TP Link D5V1 User Manual

Archer D5

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router

Rev: 1.0.0 1910011021

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FCC STATEMENT

Operations in the 5.15-5.25 GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

This device is restricted to indoor usage.

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 25 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning

TPLDL01BD5V1

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio inte

rference, 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

Outdoor use limited to 10

France

Italy None

Luxembourg None

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications

mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz

General authorization required for outdoor use and

public service

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

If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required

General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum)

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

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. Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le

fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un

fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum

gain of 2dBi for 2.4GHz and 3dBi for 5.0 GHz. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2dBi for 2.4GHz and 3dBi for 5.0 GHz 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.

Industry Canada Statement

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

Caution :

(i) 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;

(ii) high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Avertissement:

(i)les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 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 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

FOR PORTABLE DEVICE USAGE (<20m from body/SAR needed)

Radiation Exposure Statement:

The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expositions RF peut être augmentée si l'appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible.

FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE (>20cm/low power) 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.

Korea Warning Statements:

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice& BSMI Notice:

注意！

依據低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、

加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即

停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。

安全諮詢及注意事項

●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。

●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。

●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。　

●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。

●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。

●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。

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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: AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router Model No.: Archer D5 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: 2012 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011& EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012 EN 55022:2010+AC:2011,Class B EN 55024:2010 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 EN 61000-3-3:2013 EN60950-1:2006+A11： EN50385:2002 EN 301893 V1.7.1(2012-06)

2009+A1:2010+A12:2011

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for making this declaration:

Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2014

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

Package Contents ....................................................................................................1

Chapter 1. Product Overview...................................................................................2

1.1 Overview of the Modem Router......................................................................................2

1.2 Main Features.................................................................................................................3

1.3 Panel Layout...................................................................................................................4

1.3.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................................... 4

1.3.2 The Back Panel.................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 2. Connecting the Modem Router.............................................................7

2.1 System Requirements ....................................................................................................7

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements..........................................................................7

2.3 Connecting the Modem Router.......................................................................................7

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ........................................................................9

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration......................................................................................................9

3.2 Quick Installation Guide................................................................................................10

Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router ..........................................................16

4.1 Login.............................................................................................................................16

4.2 Status............................................................................................................................17

4.3 Quick Setup..................................................................................................................19

4.4 Operation Mode............................................................................................................19

4.5 Network.........................................................................................................................19

4.5.1 WAN Settings..................................................................................................................... 20

4.5.2 Interface Grouping ............................................................................................................. 30

4.5.3 LAN Settings...................................................................................................................... 31

4.5.4 IPv6 LAN Settings.............................................................................................................. 32

4.5.5 MAC Clone......................................................................................................................... 34

4.5.6 ALG Settings...................................................................................................................... 34

4.5.7 DSL Settings...................................................................................................................... 35

4.5.8 IPSec VPN ......................................................................................................................... 35

4.6 IPTV..............................................................................................................................38

4.7 DHCP Server................................................................................................................39

4.7.1 DHCP Settings................................................................................................................... 39

4.7.2 Clients List.......................................................................................................................... 41

4.7.3 Address Reservation.......................................................................................................... 41

4.7.4 Conditional Pool................................................................................................................. 42

4.8 Wireless 2.4GHz...........................................................................................................44

4.8.1 Basic Settings .................................................................................................................... 44

4.8.2 WPS Settings..................................................................................................................... 46

4.8.3 Wireless Security ............................................................................................................... 48

4.8.4 Wireless Schedule .............................................................................................................50

4.8.5 Wireless MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................... 51

4.8.6 Wireless Advanced ............................................................................................................ 52

4.8.7 Wireless Status.................................................................................................................. 54

4.9 Wireless 5GHz..............................................................................................................54

4.9.1 Basic Settings .................................................................................................................... 54

4.9.2 WPS Settings..................................................................................................................... 56

4.9.3 Wireless Security ............................................................................................................... 58

4.9.4 Wireless Schedule .............................................................................................................61

4.9.5 Wireless MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................... 61

4.9.6 Wireless Advanced ............................................................................................................ 63

4.9.7 Wireless Status.................................................................................................................. 64

4.10 Guest Network..............................................................................................................65

4.10.1 Basic Settings 2.4GHz...................................................................................................... 65

4.10.2 Basic Settings 5GHz......................................................................................................... 66

4.10.3 Guest Status 2.4GHz........................................................................................................ 68

4.10.4 Guest Status 5GHz........................................................................................................... 68

4.11 USB Settings ................................................................................................................69

4.11.1 USB Mass Storage........................................................................................................... 69

4.11.2 User Accounts .................................................................................................................. 70

4.11.3 Storage Sharing................................................................................................................ 70

4.11.4 FTP Server ....................................................................................................................... 72

4.11.5 Media Server ....................................................................................................................74

4.11.6 Print Server.......................................................................................................................75

4.12 Route Settings ..............................................................................................................75

4.12.1 Default Gateway............................................................................................................... 76

4.12.2 Static Route...................................................................................................................... 76

4.12.3 RIP Settings......................................................................................................................77

4.13 IPv6 Route Settings......................................................................................................77

4.13.1 IPv6 Default Gateway....................................................................................................... 77

4.13.2 IPv6 Static Route.............................................................................................................. 78

4.14 Forwarding....................................................................................................................79

4.14.1 Virtual Servers.................................................................................................................. 79

4.14.2 Port Triggering.................................................................................................................. 81

4.14.3 DMZ.................................................................................................................................. 83

4.14.4 UPnP ................................................................................................................................83

4.15 Parental Control............................................................................................................84

4.16 Firewall .........................................................................................................................86

4.16.1 Rule .................................................................................................................................. 86

4.16.2 LAN Host ..........................................................................................................................87

4.16.3 WAN Host......................................................................................................................... 88

4.16.4 Schedule...........................................................................................................................89

4.17 IPv6 Firewall .................................................................................................................91

4.17.1 IPv6 Rule.......................................................................................................................... 91

4.17.2 IPv6 LAN Host.................................................................................................................. 92

