TP Link C2600 User Manual

Archer C2600

User Guide

AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

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FCC STATEMENT

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

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

1)This device may not cause harmful interference.

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

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

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

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

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

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 39 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

Note: Operations are restricted to indoor usage only.

CE Mark Warning

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

National Restrictions

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

	Country	Restriction	Reason/remark
	Bulgaria	None	General authorization required for outdoor use and
			public service

Outdoor use limited to 10 mW France e.i.r.p. within the band

2454-2483.5 MHz

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

	Italy	None	If used	outside of own premises, general authorization is
			required
	Luxembourg	None	General	authorization required for network and service
			supply(not for spectrum)
	Norway	Implemented	This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within
			a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
	Russian Federation	None	Only for indoor applications

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

Canadian Compliance Statement

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

(1)This device may not cause interference, and

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

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1)l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2)l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This device has been designed to operate with omni-directional dipole antennas, and having a maximum gain of 3.04dBi for 2.4G, 4.15dBi for 5G Band 4, and 4.95dBi for 5G Band 1. Antennas not included in

this list or having a gain greater than 3.04dBi for 2.4G, 4.15dBi for 5G Band 4, and 4.95dBi for 5G Band 1, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

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

This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-C2600 / Model: Archer C2600) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna type listed below with maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 8853A-C2600/ Model: Archer C2600) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

Approved antenna(s) list

Antenna Type:External omni-directional antenna Gain: 2412-2462MHz: 3.04dBi

5150-5250MHz: 4.95dBi

5745-5825MHz: 4.15dBi

Industry Canada Statement

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

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

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Caution :

(i)the device for operation in the band 5 180-5 240 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

(ii)high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5 745-5 850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Avertissement:

(i)les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 180-5 240 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;

(ii) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 745-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 45 cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 45 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Korea Warning Statements:

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NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:

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Safety Information

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

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

Avoid water and wet locations.

This product can be used in the following countries:

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Model No.: Archer C2600

Trademark: TP-LINK

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

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

The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN 300 328 V1.8.1

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

EN 55024: 2010

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

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

EN 301 893 V1.7.1

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for making this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2015

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

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

Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

Contents

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ...............................................................................................................			1
1.1	Product Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................		2
1.2	Main Features..........................................................................................................................................................................................		2
1.3	Panel Layout.............................................................................................................................................................................................		4
	1.3.1	Top View......................................................................................................................................................................................................	4
	1.3.2	The Back Panel..........................................................................................................................................................................................	6

Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware ...................................................................................................................................			7
2.1	Requirements for Operation...........................................................................................................................................................		8
2.2	Position Your Router............................................................................................................................................................................		8
2.3	Connect Your Router ..........................................................................................................................................................................		8
Chapter 3. Log into Your Router......................................................................................................................................			10
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection.......................................................................................................................			11
4.1	Use Quick Setup Wizard.................................................................................................................................................................		12
4.2	Manually Set up an Internet Connection .............................................................................................................................		12
4.3	Set up IPv6 Connection..................................................................................................................................................................		13
4.4	Test Internet Connectivity.............................................................................................................................................................		14
Chapter 5.		Bandwidth Control..........................................................................................................................................	15
Chapter 6.		Network Security..............................................................................................................................................	18
6.1	MAC Filtering........................................................................................................................................................................................		19
6.2	Access Control .....................................................................................................................................................................................		20
6.3	IP & MAC Binding ...............................................................................................................................................................................		23
Chapter 7.		IPTV..........................................................................................................................................................................	25
Chapter 8.		USB Application................................................................................................................................................	26
8.1	Local Storage Sharing......................................................................................................................................................................		27
	8.1.1 Access the USB disk ............................................................................................................................................................................		27
	8.1.2	Customize Your Settings..................................................................................................................................................................	27
8.2	Remote Access via FTP Server ....................................................................................................................................................		29
	8.2.1 Access the USB disk ............................................................................................................................................................................		29
	8.2.2	Customize Your Settings..................................................................................................................................................................	31

