TP Link EC330G5U Users Manual

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User Guide

AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

EC330-G5u

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Contents

About This Guide .........................................................................................................1

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. 1. The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. 2. The Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1. 2. 3. The Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2. 1. Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. 2. Connect Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 3. Log In to Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4. 2. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4. 3. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 5. Set Up the Router as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 6. USB Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6. 1. Access the USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

6. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

6. 1. 2. Access the USB Device Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

6. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

6. 2. Media Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

6. 3. 3G/4G Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter 7. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter 8. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

8. 1. Configure the Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

8. 2. Controlling rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Chapter 9. Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

9. 1. Firewall & DoS Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

9. 2. Service Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

9. 3. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

9. 4. IP & MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Chapter 10. NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

10. 1. Translate Address and Port by ALG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

10. 2. Share Local Resources over the Internet by Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

10. 3. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

10. 4. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

10. 5. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Chapter 11. VPN Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

11. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Chapter 12. Customize Your Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

12. 1. LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

12. 1. 2. Use the Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

12. 2. IPv6 LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

12. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

12. 2. 2. Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

12. 3. Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

12. 3. 1. Change Basic Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

12. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

12. 3. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

12. 3. 4. View Wireless Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

12. 3. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

12. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

12. 5. Create Static Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

12. 6. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

12. 6. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

12. 6. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP . . . . . . . . 75

Chapter 13. Manage Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

13. 1. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

13. 2. Update the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

13. 2. 1. Local Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

13. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

13. 4. Change the Administrator Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

13. 5. Local Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

13. 6. Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

13. 7. System Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

13. 8. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

13. 9. CWMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

13. 10. SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

About This Guide

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 notice that features of the router may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and Internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

Convention Description

Underlined

Teal

Note:

Tips:

symbols on the web

page

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

http://www.tp-link.com/support.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router.

Specifications can be found on the product page at

http://www.tp-link.com.

A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at

http://forum.tp-link.com.

Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the

Support

page at http://www.tp-link.com/support.

Contact Technical

Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Router

This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.

It contains the following sections:

Product Overview

•

• Panel Layout

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. Panel Layout

1. 2. 1. The Front Panel

The router’s LEDs 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

Name Status Indication

Get to Know About Your Router

On The system has started up successfully.

(Power)

(2.4GHz Wireless)

(5GHz Wireless)

(Internet)

(Ethernet)

(WPS)

Flashing

Off Power is off.

On The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.

Off The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.

On The 5GHz wireless band is enabled.

Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled.

Blue On Internet service is available.

Orange On

Off The router’s Internet port is unplugged.

Off No powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port.

On/Off

Flashing WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.

The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router.

The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet service is not available.

At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port.

This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is established, then turns off, or WPS connection failed.

USB

On The USB device is ready to use.

Flashing

A new USB device is being identified, or data is being transferred.

Off No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

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1. 2. 2. The Side Panel

The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the side panel.

Item Description

Wi-Fi On/Off Button

Reset Button

WPS Button Press this button to enable the WPS function.

USB Port

Press and hold the WiFi button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router.

Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the router to its factory default settings.

For connecting to a USB storage device

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1. 2. 3. The Back Panel

Get to Know About Your Router

The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel.

Item Description

Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.

Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router.

Internet Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack.

LAN Ports (1/2/3/4) For connecting your PC or other Ethernet network devices to the router.

Antennas

Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance.

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 reference, such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.

2. 2. Connect Your Router

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 Internet port, and then follow Step 1, 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.

Power adapter

Internet

Modem

Power adapter

Router

1. Install the antennas.

2. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if any.

3. Connect the modem to your router’s Internet port with an Ethernet cable.

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Connect the Hardware

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

5. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.

6. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid to confirm the harware is connected

correctly.

Power

Note:

If the 2.4GHz LED

seconds. Within a few seconds, both the LEDs shoud turn solid on.

and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for about 2

2.4GHz On

5GHz

Internet

7. Connect your computer to the router.

• Method 1: Wired

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

Ethernet cable

• 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.

Computer

onnections are availabl

ireless Network Connectio

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TP-Link_XXXX_5G

Connect automatically Connect

< Settings

Wi-Fi

CHOOSE A NETWORK...

TP-Link_XXXX

TP-Link_XXXX_5G

Other...

Smart Device

Wi-Fi

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Connect the Hardware

• Method 3: Use the WPS button

Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network adapters, 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 Reset/WPS button on your router.

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Chapter 3

With the web management page, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web management page can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

Follow the steps below to log in to your router.

1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in

Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your

computer.

2. Visit

Note:

• If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ Section.

http://tplinkwifi.net, and create a login password for secure management

purposes. Then click

Let’s Get Started to log in.

Chapter 4

Set Up Internet Connection

This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has 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

•

• Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

• 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 through the process 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

2. Click

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

Quick Setup on the top of the page. Then follow the step-by-step instructions

to connect your router to the internet.

Note:

• If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process,

all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.

4. 2. Manually Set Up 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.

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

Basic > Internet.

Note:

If you are unsure of what your connection type is, you can consult your ISP. Since different connection types require

different cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to determine your

connection type.

4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration.

1 ) If you choose

Dynamic IP, you just need to click Save the make the settings

effective. Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with a cable TV or fiber cable.

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Set Up Internet Connection

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.

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.

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Set Up Internet Connection

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.

6. To check your internet connection, click

Network Map on the left of the page. After

the connection succeeds, the screen will display as follows. Here we take PPPoE as an example.

Note:

It may take 1-2 minutes to make the settings effective.

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Set Up Internet Connection

Tips:

• If your internet connection type is BigPond Cable, please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to set your router.

• 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.

4. 3. 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 and Pass-Through (Bridge).

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > Network > Internet.

3. Select your WAN Interface Name (Status should be Connected) and click the (Edit) icon.

4. Scroll down the page, enable

IPv6, and configure the IPv6 parameters.

Chapter 4

Set Up Internet Connection

• Addressing Type: Consult your ISP for the addressing type (DHCPv6 or SLAAC).

SLAAC is the most commonly used addressing type.

•

IPv6 Gateway: Keep the default setting as Current Connection.

Note: If your ISP has provided the IPv6 address, click Advanced to reveal more settings. Check to use IPv6

specified by ISP and enter the parameters provided by your ISP.

5. Click Save to make the settings effective. Now IPv6 service is available for your network.

Chapter 5

Set Up the Router as an Access Point

In the Access Point mode, your router connects to a wired or wireless router via an Ethernet cable and extends the wireless coverage of your existing network.