4.17.3 IPv6 WAN Host.................................................................................................................93

4.17.4 IPv6 Schedule................................................................................................................... 94

4.18 IPv6 Tunnel...................................................................................................................95

4.19 Bandwidth Control ........................................................................................................98

4.20 IP&MAC Binding...........................................................................................................99

4.20.1 Binding Settings................................................................................................................ 99

4.20.2 ARP List..........................................................................................................................100

4.21 Dynamic DNS .............................................................................................................101

4.22 Diagnostic...................................................................................................................101

4.23 System Tools..............................................................................................................102

4.23.1 System Log.....................................................................................................................102

4.23.2 Time Settings..................................................................................................................103

4.23.3 Manage Control..............................................................................................................104

4.23.4 CWMP Settings ..............................................................................................................105

4.23.5 SNMP Settings ...............................................................................................................106

4.23.6 Backup & Restore........................................................................................................... 107

4.23.7 Factory Defaults.............................................................................................................. 107

4.23.8 Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................................................... 108

4.23.9 Reboot............................................................................................................................ 109

4.23.10 Statistics...................................................................................................................... 109

4.24 Logout.........................................................................................................................111

Appendix A: Specifications.................................................................................112

Appendix B: Troubleshooting.............................................................................113

Appendix C: Technical Support..........................................................................116

Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your package:

 One Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router  One Power Adapter for Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem

Router

 Quick Installation Guide  One RJ45 cable  Two RJ11 cables  One ADSL splitter  One Resource CD for Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem

Router, including:

 This User Guide  Other Helpful Information

Note:



Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router.

1.1 Overview of the Modem Router

The Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.

The Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router utilizes integrated ADSL2+ transceiver and high speed MIPS CPU. The Router supports full-rate ADSL2+ connectivity conforming to the ITU and ANSI specifications.

In addition to the basic DMT physical layer functions, the ADSL2+ PHY supports dual latency ADSL2+ framing (fast and interleaved) and the I.432 ATM Physical Layer.

The modem router provides up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) + 867Mbps (5GHz) wireless connection with other wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11ac wireless modem router will give you the unexpected n etworking ex perience at speed mu ch fa ster than

802.11n. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n, products.

With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128 WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router provides complete data privacy.

The modem router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staffs. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management function.

Since the modem router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in this user guide. Before installing the modem router, please look through this guide to know all the modem router’s functions.

Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

1.2 Main Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11ac to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) +

867Mbps (5GHz).

 Four 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11 port.  Provides external splitter.  Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.  Supports bridge mode and Router function.  Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection.  Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 1Mbps.  Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.  Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.  Supports PPPoE, which allows connecting to the Internet on demand and disconnecting from

the Internet when idle.

 Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive surge

protection circuit.

 High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth.  Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO).  Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.  Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.  Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).  Built-in DHCP server.  Built-in firewall, supporting IP/MAC filter and URL filter.  Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering.  Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.  Supports system log and flow Statistics.  Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.  Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security, TKIP/AES encryption security.  Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).  Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server.  Supports Ethernet WAN (EWAN).  Supports Bandwidth Control.  Supports IPv6.  Supports Guest Network.

Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

1.3 Panel Layout

1.3.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1

The modem router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (View from top to bottom). They indicate the device’s working status. For details, please refer to LED Explanation.

LED Explanation:

Name Status Indication

A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function.

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.

A wireless device has failed to be added to the network by WPS function. Please refer to 4.8.2 WPS Settings information.

A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.

(WPS)

Flash

Off

for more

(USB)

Flash

Off

The USB port is sending or receiving data. No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.

Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

(LAN)

(Wireless)

(Internet)

(ADSL)

Off

Off Wireless is disabled. On

Off

Flash

Off

There is a device connected to this LAN port, or the LAN port is sending or receiving data.

There is no device connected to this LAN port.

Wireless is enabled. The modem router is working on 2.4GHz/5 GHz radio band.

The network is available with a successful Internet connection. There is no successful Internet connection or the modem router

is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to Note 2 troubleshooting.

ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.

The ADSL negotiation is in progress.

ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to Note 1 troubleshooting.

for

(Power)

Off

Note:



1. If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to 2.3 Connecting

the Modem Router for more information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If

you have already made a right connection, please contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now.

2. If the Internet LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1 may need to check this part of information with your ISP and make sure everything have been input correctly.

. If your ADSL LED is ON, please check your Internet configuration. You

The modem router is powered on.

The modem router is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.

Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

1.3.2 The Back Panel

Figure 1-2

 ADSL: Through the port, you can connect the telephone to the modem router. Or you can

connect them by an external separate splitter. For details, please refer to 2.3 Connecting the

Modem Router.

 USB2, USB1: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.  WPS: The switch for the WPS function. For details, please refer to 4.8.2 WPS Settings.  WiFi ON/OFF: The switch for the WiFi function. Press it to enable/disable the WiFi function.  RESET: There are two ways to reset the modem router's factory defaults.

Method one: With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button for at least 8-10 seconds. And the modem router will reboot to its factory default settings.

Method two: Restore the default setting from 4.23.7 Factory Defaults

of the modem router's

Web-based Management.

 LAN4/WAN, LAN3, LAN2, LAN1: Through these ports, you can connect the modem router to

your PC or other Ethernet network devices. In wireless router mode you will be able to connect to Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL devices.

 POWER ON/OFF: The switch for the power.  POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.  Antennas: Used for wireless operation and data transmit.

Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

Chapter 2. Connecting the Modem Router

2.1 System Requirements

 Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).  PCs with a working 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 Installation Environment Requirements

 The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.  Place the modem router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well

as to a power source.

 Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a

tripping hazard.

 The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.  Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic

sensitive.

2.3 Connecting the Modem Router

Before installing the device, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is available. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. Before cable connection, cut off the power supply and keep your hands dry. You can follow the steps below to install it.

Step 1: Connect the ADSL Line.

Method one: Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of Archer D5, and insert the other end into the wall socket.

