This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
instructs you on quick internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function
and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs.
When using this guide, please note that features available of the router may vary by
model and software version. Router‘s 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 experience.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
ConventionDescription
Underlined
Teal
>
Note:
Tips:
Symbols on the web
page
*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11
specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and
will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including
building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.
Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a
website or a specific section.
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the
menus, items, buttons, etc.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page.
For example,
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.
Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at
https://www.tp-link.com/support.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the router.
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Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at
https://community.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the
Support
page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
Contact Technical
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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your
Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
It chapter contains the following sections:
Product Overview
•
• Appearance
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Router
1. 1. Product Overview
The TP-Link router is designed to fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office
(SOHO) networks and users demanding higher networking performance. The powerful
antennas ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while boosting widespread
coverage throughout your home, and the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed
connection to your wired devices.
Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its
intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.
1. 2. Appearance
1. 2. 1. Top Panel
The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front. You can check the
router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
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LED Explanation
• Router Mode
LEDStatusIndication
Get to Know About Your Router
OnThe system has started up successfully.
(Power)
(2.4GHz Wireless)
(5GHz Wireless)
(LAN)
(Internet)
Orange On
• Access Point Mode
LEDStatusIndication
Flashing
OffPower is off.
OnThe 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.
OffThe 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.
OnThe 5GHz wireless band is enabled.
OffThe 5GHz wireless band is disabled.
On
OffNo powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port.
Green OnInternet service is available.
OffThe router’s Internet port is unplugged.
The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do
not disconnect or power off your router.
At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN
port.
The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet service
is not available.
(Power)
(2.4GHz Wireless)
(5GHz Wireless)
(LAN)
(Internet)
OnThe system has started up successfully.
Flashing
OffPower is off.
OnThe 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.
OffThe 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.
OnThe 5GHz wireless band is enabled.
OffThe 5GHz wireless band is disabled.
On
OffNo powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port.
Green OnInternet service is available.
OffThe router’s Internet port is unplugged.
The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do
not disconnect or power off your router.
At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN
port.
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1. 2. 2. The Back Panel
The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel.
Button and Port Explanation
ItemDescription
Power On/Off ButtonPress this button to power on or off the router.
Power PortFor connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.
WAN PortFor connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack.
LAN Ports (1/2/3/4)For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router.
Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Reset Button
Antennas
your client to start the WPS process.
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to turn on or off the wireless
function of your router.
Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn on to reset the router to its
factory default settings.
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 Router
• Connect Your Router
Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2. 1. Position Your Router
• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple 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 the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as
Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
2. 2. Connect Your Router
Before you start, turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has
one. And place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically.
note: If you already have a router and want to configure this new router as an access
point to extend your network, refer to the Access Point Mode section on the back page.
Follow the steps below to connect your router.
If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead
of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s
WAN port, and then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
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WAN
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Router
Internet
Connect the Hardware
1
2
ModemPower adapter
4
3
1. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2. Connect the modem to the router’s WAN port with an Ethernet cable.
3. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
5. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid to confirm the hardware is connected.
Power
On
2.4GHz
On
Note:
Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 5 seconds,
then release the button. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
5GHz
On
Internet
On
6. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect your computer to the router’s LAN
port as shown below.
WPS/
Wi-Fi
Ethernet cable
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WPS/
WPS/
W
Wi-Fi
Connect the Hardware
• Method 2: Wirelessly
1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at
the bottom of the router.
2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart
device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
Smart DeviceComputer
< Settings
Wi-Fi
onnections are availabl
Wireless Network Connection
TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Connect automaticallyConnect
OR
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, and most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.
Note:
• WPS is not supported by iOS devices.
• The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be
disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with
the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone for
instance.
2 ) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router.
WLAN
On
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David
HomeNetwork
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TP-Link_Router
Test
i-Fi
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Log In to Your Router
Chapter 3
Log In to Your Router
With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based
utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS 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 router.
1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in
computer.
2. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and create a login password for secure management
purposes. Then click
Let’s Get Started to log in.
Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your
Note:
• If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ Section.
• If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bound your cloud router to it, the login password you created here will be
invalid. Please log in to the cloud router using your TP-Link ID.
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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 necessary 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.
It contains the following sections:
Use Quick Setup Wizard
•
• Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App
• Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection
• Set Up the Router as an Access Point
• Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connection
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard
The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you to set up your router.
Tips:
If you need the IPv6 internet connection, please refer to the section of Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection.
Follow the steps below to set up your router.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete Quick Setup configuration or go
Advanced > Quick Setup for configuration to connect your router to the internet.
to
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,
and more.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click
Sign Up Now to get one. Then follow the
instructions to bind the cloud router to your TP-Link ID.
Note:
• To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section.
• If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed.
• 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.
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4. 2. Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App
The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search “
simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.
TP-Link Tether” or
OR
2. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network.
3. Launch the Tether app, tap the
the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.