8.3	Media Sharing ......................................................................................................................................................................................		32
	8.3.1 Access the USB disk ............................................................................................................................................................................		32
	8.3.2	Customize Your Settings..................................................................................................................................................................	33
8.4	Printer Sharing .....................................................................................................................................................................................		34
Chapter 9.		Parental Controls..............................................................................................................................................	38
Chapter 10.		Guest Network ..................................................................................................................................................	41
10.1	Create a Network for Guests........................................................................................................................................................		42
10.2	Limit the Network Authorities and Bandwidth for Guests .........................................................................................		43
Chapter 11.		NAT Forwarding ...............................................................................................................................................	45
11.1	Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server...............................................................................................		46
11.2	Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering .......................................................................................................................		47
11.3	Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ................................................................................................		48
11.4	Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP........................................................................................................		48
Chapter 12. Customize Your Network Settings..........................................................................................................			50
12.1	LAN Settings..........................................................................................................................................................................................		51
	12.1.1 Change the LAN IP address ............................................................................................................................................................		51
	12.1.2 Use the Router as a DHCP Server.................................................................................................................................................		51
	12.1.3 Reserve LAN IP Addresses................................................................................................................................................................		52
12.2	Wireless Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................		53
	12.2.1 Specify Basic Wireless Settings......................................................................................................................................................		53
	12.2.2 Use WPS for Wireless Connection ...............................................................................................................................................		54
	12.2.3 Schedule Your Wireless Function ................................................................................................................................................		56
	12.2.4	View Information..................................................................................................................................................................................	58
	12.2.5	Advanced Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................	58
12.3	Register a Domain Name for Your Router............................................................................................................................		60
12.4	Interface Grouping............................................................................................................................................................................		61
12.5	Create Static Routes..........................................................................................................................................................................		62
12.6	Set up VPN Connection..................................................................................................................................................................		64
Chapter 13. Administrate Your Network........................................................................................................................			69
13.1	Set System Time and Region.......................................................................................................................................................		70
13.2	Update the Firmware.......................................................................................................................................................................		71
13.3	Back up and Restore Configuration Settings .....................................................................................................................		71
13.4	Change the Administrator Account........................................................................................................................................		72

13.5	System Log ............................................................................................................................................................................................	73
13.6	Local Management...........................................................................................................................................................................	74
13.7	Remote Management .....................................................................................................................................................................	74
13.8	CWMP Settings....................................................................................................................................................................................	75
13.9	SNMP Settings......................................................................................................................................................................................	76
Appendix A: Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................		77
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ...................................................................................................................		78
Appendix C: Configure the PC ...............................................................................................................................................		84

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router

This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and appearance. This chapter contains the following sections:

Product Overview

Main Features

Panel Layout

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1.1 Product Overview

What This Product Does

TP-LINK’s Archer C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. Featuring a variety of features and rich functionality, Archer C2600 is the perfect hub of your home or business network.

802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi

TP-LINK’s Archer C2600 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.

2600Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference

With 1800Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 800Mbps over the 2.4GHz band, Archer C2600 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.

Broad Wi-Fi Coverage

Featuring four fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers, Archer C2600 is able to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home.

Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing

Using the Archer C2600’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 C2600 supports Ethernet WAN connections (EWAN), which allows users to have the flexibility of different Internet connections among cable using its interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique feature makes it easier when users need to change to fiber or cable services when necessary.

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 C2600 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

Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n

Simultaneous 2.4GHz 800Mbps and 5GHz 1800Mbps connections for 2600Mbps of total available bandwidth

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2 dual band fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers provide stable signals and optimal wireless coverage

Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server. Share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server

Ethernet WAN (EWAN) offers another broadband connectivity option for connecting VDSL, cable or fiber modems

Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.

Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.

Built-in DHCP server.

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.

Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network

Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for children or staff

IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices connected to the router

Supports IP/MAC filter and URL filter, Access Control list

SPI and NAT firewall protects end-user devices from potential attacks from the Internet

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense against security threats

Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.

Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button

Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off

Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering

Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing

Supports system log and flow Statistics

Supports IPv6

Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

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1.3 Panel Layout

1.3.1Top View

The router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (view from top to bottom). You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

LED Explanation:

	Name	Status	Indication
		On	System initialization complete.
	(Power)	Flash	System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not disconnect or
			power off the router.
		Off	Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.
		White	The network is available with a successful Internet connection.
	(Internet)	Orange	The router connect to the Internet, but you can not access the Internet.
		Off	There is no successful Internet connection or the router is operating in Bridge
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			mode. Please refer to Note 2 for troubleshooting.
	(Wireless)	On	The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.
		Off	The wireless 2.4 GHz band is disabled.
	(Wireless)	On	The wireless 5GHz band is working properly.
		Off	The wireless 5GHz band is disabled.
	(LAN)	On	At least one LAN port is connected.
		Off	No LAN port is connected.
		On	A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS
			function.
	(WPS)	Flash	WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2 minutes. Please
			press the WPS button on other wireless devices that you want to add to the
			network while the LED is flashing.
		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)	Flash	The USB device is being identified.
		Off	No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

Note:

1.After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.