Method two：You can use a separate splitter. External splitter can divide the data and

voice, and then you can access the Internet and make calls at the same time. The external splitter has three ports:

• LINE: Connect to the wall jack

• PHONE: Connect to the phone sets

• MODEM: Connect to the ADSL port of Archer D5

Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of Archer D5. Connect the other end to the MODEM port of the external splitter.

Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cable. Attach one end of a network cable to your computer’s

Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to the LAN port on the modem router Archer D5.

Step 3: Power on the computers and LAN devices. Step 4: Attach the power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear

of the device and plug in the adapter to an electrical outlet or power extension. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.

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Figure 2-1

Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration

The default IP address of the Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for description.

Connect the local PC to the LAN/WAN port of the modem router. And then you can configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically in the following way.

1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to T3 in Appendix B:

Troubleshooting.

2) Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.

Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection. Please click the Start menu on your desktop, select run tab, type cmd or command in the field and press Enter. Type ping 192.168.1.1 on the next screen, and then press Enter.

If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your PC and the router has been established.

If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it means that your PC has not connected to the router.

You can check it following the steps below:

1) Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?

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The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.

2) Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?

If the modem router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.

3.2 Quick Installation Guide

With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address

http://tplinkmodem.net/

After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-2. Enter admin for the User Name and Password Enter key.

in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-1

, both in lower case letters. Then click the Login button or press the

Figure 3-2

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1) Do not mix up the user name and password with your ADSL account user name and password

which are needed for PPP connections.

2) If the above screen does not pop up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy.

Go to Tools menu→Internet Options→Connections→LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

2. After your successful login, you will see the Login screen as shown in Figure 3-3. Click

Quick Setup menu to access Quick Setup Wizard.

Figure 3-3

3. The Quick Setup page will appear for you to quickly configure your modem router. And then click Next to continue.

Figure 3-4

Select the Region and the Time Zone from the drop-down list, then click Next.

Figure 3-5

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5. Select Yes and wait for 1-2 minutes to detect the connection type.

Figure 3-6

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If the connection type can not be detected, please select No… and click Next to configure it manually (shown in Figure 3-7).

Figure 3-7 A. Configuration for PPPoE/PPPoA Enter the Username, Password given by your ISP, and then click Next.

Figure 3-8

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If you are using the modem router on a new DSL line and have not completed your DSL provider’s online registration, you may be using a generic username and password. When registration is completed, you will need to update the username and password if you have created a new one.

B. Configuration for Dynamic IP or Bridge

This type doesn't need to be configured. C. Configuration for Static IP or IPoA Enter the Static IP or IPoA information provided by your ISP, and then click Next.

Figure 3-9

6. Configure the basic parameters for 2.4GHz wireless network in the following screen as shown

in Figure 3-10, and then click Next.

Figure 3-10

7. Configure the basic parameters for 5GHz wireless network in the following screen as shown

in Figure 3-11, and then click Next.

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Figure 3-11

8. On this page, please confirm all parameters. Click Back to modify or click the Save button to

save your configuration.

Figure 3-12

9. You will see the Complete screen below, click Finish to complete these settings.

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Figure 3-13

The basic settings for your modem router are completed. Please open the web browser and try to log on to http://www.tp-link.com

to test your Internet connection.

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Chapter 4. Configuring the Modem Router

This chapter will show configuration for the key functions on the Web-based management page.

4.1 Login

After your successful login, you will see the twenty-three main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.

The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below.

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4.2 Status

Choose “Status”, you can see the corresponding information about Device Information, DSL, WAN, LAN and Wireless.

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4.3 Quick Setup

Please refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide.

4.4 Operation Mode

Choose “Operation Mode”, and you will see the screen as shown in Figure 4-2. Select your desired mode and then click Save.

Figure 4-2

 DSL Modem Router Mode: The device enables multi-users to share Internet via ADSL using

its ADSL port and share it wirelessly at 867Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over the 2.4GHz band.

 Wireless Router Mode: The device enables multi-users to share Internet via Ethernet WAN

(EWAN) using its interchangeable LAN4/WAN port and share it wirelessly at 867Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over the 2.4GHz band.

After you click the Save button, the Note Dialog will appear. Click OK and then the modem router will reboot. Please wait.

Note Dialog

4.5 Network

Choose “Network”, there are many submenus under the main menu. Click any one of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

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4.5.1 WAN Settings

Choose “Network”“WAN Settings”, and you will see the WAN Port Information Table in the screen similar to Figure 4-3. There are six different configurations for the connection types, which are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPPoA, IPoA and Bridge. You can select the corresponding types according to your needs.

Figure 4-3 Click Add to add a new entry, you can configure the parameters for ATM and WAN Service in the

next screen (shown in Figure 4-4).

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Figure 4-4

4.5.1.1 Static IP

Select this option if your ISP provides static IP information to you. You should set static IP subnet mask, and gateway address in the screen below.

IP address,

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Figure 4-5 ATM Configuration:  VPI (0~255): Identifies the virtual path between endpoints in an ATM network. The valid range

is from 0 to 255. Please input the value provided by your ISP.

 VCI (1~65535): Identifies the virtual channel endpoints in an ATM network. The valid range is

from 1 to 65535 (1 to 31 is reserved for well-known protocols). Please input the value

provided by your ISP. Click Advance, the advanced selections of ATM Configuration can be shown.  Encapsulation Mode: Select the encapsulation mode for the Static IP Address. Here you

can leave it by default.  ATM Qos Type: Select ATM Qos Type provided by your ISP. The default type is UBR.

WAN Service Setup:

 Enable IPv4：Check the box to enable IPv4.  IP Address: Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

 Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet Mask provided by your ISP, which is usually 255.255.255.0.

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 Gateway (Optional): Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by

your ISP.  DNS Server/ Secondary DNS Server: Here you can set DNS Server (at least one) manually.

The modem router will use the first DNS Server for priority.  Default Gateway: Select a WAN Interface from the drop-down list as the IPv4 default

gateway.

