TP-Link Archer VR2100v User Manual
User Guide
AC2100 Wireless MU-MIMO VDSL/ADSL
Telephony Modem Router
Archer VR2100v
© 2021 TP-Link
1910013057 REV1.0.1
Contents
About This Guide .........................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. Physical Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. 1. Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. 2. Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1. 2. 3. Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 3. Log In to 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. Test Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. 4. Set Up an IPv6 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. 5. More Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4. 5. 1. Wireless Router Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4. 5. 2. 3G/4G Router Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5. 3. 1. Add an TP-Link ID to Manage the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) From Managing the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5. 4. Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 6. Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6. 1. Connecting the Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6. 2. DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6. 2. 1. Registering DECT Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6. 2. 2. Configuring DECT Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6. 3. Entering Telephone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6. 4. Telephone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. 4. 1. Telephone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. 4. 2. Emergency Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6. 5. Telephony Devices Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6. 6. Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. 7. Calling via Which Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. 8. Call Blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 8. 1. Do Not Disturb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 8. 2. Blocking Certain Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6. 8. 3. Prevent from Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6. 9. Forwarding Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6. 10. Call Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6. 11. tpPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6. 12. Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 7. OneMesh with Seamless Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7. 1. Set Up a OneMesh Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TM
7. 2. Manage Devices in the OneMesh
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chapter 8. IPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 9. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9. 1. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 10. USB Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10. 1. Access the USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10. 1. 2. Access the USB Device Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
10. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
10. 2. Media Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10. 3. 3G/4G Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10. 3. 1. As a Backup Solution for Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10. 3. 2. As the Only Way to Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Chapter 11. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chapter 12. QoS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
12. 2. Update the Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Chapter 13. Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
13. 1. Firewall & DoS Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
13. 2. Service Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
13. 3. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
13. 4. IP & MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
13. 5. IPv6 Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chapter 14. NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
14. 1. Translate Address and Port by ALG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
14. 2. Share Local Resources over the Internet by Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
14. 3. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
14. 4. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
14. 5. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Chapter 15. VPN Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
15. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
15. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
15. 3. Use IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Chapter 16. Specify Your Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
16. 1. LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
16. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
16. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
16. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
16. 2. IPv6 LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
16. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
16. 2. 2. Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
16. 3. Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
16. 3. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
16. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
16. 3. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
16. 3. 4. View Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
16. 3. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
16. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
16. 5. Create Static Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
16. 6. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
16. 6. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
16. 6. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP . . . . .116
Chapter 17. Administrate Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
17. 1. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
17. 2. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
17. 3. Update the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
17. 3. 1. Online Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
17. 3. 2. Local Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
17. 4. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
17. 5. Reboot the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
17. 6. Change the Administrator Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
17. 7. Local Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
17. 8. Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
17. 9. System Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
17. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
17. 11. CWMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
17. 12. SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Appendix: Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 132
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.
Features available in the modem router may vary by model and software version. Modem
router availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in
this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual modem router experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention
Underline
Teal
>
Note:
Tips:
Symbols on
the web page
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
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.
Speed/Coverage Disclaimer
means the MAC Filtering
Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11
specifications. Range, coverage, and maximum quantity of connected devices are
based on test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless data throughput,
wireless coverage, and quantity of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary
as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects,
and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density
of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client
limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client
condition.
*Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.
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More Info
• The latest firmware and management app are available from the Download Center at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the
product packaging.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• TP-Link Community is provided for you to share knowledge and discuss our products
at https://community.tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
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Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Modem Router
This chapter introduces the modem router by detailing its main features and appearance.
It contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Physical Appearance
Chapter 1
1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link’s modem router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with
wireless router and DSL modem capabilities.
With DSL and LAN/WAN ports, the modem router is compatible with DSL connections
and fiber/cable access.
Ethernet ports and adjustable antennas enable the modem router to provide wired and
wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
With an array of additional features, the modem router is the perfect hub for your home
or business network.
1. 2. Physical Appearance
1. 2. 1. Top Panel
LED On/Off Button
The modem router’s LEDs are located on the top panel. You can check the modem
router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
It also provides the LED On/Off button. You can press the button to turn on/off the LEDs
without affecting the modem router’s function.
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Chapter 1
LED Explanation
Name Status
Power
DSL
Internet
Wireless 2.4GHz
/
Wireless 5GHz
Indication
On The system has started up successfully.