4. Connect your devices to the newly configured wireless networks of the router and
enjoy the internet!
+ button and select Router > Wireless Router. Follow
4. 3. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection
In this part, you can check your current internet connection settings. You can also
modify the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP.
Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings.
1. Visit
2. Go to
3. Select your internet connection type from the drop-down list.
4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Internet.
figures are just used for demonstration.
1 ) If you choose
Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with a cable TV or fiber cable.
Dynamic IP, you need to select whether to clone the MAC address.
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2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the
corresponding fields.
3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP.
PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems.
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4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username and password and choose the
Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed
according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen.
5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the
Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed
according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen.
5. Click Save.
Tips:
• If you use Dynamic IP and PPPoE and you are provided with any other parameters that are not required on the page,
please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration.
• If you still cannot access the internet, refer to the FAQ section for further instructions.
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4. 4. Set Up the Router as an Access Point
The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a
wireless one.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
Advanced > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save. The router
will reboot and switch to Access Point mode.
3. After rebooting, connect the router to your existing wired router via an Ethernet cable.
4. Log in again to the web management page
>
Quick Setup.
5. Configure your wireless settings and click
6. Confirm the information and click
Tips:
• Functions, such as Parental Controls, QoS and NAT Forwarding, are not supported in the Access Point mode.
• Functions, such as Guest Network, are the same as those in the Router mode.
Save. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi.
http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to Advanced
Next.
4. 5. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types:
PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge).
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
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2. Go to Advanced > IPv6.
3. Enable IPv6 and select the internet connection type provided by your ISP.
Tips:
If you do not know what your internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known
information provided by your ISP.
4. Fill in information as required by different connection types.
Static IP: Fill in blanks and click Save.
1 )
2 ) Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to input further information if
your ISP requires. Click
Save and then click Renew.
3 ) PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6
server. Click
Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click
Save and then click Connect.
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Note:
If your ISP provides two separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, manually enter the username and
password for the IPv6 connection.
Set Up Internet Connection
4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this
connection type (
input further information if your ISP requires. Click
Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection). Click Advanced to
Save and then click Connect.
5 ) Pass-Through (Bridge): Click Save and skip to Step 6.
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5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two
types. Fill in
Address Prefix provided by your ISP, and click Save.
6. Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection.
Tips:
Visit the FAQ section if there is no internet connection.
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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. 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 the 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
2. Go to
3. Click
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
Advanced > TP-Link ID or click TP-Link ID on the very top of the page.
Sign Up and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID.
4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link ID page to log in. The
TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as
an
Admin.
Note:
• To learn more about the Admin and User TP-Link ID, refer to Manage the User TP-Link IDs.
• Once the router is bound to your TP-Link ID, you need to log in to the router with the TP-Link ID.
• Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the
Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app.
• If you want to unbind the admin TP-Link ID from your router, please go to Advanced > TP-Link ID, an 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
2. Go to
• To change your email address:
1. Click
2. Enter the password of your TP-Link ID, then a new email address. And click
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
Advanced > TP-Link ID, and focus on the Account Information section.
behind the Email.
Save.
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• To change your password:
TP-Link Cloud Service
1. Click
2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click
behind the Password.
Save.
5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs
The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound
as the
Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to or
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from the same router as Users. All accounts can monitor and manage the router locally
or remotely, but user accounts cannot:
• Reset the router to its factory default settings either on the web management page
or in the Tether app.
• Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the router.
5. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
2. Go to
3. Click
Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Refer to Manage the Router via the
TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.
Advanced > TP-Link ID, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.
, 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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
2. Go to
3. Tick the checkbox(es) of the TP-Link ID(s) you want to remove and click
Advanced > TP-Link ID, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.
Unbind.
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5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App
The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search “
TP-Link Tether” or
simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.
OR
2. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network.
3. Launch the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with your TP-Link ID
or the password you set for the router.
4. Manage your router as needed.
Note: If you need to remotely access your router from your smart devices, you need to:
• Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link ID.
• Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.
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Guest Network
This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your
main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can
create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network options
to ensure network security and privacy.
It contains the following sections:
Create a Network for Guests
•
• Customize Guest Network Options
Chapter 6
Guest Network
6. 1. Create a Network for Guests
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network orclick Wireless on the top page. Locate
the
Guest Network section.
3. Create a guest network as needed.
1 ) Tick the Enable checkbox for the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless network.
2 ) Customize the SSID. Don‘t select
Hide SSID unless you want your guests to
manually input the SSID for guest network access.
3 ) Select the
• If
No security is selected, no password is needed to access your guest network.
• If
WAP/WPA2-Personal is selected, customize your own password.
Security type.
4. Click Save. Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and
password you set!
5. You can also click
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Network Map and locate the Guest Network section. You can turn on or off the
guest network function conveniently.
Sharing Network to share the SSID and password to your guests.