Chapter 5

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

2. Go to

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

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

5. Configure your wireless settings and click

http://tplinkwifi.net, and click Quick Setup.

Next.

6. Confirm the information and click Save. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi.

Chapter 5

Tips:

• Functions, such as Parental Controls, Qos and NAT Forwarding, are not supported in the Access Point mode.

• Functions, such as USB Sharing, are the same as those in the Router mode.

Set Up the Router as an Access Point

Chapter 6

USB Settings

This chapter describes how to use the USB port to share files and media from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. You can also learn how to get wireless internet access through 3G/4G mobile network.

The router supports USB external flash drives, hard drives.

This chapter contains the following sections:

Access the USB Storage Device

•

• Media Sharing

• 3G/4G Settings

Chapter 6

USB Settings

6. 1. Access the USB Storage Device

Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then access files stored there locally or remotely.

Tips:

• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router.

• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been

connected.

• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS. Some routers also support the

HFS+ and exFAT file systems.

• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage:

Go to Advanced > USB Sharing > USB Storage Device and click

6. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally

Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then refer to the following table to access files stored on your USB storage device:

Windows

Computer

¾ Method 1:

Go to (

1. Operations in different systems are similar. Here we take Windows 7 as an example.

2. Network Server Name can be customized on the web management page.

Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name

model number by default) in the Computer section.

Note:

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¾ Method 2:

Windows

Computer

Open the address press

Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server

\\tplinkwifi.net or ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then

Enter.

¾ Method 3:

Install an SFTP client (File Zilla) in your computer and configure the protocol parameters (enter the LAN address of the router and account username and password).

1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server

Mac

Smart

Device

2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net.

3 ) Click Connect

4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up

a username and a password to deny anonymous access to the USB disks, you should select the learn how to set up an account for the access, refer to

Authentication for Data Security

Registered User radio box. To

To Set Up

Use a third-party app for network files management.

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USB Settings

6. 1. 2. Access the USB Device Remotely

You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. For example, you can:

• Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying

for) a photo-sharing site or email system.

• Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation.

• Remove the files on your camera’s memory card from time to time during your journey.

Note:

If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because

private addresses are not routed on the internet.

Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings.

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

2. Go to Advanced > USB Sharing > USB Storage Device page.

3. Select the check box to enable

FTP (via Internet), then click Save.

4. Refer to the following table to access your USB disk remotely.

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1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for

Windows users) or open a web browser.

Windows

Computer

2 ) Type the server address

Type in (such as

ftp://<WAN IP address of the router>:<port number>

ftp://59.40.2.243:21). If you have specified the

domain name of the router, you can also type in

name>:<port number>

The Address Bar of the Windows Explorer (Windows 7)

in the address bar:

ftp://<domain

(such as ftp://MyDomainName:21)

3 ) Press Enter on the keyboard.

4 ) Access with the username and password you set in

Authentication for Data Security

Tips:

You can also access the USB disk via a third-party app for network files management, which

can resume broken file transfers.

To Set Up

Smart

Device

Tips:

Click Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for your router.

Use a third-party app for network files management.

6. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings

By default, all the network clients can access all folders on your USB disk. You can customize your sharing settings by setting a sharing account, sharing specific contents and setting a new sharing address on the router’s web management page.

1. Visit

2. Go to Advanced > USB Sharing > USB Storage Device page.

¾ To Customize the Address of the USB Disk

You can customize the server name and use the name to access your USB disk.

1. On the

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

Sharing Settings part, make sure Network Neighborhood is selected, and

enter a Network/Media Server Name as you like, such as

MyShare, then click Save.

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2. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb://

MyShare

(for Mac).

¾ To Only Share Specific Content

1. Focus on the

Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click

Add to add a new sharing folder.

2. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, and then enter a Folder Name as you like.

3. Decide the way you share the folder:

Enable Authentication: By default, authentication is disabled for this folder

•

sharing, you can tick the check box to enable authentication, and you will be

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required to log in to the Sharing Account to access the USB disk. Refer to To Set

Up Authentication for Data Security

Enable Write Access: If you tick this check box, network clients can modify this

•

folder.

•

Enable Media Sharing: Tick to enable media sharing for this folder, and you can

view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices. Click

Media Sharing to learn more.

4. Click Save.

Tips:

The router can share eight volumes at most. You can click

not need to share.

USB Settings

to learn more.

on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do

¾ To Set Up Authentication for Data Security

You can set up authentication for your USB device so that network clients will be required to enter the username and password when accessing the USB disk.

1. Under The user name and password are both

Sharing Account part, choose Use Default Account or Use New Account.

admin for the default account. If your choose

Use New Account, you have to customize the username and a password.

Note:

For Windows users, do not set the sharing username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows

credential mechanism may cause the following problems:

• If the sharing password is also the same as the Windows password, authentication will not work since the

Windows system will automatically use its account information for USB access.

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• If the sharing password is different from the Windows password, the Windows system will be unable to

remember your credentials and you will always be required to enter the sharing password for USB access.

USB Settings

2. Eable Authentication to apply the account you just set.

• If you leave

Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all

folders.

• If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specify the folders.

Note:

Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication

settings. Please log out from the Windows and try to access again. Or you can change the address of the USB disk by

referring to To Customize the Address of the USB Disk

6. 2. Media Sharing

The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, pad and PS2/3/4.

1. When your USB disk is inseted into the router, your DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to the router can detect and play the media

files on the USB disks.

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2. Refer to the following table for detailed instructions.

• Go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name (Archer_

model number

Note:

Here we take Windows 7 as an example.

by default) in the Media Devices section.

Windows

Computer

USB Settings

Smart

Device

• Use a third-party DLNA-supported player.

6. 3. 3G/4G Settings

The router can be used as a 3G/4G wireless router if you have a 3G/4G USB modem. You can use your 3G/4G network an a backup solution for the Internet access.

As a Backup Solution for Internet Access

Using 3G/4G network as a backup solution for Internet access, your router will be directly connected to the 3G/4G network when the original network service fails.

Follow the steps below to set your 3G/4G network as a backup for Internet access:

1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your router.

2. Visit

http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the password you set for the router.

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3. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > 3G/4G Settings, and select the box of Enable

3G/4G as a backup solution for internet access

4. Verify that your 3G/4G USB Modem is successfully identified.

Note:

The 3G/4G USB modem will not be identified if it is incompatible with the router. Find the 3G/4G Compatibility List on the

web page:

http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support.