 Enable IPv6: Check the box to enable IPv6.  IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address provided by your ISP.  Prefix Length: Enter the prefix length of the IPv6 address. The default value is 64.  IPv6 Gateway: Enter the gateway IPv6 address provided by your ISP.  IPv6 DNS Server / Secondary IPv6 DNS Server: Here you can set IPv6 DNS Server (at

least one) manually. The Route will use this IPv6 DNS Server for priority.  IPv6 Default Gateway: Select a WAN Interface from the drop-down list as the IPv6 default

gateway. Click Advance, advanced selections of WAN Service Setup can be shown.  MTU (bytes): The default MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value is 1500 Bytes. Do not

change the default value unless required by your ISP.  Enable NAT: This technology translates the IP addresses of a local area network to a

different IP address for the Internet. If this modem router is hosting your network’s connection

to the Internet, please select the check box.

 Enable Fullcone NAT: It is a type of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act.  Enable SPI Firewall: The SPI firewall enhances network’s security. Select the option to use a

firewall, or else without a firewall.  Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage

multicasting on TCP/IP networks. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for

client devices, such as the modem router. It is enabled by default. Click the Save button to save the settings.

4.5.1.2 Select Dy

Dynamic IP

namic

IP type if your ISP provides the DHCP service, and the modem router will

automatically get IP parameters from your ISP.

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Figure 4-6 Click Advance, advanced selections for WAN Service Setup can be shown.  MTU (bytes):. The default MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value is 1500 Bytes. Do not

change the default value unless required by your ISP.

 Enable NAT: This technology translates the IP addresses of a local area network to a different

IP address for the Internet. If this modem router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, please select the check box.

 Enable Fullcone NAT: It is a type of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act.  Enable SPI Firewall: The SPI firewall enhances network’s security. Select the option to use a

firewall, or else without a firewall.

 Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage

multicasting on TCP/IP networks. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the modem router. It is enabled by default.

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 Get IP with Unicast: It is disabled by default. A few ISPs’ DHCP Servers do not support the

broadcast applications. When the modem router cannot get the IP address normally, you can choose this option. (It is rarely required)

 Set DNS Server manually: Choose “Set DNS Server manually”, you can set DNS Server

manually here. The modem router will use this DNS Server for priority.

 Get IPv6 Address with Unicast: It is disabled by default. A few ISPs’ DHCP Servers do not

support the broadcast applications. When the modem router cannot get the IPv6 address normally, you can choose this option.(It is rarely required.)

 Set IPv6 DNS Server manually: Choose “Set IPv6 DNS Server manually”, you can set IPv6

DNS Server manually here. The modem router will use this IPv6 DNS Server for priority.  Host Name: Here displays model number of your modem router. Click the Save button to save the settings.

4.5.1.3 PPPoE

If your ISP provid

es a PP

PoE connection and you need to use an ATM Interface, choose PPPoE

in the drop-down list, and then the screen will be displayed as below.

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Figure 4-7

 PPP Username/Password/Confirm Password: Enter the User Name, Password and

Confirm Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

 Always on: The connection can be re-established automatically when it is down.  Connect on demand: This mode is dependent on the traffic. If there is no traffic (or Idle) for a

pre-specified period of time (MAX Idle Time), the connection will drop down automatically.

And once there is a request for Internet connection, it will be on automatically.  Connect Manually: You can manually control the status of a connection. This mode also

supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand mode. The Internet connection

can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity period and re-established when

you attempt to access the Internet again.  Authentication Type: Select the Authentication Type from the drop-down list, the default

method is AUTO_AUTH, and you can leave it as a default setting.  Enable IPv4: Check this box to enable IPv4.

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 Enable IPv6: Check this box to enable IPv6.  Default Gateway: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down list as the IPv4 default

gateway.  IPv6 Default Gateway: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down list as the IPv6 default

gateway. Click Advance, advanced selections for WAN Service Setup can be shown.  Service Name/Server Name: Enter the Service Name and Server Name if it was provided by

your ISP. You can leave them blank, if the ISP doesn’t provide them.  MTU (bytes): The default MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value is 1480 Bytes. Do not

change the default value unless required by your ISP.

 Enable Fullcone NAT: It is a type of NAT, if not enabled, the default NAT will act.  Enable SPI Firewall: The SPI firewall enhances network’s security. Select the option to use a

firewall, or else without a firewall.  Enable IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage

multicasting on TCP/IP networks. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for

client devices, such as the modem router. It is enabled by default.  Use IP address specified by ISP: Select this option and enter the IP address provided by

your ISP.  Set DNS Server manually: Choose “Set DNS Server manually”, you can set DNS Server

manually here. The modem router will use this DNS Server for priority.  Use IPv6 address specified by ISP: Choose “Use IPv6 address specified by ISP”, you can

enter the IPv6 address provided by your ISP.  Set IPv6 DNS Server manually: Choose “Set IPv6 DNS Server manually”, you can set IPv6

DNS Server manually here. The modem router will use this IPv6 DNS Server for priority. Click the Save button to save the settings.

4.5.1.4

If your ISP provid

PPPoA

es a PPPoA connection an

d you need to use an ATM Interface, choose PPPoA

in the drop-down list, and then the screen will be displayed as below. The configuration is similar to PPPoE. Please refer to the section 4.5.1.3 PPPoE

to configure this

part.

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4.5.1.5 IPoA

If your ISP provi screen.

Figure 4-8

des an IPoA connection, select IPoA option for the Connection Type on the

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Figure 4-9

 IP Address/Subnet Mask: Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask provided by ISP.  DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server: Type in your preferred DNS server.  Default Gateway: Select a WAN Interface from the drop-down list as the IPv4 default

gateway.

4.5.1.6 Bridge

If you select this type of connection, the modem router can be configured to act as

a bridging device between your LAN and your ISP. Bridges are devices that enable two or m ore networks to communicate as if they are two segments of the same physical LAN.

Figure 4-10

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After you finish the Internet configuration, please click Save to make the settings take effect.

4.5.2 Interface Grouping

Choose “Network”“Interface Grouping”, you can view all the current groups on this page (shown in Figure 4-11).