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6. 2. Customize Guest Network Options
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
3. Customize guest network options according to your needs.
4. Click
Advanced > Wireless >Guest Network. Locate the Guest Permissions section.
• Allow guests to see each other
Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network
to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping.
•
Allow guests to access your local network
Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network
to communicate with the devices connected to your router’s LAN ports or main
network via methods such as network neighbors and Ping.
Save. Now you can ensure network security and privacy!
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Parental Controls
This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and
control access to specified websites at specified time.
Chapter 7
Parental Controls
7. 1. Setting Up Access Restrictions
I want to:
Block access to inappropriate online content for my child’s devices, restrict internet
access to 2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time (10 PM to 7 AM)
on weekdays.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
Advanced > Parental Controls.
3. Click to create a profile for a family member.
4. Add basic profile information.
1 ) Enter a Name for the profile to make it easier to identify.
2 ) Under
Devices, click .
3 ) Select the devices that belong to this family member. Access restrictions will be
applied to these devices. Click
Note: Only devices that have previously been connected to your router’s network are listed here. If you are unable
to find the device you want to add, connect it to your network and then try again.
Add when finished.
4 ) Click Next.
5. Customize the Blocked Content according to your needs for this profile.
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1 ) Enter a keyword (for example, “Facebook”) or a URL (for example, “www.
facebook.com”). All websites containing the keywords will be blocked.
Parental Controls
2 ) Click
Next.
6. Set time restrictions on internet access.
1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday & Sunday then set the
allowed online time to 2 hours each day.
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2 ) Enable Bed Time and use the up/down arrows or enter times in the fields. Devices
under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period.
3 ) Click
Save.
Done!
The amount of time your child spends online is controlled and inappropriate content is
blocked on their devices.
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Chapter 8
Network Security
This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and
unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can
protect your home network from cyber attacks, block or allow specific client devices to
access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP
attacks using IP & MAC Binding.
It contains the following sections:
Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks
•
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
Chapter 8
Network Security
8. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks
The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks
and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This
function is enabled by default.
1. Visit
2. Go to
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > Security > Firewall. It’s recommended to keep the default settings.
8. 2. Access Control
Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network
(via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed
devices (Whitelist).
I want to:
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless).
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
3. Toggle on to enable
4. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the
list.
To block specific device(s):
1 ) Select
Advanced > Security > Access Control.
Access Control.
Blacklist.
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2 ) Click and select devices you want to be blocked and Click ADD.
Network Security
3 ) The
Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the
selected devices have been successfully added to the blacklist.
To allow specific device(s):
1 ) Select
Whitelist and click SAVE.
2 ) Your own device is in the whitelist by default and cannot be deleted. Click
to add other deviecs to the whitelist.
• Add connected devices
1 ) Click
2 ) Select the devices you want to be allowed and click
Select From Device List.
ADD.
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3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the
selected devices have been successfully added to the whitelist.
• Add unconnected devices
Network Security
1 ) Click
2 ) Enter the
3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the
Add Manually.
Device Name and MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed
and click
device has been successfully added to the whitelist.
ADD.
Done!
Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or
wireless) using the
Blacklist or Whitelist.
8. 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 an device with matching IP address in
the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address.
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I want to:
Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
3. Enable
Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding.
IP & MAC Binding.
4. Bind your device(s) according to your need.
To bind the connected device(s):
1 ) Click
in the Binding List section.
2 ) Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device you want to bind. The
MAC Address
and IP Address fields will be automatically filled in.
3 ) Click SAVE.
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To bind the unconnected device:
Network Security
1 ) Click
in the Binding List section.
2 ) Enter the MAC Address and IP Address that you want to bind.
Done!
Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks!
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The router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes devices on the LAN use
the same public IP address to communicate with devices on the internet, which protects
the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about
the problem that an external host cannot initiatively communicate with a specified
device on the local network.
With the forwarding feature the router can penetrate the isolation of NAT and allows
devices on the internet to initiatively communicate with devices on the local network,
thus realizing some special functions.
The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the
priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP
and DMZ.
It contains the following sections:
•
Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Forwarding
• Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering
• Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP
• Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ
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9. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port
Forwarding
When you build up a server on the local network and want to share it on the internet,
Port Forwarding can realize the service and provide it to internet users. At the same
time Port Forwarding can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible
from the internet.
Port Forwarding can be used for setting up public services on your local network,
such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different services use different
service ports. Port 80 is used in HTTP service, port 21 in FTP service, port 25 in SMTP
service and port 110 in POP3 service. Please verify the service port number before the
configuration.
I want to:
Share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my friends through the internet.
For example, the personal website has been built on my home PC (192.168.0.100). I hope
that my friends on the internet can visit my website in some way. The PC is connected
to the router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154.
Personal WebsiteRouter
INTERNET
WAN: 218.18.232.154LANHome
How can I do that?
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
3. Go to
4. Click .
Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding.
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5. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port
and
Protocol will be automatically filled in.
6. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP
Address
will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address manually in the
Device IP Address field.
7. Click
Tips:
• It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and
protocol to use.
• If the service you want to use is not in the common services list, you can enter the corresponding parameters
manually. You should verify the port number that the service needs.
• You can add multiple port forwarding rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the
ExternalPor t should not be overlapped.
SAVE.
Done!
Users on the internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154)
to visit your personal website.
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Tips:
• The WAN IP should be a public IP address. For the WAN IP is assigned dynamically by the ISP, it is recommended to
apply and register a domain name for the WAN referring to Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ.
Then users on the internet can use http:// domain name to visit the website.
• If you have changed the default External Port, you should use http:// WAN IP: External Port or http:// domain name:
External Port to visit the website.
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9. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering
Port Triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports.
When a host on the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the
external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the
IP address of the host. When the data from the internet return to the external ports, the
router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port Triggering is mainly applied to
online games, VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming
Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc.
Follow the steps below to configure the Port Triggering rules:
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click .
3. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES, and select the desired application. The Triggering
Port
, Triggering Protocol and External Port will be automatically filled in. The following
picture takes application
MSN Gaming Zone as an example.
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4. Click SAVE.
Tips:
• You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need.
• The triggering ports can not be overlapped.
• If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. You
should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the
format the page displays.
9. 3. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by
UPnP
The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows applications or host devices
to automatically find the front-end NAT device and send request to it to open the
corresponding ports. With UPnP enabled, the applications or host devices on the
local network and the internet can freely communicate with each other thus realizing
the seamless connection of the network. You may need to enable the UPnP if you
want to use applications for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time
communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc.
Tips:
• UPnP is enabled by default in this router.
• Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature.
• UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of
operating system need to install the UPnP components).
For example, when you connect your Xbox to the router which has connected to
the internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the
corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit.
Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch.
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If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP.
NAT Forwarding
1. Visit
2. Go to
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your
needs.
9. 4. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction
by DMZ
When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host on the local network, it is totally
exposed to the internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication
between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with
all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special
applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ
host.
Note:
When DMZ is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards. If
DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.
I want to:
Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction.
For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can log
in normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC
as a DMZ host with all ports open.
How can I do that?
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
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3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and tick to enable DMZ.
4. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your PC. The Device IP
Address
manually in the
will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100
DMZ Host IP Address field.
5. Click SAVE.
Done!
The configuration is completed. You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can
make a team to game with other players.
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Customize Your Network
Settings
This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features.
It contains the following sections:
Change the LAN Settings
•
• Configure to Support IPTV Service
• Specify DHCP Server Settings
• Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
• Create Static Routes
• Specify Wireless Settings
• Schedule Your Wireless Function
• Use WPS for Wireless Connection
• Advanced Wireless Settings
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10. 1. Change the LAN Settings
The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.1, which you can use to log in to
its web management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also
defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with
another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you
can change it.
1. Visit
2. Go to
3. Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs. And leave the
4. Click SAVE.
same subnet with the old one, then you should reconfigure these features.
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > Network > LAN.
Subnet Mask as
the default settings.
Note: If you have set the Port Forwrding, DMZ or DHCP address reservation, and the new LAN IP address is not in the
10. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service
I want to:
Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my internet
service provider (ISP).
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
3. If your ISP provides the networking service based on IGMP technology, e.g., British
Telecom(BT) and Talk Talk in UK:
1 ) Tick the
Advanced > Network > IPTV/VLAN.
IGMP Proxy and IGMP Snooping checkbox.
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2 ) Click SAVE.
3 ) After configuring IGMP proxy, IPTV can work behind your router now. You can
connect your set-top box to any of the router’s Ethernet port.
If IGMP is not the technology your ISP applies to provide IPTV service:
1 ) Tick
2 ) Select the appropriate
Enable IPTV/VLAN.
• Select
• Select
Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters are required.
Custom if your ISP is not listed but provides necessary parameters.
Mode according to your ISP.
3 ) After you have selected a mode, the necessary parameters, including the LAN
port for IPTV connection, are predetermined. If not, select the LAN type to
determine which port is used to support IPTV service.
4 ) Click
SAVE.
5 ) Connect the set-top box to the corresponding LAN port which is predetermined
or you have specified in Step 3.
Done!
Your IPTV setup is done now! You may need to configure your set-top box before
enjoying your TV.
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10. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings
By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and
the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client
devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if
necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices.
1. Visit
2. Go to
• To specify the IP address that the router assigns:
1. Tick the Enable checkbox.
2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > Network > DHCP Server.
IP Address Pool.
3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The
and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.
4. Click
• To reserve an IP address for a specified client device:
1. Click
SAVE.
Add in the Address Reservation section.
Default Gateway is automatically filled in
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2. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the you device you want to reserve an
IP for. Then the
MAC Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the MAC address
of the client device manually.