5. Verify that the router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP. When your Mobile

ISP

is correct, you have successfully set 3G/4G network as a backup solution for Internet access. Otherwise, select the box of

and Password manually

and enter the information provided by your 3G/4G network

Set the Dial Number, APN, Username

service provider.

6. Click

Advanced to have more configurations if needed.

7. Click Save to make the settings effective.

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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.

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Parental Controls

I want to:I want

How can I do that?

Control what types of websites my children or other home network users can visit and the time of day they are allowed to access the internet.

For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer

or a tablet) to access only from 18:00 (6 PM) to 22:00 (10 PM) on the weekdays and not other time.

1. Visit

2. Go to

3. Click Add. And then Click Scan, and select the access device.

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you

set for the router.

Advanced > Parental Controls and enable Parental

Controls

Or, input the

Device Name and MAC Address manually.

www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org

4. Click the icon to set the Effective Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click

OK.

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5. Enter a Description for the entry, select the Enable This Entry checkbox, and then click Save.

6. Enable Content Restriction, and select Whitelist as the restriction policy.

Tips:

• With Blacklist selected, the controlled devices cannot access any websites

containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.

• With Whitelist selected, the controlled devices can only access websites containing

the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.

7. Click Add a New Keyword and enter “www.tp-link.com” and “Wikipedia.org” as the keywords and click

Save.

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8. You can add up to 32 keywords for either Blacklist or Whitelist. Below are some sample entries for your reference.

• For Whitelist: Enter a web address (e.g. wikipedia.org) to allow access only to its related websites. If you wish to block all Internet browsing access, do not add any keyword to the

•

For Blacklist: Specify a web address (e.g. wikipedia.org), a web address

keyword (e.g. wikipedia) or a domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to block access only to the websites containing that keyword or suffix.

Whitelist.

Done!

Now you can control your children’s internet access as needed.

Chapter 8

Bandwidth Control

This chapter describes how to use the Bandwidth Control function to control the bandwidth by configuring rules for limiting various data flows. In this way, the network bandwidth can be reasonably distributed and utilized.

It contains the following sections:

Configure the Bandwidth Control

•

• Controlling rules

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8. 1. Configure the Bandwidth Control

Bandwidth Control allows you to configure the Upstream Bandwidth and Downstream Bandwidth of the network, follow the steps below to configure the Bandwidth.

1. Visit

2. Go to

3. Select the correct Line Type of your broadband connection.

4. Input the total upload and download speed through the WAN port in the

5. Enable Telephony Bandwidth Guarantee to ensure sufficient bandwidth for Telephony

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

Advanced > Bandwidth Control, and enable Bandwidth Control.

Total Upstream Bandwidth

control, please consult your ISP for the total allowed bandwidth for upstream and downstream.

service(Optional).

and Total Downstream Bandwidth field. For optimal bandwidth

6. Click

Save.

8. 2. Controlling rules

To add a new rule for the Bandwidth Control.

1. Click

Add.

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2. Enter a range of IP addresses and port numbers to be controlled.

Bandwidth Control

IP Range: The field can be single IP address or IP address range according to your

demands. When you configure the single IP address, the computer with this IP

address will get independent given bandwidth. When you configure the IP address

range, all computers in the range will share the given bandwidth.

Port Range: Keep the default settings. The default port range of TCP protocol or UDP

protocol is from 1 to 65535.

3. Select the protocol type for this rule.

4. Select a priority level for this rule. 1 is the highest priority level and 8 is the lowest priority level. The total upload and download bandwidth will be allocated to guarantee the minimal rate of all bandwidth control rules.

5. Enter the minimum and maximum upload bandwidth and download bandwidth through the WAN port.

6. Select

7. Click

Enable This Entry.

Save.

Chapter 9

Network Security

This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing network security functions. You can block or allow specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC Filtering, or using Access Control for wired and wireless networks, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks by using IP & MAC Binding.

Firewall & DoS Protection

•

• Service Filtering

• Access Control

• IP & MAC Binding

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Network Security

9. 1. Firewall & DoS Protection

The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection protect the router from cyber attacks.

The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default, and it is recommended to keep the default settings.

DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your network with server requests. Follow the steps below to configure DoS Protection.

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > Security > Firewall & DoS Protection.

3. Enable DoS Protection.

4. Set the pretection level (

Flood Attack Filtering

•

ICMP-Flood Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the ICMP (Internet Control

and TCP-Flood Attack Filtering.

Message Protocol) flood attack.

•

UDP-Flood Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the UDP (User Datagram

Protocol) flood attack.

Low, Middle or High) for ICMP-Flood Attack Filtering, UDP-

•

TCP-Flood Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the TCP (Transmission Control

Protocol) flood attack.

5. Click

Save.

Tips:

1. The level of protection is based on the number of traffic packets. You can specify the level under DoS Protection

Level Settings.

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2. The protection will be triggered immediately when the number of packets exceeds the preset threshold value,

and the vicious host will be displayed in the Blocked DoS Host List.

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9. 2. Service Filtering

With Service Filtering, you can prevent certain users from accessing the specified service, and even block internet access completely.

1. Visit

2. Go to

3. Enable

4. Click Add.

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the default password.

Advanced > Security > Service Filtering.

Service Filtering.

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5. Select a Service Type from the drop-down list and the following four boxes will be

automatically filled in. Select and enter the information manually.

Custom when your desired service type is not listed,

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6. Specify the IP address(es) that this filtering rule will apply to.

7. Click

Note: If you want to disable a entry, click the button.

Save.

9. 3. Access Control

Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed devices (Whitelist).

I want to:

How can I do that?

Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless).

1. Visit

2. Go to

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you

set for the router.

Advanced > Security > Access Control and enable

Access Control.

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3. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list.

To block specific device(s)

1 ) Select

2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the

Blacklist and click Save.

Devices Online

table (or click the Add under under the Devices in Blacklist and enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually).

3 ) Click

Block above the Online Devices table. The selected

devices will be added to

Devices in Blacklist automatically.

To allow specific device(s)

1 ) Select

2 ) Click

Whitelist and click Save.

Add.

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3 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address. (You can copy

and paste the information from the device is connected to your network.)

Online Devices table if

Done!

4 ) Click

Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the

Save.

Blacklist or Whitelist.

9. 4. IP & MAC Binding

IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind a network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with a matching IP address in the Binding list, but an unrecognized MAC address.

I want to:

How can I do that?

Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.

1. Visit

2. Go to

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you

set for your router.

Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding and enable IP

& MAC Binding

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3. Bind your device(s) according to your needs.

To bind the connected device(s)

1 ) Select the device(s) to be bound in the

2 ) Click

Bind to add to the Binding List.

ARP List.

To bind the unconnected device

1 ) Click

Add.

2 ) Enter the MAC address and IP address that you want to

bind.

3 ) Select the

entry and click

Enable This Entry check box to enable the

Save.

Done!

Enjoy the internet without worrying about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.

Chapter 10

NAT Forwarding

Router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices in the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate in the internet, which protects the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with the specified device in the local network.

The router can use a forwarding feature to remove the isolation of NAT and allow external internet hosts to intuitively communicate with the devices in the local network, thus enabling some special features.

TP-Link router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

This chapter contains the following sections:

Translate Address and Port by ALG

•

• Share Local Resources over the Internet by Virtual Server

• Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering

• Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ

• Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP

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10. 1. Translate Address and Port by ALG

ALG (Application Layer Gateway) allows customized NAT (Network Address Translation) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer “control/data” protocols: FTP, TFTP etc. Enabling ALG is recommended.

Visit

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for your router. Go to

Advanced > NAT Forwarding > ALG.

• PPTP Pass-through: If enabled, it allows Point-to-Point sessions to be tunneled through an IP network and passed through the router.

•

L2TP Pass-through: If enabled, it allows Layer 2 Point-to-Point sessions to be tunneled

through an IP network and passed through the router.

•

IPSec Pass-through: If enabled, it allows IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) to

be tunneled through an IP network and passed through the router. IPSec uses cryptographic security services to ensure private and secure communications over IP networks.

•

FTP ALG: If enabled, it allows FTP (File Transfer Protocol) clients and servers to transfer

data via NAT.

•

TFTP ALG: If enabled, it allows TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) clients and servers

to transfer data via NAT.

•

SIP ALG: If enabled, it allows clients communicate with SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)

servers via NAT.

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10. 2. Share Local Resources over the Internet by

Virtual Server

When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the internet, Virtual Server can realize the service and provide it to the internet users. At the same time virtual server can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the internet.

Virtual server can be used for setting up public services in your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different service uses different service port. 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 configuration.

I want to:

How can I do that?

Share my personal website I’ve built in a local network with my friends through the internet.

For example, the personal website has been built on my home

PC (192.168.1.100). I hope that my friends can visit my website. The PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address

218.18.232.154.

Personal Website

Home

LAN

Router

WAN: 218.18.232.154

1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example

192.168.1.100.

2. Visit

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you

set for your router.

3. Go to

Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers, click

Add.

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Done!

4. Click Scan, and choose HTTP. The external port, internal port

and protocol will be automatically filled in. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.1.100 in the

5. Click

Tips:

1. 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.

2. If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the service needs.

3. You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services from a router. Please note that the External Por t cannot be overlapped.

Save to save the settings.

Internal IP field.

Internet users can enter http://WAN IP (in this example: http://218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.

Tips:

1. For a WAN IP that is assigned dynamically by ISP, it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN by DDNS, go to Set Up a Dynamic

DNS Service Account for more information. Then you can use http://domain name to visit the website.

2. 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.

10. 3. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering

Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports. When a host in 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 returns to the external ports, the

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router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad, Quick Time 4 players, and so on.

Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules:

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add.

3. Click Scan, and select the desired application. The triggering port and protocol, the external port and protocol will be automatically filled in. Here we take

Zone

as an example.

4. Click

Tips:

1. You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need.

2. If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, you can 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 suggested.

Save to save the settings.

MSN Gaming

10. 4. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction

by DMZ

When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in 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

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applications, like IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host.

Note:

DMZ is most applicable when you don’t know which ports to open. When it 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.

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I want to:

How can I do that?

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 with all ports opened.

1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example

192.168.1.100.

2. Visit

3. Go to

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you

set for your router.

Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select the

checkbox to enable DMZ.

4. Enter the IP address 192.168.1.100 in the DMZ Host IP

Done!

Address

5. Click

The configuration is completed. You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can join a team to game with other players.

filed.

Save to save the settings.

10. 5. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by

UPnP

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows the 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 in the both sides of NAT device can freely communicate with each other realizing the seamless connection of the network. You need to enable the UPnP if you want to use applications

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such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (for example, VoIP or telephone conference), or remote assistance.

Tips:

1. UPnP is enabled by default in this router.

2. Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature.

3. UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some operating systems

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.

LAN

RouterXbox

WAN

You can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP.

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and enable or disable UpnP according

to your needs.

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VPN Server

The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN.

OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stable. It is suitable for restricted environment, such as campus network and company intranet.

PPTP VPN is more easily used and its speed is faster, it’s compatible with most operating systems and also supports mobile devices. Its security is poor and your packets may be cracked easily, and PPTP VPN connection may be prevented by some ISP.

It contains the following sections, please choose the appropriate VPN server connection type as needed.

•

Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network

• Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network

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VPN Server

11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network

In the OpenVPN connection, the home network can act as a server, and the remote device can access the server through the router which acts as an OpenVPN Server gateway. To use the VPN feature, you should enable OpenVPN Server on your router, and install and run VPN client software on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection.

¾ Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router

1. Visit

2. Go to

• Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a

• The first time you configure the OpenVPN Server, you may need to Generate a certificate before you enable the VPN

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

Advanced > VPN > OpenVPN, and select Enable VPN Server.

Note:

static IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet.

Server.

3. Select the Servive Type (communication protocol) for OpenVPN Server: UDP, TCP.

4. Enter a VPN

Service Port to which a VPN device connects, and the port number

should be between 1024 and 65535.

5. In the

VPN Subnet/Netmask fields, enter the range of IP addresses that can be leased

to the device by the OpenVPN server.

6. Select your

remote device to access your home network; select

Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the

Internet and Home Network if

you also want the remote device to access internet through the VPN Server.

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7. Click Save.

VPN Server

8. Click

Note:

If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click Generate to update the certificate.

Generate to get a new certificate.

9. Click Export to save the OpenVPN configuration file which will be used by the remote

device to access your router.

¾ Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Device

1. Visit

http://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html to

download the OpenVPN software, and install it on your device where you want to run the OpenVPN client utility.

Note:

You need to install the OpenVPN client utility on each device that you plan to apply the VPN funxtion to access your

router. Mobile devices should download a third-party app from Google Play or Apple App Store.

2. After the installation, copy the file exported from your router to the OpenVPN client utility’s “config” folder (for example,

C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config on Windows).