Figure 4-11

 Enable the Virtual LAN Ports feature: Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a group of devices on one or

more LANs that are configured so that they can communicate as if they were attached to the same LAN. Because VLANs are based on logical instead of physical connections, it is very flexible for user/host management, bandwidth allocation and resource optimization. If you want to active the Interface Grouping function, please check the box to enable the Virtual LAN Ports feature.

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It is not allowed to disable the VLAN with Ethernet Connection enabled.

To support this feature, you must create mapping groups with appropriate LAN and WAN interfaces using the Add button.

Click the Add button. You can add a new interface group in the next screen. For example, if you want LAN1 and LAN3 to be a group called Group 1 over br_8_35_0 WAN interface, you can refer to the following figure.

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Figure 4-12

Click Save to make the entry effective immediately

4.5.3 LAN Settings

Choose “Network”“LAN Settings” menu, and you will see the LAN screen (shown in Figure 4-13). Please configure the parameter

s for LAN ports according to the descriptions below.

Figure 4-13

 IP Address: You can configure the modem router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask for LAN

Interface.  IP Address: Enter the modem router’s local IP Address, then you can access to the

Web-based Utility via the IP Address, the default value is 192.168.1.1.

 Subnet Mask: Enter the modem router’s Subnet Mask, the default value is 255.255.255.0.

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 Enable IGMP Snooping: IGMP Snooping is the process of listening to IGMP (Internet Group

Management Protocol) network traffic. The feature prevents hosts on a local network from receiving traffic for a multicast group they have not explicitly joined. It is enabled by default.

 Enable Second IP: You can configure the modem router’s second IP Address and Subnet

Mask for LAN Interface through which you can also access to the Web-based Utility as the default IP Address and Subnet Mask.

 DHCP Server: The DHCP(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server is enabled by default.

DHCP service will supply IP settings to computers connected to the modem router though the Ethernet port which are configured to automatically obtain IP settings. When the modem router is set for DHCP, it becomes the default gateway for DHCP client connected to it. If you change the IP address of the modem router, you must change the range of IP addresses in the pool used for DHCP on the LAN.

 Start IP Address: Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP

addresses. The default Start IP Address is 192.168.1.100, and the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.100 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.254.

 End IP Address: Enter a value for the DHCP server to end with when issuing IP

addresses. The End IP Address must be smaller than 192.168.1.254. The default End IP Address is 192.168.1.254.

 Leased Time: The Leased Time is duration in which a DHCP client can lease its current

dynamic IP address assigned by the modem router. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned to a new dynamic IP address. The default is 1440 minutes.

The detailed configuration about DHCP server, please refer to section 4.6 DHCP Server

4.5.4 IPv6 LAN Settings

Choose menu “Network”“IPv6 LAN Settings”, you can configure LAN IPv6 interface for your modem router.

Figure 4-14

 Address Auto-configuration Type: Select a type to assign IPv6 addresses to the computers

in your LAN. RADVD and DHCPv6 Server are provided.

1) If RADVD is selected, it doesn’t need to be configured.

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2) If DHCPv6 Server is selected, please complete the following parameters.

Figure 4-15

 Start IPv6 Address: Enter a value for the DHCPv6 server to start with when issuing IPv6

addresses.

 End IPv6 Address: Enter a value for the DHCPv6 server to end with when issuing IPv6

addresses.

 Leased Time: The Leased Time is the duration in which a DHCP client can lease its

current dynamic IPv6 address assigned by the modem router. After the dynamic IPv6 address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IPv6 address. The default is 86400 seconds.

 Site Prefix Configuration Type: Select a type to assign prefix to IPv6 addresses. Delegated

and Static are provided.

1) If Delegated is selected, please complete the following parameters.

Figure 4-16

 Prefix Delegated WAN Connection: Select a WAN connection form the drop-down list

to assign prefix.

2) If Static is selected, please complete the following parameters.

Figure 4-17

 Site Prefix: Enter a value for the site prefix.  Site Prefix Length: Enter a value for the site prefix length.

Click the Save button to save the settings.

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4.5.5 MAC Clone

Choose menu “Network”“MAC Clone”, you can configure the MAC address of the WAN Interface as shown below.

The WAN Interface List displays the WAN Interfaces you have configured on the section 4.5.1

WAN Settings and its default MAC Address. You can select the corresponding WAN Interface from

the drop-down list and click Clone MAC To button to clone your current PC MAC, and then click Save.

Figure 4-18

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Only the WAN Ports can use MAC Address Clone function. All the clone MAC addresses must not be the same with each other.

4.5.6 ALG Settings

Choose menu “Network”“ALG Settings”, and then you can configure the basic security in the screen as shown in Figure 4-19.

Figure 4-19

 Virtual Private Network (VPN): VPN Pass-through must be enabled if you want to allow VPN

tunnels using VPN protocols to pass through the modem router.

 PPTP Pass-through: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) allows the

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the modem router, click Enable.

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 L2TP Pass-through: L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol) is the method used to

enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer Two level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the modem router, click Enable.

 IPSec Pass-through: IPSec (Internet Protocol security) is a suite of protocols for

ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through the use of cryptographic security services. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the modem router, click Enable.

 Application Layer Gateway (ALG): It is recommended to enable ALG (Application Layer

Gateway) because ALG allows customized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data" protocols such as FTP, TFTP etc.

 FTP ALG: To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click Enable.  TFTP ALG: To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click

Enable.

 H323 ALG: To allow H323 clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click

Enable.

 SIP ALG: To allow SIP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click Enable.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

4.5.7 DSL Settings

Choose “Advanced Setup”“DSL Settings”, you can select the DSL Modulation Type and the Annex Type in the next screen. The DSL settings can be changed when you meet the physical connection problem. Please check the proper settings with your Internet service provider.

Figure 4-20

 DSL Modulation Type: Select the DSL operation Modulation Type which your DSL

connection uses.

 Annex Type: Select the DSL operation Annex Type which your DSL connection uses. Click the Save button to save your settings.

4.5.8 IPSec VPN

Choose “Network”“IPSec VPN”, you can Add/Remove or Enable/Disable the IPSec tunnel connections on the screen as shown in Figure 4-21.