3. Enter the
4. Click
IP address to reserve for the client device.
SAVE.
10. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
Most ISPs assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP address
to access your router remotely. However, the IP address can change from time to time
and you don’t know when it changes. In this case, you might apply the DDNS (Dynamic
Domain Name Server) feature on the router to allow you and your friends to access your
router and local servers (FTP, HTTP, etc.) using a domain name without checking and
remembering the IP address.
Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the router.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
3. Select the DDNS
Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS.
Service Provider: TP-Link, NO-IP or DynDNS. It is recommended
to select TP-Link so that you can enjoy TP-Link’s superior DDNS service. Otherwise,
please select NO-IP or DynDNS. If you don’t have a DDNS account, you have to
register first by clicking
Register Now.
Note: To enjoy TP-Link’s DDNS service, you have to log in with a TP-Link ID. If you have not logged in with one, click
log in.
4. Click Register in the Domain Name List if you have selected TP-Link, and enter the
Domain Name as needed.
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If you have selected NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain
name of your account.
5. Click LOGIN AND SAVE.
Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click Logout first, and then log in with a new account.
10. 5. Create Static Routes
Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator
or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing
information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination.
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I want to:
Visit multiple networks and servers at the same time.
For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the internet through Router A, but I also
want to visit my company’s network. Now I have a switch and Router B. I connect the
devices as shown in the following figure so that the physical connection between my
PC and my company’s server is established. To surf the internet and visit my company’s
network at the same time, I need to configure the static routing.
Company’s server
172.30.30.1
LAN: 192.168.0.1
Router BRouter A
Switch
192.168.0.100
WAN: 172.30.30.100
LAN: 192.168.0.2
PC
How can I do that?
1. Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same
subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP function.
2. Visit
3. Go to
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
Router A.
Advanced > Network > Routing.
4. Click Add and finish the settings according to the following explanations:
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Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static
route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of
Router A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination
IP address, so here enter 172.30.30.1.
Subnet Mask: Determines the destination network with the destination IP address.
If the destination is a single IP address, enter 255.255.255.255; otherwise, enter
the subnet mask of the corresponding network IP. In the example, the destination
network is a single IP, so here enter 255.255.255.255.
Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets
will be sent. This IP address must be on the same subnet with the router’s IP which
sends out data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of
Router B and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.0.2.
Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out data packets. In the
example, the data are sent to the gateway through the LAN port of Router A, so
WLAN
should be selected.
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LAN/
Description: Enter a description for this static routing entry.
5. Click SAVE.
6. Check the Routing Table below. If you can find the entry you’ve set, the static routing
is set successfully.
Done!
Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP address to visit the
company network.
10. 6. Specify Wireless Settings
The router’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset
in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the label of the router.
You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.
Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the
router.
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• To enable or disable the wireless function:
Customize Your Network Settings
1. Go to
Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.
2. The wireless function is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function
of the router, just untick the
Enable checkbox of each wireless network. In this case,
all the wireless settings will be invalid.
• To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:
1. Go to
2. Create a new SSID in
Note: If you change the wireless settings with a wireless device, you will be disconnected when the settings are
effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use.
Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.
Network Name (SSID) and customize the password for the
network in
Password. The value is case-sensitive.
• To hide SSID:
1. Go to
2. Select
Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.
Hide SSID, and your SSID won’t display when you scan for local wireless
networks on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network.
• To use the Smart Connect function:
The Smart Connect function lets you to enjoy a more high-speed network by assigning
your devices to best wireless bands based on actual conditions to balance network
demands.
1. Go to
2. Enable
Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.
Smart Connect.
3. Keep the default values or set a new SSID and password, and click SAVE. This SSID
and password will be applied for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks.
• To change the security option:
1. Go to
2. Select an option from the
Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.
Security drop-down list. We recommend you don’t change
the default settings unless necessary.
In addition
Transmit Power - Select either High, Middle or Low to specify the data transmit power.
•
The default and recommended setting is
•
Channel Width - Select a channel width (bandwidth) for the wireless network.
High.
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• Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. It is recommended
to leave the channel to
Auto, if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless
connection issue.
•
Mode - Select a transmission mode according to your wireless client devices. It is
recommended to just leave it as default.
• To enable the MU-MIMO feature:
A router with the MU-MIMO feature serves multiple devices simultaneously while a
traditional router serves only one user at a time. That means MU-MIMO can provide a
faster, more efficient Wi-Fi network for multiusers.
Note:
Devices supporting 5GHz wireless band can enjoy the MU-MIMO service.
1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.
2. Locate the
3. Tick the
4. Click
5GHz network.
Enable box for MU-MIMO.
SAVE.
10. 7. Schedule Your Wireless Function
The wireless network can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need
the wireless connection.
1. Visit
2. Go to
3. Enable the
4. Click Add to specify a wireless off period during which you need the wireless off
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule.
Wireless Schedule feature.
automatically, and click
SAVE.