The path depends on where the OpenVPN client utility is installed.

3. Run the OpenVPN client utility and connect it to OpenVPN Server.

11. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network

PPTP VPN Server is used to create a VPN connection for remote device. To use the VPN feature, you should enable PPTP VPN Server on your router, and configure the PPTP connection on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN connection.

¾ Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP VPN, and select Enable VPN Server.

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Note:

Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static

IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet.

VPN Server

3. In the Client IP Address filed, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server.

4. Enter the

5. Click

Username and Password to authenticate clients to the PPTP VPN server.

Save.

¾ Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device

The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use the

Windows built-in PPTP software

as an example.

1. Go to

2. Select

Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

Set up a new connection or network.

3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next.

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4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).

5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet

address

field. Click Next.

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6. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click

Connect.

7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.

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Tips:

• You can view all the clients that are currently connected to the OpenVPN servers, PPTP VPN servers and IPSec VPN

hosted on the router by going to Advanced > VPN > VPN Connections.

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Customize Your Network Settings

This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the router using the web management page.

It contains the following sections:

Change Change LAN Settings

•

• Configure Configure IPv6 LAN Settings

• Specify Specify Wireless Settings

• Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account

• Create Static Routes

• Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel

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12. 1. Change LAN Settings

12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address

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 in your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it.

Follow the steps below to change your IP address.

1. Visit

2. Go to

3. Enter a new IP Address appropriate to your needs.

4. Select the

5. Keep

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

Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.

Subnet Mask from the drop-down list. The subnet mask together with

the IP address identifies the local IP subnet.

IGMP Snooping enabled by default. IGMP snooping is the process of listening

to IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) network traffic. The function prevents hosts on a local network from receiving traffic for a multicast group they have not explicitly joined.

6. You can configure the router’s through which you can also access the web management page.

7. Keep the rest settings as default.

8. Click

Save to make the settings effective.

Second IP and Subnet Mask for LAN interface

12. 1. 2. Use the Router as a DHCP Server

You can configure the router to act as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to its clients. To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN to obtain an IP Address automatically.

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Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server.

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

2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.

3. Enable DHCP function and select DHCP Server.

4. Specify the IP Address Pool, the start address and end address must be on the

same subnet with LAN IP. The router will assign addresses within this specified range to its clients. It is from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.199 by default.

5. Enter a value for the

Address Lease Time. The Address Lease Time is the amount

of time in which a DHCP client can lease its current dynamic IP address assigned by the router. After the dynamic IP address expires, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 1440 minutes.

6. Keep the rest settings as default and click

Note:

1. The router can be configured to 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 be forwarded to the DHCP server that runs on WAN side.

2. You can also appoint IP addresses within a specified range to devices of the same type by using Condition Pool feature. For

example, you can assign IP addresses within the range (192.168.1.50 to192.168.1.80) to Camera devices, thus facilitating the

network management. Enable DHCP feature and configure the parameters according to your situation on the Advanced >

Network > LAN Settings page.

Save.

12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses

You can view and add a reserved address for a client. When you specify an IP address for a device on the LAN, that device will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. If there are some devices in the LAN that require permanent IP addresses, please configure Address Reservation on the router for the purpose.

Follow the steps below to reserve an IP address for your devices.

1. Visit

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

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2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.

3. Scroll down to locate the Address Reservation table and click Add to add an address

reservation entry for your device.

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4. Enter the MAC Address of the device for which you want to reserve IP address.

5. Specify the IP address which will be reserved by the router.

6. Check to

Enable This Entry and click Save to make the settings effective.

12. 2. Configure IPv6 LAN Settings

Based on the IPv6 protocol, the router provides two ways to assign IPv6 LAN addresses:

• Configure the RADVD (Router Advertisement Daemon) address type

• Configure the DHCPv6 Server address type

12. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type

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

2. Go to

3. Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.

Advanced > Network > LAN Settings.

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1 ) Select the RADVD address type to make the router assign IPv6 address prefixes

to hosts.

Note:

Do not select the Enable RDNSS and Enable ULA Prefix check boxes unless required by your ISP. Otherwise

you may not be able to access the IPv6 network. For more information about RDNSS and ULA Prefix, contact

our technical support.

2 ) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default value Delegated. If your ISP has provided a

specific IPv6 site prefix, select

3 ) Keep

WAN Connection as default.

Static and enter the prefix.

4. Click Save to make the settings effective.

12. 2. 2. Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type

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

2. Go to

3. Select

Advanced > Network > LAN Settings.

IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.

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1 ) Select the DHCPv6 Server address type to make the router assign IPv6

addresses to hosts.

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2 ) Specify the

generate IPv6 addresses within the specified range.

3 ) Keep

4 ) Keep

specific IPv6 site prefix, select

5 ) Keep

4. Click

Save to make the settings effective.

Address Lease Time as default.

Site Prefix Type as the default value Delegated. If your ISP has provided a

WAN Connection as the default value.

Start/End IPv6 Address for the IPv6 suffixes. The router will

Static and enter the prefix.

12. 3. Specify Wireless Settings

12. 3. 1. Change Basic 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 product label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > Basic page.

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¾ To enable or disable the wireless function:

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Select the

Enable checkbox to enable the 2.4GHz/5Ghz wireless network. If you don’t

want to use the wireless function, just clear the checkbox.

¾ To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:

Enter a new SSID (32 characters at most) and password and click

Save. The value is

case-sensitive.

Note:

If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected after the new settings are effective.

Please write down the new SSID and password for future use.

¾ To hide SSID:

Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcast. Your SSID won’t display on your wireless device when you scan for local wireless network list and you need to manually join the network.

¾ To change the mode or channel:

Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings page and set the wireless network

Go to mode or channel.

Mode: Select the desired transmission mode.

• 802.11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n devices.

• 802.11g/n mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11g and 802.11n wireless clients.

• 802.11b/g/n mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.

Note: When 802.11n only mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the router. It is strongly

recommended that you select 802.11b/g/n mixed, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can

connect to the 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

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wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

Transmit Power: Select Low, Middle, or High to specify the data transmit power. The

default and recommended setting is High.

¾ To change the security option:

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1. Go to

2. Select an option from the

Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings page.

Security drop-down list. The router provides four options,

No Security, WPA/WPA2 Personal (Recommended), WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, WEP. WPA2 uses the newest standard and the security level is the highest. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary.

12. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection

You can use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to add a new wireless device to your existing network quickly and easily.

Method 1: Use the WPS button

Use this method if your client device has a WPS button.

