TP-LINK MR200 User guide
Archer MR200
User Guide
AC750 Wireless Dual Band
4G LTE Router
REV1.0.0 1910011340
Contents
About This Guide
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your 4G LTE Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 3. Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 3. 1. Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 1. Requirements for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 2. Position Your 4G LTE Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 3. Connect Your 4G LTE Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3. Log into Your 4G LTE Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 2. Create a Connection Prole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 3. Test Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 5. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 6. Network Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6. 1. MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. 2. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6. 3. IP & MAC Binding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 7. Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 8. SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8. 1. View Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8. 2. Edit and Send a New Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8. 3. View Sent Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8. 4. View Drafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8. 5. SMS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter 9. Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9. 1. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 10. NAT Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
10. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
10. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
10. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 11. Specify Your Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11. 1. PIN Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11. 2. Data Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11. 3. LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
11. 3. 1. Change the LAN IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
11. 3. 2. Use the 4G LTE Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
11. 3. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
11. 4. Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
11. 4. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
11. 4. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
11. 4. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
11. 4. 4. View Wireless Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
11. 4. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
11. 5. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
11. 6. Create Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
11. 7. Set up a VPN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Chapter 12. Administrate Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12. 1. Set System Time and Region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12. 2. Update the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
12. 3. Back up and Restore Conguration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
12. 4. Change the Administrator Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
12. 5. Local Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12. 6. Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12. 7. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
12. 8. Monitor the Internet Trac Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
12. 9. CWMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
12. 10. SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Appendix B: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
About This Guide
This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the router
appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also
released with each TP-LINK router, you are suggested to configure your router for quick
Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get
started with a further configuration.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention
modem router/
router
parameters
screenshots
Blue Italic
Blue
>
Note:
Tips:
Description
Stands for AC750 Wireless Dual Band 4G LTE Router without any explanation.
Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting up the
device, which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters
according to your demand.
The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual
web page of your device due to the various firmware versions. Please just
configure your product based on the actual web page.
Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific
section.
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue, including
the menus, items, buttons, etc.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For
example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering
function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
device.
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
device.
means the MAC Filtering
symbols on the web
page
Click to edit the corresponding entry.
•
•
Click to delete the corresponding entry.
•
Click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your 4G LTE Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and
appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Main Features
• Panel Layout
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your 4G LTE Router
1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
The AC750 Wireless Dual Band 4G LTE Router, Archer MR200, shares the latest generation
4G LTE network with multiple Wi-Fi devices, anywhere you want. It creates simultaneous
dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, with speeds up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz band and 433Mbps
on 5GHz band. Also four Ethernet ports add your wired devices to the 4G LTE network.
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s Archer MR200 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac,
backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. With
higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate
a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.
750Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
With 433Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over the
2.4GHz band, Archer MR200 offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks and
ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or web
browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like
online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the
same time.
Broad Wi-Fi Coverage and Targeted Connection
Featuring two fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers, Archer MR200 is able
to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Advanced Beamforming technology
enables Archer MR200 to focus Wi-Fi signal to connected devices, delivering a more
targeted and highly efficient wireless connection.
Interchangeable LAN/WAN Port - Versatile Connectivity
The Archer MR200 supports 4G LTE or Ethernet WAN connections (EWAN), which allows
users to have the flexibility of different Internet connections among LTE, cable or fiber
modem using its SIM card slot and interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique feature
makes it easier when users need to change to fiber or cable services when necessary.
Guest Network
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network in a controlled manner without exposing private Wi-Fi access codes or
other personal data.
IPv6 Supported
Archer MR200 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the
Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experience.
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1. 2. Main Features
• Supports 4G/3G/2G network
LTE: Cat4
FDD-LTE: 800MHz (Band20)/ 900MHz (Band8)/ 1800MHz (Band3)/ 2100MHz
(Band1)/ 2600MHz (Band7)
TDD-LTE: 2300MHz (Band40)/ 2600MHz (Band38)
DC-HSPA+/ HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS: 900/2100MHz
EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
• 4G LTE supported with up to 150Mbps downloads and 50Mbps uploads speeds (FDDLTE)
• Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n
• Simultaneous Dual Band, with maximum speed up to 300Mbps over 2.4GHz and
433Mbps over 5GHz
• Ethernet WAN (EWAN) offers another broadband connectivity option for connecting
DSL, cable or fiber modems
• Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network
• Parental Controls allows parents or administrators to establish restricted access
policies for children or staff
• IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of
devices connected to the router
• Easy wireless security encryption at a push of the WPS button
• IPv6 supported, meeting the demands for the next generation of Internet
• Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off
• Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button
• WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense against
security threats
• Easy Setup Assistant with multi-language support provides a quick & hassle free
installation process
• Supports up to 10 IPSec VPN tunnels simultaneously, offering you the most economical
way to connect to the company’s central network securely
• Wireless Schedule lets you to turn the Wi-Fi radio on or off based on a preset timetable
• SPI and NAT firewall protects end-user devices from potential attacks across the
Internet
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1. 3. Panel Layout
1. 3. 1. Top View
Get to Know About Your 4G LTE Router
The router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (view from top to bottom). You can check
the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
Name Status
On System initialization complete.