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Note:
• The Effective Time Schedule is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time & Language
to modify the time.
• The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.
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10. 8. Use WPS for Wireless Connection
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected
Wi-Fi connection.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Make sure the Wi-Fi of your router is on and go to
Advanced > Wireless > WPS.
10. 8. 1. Connect via the Client’s PIN
Enter the PIN of your device and click Connect. Then your device will get connected to
the router.
10. 8. 2. Connect via the Router’s PIN
Select Router’s PIN in Method 1 to enable Router’s PIN. You can use the default PIN or
generate a new one.
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Note:
PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported
devices can connect to your router with the PIN. The default PIN is printed on the label of the router.
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10. 8. 3. Push the WPS Button
Click Start on the screen or directly press the router’s WPS button. Within two minutes,
enable WPS on your personal device.
LED of the router should change from flashing to solid on, indicating successful WPS
connection.
Success will appear on the screen and the WPS
10. 9. Advanced Wireless Settings
Check advanced wireless settings for your device.
1. Visit
2. Go to
3. Configure advanced wireless settings.
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings.
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• WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being
transmitted preferentially.
•
Short GI - It is recommended to enable this function, for it will increase the data
capacity by reducing the guard interval time.
•
AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless
stations cannot access each other through WLAN.
•
ATF (Airtime Fairness) - This function can improve the overall network performance
by sacrificing a little bit of network time on your slow devices.
•
Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the
duration between beacon packets that are broadcasted by the router to synchronize
the wireless network. The default value is 100 milliseconds.
RTS Threshold- Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of
•
data transmission through the router. By default, the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold
size is 2346. If the packet size is greater than the preset threshold, the router will send
RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame.
•
DTIM Interval - The value determines the interval of DTIM (Deliveray Traffic Indication
Message). Enter a value between 1 and 15 intervals. The default value is 1, which
indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.
•
Group Key Update Period - Enter a number of seconds (minimum 30) to control the
time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default value is 0, meaning
no key renewal.
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Manage the Router
This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router.
It contains the following sections:
Upgrade the Firmware
•
• Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
• Change the Login Password
• Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
• Local Management
• Remote Management
• System Log
• Test the Network Connectivity
• Set Up System Time
• Set the Router to Reboot Regularly
• Control the LED
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11. 1. Upgrade the Firmware
TP-Link aims at providing better network experience for users.
We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware
available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TP-Link official
website
Note:
• Backup your router configuration before firmware upgrade.
• Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade.
11. 1. 1. Online Upgrade
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the Support page for free.
the router.
2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the upgrade icon
display in the top-right corner of the page. Click the icon to go to the
Upgrade
Alternatively, you can go to
page.
Advanced > System > Firmware Upgrade, and click
will
Firmware
CHECK FOR UPGRADES to see whether the latest firmware is released. If there is
new firmware click
UPGRADE.
3. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete.
Tips: If there’s a new and important firmware update for your router, you will see the prompt notification on your
computer as long as a web browser is opened. Click UPGRADE, and log in to the web management page with the
username and password you set for the router. You will see the Firmware Upgrade page.
11. 1. 2. Local Upgrade
1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit
3. Go to
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > System > Firmware Upgrade.
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4. Focus on the Local Upgrade section. Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded new
firmware file, and click
UPGRADE.
5. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete.
Note: If you fail to upgrade the firmware for the router, please contact our Technical Support.
11. 2. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can
backup the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the router to
a previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if necessary you can
erase the current settings and reset the router to the default factory settings.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore.
• To backup configuration settings:
BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file
Click
of the current settings will be stored to your computer.
• To restore configuration settings:
1. Click
click
BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and
RESTORE.
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2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting.
Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the router.
• To reset the router except your login password and TP-Link ID:
Manage the Router
1. In the
Factory Default Restore section, click RESTORE.
2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting.
Note:
• During the resetting process, do not turn off the router.
• After reset, you can still use the current login password or the TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page.
• To reset the router to factory default settings:
1. Click
FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router.
2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting.
Note:
• During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router.
• We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router.
11. 3. Change the Login Password
The account management feature allows you to change your login password of the web
management page.
Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the account management feature will be
disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Advanced > TP-Link ID.
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1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
Manage the Router
2. Go to
section.
3. Enter the old password, then a new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click SAVE.
4. Use the new password for future logins.
Advanced > System > Administration and focus on the Change Password
11. 4. Local Management
This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing
the router by using the MAC address-based authentication.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
Management
• Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router:
Select
• Allow specific devices to manage the router:
1. Select All Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE.
Advanced > System > Administration and complete the settings In Local
section as needed.
All Devices for Local Managers.
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2. Click Add Device.
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3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from
the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually.
4. Specify a
5. Click
Description for this entry.
SAVE.
11. 5. Remote Management
This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority to manage the router.
1. Visit
2. Go to
• Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely:
Do not tick the
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > System > Administration and complete the settings in Remote
Management
section as needed.
