TP-Link Archer D50 User Manual
User Guide
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router
Archer D50
REV2.0.0 1910011967
Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 1. Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 2. The Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3. Log In to Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. 2. Manually Set Up an Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. 3. Test Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. 4. Set Up an IPv6 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. 5. Wireless Router Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 5. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 6. Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6. 1. MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6. 2. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. 3. IP & MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 7. IPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 8. USB Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8. 1. Local Storage Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8. 1. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8. 2. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8. 3. Media Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8. 3. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8. 4. Printer Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 9. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 10. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10. 1. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 11. NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Chapter 12. Specify Your Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
12. 1. LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
12. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
12. 2. IPv6 LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
12. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
12. 2. 2. Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
12. 3. Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
12. 3. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
12. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12. 3. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
12. 3. 4. View Wireless Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12. 3. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
12. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
12. 5. Interface Grouping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
12. 6. Create Static Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
12. 7. Set up a VPN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
12. 8. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12. 8. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12. 8. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP . . . . . . . . 81
Chapter 13. Administrate Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13. 1. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
13. 2. Update the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
13. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
13. 5. Local Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
13. 6. Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
13. 7. System Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
13. 9. CWMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
13. 10. SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Chapter 14. Appendix: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each
function and demonstrates how to configure them in typical scenarios.
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 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
Teal
>
Note:
Tips:
symbols on
the web page
More Info
Description
Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website
or a specific section.
Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as
menus, items, buttons and so on.
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 are available from 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
product package.
• 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 Modem Router
This chapter introduces what the modem router can do and shows its main features
and appearance.
It contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Panel Layout
Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Modem Router
1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link’s Modem Router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device
with integrated wireless router and DSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and
saving space.
With DSL, WAN, and USB ports, the modem router is compatible with DSL connections,
fiber/cable access and 3G/4G USB dongles.
With Ethernet ports and antennas, the modem router provides wired and wireless
access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
With various features and functions, the modem router is the perfect hub of your home
or business network.
1. 2. Panel Layout
1. 2. 1. Top View
The modem router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (View from left to right). You can
check the modem router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
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LED Explanation
Name Status
Power
ADSL
Internet
Wireless 2.4GHz
Indication
On System initialization is complete.
Flashing
Off
On ADSL synchronization is complete.
Flashing ADSL synchronization is in progress.
Off
On
Off
On The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.
Off The wireless 2.4GHz band is disabled.
System initializing or firmware upgrading is in progress.
Do not disconnect or power off the modem router.
Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is
connected correctly.
ADSL synchronization failed. Please refer to Note 1 for
troubleshooting.
The network is available with a successful internet
connection.
There is no successful internet connection or the
modem router is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer
to Note 2 for troubleshooting.
On The wireless 5GHz band is working properly.
Wireless 5GHz
Off The wireless 5GHz band is disabled.
On At least one LAN port is connected.
LAN
Off No LAN port is connected.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the
network by WPS function.
WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for
WPS
Flashing
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.
Off
A wireless device has failed to be added to the network
by WPS function.
On The USB device is identified and ready to use.
USB
Flashing The USB device is being identified.
Off No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
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.
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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.
Get to Know Your Modem Router
1. 2. 2. The Back Panel
The modem router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas.
Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
Item
ADSL
WPS The switch for the WPS and RESET function.
WiFi For turning on/off the Wi-Fi function.
RESET
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,
LAN4/WAN
USB For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
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 Your 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 for at least 8-10 seconds. And the modem
router will reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two: Restore the default settings from Backup & Restore of the
modem router’s web management page.
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
Antennas
For connecting the modem router to power socket via the provided
power adapter.
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the
best Wi-Fi performance.
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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
SECTION A-A detail B
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, thick 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
Φ4.5 < ΦD < Φ10
Φ4.5
A A
18.5
Φ10
2
3
See detail B
1.5
132
Note:
The diameter of the screw is between 4.5mm and 10mm, and the distance of two screws is 132mm. 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.
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2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router
Follow the steps below to connect your modem router.
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ADSL Splitter
Phone Jack
Power Adapter
Modem Router
Connect the modem
router to the ADSL splitter.
Connect the power adapter to
the modem router and push in
to turn on.
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Connect the ADSL splitter to
the phone jack.
WPS
PHONE MODEM
LINE
2
1
Connect to the phone (Optional)
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.
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1 ) Tap the WPS icon on the device’s screen.
2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your modem router.
