet WAN (EWAN).
• Supports Bandwidth Control.
• Supports IPv6.
• Supports Guest Network.
1. 3. Panel Layout
1. 3. 1. Top View
The modem router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (View from top to bottom). You
can check the modem router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
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LED Explanation
Name Status
On A WPS synchronization is established.
WPS
USB
LAN
Wireless
Internet
Flashing
Off
On The USB device is identified and ready to use.
Flashing The USB device is being identified.
Off No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
On At least one LAN port is connected.
Off No LAN port is connected.
On The wireless 2.4GHz or 5GHz band is enabled.
Off The wireless function is disabled.
On Internet connection is available.
Off
Indication
A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS.
This process may take up to 3 minutes.
A WPS synchronization has been established for more than 5
minutes or a WPS synchronization failed.
No Internet connection or the modem router is operating in
Bridge mode.
On ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.
ADSL
Flashing The ADSL negotiation is in progress.
Off
ADSL synchronization failed. Please refer to Note 1 for
troubleshooting.
On System initialization complete.
Power
Flashing
Off
Note:
1. If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more
information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have already made a right connection,
please contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now.
2. If the Internet LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1. If your
ADSL LED is ON, please check your Internet configuration. You may need to check this part of information with
your ISP and make sure everything have been input correctly.
System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not
disconnect or power off the modem router.
Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is
connected correctly.
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1. 3. 2. The Back Panel
30°
The modem router’s back panel shows the antennas, connection ports and buttons.
Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
Item
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. For the best Wi-Fi performance,
Antennas
ADSL
USB For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
WPS The switch for the WPS function.
WiFi ON/OFF For turning on/off the Wi-Fi function.
RESET
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,
LAN4/WAN
the center antenna should be vertical and the others should be outwards at
30 degree angles, as shown in the picture above.
For connecting the modem router to the Internet. Connect the port to the
splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone cable. For
details, please refer to Connect the Modem Router.
The switch for the RESET function. There are two ways to reset the modem
router’s factory defaults.
Method one: With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and hold
the RESET button on the rear panel of the modem router for 8 seconds until
all LEDs turn off momentarily, then release the button.
Method two: Log into the web management page of the modem router, and
go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore, click Factory Restore and
wait until the reset process is complete.
For connecting the modem router to your PC or other Ethernet network
devices. In wireless router mode you will be able to connect to Cable/FTTH/
VDSL/ADSL devices.
Description
POWER ON/OFF The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the modem router.
POWER
For connecting the modem router to power socket via the provided power
adapter.
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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Position Your Modem Router
• Connect Your Modem Router
Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router
With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the
wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies
depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in. Many obstacles
may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thickness
and number of walls.
For your security and best Wi-Fi performance, please:
• Do Not locate the modem router in the place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
• Place the modem 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.
Tips: The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
Generally, the modem router is placed on a horizontal surface. The device can also be
mounted on the wall as shown in the following picture.
ØD
Φ4.1
AA
150
Note:
The diameter of the screw is between 4.1mm and 9.6mm, and the distance of two screws is 150mm. The screws that
project from the wall need around 7mm based, and the length of the screw needs to be at least 25mm to withstand
the weight of the product.
Φ9.6
14
150
See detail B
SECTION A-A
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3.2
detail B
SCALE 3:1
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router
Follow the steps below to connect your modem router.
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ADSL Splitter
Phone Jack
Connect to the phone (Optional)
2
Connect the modem router to the
ADSL splitter.
Power Adapter
1
Connect the ADSL splitter
to the phone jack.
Modem Router
3
Turn on the modem router.
Connect the Hardware
1. Connect the ADSL line and power adapter. The electrical outlet shall be installed
near the device and shall be easily accessible
2. Connect your computer to the modem router.
Method 1: Wired
Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the LAN port on the modem router via the
Ethernet cable.
Method 2: Wirelessly
Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the
product label of the modem router to connect wirelessly.
Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method. (WPS is not
supported by IOS devices.)
Note:
The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will
be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured
with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen.
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2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your modem router.
3 ) The WPS LED flashes for about 3 minutes during the WPS process.
4 ) When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the
modem router.
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Chapter 3
Log into Your Modem Router
Chapter 3
Log into Your Modem Router
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the modem 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.
Follow the steps below to log into your modem router.
1. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address, you
need to change it to obtain an IP address automatically.
2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1. Set
a strong password using 1-15 characters and click Save.
3. Enter the password you set and click Login.
Note: For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the password that you have set to log in.