Enable checkbox of Remote Management.
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• Allow all devices to manage the router remotely:
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1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management.
2. Keep the HTTPS and HTTP port as default settings (recommended) or enter a value
between 1024 and 65535.
3. Select
4. Click
Devices on the internet can log in to
as
http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router.
Tips:
• You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Network Map > Internet.
• The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log
in to the router through a domain name.
All Devices for Remote Managers.
SAVE.
http://Router’s WAN IP address:port number (such
• Allow a specific device to manage the router remotely:
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1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management.
2. Keep the HTTPS and HTTP port as default settings (recommended) or enter a value
between 1024 and 65535.
3. Select
4. In the
Specified Device for Remote Managers.
Only this IP Address field, enter the IP address of the remote device to manage
the router.
5. Click
Devices using this WAN IP can manage the router by logging in to
IP:port number
to log in to the router through a domain name.
SAVE.
http://Router’s WAN
(such as http://113.116.60.229:1024).
Tips: The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want
11. 6. System Log
When the router does not work normally, you can save the system log and send it to the
technical support for troubleshooting.
1. Visit
2. Go to
3. In the
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the
router.
Advanced > System > System Log.
Save Log section, click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk.
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11. 7. Test the Network Connectivity
Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other
network devices.
1. Visit
2. Go to
3. Enter the information:
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > System > Diagnostics.
1 ) Choose
Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host,
•
and measure the round-trip time.
Ping or Tracert as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity;
•
Traceroute is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach
the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet
Protocol network.
2 ) Enter the
3 ) Modify the
keep the default value.
4 ) If you have chosen
recommended to keep the default value.
4. Click
The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo
server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through
START to begin the diagnostics.
IP Address or Domain Name of the tested host.
Ping PacketNumber and the Ping Packet Size. It’s recommended to
Tracert, you can modify the Traceroute Max TTL. It’s
Ping.
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The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo
server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through
Traceroute.
Manage the Router
11. 8. Set Up System Time
System time is the time displayed while the router is running. The system time you
configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls. You
can choose the way to obtain the system time as needed.
1. Visit
2. Go to
• To get time from the internet:
1. Enable
2. In the
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > System > Time & Language.
24-Hour Time if you want the time to display in a 24-hour way.
Set Time field, select Get from Internet.
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3. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list.
Manage the Router
4. In the
NTP Server I fileld, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP
Server.
5. (Optional) In the
NTP Server II fileld, enter the IP address or domain name of the
second NTP Server.
6. Click
SAVE.
• To get time from your computer:
1. In the
Set Time field, select Get from Managing Device.
2. The time of your computer will then be displayed and click SAVE.
• To manually set the date and time:
1. In the
Set Time field, select Manually.
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2. Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format).
Manage the Router
3. Set the current
4. Click
• To set up Daylight Saving Time:
1. Tick the
2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local
SAVE.
Enable box of Daylight Saving Time.
time zone.
Time (In HH/MM/SS format).
3. Select the correct
time zone.
4. Click
SAVE.
End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local
11. 9. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly
The Scheduled Reboot feature cleans the cache to enhance the running performance
of the router.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
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2. Go to Advanced > System > Reboot.
Manage the Router
3. Tick the
4. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it
reboots.
5. Click
Enable box of Reboot Schedule.
SAVE.
11. 10. Control the LED
The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode
feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off.
1. Visit
2. Go to
3. Enable
4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day.
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Advanced > System > LED Control.
Night Mode.
5. Click
SAVE.
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FAQ
Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?
The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has
been altered:
1. Connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable.
2. Visit
3. Go to
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management password?
• If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and
then follow the instructions to reset it.
• Alternatively, press and hold the
it, and then visit
Note:
• You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset, and please mark down your new
password for future use.
http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password.
Reset button of the router until LEDs turn on to reset
Q3. What should I do if I can’t log in to the router’s web management
page?
This can happen for a variety of reasons. Please try the methods below to log in again.
• Make sure your computer is connected to the router correctly and the corresponding
LED indicator(s) light up.
• Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured as
automatically
• Make sure
• Check your computer’s settings:
1 ) Go to
status and tasks
2 ) Click
3 ) Click
and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 is correctly entered.
Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet, and click View network
.
Internet Options on the bottom left.
Connections and select Never dial a connection.
Obtain an IP address
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4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK.
5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings.
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• Use another web browser or computer to log in again.
• Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If login still fails, please
contact the technical support.
Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset.
Q4. What should I do if I can’t access the internet even though the
configuration is finished?
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
Advanced> Network > Status to check internet status:
If IP Address is a valid one, please try the methods below and try again:
• Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Please manually
configure the DNS server.
1 ) Go to
2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, click
Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google.
Advanced > Network > DHCP Server.
SAVE.
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• Restart the modem and the router.
1 ) Power off your modem and router, and leave them off for 1 minute.