3 ) The WPS LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process.
4 ) When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the
modem router.
WPS WiFi RESET
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Chapter 3
Log In to Your Modem Router
Chapter 3
Log In to Your Modem Router
With a web management page, it is easy to configure and manage the modem router.
The web management page 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 in to 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. Refer to Appendix:
Troubleshooting to configure your computer.
2. Launch a web browser and go to http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1.
Create a strong password and click Save.
3. Enter the password you created and click Log in.
Note: For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the password that you have created.
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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 provides IPv6 service.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Use Quick Setup Wizard
• Manually Set Up an Internet Connection
• Test Internet Connectivity
• Set Up an IPv6 Connection
• Wireless Router Mode
Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connections
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Select your Region and Time Zone, then click Next.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial
configuration.
Note:
During the quick setup process, you can change the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password. After
that, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the modem router.
4. 2. Manually Set Up an Internet Connection
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 related information will be
automatically filled in. For some ISPs, you may need to manually specify some
information provided. 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. Test Internet Connectivity
After manually setting up the internet connection, you need to test the internet
connectivity. The modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the
malfunction.
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Chapter 4
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
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.
4. 4. Set Up an IPv6 Connection
If your ISP has provided a DSL line that supports IPv6 connection as well as some
detailed IPv6 parameters, you can manually set up an IPv6 connection.
If your ISP provides an IPv4-only connection or IPv6 tunnel service, permit IPv6
connection by referring to Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel.
Follow the steps below to set up an IPv6 connection:
1. Make sure you have set up an IPv4 connection by using Quick Setup wizard or
manually before setting up an IPv6 connection.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
3. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page.
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4. Select your WAN Interface Name (Status should be Connected) and click the
(Edit) icon.
5. Scroll down the page, enable IPv6, and configure the IPv6 parameters.
• 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.
6. Click OK to make the settings effective. Now IPv6 service is available for your
network.
4. 5. Wireless Router Mode
The modem router supports two operation modes: DSL Modem Router Mode and
Wireless Router mode. The modem router uses the DSL Modem Router Mode by
default, and you can change the mode according to your needs.
If you already have a modem or your internet comes via an Ethernet jack on the wall, you
can set up the modem router as a regular wireless router to share the internet.
1. Find the WAN port (labeled as “WAN” or “LAN4/WAN”) on the modem router, and
connect it to your existing modem or the Ethernet jack on the wall. Then connect
the power adapter and turn on the modem router. If you connect an existing modem,
reboot it to get the modem router connected to the internet.
2. Connect your computer to the modem router. For details, refer to Connect Your
Modem Router.
3. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
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4. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode, select the Wireless Router Mode, and click
Save.
5. Go to Basic > Internet, select the Connection Type, and enter the information
provided by your ISP.
6. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Tips:
1. You can view and edit all internet connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page.
2. In the Wireless Router Mode, you can also permit IPv6 connection by setting up an IPv6 connection or the IPv6 tunnel just as in
the DSL Modem Router Mode. For details, refer to Set Up an IPv6 Connection and Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel.
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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 by 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. The IP addresses of
our computers 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 it
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.
4. Choose your Line Type.
5. Enter the Total Upstream Bandwidth and Total Downstream
Bandwidth given by your ISP (1Mbps=1024kbps). Click Save
to save the settings.
6. Click Add to add a controlling rule.
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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.
7. Repeat Step 6 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 by 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.
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.
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3. Select the filtering rule to either block (recommended) or
allow the device(s) in the list.
To block/allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Block wireless access from the devices in the list
below or 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 manually. (You can copy and
paste the information from Devices Online table if the
device is connected to your network).
4 ) Enter the Description of the device.
5 ) Select the check box 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:
How can I
do that?
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via
wired or wireless).
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.
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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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3 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address (You can copy
and paste the information from Devices Online table if
the device is connected to your network).
4 ) Click OK.
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Done!
Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your
network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist.
6. 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
other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with matching IP address in
the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding and enable IP
& MAC Binding.
3. Bind your device(s) according to your needs.
To bind the connected device(s)
1 ) Select the device(s) to be bound in the ARP List.
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2 ) Click Bind to add to the Binding List.
To bind the unconnected device
1 ) Click Add.
2 ) Enter the MAC address and IP address that you want to
bind.
Done!
3 ) Select the check box to enable the entry and click OK.
Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP
attacks.
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