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Figure 4-21

This section will guide you to configure a VPN tunnel between two Archer D5s. The topology is as follows.

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You could also use other VPN Routers to set VPN tunnels with Archer D5. Archer D5 supports up to 10 VPN tunnels simultaneously.

Click Add New Connection in Figure 4-21 and then you will enter the screen shown in Figure 4-22.

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Figure 4-22

 IPSec Connection Name: Enter a name for your VPN.  Remote IPSec Gateway Address (URL): Enter the destination gatew ay IP address which is

the public WAN IP or Domain Name of the remote VPN server endpoint. (For example: Input

219.134.112.247 in Device1, Input 219.134.112.246 in Device 2)

 Tunnel access from local IP addresses: Choose Subnet if you want the Whole LAN t o join

the VPN network, or else choose Single Address if you want single IP to join the VPN network.

 IP Address for VPN: Enter the IP address of your LAN. (For example: Input 192.168.1.1 in

Device1, Input 192.168.2.1 in Device2)

 IP Subnetmask: Enter the Subnet mask of your LAN. ( For example: Input 255.255.255.0 in

both Device1 and Device2)

 Tunnel access from remote IP addresses: Choose Subnet if you want the Remote Whole

LAN to join the VPN network, or else choose Single Address if you want single IP to join the VPN network.

 IP Address for VPN: Enter the IP address of the Remote LAN. ( For example: Input

192.168.2.1 in Device1,Input 192.168.1.1 in Device2)

 IP Subnetmask: Enter the subnetmask of the remote LAN. ( For example: Input

255.255.255.0 in both Device1 and Device2)

 Key Exchange Method: Select Auto (IKE) or Manual.  Authentication Method: Select Pre-Shared Key (recommended).  Pre-Shared Key: Inp  Perfect Forw ard Secrecy: PFS is an additional security protocol.

t the Pre-Shared key for Authentication. (For example: Input 12345678)

After complete the basic settings and click Save/Apply in both Device1 and Device2, PCs in LAN1 could communicate with PCs in remote LAN2. (For example: You can ping the IP address of PC2 which is 192.168.2.100 in PC1)

Note:

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The VPN Servers Endpoint from both ends must use the same pre-shared keys and Perfect Forward Secrecy settings.

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Click Show Advanced Settings and then you can configure the Advanced Settings. We

recommend you leave the Advanced Settings as default value.

Figure 4-23

 Mode: Select Main Mode to configure the standard negotiation parameters for IKE

phase1.Select Aggressive Mode to configure IKE phase1 of the VPN Tunnel to carry out negotiation in a shorter amount of time. (Not Recommended-Less Secure)

Note:

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The difference between the two modes is that aggressive mode will pass more information in fewer packets, with the benefit of slightly faster connection establishment, at the cost of transmitting the identities of the security firewall in the clear. When using aggressive mode, some configuration parameters such as Diffie-Hellman groups and PFS can not be negotiated, resulting in a greater importance of having "compatible" configuration on both ends.

 Key Life Time: Enter the number of seconds for the IPSec lifetime. It is the period of time to

pass before establishing a new IPSec security association (SA) with the remote endpoint. The default value is 3600.



If you want to change the default settings of Advanced Settings, please make sure that both VPN server endpoints use the same Encryption Algorithm, Integrity Algorithm, Diffie-Hellman Group and Key Life time in both phase1 and phase2.

Note:

4.6 IPTV

Choose “IPTV”, and you will see the screen as shown in Figure 4-24.

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Figure 4-24

 Enable IPTV: Check the box to enable IPTV function.  VPI (0~255): Identifies the virtual path between endpoints in an ATM network. The valid range

is from 0 to 255. Please input the value provided by your ISP.

 VCI (1~65535): Identifies the virtual channel endpoints in an ATM network. The valid range is

from 1 to 65535 (1 to 31 is reserved for well-known protocols). Please input the value provided by your ISP.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

4.7 DHCP Server

Choose “DHCP Server”, you can see the next submenus:

Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

4.7.1 DHCP Settings

Choose menu “DHCP Server”“DHCP Settings”, you can configure the DHCP Server on the page as shown in Figure 4-25.The modem router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dyna Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are connected to the modem router on the LAN.

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Figure 4-25

 Group/ IP Address/ Subnet Mask: Displays group name, IP address and subnet mask.

The parameters can be configured on the Interface Grouping

page and LAN Settings page.

 DHCP Server: If enabled, the modem router will work as a DHCP server, which provides the

TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are connected to it on the LAN.

 Start IP Address: Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses.

Because the default IP address for the modem router is 192.168.1.1, the default Start IP Address is 192.168.1.100, and the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.100 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.254.

 End IP Address: Enter a value for the DHCP server to end with when issuing IP addresses.

The End IP Address must be smaller than 192.168.1.254. The default End IP Address is

192.168.1.254.

 Lease Time: The Leased Time is the amount of time in which a DHCP client can lease its

current dynamic IP address assigned by the modem router. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 1440 minutes.

 Default Gateway (Optional.): It is suggested to input the IP address of the LAN port of the

modem router. The default value is 192.168.1.1.

 Default Domain (Optional.): Input the domain name of your network.  Primary DNS (Optional.): Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP.  Secondary DNS (Optional.): Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP

provides two DNS servers.

 DHCP Relay: Select Relay, then you will see the next screen, and the modem router will work

as a DHCP Relay. A DHCP relay is a computer that forwards DHCP data between computers that request IP addresses and the DHCP server that assigns the addresses. Each of the device's interfaces can be configured as a DHCP relay. If it is enabled, the DHCP requests from local PCs will forward to the DHCP server runs on WAN side. To have this function working properly, please run on router mode only, disable the DHCP server on the LAN port, and make sure the routing table has the correct routing entry.

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Note:

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1) To use the DHCP server function of the modem router, you must configure all computers on

the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address automatically".

2) You have to disable NAT of the WAN connections, or the DHCP Relay may not take effect.

3) If you select Disabled, the DHCP function will not take effect.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

4.7.2 Clients List

Choose menu “DHCP Server”“Clients List”, you can view the information about the clients attached to the modem router in the screen as shown in Figure 4-26.