Flashing
Off
On DSL synchronization is complete.
Flashing DSL synchronization is in progress.
Off
Solid White Internet service is available.
Solid
Orange
Off
On The wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz band is working properly.
Flashing WPS connection is in progress (about 2 minutes).
Off The wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz band is disabled.
The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded.
Do not disconnect or power off your modem router.
Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is
connected correctly.
DSL synchronization failed. Please refer to Note 1 for
troubleshooting.
DSL synchronization is complete but internet service is
unavailable.
Internet connection is incorrect, DSL synchronization
failed, or the modem router is operating in Bridge mode.
Please refer to Note 2 for troubleshooting.
On
LAN
At least one LAN port is connected to a powered-on
device.
Off No LAN port is connected to a powered-on device.
On The USB device is ready to use.
USB
Flashing The USB device is being identified.
Off No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
On The phone is off-hook or DECT handset is busy.
Phone
Flashing The phone is ringing or DECT handset is registering.
Off The phone is on-hook.
Note:
1. If the DSL LED is off, please check your internet connection. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more information about
how to connect to the internet correctly. If you have already made a successful connection, please contact your ISP to make
sure your internet service is available now.
2. If the Internet LED is off, please check your DSL LED first. If your DSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1. If your DSL LED is ON,
reconnect your modem router correctly by referring to related guide.
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Chapter 1
1. 2. 2. Back Panel
The modem router’s back panel shows the ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the
following for detailed instructions.
Item
Phone1/Phone2
DSL
DECT
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,
LAN4/WAN
Power
Reset
Antennas
For connecting your analog phone to the modem router. Connect your
analog phones to the RJ11 ports on the back panel.
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.
Press and hold for about 3 seconds until the Phone LED flashes to
register your DECT handset.
Press briefly to page your registered DECT handsets.
For connecting the modem router to your PC or other Ethernet network
devices. In wireless router mode, the LAN4/WAN port is used for
connecting to a Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL device.
For connecting the modem router to power socket via the provided
power adapter.
Press and hold down for 10 seconds to reset the modem router to
factory default settings.
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the
best Wi-Fi performance.
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1. 2. 3. Side Panel
The modem router’s side panel shows the buttons and ports. Refer to the following for
detailed instructions.
Item
Power On/Off The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the modem router.
USB For connecting to a USB storage device.
WPS Press to start a WPS synchronization.
Wi-Fi Press to turn both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi on or off.
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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, 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.
• Keep the outside two antennas be outward at about 30 degrees (recommended).
• Generally, the router is placed on a horizontal surface, such as on a shelf or desktop.
The device also can be mounted on the wall as shown in the following figure.
Tips:
The diameter of the screw head, 5mm<D<8mm, and the distance of two screws is 84mm. The screw that project from
the wall need around 3mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm 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.
1. Connect the DSL line and power adapter. The electrical outlet shall be installed
near the device and shall be easily accessible.
Attach the antennas.
1
Phone2
Phone1
DSL
DECT
Reset
Modem Router
Phone Jack
Power Adapter
USB
WPS
WLAN
Push in to turn on the
4
modem router.
Connect the DSL splitter to the phone jack.
2
Note: If you won’t use the traditional landline phone service, you
can directly connect the modem router to the phone jack.
Connect the modem router
LINE
PHONE MODEM
DSL Splitter
For traditional landline phone service
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to the DSL splitter.
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.
LAN
DECTReset
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Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
Connect the Hardware
Method 2: Wirelessly
Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on
the included Wi-Fi Info Card or on the product label of the modem router to connect
wirelessly.
Computer Smart Device
Wi-Fi
TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
√
Connect automatically Connect
< Settings
Wi-Fi
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Other...
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 ) Tap the WPS icon on the device’s screen.
2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your modem router.
3 ) The wireless LEDs flash for about two minutes during the WPS process.
4 ) When the wireless LEDs stabilize and remain on, the client device has
successfully connected to the modem router.
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Log In to Your Modem Router
Chapter 3
Log In to Your Modem Router
With the 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 its settings 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 Let’s Get Started 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 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
• More Operation Modes
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. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page. Then follow the step-by-step instructions
to connect your router to the internet.