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Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connections
This chapter introduces how to connect your modem router to the Internet. The
modem 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 provided IPv6 service.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Use Quick Setup Wizard
• Manually Set up an Internet Connection
• Set up an IPv6 Connection
• Test Internet Connectivity
Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connections
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard
To set up your modem router with several easy steps quickly:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Select your Region and Time Zone from the drop-down list, then click Next.
3. Select your ISP from the dropdown list or select Other if you can’t find your ISP, then
click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Note:
1. During the quick setup process, you can change the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password.
Once done, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the modem router.
2. The modem router supports two operation modes, DSL Modem Router Mode and Wireless Router mode. If you
already have a modem or your Internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall, you can set up the modem
router as a regular wireless router to share the Internet. Refer to Appendix B: Troubleshooting for details.
4. 2. Manually Set up an Internet Connection
To manually add an Internet connection without following the instructions of the Quick
Setup wizard:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Basic > Internet page. Select your ISP, and the VPI and VCI values will
be automatically filled in. Enter the information provided by your ISP for the
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Connection Type. If you can’t find your ISP in the ISP List, select Other and then
enter the information provided by your ISP.
3. Click Save to make the settings effective and you can refer to Test Internet Connectivity
to test the Internet connection.
Tips: You can view and edit all Internet connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page.
4. 3. Set up an IPv6 Connection
If the DSL line your ISP provided also supports IPv6 connection and your ISP has
provided some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can configure the modem router to
permit IPv6 connection.
Follow the steps below to set up an IPv6 connection.
1. Configure the WAN settings.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page. Select your WAN Interface Name
and click the
(Edit) icon.
3 ) Scroll down to configure the IPv6 parameters.
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Select the checkbox to enable IPv6 feature.
Addressing Type: Consult your ISP for the addressing type, DHCPv6 or SLAAC.
SLAAC is the most commonly used addressing type.
IPv6 Gateway: Keep the default setting as Current Connection.
Note: If your ISP has provided the IPv6 address, click Advanced to reveal more settings. Check to use
IPv6 specified by ISP and enter the parameters provided by your ISP.
4 ) Click OK to make the settings effective.
Set Up Internet Connections
2. Configure the IPv6 LAN settings. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page.
Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.
1 ) Select the Prefix Delegated WAN Connection, the IPv6 connection you just set
up, from the drop-down list.
2 ) Leave the rest of the settings as default.
3 ) Click Save to make the settings effective.
3. Done. IPv6 service is available for your network.
4. 4. Test Internet Connectivity
After setting up the Internet connection, you need to know the Internet connectivity.
The modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the malfunction.
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1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page.
3. Click Start to test the Internet connectivity and you will see the test result in the
gray box.
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Bandwidth Control
The Bandwidth Control 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 for 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 8Mbps 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
192.168.1.101 and 192.168.1.110.
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 modem router in order to manage
easily. About how to configure address reservation, please refer
to Reserve LAN IP Addresses.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
2. Go to Advanced > Bandwidth Control page.
3. Enable Bandwidth Control, choose DSL on the line type. If
you don’t know how to choose the line type, please contact
your ISP which line type you have access.
4. Enter the Total Upstream Bandwidth and the 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 unauthorized
users by implementing these three network security functions. You can block or allow
specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC Filtering, or using
Access Control for wired and wireless networks, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and
ARP attacks using IP & MAC Binding.
• MAC Filtering
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
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6. 1. MAC Filtering
This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control) address,
a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example, D8:5D:4C:B4:46:EA) of every
network device, to determine if the device can or cannot access your wireless network.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless network
by utilizing the network device’s MAC address and IP address.
For example, I have a computer that is connected to my wireless
network. Now, an unknown device (an intruder) is also using my
wireless network, which affects my Internet speed. I would like
to control my wireless network with the following capabilities:
• My computer is always allowed to access the wireless network.
• The unknown device is not allowed to access the wireless
network.
• I don’t have to keep changing my wireless password as often.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering and enable
Wireless MAC Filtering.
3. Select the filtering rule to either block (recommended) or
allow the device(s) in the list.
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To block specific device(s)
1 ) Select Block wireless access from the devices in the list
below and click Save.
2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online
table.
3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected
devices will be added to Devices List automatically.
To allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Allow wireless access only from the devices in the
list below and click Save.
2 ) Click Add.
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3 ) Enter the MAC Address (You can copy and paste the MAC
Address from Devices Online list if the device is connected
to your wireless network) and enter the Description of
the device.
4 ) Select the checkbox to enable this entry, and click OK.
Done!
Now MAC Filtering is implemented to protect your wireless
network.
6. 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:
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via
wired or wireless).
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How can I
do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control and enable
Access Control.
3. 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.
2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online
table.
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.
2 ) Click Add.
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