Figure 4-26

 Client Name: The name of the DHCP client.  MAC Address: The MAC address of the DHCP client.  IP Address: The IP address that the modem router has allocated to the DHCP client.  Valid Time: The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired,

a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.

Click the Refresh button to update this page.

4.7.3 Address Reservation

Choose menu “DHCP Server”“Address Reservation”, you can view and add a reserved address for clients via the next screen (shown in Figure 4-27).When you specify a reserved IP address for accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to the servers that require permanent IP settings.

a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it

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Figure 4-27

 MAC Address: The MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve an IP address.  IP Address: The IP address reserved for the PC by the modem router.  Status: The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.

To Reserve an IP address:

1. Click the Add New button. Then Figure 4-28 will pop up.

2. Enter the MAC address

(in XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX format.) and IP address (in dotted-decimal

notation) of the computer for which you want to reserve an IP address.

3. Click the Save button.

Figure 4-28

To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Click Edit in the entry you want to modify the entry.

2. Modify the information.

3. Click the Save button. Click the Enable/Disable Selected button to make selected entries enabled/disabled.

Click the Delete Selected button to delete the selected entries.

4.7.4 Conditional Pool

Choose menu “DHCP Server”“Conditional Pool”, you can see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-29). This page displays vendor class settings and allows you to set parameters for vendor class by clicking corresponding buttons.

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Figure 4-29

To add a vendor class:

1. Click the Add New button. Then Figure 4-30 will pop up.

2. Enter param

eters for the vendor class.

Click the Save button.

Figure 4-30

To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Click Edit in the entry you want to modify the entry.

2. Modify the information.

3. Click the Save button. Click the Enable/Disable Selected button to make selected entries enabled/disabled.

Click the Delete Selected button to delete the selected entries.

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4.8 Wireless 2.4GHz

There are seven submenus under the Wireless 2.4Ghz menu: Basic Settings, WPS Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless Schedule, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Status. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

4.8.1 Basic Settings

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz” → “Basic Settings”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network of 2.4GHz on this page.

Figure 4-31

 SSID: Wireless network name. Enter a desired SSID which is case-sensitive and must not

exceed 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXXXXX (xx is the last six numbers of MAC address).

 Region: Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the

wireless function of the modem router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the modem router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

Note:

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Limited by local law regulations, version for North Ame rica doe s not have region selection option.

 Mode

11b only: Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11b.

: Select the desired mode.

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11g only: Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g. 11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. 11bg mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.

When 802.11g mode is selected, only 802.11g wireless stations can be connected to the modem router. When 802.11n mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the modem router. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to 802.11bgn mixed, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the modem router.

 Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field determines

which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

 Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list

automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

Note:



If 11b only, 11g only, or 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey and the value will become 20M, which is unable to be changed.

 Enable SSID Broadcast: When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to

associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the modem router. If this checkbox is selected, the wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.

 Enable WDS: With this function, the modem router can bridge two or more Wlans. If this

checkbox is selected, you will need to set the following parameters as shown in the figure below. Make sure the following settings are correct.

. The default setting is

 SSID (to be bridged): The SSID of the AP your modem router is going to connect to as a

client. You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.

 BSSID (to be bridged): The BSSID of the AP your modem router is going to connect to as a

client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join.

 Scan: Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.  Key type: This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It is

recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type

 WEP Index: This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX). It

indicates the index of the WEP key.

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 Authentication Type: This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or

WEP(HEX). It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.

 Password

: If the AP your modem router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill

the password in this blank.

Click Save to save your settings.

4.8.2 WPS Settings

This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS (also called QSS) function.

a). Choose menu “WPS Settings”, and you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-32).

Figure 4-32

 WPS: Enable or disable the WPS function here.  Current PIN: The current value of the modem router's PIN is displayed here.  Restore PIN: Restore the PIN of the modem router to its default.  Generate New PIN: Click this button to get a new random PIN code. You can ensure the

network security by generating a new PIN.

 Add device: You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this

button. b). To add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless

connection between wireless adapter and modem router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.

Note:



To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for WPS function meanwhile.

I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Step 1: Press the WPS button on the back panel of the modem router, as shown in the following

figure.

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You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-32, then Choose “Press the button of the new

device in two minutes” and click Connect.

(Shown in the following figure)

Figure 4-33

Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device directly. Step 3: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup

process.

Step 4: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the modem

router.

Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the modem router

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Step 1: Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure

4-32, then the following screen will appear.

Figure 4-34

Step 2: Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the above WPS screen. Then

click Connect button.

Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 4-34, which means the

client device has successfully connected to the modem router.

III.

Enter the modem router’s PIN on your client device

Use this method if your client device asks for the modem router’s PIN number. Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the modem router’s Wi-Fi Protected

Setup screen. (It is also labeled on the bottom of the modem router.)

Step 2: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected

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Setup process.

Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the modem

router.

Step 4: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

Note:



1) The WPS LED on the modem router will light green for five minutes if the device has been

2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the modem router is

successfully added to the network.

disabled. Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

4.8.3 Wireless Security

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz”” Wireless Security”, you can configure the security settings of your wireless network.

There are three wireless security modes supported by the modem router: WPA/WPA2 – Personal, WPA/WPA2 – Enterprise, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).

Figure 4-35

 Disable Wireless Security: If you do not want to use wireless security, check this radio

button. But it’s strongly recommended to choose one of the below modes to ensure security.  WPA/WPA2-Personal: It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared

passphrase. It is chosen by default.

 Authentication Type: You can choose the type for the WPA/WPA2-Personal security on

the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can select WPA-PSK as authentication type automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.

or WPA2-PSK

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 Encryption: You can select Auto, TKIP or AES as Encryption.

 Wireless Password: You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to

64 Hexadecimal characters. The default password is the same with the default PIN code, which is labeled on the bottom of the modem router or can be found in Figure 4-32.

 Group Key Update Period: Specify the group key update interval in seco nds. The value

should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

 WPA/WPA2 – Enterprise: It’s based on Radius Server.