1. Press the WPS button of the router.

2. Press the WPS button of the client device directly.

3. The WPS LED flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS process.

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

Method 2: Use the WPS button on the web management page

Use this method if your client device has a WPS button.

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

2. Go to

3. Click Start WPS on the page.

Advanced > Wireless > WPS page.

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4. Press the WPS button of the client device directly.

5. The WPS LED of the router flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS process.

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

Method 3: Enter the router’s PIN on your client device

Use this method if your client device asks for the router’s PIN.

1. Visit

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

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS page. Click Method Two--PIN.

3. Take a note of the Current PIN of the router. You can also click the Generate button

to get a new PIN.

4. Enter the router’s PIN on the client device. (The default PIN is also printed on the label of the router.)

5. The WPS LED flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS process.

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

Note:

1. The WPS LED on the router will light on for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network.

2. The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function

is enabled before configuring WPS.

Method 4: Enter the client device’s PIN on the router

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

2. Go to

3. Select Client’s PIN.

4. Enter the client device’s PIN in the field. Then click the Connect button.

Advanced > Wireless > WPS page. Click Method Two--PIN.

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5. Connect Successfully will appear on the above screen, which means the client

device has successfully connected to the router.

12. 3. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function

You can automatically turn off your wireless network when you do not need the wireless connection.

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule page.

3. Enable the Wireless Schedule function.

4. Click Add to set the Wireless Off Time, and click Save to save the settings.

Note:

1. Make sure that the time of the router is correct before using this function. For details, refer to Set System Time.

2. The wireless LED will turn off if the corresponding wireless network is disabled.

3. The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.

12. 3. 4. View Wireless Information

¾ To view the detailed wireless network settings:

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

2. Go to Advanced > Status page. You can see the Wireless information.

3. Select

2.4GHz or 5GHz to view the wireless details.

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Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the router icon on Basic> Network Map.

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¾ To view the detailed information of the connected wireless clients:

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > Wireless > Statistics page.

3. You can view the detailed information of the wireless clients, including its connection type and security option as well as the packets transmitted.

Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the wireless clients icon on Basic > Network Map.

12. 3. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings

Advanced wireless settings are for those who want more network controls. If you are not familiar with the settings on this page, it’s strongly recommended that you keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > Wireless > Advanced Settings page.

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• Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the

duration between which beacon packets are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds.

Customize Your Network Settings

•

RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2347 to determine the packet size of

data transmission through the router. By default, the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold size is 2347. If the packet size is greater than the preset threshold, the router sends Request to Send frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame, or else the packet will be sent immediately.

•

DTIM Interval: Enter a value between 1 and 255 to determine the interval of the

Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). 1 indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as

Beacon Interval.

•

Group Key Update Period: Enter the number of seconds to control the time interval

for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default is 0, indicating no key renewal.

•

WMM: This feature guarantees the packets with high-priority messages being

transmitted preferentially. WMM is enabled compulsively under 802.11n or 802.11ac mode.

Short GI: This feature is enabled by default and recommended to increase the data

•

capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time.

•

AP Isolation: Select this check box to enable the AP Isolation feature that allows you

to confine and restrict all wireless devices on your network from interacting with each other, but still able to access the internet. AP isolation is disabled by default.

Interference Suppression: Enable this feature to reduce interference.

•

12. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account

Most ISPs (Internet service providers) assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP address to access your router remotely. However, the IP address

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can change any time and you don’t know when it changes. In this case, you might need 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 domain name, in no need of 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.

To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below:

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS.

3. Select the Service Provider (Dyndns or NO-IP).

4. Log in with your DDNS account, select a service provider and click

Go to register ...

Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisa.ddns. net).

5. Click Log in and Save.

Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please log out first, then log in with the new account.

12. 5. Create Static Routes

A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Data from one point to another will always follow the same path regardless of other considerations. Normal internet usage does not require this setting to be configured.

I want to:

Visit multiple networks and multiple servers at the same time.

For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the internet, but I

also want to visit my company’s server. Now I have a switch and another router. I connect the devices as shown in the following figure so that the physical connection between my PC and my

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company’s server is achieved. To surf the internet and visit my company’s network at the same time, I need to configure the static routing.

How can I do that?

LAN: 192.168.1.1

router

Switch

192.168.1.100

Router 2

WAN: 172.30.30.100

LAN: 192.168.1.2

My PC

Company’s server

172.30.30.1

1. Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP function.

2. Visit

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you

set for the router.

3. Go to current

Advanced > Network > Static Routing. Select your

WAN Interface and click Save.

4. Click Add to add a new static routing entry. 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 the router. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enters 172.30.30.1.

Done!

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 enters 255.255.255.255.

•

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 the data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router 2 and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.1.2.

•

Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends

out the data packets. In the example, the data is sent to the gateway through the LAN port, so LAN should be selected.

5. Select the

6. Click

Enable This Entry check box to enable this entry.

Save to save the settings.

Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP address to visit the company network.

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12. 6. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel

The IPv6 Tunnel feature helps you obtain IPv6 resources based on an IPv4 WAN connection or vice versa.

IPv6 Tunnel is a transition mechanism that enables IPv6-only hosts to reach IPv4 services or vice versa and allows isolated IPv6 hosts and networks to reach each other over IPv4-only infrastructure before IPv6 completely supplants IPv4. It is a temporary solution for networks that do not support native dual-stack, where both IPv6 and IPv4 run independently.

The router provides three tunneling mechanisms: of setting up 6rd and DS-Lite tunnel are similar.

6to4, 6rd and DS-Lite. The methods

12. 6. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4

The 6to4 tunnel is a kind of public service. If there are any 6to4 servers on your network, you can use this mechanism to access IPv6 service. If your ISP provides you with an IPv4-only connection but you want to visit IPv6 websites, you can try to set up a 6to4 tunnel.

I want to:

How can I do that?

Set up the IPv6 tunnel though my ISP doesn’t provide me with the tunnel service.

1. Visit

2. Go to

3. Enable IPv6 Tunnel, and select 6to4 as the tunneling

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you

set for the router.

Advanced > Network > IPv6 Tunnel.

mechanism and select a WAN connection from the dropdown list, then click

Save.

Done!

Note:

If there is no available WAN connection to choose, make sure you have connected to the internet and the connection type is not Bridge.

Now you can visit the IPv6 websites with the 6to4 tunnel.