2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes until it gets a solid cable
or Internet light.
3 ) Power on the router.
4 ) Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet access.
• Reset the router to factory default settings and reconfigure the router.
• Upgrade the firmware of the router.
• Check the TCP/IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get internet
from the router.
As the picture below shows, if the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, please try the methods below
and try again:
• Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper.
• Clone the MAC address of your computer.
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1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2 ) Go to
Internet or Advanced > Network > Internet and focus on the MAC Clone
section.
3 ) Choose an option as needed (enter the MAC address if
Address
Tips:
• Some ISP will register the MAC address of your computer when you access the internet for the first time
through their Cable modem, if you add a router into your network to share your internet connection, the ISP will
not accept it as the MAC address is changed, so we need to clone your computer’s MAC address to the router.
• The MAC addresses of a computer in wired connection and wireless connection are different.
is selected), and click SAVE.
Use Custom MAC
• Modify the LAN IP address of the router.
Note:
Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP
range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and you
can’t access the internet. To resolve this problem, we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid
such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2 ) Go to
Advanced > Network > LAN.
3 ) Modify the LAN IP address as the follow picture shows. Here we take 192.168.2.1
as an example.
4 ) Click
Save.
• Restart the modem and the router.
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1 ) Power off your modem and router, and leave them off for 1 minute.
2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes until it get a solid cable
or Internet light.
3 ) Power on the router.
4 ) Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet access.
• Double check the internet connection type.
1 ) Confirm your internet connection type, which can be learned from the ISP.
2 ) Visit
3 ) Go to
4 ) Select your
5 ) Click
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
Advanced > Network > Internet.
Save.
Internet Connection Type and fill in other parameters.
6 ) Restart the modem and the router again.
• Please upgrade the firmware of the router.
If you’ve tried every method above but still cannot access the internet, please contact
the technical support.
Q5. What should I do if I can’t find my wireless network or I cannot
connect the wireless network?
If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below:
• Make sure the wireless function of your device is enabled if you’re using a laptop with
built-in wireless adapter. You can refer to the relevant document or contact the laptop
manufacturer.
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• Make sure the wireless adapter driver is installed successfully and the wireless
adapter is enabled.
• On Windows 7
1 ) If you see the message
No connections are available, it is usually because the
wireless function is disabled or blocked somehow.
2 ) Click
Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself.
• On Windows XP
1 ) If you see the message
Windows cannot configure this wireless connection,
this is usually because windows configuration utility is disabled or you are
running another wireless configuration tool to connect the wireless.
2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example).
3 ) Select and right click on
My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open
Computer Management window.
4 ) Expand
Configuration
5 ) Right click
6 ) Change
Service status is
Services and Applications > Services, find and locate Wireless Zero
in the Services list on the right side.
Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties.
Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the
Started. And then click OK.
If you can find other wireless network except your own, please follow the steps below:
• Check the WLAN LED indicator on your wireless router/modem.
• Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem. Move it
closer if it is currently too far away.
• Go to
Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings, and check the wireless
settings. Double check your wireless Network Name and SSID is not hided.
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If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps below:
• Authenticating problem/password mismatch:
1 ) Sometimes you will be asked to type in a PIN number when you connect to
the wireless network for the first time. This PIN number is different from the
Wireless Password/Network Security Key, usually you can only find it on the
label of your router.
2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a
security key instead
Key
.
, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security
3 ) If it continues to show note of
Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested
to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.
Note: Wireless Password/Network Security Key is case sensitive.
• Windows unable to connect to XXXX / Can not join this network / Taking longer than
usual to connect to this network:
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• Check the wireless signal strength of your network. If it is weak (1~3 bars),
please move the router closer and try again.
• Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1, 6 or 11 to reduce interference
from other networks.
• Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer.
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered
trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Product Name: AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
Model Number: Archer C80
Component NameModel
I.T.E. PowerT120150-2B1REV3.0.0
Responsible party:
TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.
Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6803
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com
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.
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Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is
applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.”
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as
above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC
part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the
equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2019.09.17
FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply
Model Number: T120150-2B1REV3.0.0
Responsible party:
TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.
Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6803
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com
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.
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• 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.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as
above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC
part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the
equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2019.09.17
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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.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm)
5150 MHz -5250 MHz(23dBm)
EU declaration of conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/
EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at
https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the
limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of
health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from
your body.
National restrictions
Attention: This device may only be used indoors in all EU member states and
EFTA countries.
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK
EE EL ESFIFR HR HUIE
ISITLILT LU LV MT NL
NO PL PT RO SESISK UK
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est
conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement
Caution:
The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use
to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems;
Avertissement:
Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement
pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage
préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
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 20cm 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 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement
et votre corps.
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
•
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the
original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate
to contact us.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device.
We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper
use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
Explanations of the symbols on the product label
SymbolExplanation
DC voltage
Indoor use only
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European
directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on
the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the
retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
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