 Authentication Type: Authentication Type: You can choose the type for the

WPA/WPA2-Personal security on the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can select WPA-PSK

or WPA2-PSK as authentication type automatically based on the wireless

station's capability and request.

 Encryption: You can select Auto, TKIP or AES as Encryption.

 RADIUS Server IP: Enter the IP address of the Radius Server.

 RADIUS Server Port: Enter the port that radius service used.

 RADIUS Server Password: Enter the password for the Radius Server.

 Group Key Update Period: Specify the group key update interval in seco nds. The value

should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

 WEP: It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.

 Authentication Type: You can choose the type for the WPA/WPA2-Personal security on

the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can select WPA-PSK

or WPA2-PSK

as authentication type automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.

 WEP Key Format: Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal

format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.

 WEP Key: Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key that

you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your network.

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 Key Type: You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit.) for encryption.

"Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.

64-bit:

not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters. 128-bit: You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is

not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.

Be sur

e to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.

4.8.4

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz”“Wireless Schedule”, you can as shown below.

You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is

Wireless Schedule

configure the Task Schedule

Figure 4-36

 Note:

The time you set is the period you need the wireless off.

nfigure the wireless schedule, please set system time first which refer to 4.23.2 Time Before co

Settings, then you can enable or disable Wireless Schedule.

 Apply To: Select the day or days you want to switch the wireless off .  Start Time, End Time: You can select all day-24 hours or

End Time in the corresponding field.

 Add: Click this button to add your selected time to the below table. Click the Clear Schedule button to clear y Click Save to complete the settings.

our settings in the table.

you may enter the Start Time and

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4.8.5 Wireless MAC Filtering

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz” 

”Wireless MAC Filtering”, you can control the wireless

access by configuring the Wireless MAC Filtering function, shown in Figure 4-37.

Figure 4-37

To filter wireless users by MAC Address, cl he default setting is Disabled.

 MAC Address: The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.  Status: The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.  Host: The wireless network name (SSID).

k Enable. T

 Description: A simple description of the wi

reless station.

To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add Ne

w button. The following page will

appear, shown in Figure 4-38:

Figure 4-38

To add or modify a MAC Address Filteri ow these instructions:

1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The form

ng entry, foll

at of the MAC Address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example: 00:1D:0F:11:22:33.

2. Give a simple descrip

tion for the wireless station in the Description field. For example:

Wireless station A.

3. Select Enabled or Disabled

for this entry from the Status drop-down list.

4. Select Host from the drop-down list.

5. Click the Save button to save this ent

ry.

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To edit or delete an exi

sting entry:

1. Click the Edit in the entry you wa

nt to modify.

2. Modify the information.

3. Click the Save button. Click the Enable/ Disabled

Selected button to make selected entries enabled or disabled. Click the Delete Selected button to delete the selected entries. For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC addr

ess 00:1D:0F:11:22:33 and the wireless station B with MAC address 00:0A:EB: 00:07:5F ar e able to access the m od em ro ute r, but all the other wireless stations cannot access the Modem router, you can configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by following these steps:

1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.

2. Select the radio button “ Allow the stations spe

cified by any enabled entries in the list to

access” for Filtering Rules.

3. Delete all or disable all entries

4. Click the

1) Enter the MAC address

2) Enter wireless station A/B in the Description field.

Add New button.

if there are any entries already.

0:1D:0F:11:22:33/00:0A:EB:00:07:5F in the MAC Address field.

3) Select Enabled in the Status drop-down list.

4) Select TP-LINK_2.4GHz for the Host.

5) Click the Save button.

The filtering rules that configure

d shoul

d be similar to the following list:

4.8.6 Wireless Advanced

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz””Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the advanced settings of your wireless network.

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Figure 4-39

 Transmit Power: Here you can specify the transmit power of the modem router. You can

select 100%, 50% or 25%. 100% is the default setting and is recommended.

 Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. The

beacons are the packets sent by the modem router to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.

 RTS Threshold: Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet is

larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the modem router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is

2346.

 Fragmentation Threshold: This value is the maximum size determining whether packets

will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance because of excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is recommended.

 DTIM Interval: This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message

(DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the modem router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.

 Enable Short GI: It is recommended to Enable Short GI, which will increase the data

capacity by reducing the guard interval time.

 Enabled Client Isolation: This function can isolate wireless stations on your network from

each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the modem router but not with each other. Client isolation is disabled by default.

 Enable WMM: This function guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being

transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended to enable WMM.

Note:



If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.

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4.8.7 Wireless Status

Choose menu “Wireless 2.4GHz””Wireless Status”, you can see the MAC Address, Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station.

Figure 4-40

 MAC Address: The connected wireless station's MAC address.  Current Status: The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH/

STA-ASSOC/ STA-JOINED/ WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA2-PSK/ AP -UP/ AP-DOWN/ Disconnected.

 Received Packets: Packets received by the station.  Sent Packets: Packets sent by the station.  SSID: The wireless network name.

Click on the Refresh button to update this page.

4.9 Wireless 5GHz

There are seven submenus under the Wireless 5Ghz menu: Basic Settings, WPS Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless Schedule, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Status. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

4.9.1 Basic Settings

Choose menu “Wireless 5GHz“ → “Basic Settings”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network of 5GHz on this page.

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Figure 4-41

 SSID: Wireless network name. Enter a desired SSID which is case-sensitive and must not

exceed 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_5GHz_XXXXXX (xx is the last six numbers of MAC address) .

 Region: Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the

Note:



Limited by local law regulations, version for North Ame rica doe s not have region selection option.

 Mode

11an mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11a and 802.11n wireless clients.

11a/n/ac mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless

clients. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode 11a/n/ac mixed.

 Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down List of Channel. This field

determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

 Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list

automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

 Enable SSID Broadcast: When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to

associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the modem router. If this checkbox is selected, the wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.

 Enable WDS: With this function, the modem router can bridge two or more Wlans. If this

checkbox is selected, you will need to set the following parameters as shown in the figure below. Make sure the following settings are correct.

: Select the desired mode.

. The default setting is