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Note:

If you still can’t access IPv6 resources, it may means that no 6to4 public server was found in your network. You can

contact your ISP to sign up for IPv6 connection service.

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12. 6. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP

I want to:

How can I

How can I do that?

do that?

Specify the 6rd tunnel with the parameters provided by my 6rd tunnel service provider.

1. Visit

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you

set for the router.

2. Go to

3. Enable

Advanced > Network > IPv6 Tunnel.

IPv6 Tunnel, and select 6rd as the tunneling

mechanism and select a WAN connection from the dropdown list.

4. According to the parameters provided by your ISP, choose

Auto or Manual. More parameters are needed if you choose Manual.

5. Click

Save.

Note:

If there is no available WAN connection to choose, make sure you have connected to the internet and the connection type is not Bridge.

Done!

Tips:

The way to set up DS-Lite tunnel is similar to that of 6rd tunnel. If you are provided with an IPv6-only WAN connection

and have signed up for DS-Lite tunnel service, specify the DS-Lite tunnel by referring to the steps above.

Now you can visit the IPv6 websites with the 6rd tunnel.

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Manage Your Router

This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your router’s network.

This chapter contains the following sections:

Set System Time

•

• Update the Firmware

• Back up and Restore Configuration Settings

• Change the Administrator Account

• Local Management

• Remote Management

• System Log

• Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics

• CWMP Settings

• SNMP Settings

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13. 1. Set 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 and Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system time.

Follow the steps below to set your system time.

1. Visit

2. Go to

3. Configure the system time using the following methods:

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

Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings page.

Manually: Select your time zone, enter the date and select the local time.

Get from PC: Click this button if you want to use the current time of your PC.

Get from the Internet: Click this button if you want to get time from the internet.

Make sure your router can access the internet before you select this way to get system time.

4. Click

5. After setting the system time, you can set

Save.

needs. Enable

Save to make the settings effective.

Daylight Saving Time, and set the start and end time and then click

Daylight Saving Time according to your

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13. 2. Update the Firmware

TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features, giving you a better network experience.

We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your router. The latest firmware can also be downloaded from the page of our website

Note:

1. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the router and your computer. It is NOT recommended to upgrade the

firmware wirelessly.

2. Back up your router configuration before upgrading the firmware.

3. DO NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade.

www.tp-link.com for free.

13. 2. 1. Local Upgrade

1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com.

Support

2. Visit

3. Go to

4. Focus on the

5. Focus on the

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

Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.

Device Information section. Make sure the downloaded firmware file

matches with the

Hardware Version.

Local Upgrade section. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new

firmware file, and click

Upgrade.

6. Wait a few minutes for the upgrading and rebooting.

13. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings

The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can back up 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 needed you can erase the current settings and reset the router to its default factory settings.

¾ To back up configuration settings

1. Visit

2. Click

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

Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.

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3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A conf. bin file will be stored to your computer.

¾ To restore configuration settings

1. Visit

2. Click

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

Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.

3. Click Browse to locate the previous backup configuration file, and click Restore.

4. Wait for the restoring and then the router will automatically reboot.

¾ To reset the router to factory default settings

1. Visit

2. Click

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

Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.

3. Click Restore to restore all configuration settings to default values, except your login. Click

Factory Restore to reset the router.

4. Wait for the reset process to complete, and then the router will automatically reboot.

Note:

1. During the resetting process, do not turn off the router.

2. We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the router.

13. 4. Change the Administrator Account

Admin account is used to log in to the router’s web management page. You are required to enter the admin password at first login. You can also change it on the web page.

1. Visit

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration page. Locate the Account

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

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section.

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3. Enter the old password. Enter the new password and enter it again to confirm.

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4. Click

Save to make the settings effective.

13. 5. Local Management

You can control the local devices’ authority to manage the router via Local Management feature. By default all local connected devices are allowed to manage the router. You can also specify one device to manage the router and enable local management over a more secure way, HTTPS.

Follow the steps below to allow only the specific device to manage the router via the local management over HTTPS.

1. Visit

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration page. Locate the Local

3. Keep the

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

Management

Port for HTTPS as the default setting. Enter the IP address or MAC address of the

local device to manage the router.

section.

Port as the default setting. Enable Management over HTTPS and keep the

4. Click Save.

Now, you can manage the router over both HTTP ( (

https://tplinkwifi.net).

http://tplinkwifi.net) and HTTPS

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Note:

If you want all local devices can manage the router, just leave the IP/MAC Address field blank.

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13. 6. Remote Management

By default, the remote devices are not allowed to manage the router from the internet. You can enable remote management over HTTP and/or HTTPS if needed. HTTPS is a more secure way to access the router.

Note:

If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use the remote management

feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet.

Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the router over HTTPS.

1. Visit

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

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration page. Locate the Remote

Management

section.

3. Tick the check box to enable Remote Management. Enable Remote Management

via HTTPS

to allow for HTTPS connection. Keep the Port as the default setting.

4. Set the client device allowed for remote management. Select All to allow all remote devices to manage the router. If you just want to allow a specific device to manage the router, select

Only the Following IP/MAC Address and enter the IP/MAC address

of the remote device.

5. Click

Save.

All devices or the specific device on the internet can log in to your router using the address displayed on the

Manage This Router via the Address field to manage the

router.

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Tips:

1. If you were warned about the certificate when visiting the web management page remotely, click Trust (or a similar option)

to continue. To avoid this warning, you can download and install the certificate on the router’s web management page at

Advanced > System Tools > Administration.

2. 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.

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13. 7. System Log

System Log can help you know what happened to your router, facilitating you to locate the malfunctions. For example when your router does not work properly, you may need to save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting.

1. Visit

2. Click

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password.

Advanced > System Tools > System Log page.

¾ To view the system logs:

You can view specific system logs by selecting the log type and level.

Refresh to refresh the log list.

Click

¾ To save the system logs:

You can save the system logs to your local computer or a remote server.

Save Log to save the logs in a txt file to your computer.

Click

Log Settings to set the storage path of logs.

Click

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• Save Locally: Select this option to cache the system log to the router’s local memory,

select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list. The logs will be shown in the table in descending order on the System Log page.

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•

Save Remotely: Select this option to send the system log to a remote server, select

the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list and enter the information of the remote server. If the remote server has a log viewer client or a sniffer tool implemented, you can view and analyze the system log remotely in real-time.

13. 8. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics

The Traffic Statistics page displays the traffic usage of all devices in the past 10 minutes/24 hours/7 days.

1. Visit

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Statistics.