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1.3.2The Back Panel

The router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas (view from left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.

	Item	Description
	LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,	These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
	LAN4/WAN
	Internet	This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
	POWER	For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
	POWER ON/OFF	The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the router.
	Antennas	Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi
		performance.

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1.3.3The Side Panel

The router’s side panel shows the connection ports, buttons (view from left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.

Item	Description
USB	For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
WiFi ON/OFF	For turning on/off the WiFi function.
	The switch for the WPS function. Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the
	WPS function. If your client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected
WPS	Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the
	router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless
	network.
	The switch for the RESET function. There are two ways to reset the router's factory defaults.
	Method one: With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button
RESET	for at least 8-10 seconds. And the router will reboot to its factory default settings.
	Method two: Restore the default setting from Backup & Restore of the router's Web-based
	Management.

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Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware

This chapter contains the following sections:

Requirements for Operation

Position Your Router

Connect Your Router

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2.1 Requirements for Operation

To connect and use the router for Internet sharing, you must have the following:

• Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).

• PCs with an active Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.

• TCP/IP protocol on each PC.

• Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.

2.2 Position Your Router

• The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.

• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source.

• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard.

• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic sensitive.

2.3 Connect Your Router

Follow the steps below to connect your router.

1.If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.

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1)Install the antennas and position them vertically for best signal reception.

2)Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.

3)Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.

4)Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.

5)Turn on the router.

6)Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the configuration.

Note:

If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, please press the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later.

2.Connect your computer to the router. Option 1: Wired

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.

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Option 2: Wirelessly

Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password/PIN printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.

Option 3: Use the WPS button

If your computer or wireless adapter has a physical WPS button, you can use the WPS button to quickly connect the router.

1)Press the WPS button on the router for 1 seconds.

2)Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your adapter for 2 seconds.

3)The WPS LED flashes for two minutes during the WPS process.

4)When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router.

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Chapter 3. Log into Your Router

With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the Archer C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

Follow the steps below to log into your 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 C: Configure the PC to configure your computer.

2.Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.

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Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection

This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. Furthermore, you can set up 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 IPv6 Connection

Test Internet Connectivity

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4.1 Use Quick Setup Wizard

To set up my router with several easy steps quickly:

1.Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

2.Create a new username and password, then click Confirm. Re-login using the new credentials.

3.Click Quick Setup, Select your region and time zone, and click Next.

Note:

Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. is locked to the U.S. region.

4.Select your WAN Connection Type, or click Auto Detect if you are unsure of what your connection type is. Click Next and follow the instructions.

5.Use the default or change the wireless settings, and click Next.

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Note: If you change the default SSID and password, write down the new wireless settings.

6.Confirm your settings, and then click Save to continue or Back to make changes.

7.Test your Internet connection, then click Finish to quit the Quick Setup.

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Note:

1.If you don’t find your ISP in the ISP list, please select Other and then enter the information provided by your ISP.

2.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 router.

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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

2.Go to Basic > Internet page.

3.Select your Internet Connect Type. Enter the information provided by your ISP for the Connection Type.

4.Click Save to make the settings effective and you can refer to Test Internet Connectivity to test the Internet connection.

Note: You can view and edit all Internet connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page.

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4.3Set up IPv6 Connection

If your ISP provided also supports IPv6 connection and your ISP has provided some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can configure the router to permit IPv6 connection.

1.Configure the WAN settings.

2.Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

1)Go to Advanced > IPv6 page.

2)In the Internet Connection Type list, select the IPv6 connection type. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information.

3)Fill in information as required by different connection type. (Red blanks must be filled.)  Static IP Fill in blanks and click Save.

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Dynamic IP: Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Renew to finish the configuration.

PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password. Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the configuration.

6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type. (Go to ...for more information.) Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the configuration.

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Pass-Through (Bridge): The screen adjusts, but no additional fields display. Click the Save button.

4)Configure the IPv6 LAN settings. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by ISP, and click Save to save the settings.

5)Click Status to check whether you succeed or not. The following figure is an example of a successful PPPoE

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