3. To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link
DDNS, etc.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click Register Now to get one. Then follow
the instructions to bind the modem router to your TP-Link ID.
Note:
1. To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud section.
2. If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID for now, you may click Log In Later to proceed.
3. If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process, all your
wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.
4. 2. Manually Set Up an Internet Connection
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or 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.
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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 connection settings on the 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 source
of any problems.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
set for the modem router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page.
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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 either manually or by using the Quick
Setup wizard before setting up an IPv6 connection.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
set for the modem router.
3. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page.
4. Select your WAN Interface Name (Status should be Connected) and click the
(Edit) icon.
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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. More Operation Modes
The modem router supports two more operation modes: Wireless Router mode and
3G/4G Router mode. You can change the mode according to your needs.
4. 5. 1. Wireless Router Mode
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 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you
set for the modem router.
4. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode, select the Wireless Router Mode, and click
Save. The modem router will reboot.
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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.
4. 5. 2. 3G/4G Router Mode
The modem router can be used as a 3G/4G wireless router if you have a 3G/4G USB
modem. There are two ways to use your 3G/4G network:
• As a backup solution for internet access
Use this way if you have set up an internet connection successfully and want to use the
3G/4G network as a backup network. Your modem router will be directly connected to
the 3G/4G network when the original network service fails. For detailed instructions,
refer to As a Backup Solution for Internet Access.
• As the only way to access the internet
Use this way if wired internet access is not available and you can only use the 3G/4G
network to access the internet. For detailed instructions, refer to As the Only Way to
Access the Internet.
Tips:
In the 3G/4G Router Mode, you can also permit IPv6 connection by setting up the IPv6 tunnel just as in the DSL Modem
Router Mode. For details, refer to Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel.
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Chapter 5
TP-Link Cloud Service
TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to
your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network
when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet. To ensure
that your router stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you
when an important firmware upgrade is available. Surely you can also manage multiple
TP-Link Cloud devices with a single TP-Link ID.
This chapter introduces how to register a new TP-Link ID, bind or unbind TP-Link IDs
to manage your router, and the Tether app with which you can manage your home
network no matter where you may find yourself.
It contains the following sections:
• Register a TP-Link ID
• Change Your TP-Link ID Information
• Manage the User TP-Link IDs
• Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App
Chapter 5
TP-Link Cloud Service
5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID
If you have skipped the registration during the Quick Setup process, you can：
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the account you set for the router.
2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud.
3. Click Register Now and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID.
4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link Cloud page to log in. The
first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your cloud router as an
Admin.
Note:
• To learn more about the Admin and User TP-Link ID, refer to Manage the User TP-Link IDs.
• You can register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App to
install the app and register a new one
• If you want to unbind the admin TP-Link ID from your router, please go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, click Unbind in the
Device Information section.
5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information
Follow the steps below to change your email address and password of your TP-Link ID
as needed.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Account Information section.
¾ Change your email address
1. Click
behind the Email.
2. Enter the password of your TP-Link ID, then the new email address. And click Save.
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¾ Change your password
TP-Link Cloud Service
1. Click
2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save.
behind the Password.
5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs
The first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your router as an Admin
account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to the same router
as Users. Admin account and User accounts both can monitor and manage the router
locally or remotely, except that user accounts cannot:
• Reset the router to its factory default settings from the web management page or the
Tether app.
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• Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the router.
5. 3. 1. Add an TP-Link ID to Manage the Router
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.
3. Click
Note:
If you need another TP-Link ID, please refer to Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register
a new one.
, enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save.
4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User.
5. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) From Managing the Router
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.
3. Check the box(es) of the TP-Link ID(s) you want to remove and click Unbind.
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5. 4. Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App
The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices like smartphones and tablets.
1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play and search the key word TP-Link Tether or
simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.
OR
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account,
create one first.
3. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network.
4. Select the model of your router and manage your router as needed.
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Chapter 6
Telephony
This chapter guides you on how to make telephone calls via internet.
• Connecting the Telephone
• DECT
• Entering Telephone Information
• Telephone Book
• Telephony Devices Management
• Call Log
• Calling via Which Number
• Call Blocks
• Forwarding Calls
• Call Through
• tpPhone
• Voice Mail
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