3. Toggle on

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

Enable Traffic Statistics to enable traffic statistics function, you can view

the total number of packets and bytes received and transmitted by the router within the selected

Statistics Interval. This function is disabled by default.

4. You can refer to Traffic Statistics List for the detailed information about the traffic usage of all devices.

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13. 9. CWMP Settings

The router supports CWMP (CPE WAN Management Protocol), also called TR-069. This collects information, performs diagnostics and configures the devices automatically via ACS (Auto-Configuration Server).

1. Visit

2. Go to

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

Advanced > System Tools > CWMP Settings page.

• CWMP: Enable or disable the CWMP (CPE WAN Management Protocol) function.

•

Inform: Enable or disable the function of sending an inform message to the ACS (Auto

Configuration Server) periodically.

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• Inform Interval: Set the time interval in seconds when the Inform message will be sent

to the ACS.

•

ACS URL: Enter the web address of the ACS which is provided by your ISP.

•

ACS Username/Password: Enter the username/password to log in to the ACS server.

•

Interface used by TR-069 client: Select which interface to be used by the TR-069

client.

•

Display SOAP messages on serial console: Enable or disable this function.

•

Connection Request Authentication: Select this check box to enable authentication

for the connection request.

•

Username/Password: Enter the username/password for the ACS server to log in to

the router.

•

Path: Enter the path for the ACS server to log in to the router.

•

Port: Enter the port that connects to the ACS server.

•

URL: Enter the URL that connects to the ACS server.

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Get RPC Methods: Click to get the methods to support CWMP.

•

Save to make the settings effective.

Click

13. 10. SNMP Settings

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is widely used in network management for network monitoring. It allows management applications to retrieve status updates and statistics from the SNMP agent within this device. In this way, net work administrators can easily search and modify the information on any node on the network. Meanwhile, they can locate faults promptly and implement the fault diagnosis, capacity planning and report generating.

SNMP Agent is an application running on the modem router that performs the

operational role of receiving and processing SNMP messages, sending responses to the SNMP manager, and sending traps when an event occurs. So a router contains SNMP “agent” software can be monitored and/or controlled by SNMP Manager using SNMP messages.

1. Visit

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

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > SNMP Settings page.

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• SNMP Agent: Toggle On to enable the built-in SNMP agent that allows the router

to operate as the operational role in receiving and processing of SNMP messages, sending responses to the SNMP manager, and triggering SNMP traps when an event occurs.

•

Read-only Community: Displays the default public community string that protects the

router from unauthorized access.

•

Write Community: Displays the default write community string that protects the router

from unauthorized changes.

•

System Name: Displays the administratively-assigned name for this managed device.

•

System Description: Displays the textual description of the managed device. This

value should include the full name and version identification of the system’s hardware type, software operating-system, and networking software.

•

System Location: Displays the physical location of this device (for example, the

telephone closet, 3rd floor).

•

System Contact: Displays the textual identification of the contact person for this

managed device, together with information on how to contact this person.

•

Trap Manager IP: Displays the IP address of the host to receive the traps.

You are suggested to keep the default settings. Click

Save to make the settings effective.

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 the password you set for the router.

Basic > 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 browser to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and then

follow the instructions to reset it.

• Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button of the router until the Power LED blinks

to reset 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.

Q3. What should I do if I cannot 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

and Obtain DNS server address automatically.

Obtain an IP address

• Make sure

• Check your computer’s settings:

1 ) Go to

2 ) Click

3 ) Click

http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 is correctly entered.

Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet, and click View network

status and tasks

Internet Options on the bottom left.

Connections and select Never dial a connection.

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.

• 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. How do I use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless

network?

For example, my house covers a large area. The wireless coverage of the router I’m

using (the root router) is limited. I want to use an extended router to boost the wireless network of the root router.

Note:

• WDS bridging only requires configuration on the extended router.

• WDS bridging function can be enabled either in 2.4GHz frequency or 5GHz frequency for a dual-band router. We use

the WDS bridging function in 2.4GHz frequency as example.

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

2. Configure the LAN IP address of the router in the same subnet as the root

router(255.255.255.0). For example, the IP address of the root router is 192.168.0.1, the IP address of the extended router can be 192.168.0.2~192.168.0.254.

3. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Advanced Settings page. Locate the WDS section

and select the checkbox to enable the

WDS Bridging function.

4. Click Scan to detect all available AP devices and select the network you want to

bridge with.

5. Click the connect icon and then the SSID and MAC and security will be automatically

filled in.

6. Click Save to make the settings effective.

7. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page to disable DHCP.

Now, the root’s wireless network is extended and you can use the modem router’s SSID and password to enjoy the network.

Note:

• The extended router (modem router) can have different SSID and password from the root router, you can change your

modem router’s SSID and password on Basic > Wireless page.

• You can also bridge a network manually: enter the SSID (network name) and MAC Address of the network to be

bridged. Select a Security type and enter related parameters, which should be the same as the network to be bridged.

Q5. What should I do if I cannot access the internet?

1. Check to see if all the connectors are connected well, including the telephone line,

Ethernet cables and power adapter.

2. Check to see if you can log in to the web management page of the modem router. If

you cannot, please adjust your computer’s settings according to if you can access the internet. If the problem persists, please go to the next step.

3. Consult your ISP and make sure the VPI/VCI, Connection Type, account username

and password are correct. If there are any mistakes, please correct the settings and try again.

Q3 and then see

4. Refer to

Q6 to clone the MAC address.

5. If you still cannot access the internet, please restore your modem router to its

factory default settings and reconfigure your modem router by following the instructions in

Use Quick Setup Wizard.

6. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem persists.

Q6. How to configure MAC address?

You can manually change the MAC address of the modem router. It is helpful when your internet access account provided by your ISP is bound to one specific MAC address, in other words, your ISP just permits only one computer with the authenticated MAC address to access the internet. In this case, you can use MAC Clone to allow more computers to access the internet via the same account.

1. Visit

2. Go to

http://tplinkwif.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.

Advanced > Network > Internet page. Click the Add icon, and scroll down to

get the

MAC Clone section.

• If you are using the computer with the authenticated MAC address to access the modem router, please select

• If you know the authenticated MAC address, please select

Address

and then enter the address.

Use Current Computer MAC Address.

Use Custom MAC

3. Click Save to make the settings effective.

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.

Q7. What should I do if I cannot 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.

• 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

Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings, and check the wireless settings.

Double check your Wireless Network Name and SSID is not hided.

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:

• 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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