Power
Internet
4G
Wireless
Flashing
Off
On Internet connection is available.
Off
On The router is using the 4G network.
Off
On At least one wireless radio band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) is enabled.
Off The wireless radio band is disabled.
System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not
disconnect or power off the router.
Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is
connected correctly.
No Internet connection. Please refer to Note 1 for
troubleshooting.
The router is using another network other than the 4G
network.
Indication
LAN
On At least one LAN port is connected.
Off No LAN port is connected.
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LED Explanation
Name Status
On/ Off
WPS
Flashing
On
Signal Strength
Off No signal. Please refer to Note 12 for troubleshooting.
Note:
1. If the Internet LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to Connect Your 4G LTE Router for more
information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have already made a right connection,
please contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now.
2. If the Signal Strength LED is off, please check your Internet LED first. If your Internet LED is also off, please refer
to Note 1. If your Internet LED is on, please relocate the router to a location that receives a strong mobile Internet
signal, such as near a window.
Turns On when a WPS synchronization is established and
automatically turns Off about 5 minutes later.
A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS.
This process may take up to 2 minutes.
Indicates the mobile Internet signal strength the router
receives in the current location. More lit bars indicates a
better signal strength.
Indication
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel
The router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas (view from
left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
Item
POWER For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
POWER ON/OFF The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the router..
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,
LAN4/WAN
For connecting the router to your PC or other Ethernet network devices. In
wireless router mode you will be able to connect to Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL
devices.
Description
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Item
The switch for the WPS and RESET function.
RESET: There are two ways to reset the router to its factory defaults.
Method one: With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the
WPS/RESET
Wi-Fi ON/OFF For turning on/off the Wi-Fi function..
SIM Card Slot For holding the SIM card.
Antennas
RESET button until the Power LED starts flashing. And the router will reboot
to its factory default settings.
Method two: Restore the default setting from Backup & Restore of the router’s
Web-based Management page.
Used for data sessions over LTE. Upright them for the best mobile Internet
signal.
Description
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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Requirements for Operation
• Requirements for Operation
• Connect Your 4G LTE Router
Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2. 1. Requirements for Operation
To connect and use the router for Internet sharing, you must have the following:
• SIM card with Internet access enabled.
• PCs with an active Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
• TCP/IP protocol on each PC.
• Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.
2. 2. Position Your 4G LTE Router
With the router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network
coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies depending on the
actual environment where your router is in. Many obstacles may limit the range of the
wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thickness and number of walls.
For your security and best Wi-Fi performance, please:
• Do not locate the router in the place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive
heat.
• Keep away from strong electromagnetic radiation source and electromagneticsensitive devices.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well
as to a power source.
• Place the router in a location where it can receive a strong mobile Internet signal.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
Tips: The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
2. 3. Connect Your 4G LTE Router
Follow the steps below to connect your router.
1. Connect the power adapter. The power source shall be near the device and shall be
easily accessible.
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1
Install the 4G LTE antennas
and position them upwards.
3
Turn on the router.
2
Insert the SIM card into the slot
until you hear a click.
Note: Micro or Nano-SIM card must be converted
using a standard SIM card adapter provided by
TP-LINK.
Connect the Hardware
2. Connect your computer to the router.
Method 1: Wired
Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to one of the LAN ports on Archer MR200 via
an Ethernet cable.
Method 2: Wirelessly
Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the
product label of the router to connect wirelessly.
Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method. (WPS is not
supported by iOS devices.)
Note:
The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will
be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured
with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen.
2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your router.
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.
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Chapter 3
Log into Your 4G LTE Router
Chapter 3
Log into Your 4G LTE Router
With a Web-based management page, it is easy to configure and manage the Archer
MR200 AC750 Wireless Dual Band 4G LTE Router. The Web-based 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 into your router.
1. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address, you
need to change it to obtain an IP address automatically. Refer to Appendix B:
Troubleshooting to configure your computer.
2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1. Set
a strong password using 1-15 characters and click Save.
3. Enter the password you set and click Log in.
Note: For subsequent logins, use your password that you have created.
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Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connections
This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The router is
equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built
in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully
completed. Furthermore, you can set up IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6
service.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Use Quick Setup Wizard
• Create Create a Connection Profile
• Test Internet Connectivity
Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connections
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard
To set up your router with several easy steps quickly:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Click Quick Setup, confirm the parameters with the information provided by your
ISP and click Next.
Note:
Quick Setup is not available if your SIM card is locked. Unlock your SIM card according to the prompt.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Note:
1. During the quick setup process, you can change the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password.
Once done, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.
2. The router supports two operation modes, 3G/4G Router Mode and Wireless Router mode. If you already have a
modem or your Internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall, you can set up the router as a regular wireless
router to share the Internet. Refer to Appendix B: Troubleshooting for details.
4. 2. Create a Connection Profile
If your ISP settings are not detected by the router, you can create an Internet connection
profile by following the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page.
3. Click Create Profile.
4. Specify the Profile Name, Username and Password. Select the PDP Type, APN Type
and Authentication Type according to your ISP.
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5. Click OK to make the settings effective and the new profile will be used to set up a
new connection.
Tips: You can view all Internet connections or edit connections that are set up manually on this page.
4. 3. Test Internet Connectivity
After manually set up the Internet connection, you need to know the Internet
connectivity. The router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the malfunction.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page.
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3. Click Start to test the Internet connectivity and you will see the test result in the
gray box.
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Chapter 5
Bandwidth Control
The Bandwidth Control feature is used to fully utilize your limited bandwidth and
optimize the load respectively. With this feature enabled, you can assign a specific
minimum or maximum bandwidth for each computer, thus minimizing the impact
caused when the connection is under heavy load.
Chapter 5
Bandwidth Control
I want to:
Tips:
How can I
do that?
Use an independent bandwidth and enjoy a good Internet
experience without being affected by other users who are
sharing the same router.
For example, my roommate and I share 512Kbps Upstream
Bandwidth and 8Mbps Downstream Bandwidth via this router,
she likes to watch live show and play online games, which may
take up much bandwidth. I don’t want to be affected, so we
agree to equally distribute the bandwidth. Our IP addresses are
192.168.1.101 and 192.168.1.110.
To use the bandwidth control feature, you’d better set static
IP Address on each computer to be controlled or configure
Address reservation on the modem router in order to manage
easily. About how to configure address reservation, please refer
to Reserve LAN IP Addresses.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Bandwidth Control page.
3. Enable Bandwidth Control. Enter the Total Upstream
Bandwidth and the Total Downstream Bandwidth given by
your ISP. (1Mbps=1024Kbps). Click Save to save the settings.
4. Click Add to add controlling rules for each computer
respectively.
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1 ) IP Range: Enter the IP address. The field can be single IP
address or IP address range according to your demands.
When you enter a single IP address, the computer with
this IP address will get independent given bandwidth.
When you enter an IP address range, all computers in the
range will share the given bandwidth.
2 ) Port Range: Keep the default settings. The default port
range of TCP protocol or UDP protocol is from 1 to 65535.
3 ) Protocol: Keep the default setting. Or you can choose the
TCP protocol or UDP protocol or both of them.
4 ) Priority: Keep the default setting. You can change the
value if you want to first guarantee the bandwidth for
one computer. The smaller value has the higher priority.
5 ) Upstream/Downstream: Enter the bandwidth according
to your division.
6 ) Check to enable this entry and click OK to save the
settings.
5. Follow the steps above to add a rule for the other client
device. And then you will get the following table.
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Done!
Now you and your roommate have an independent bandwidth.
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Chapter 6
Network Security
This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized
users by implementing these three 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 using IP & MAC Binding.
• MAC Filtering
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
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6. 1. MAC Filtering
This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control) address,
a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example, D8:5D:4C:B4:46:EA) of every
network device, to determine if the device can or cannot access your wireless network.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless network
by utilizing the network device’s MAC address and IP address.
For example, I have a computer that is connected to my wireless
network. Now, an unknown device (an intruder) is also using my
wireless network, which affects my Internet speed. I would like
to control my wireless network with the following capabilities:
• My computer is always allowed to access the wireless network.
• The unknown device is not allowed to access the wireless
network.
• I don’t have to keep changing my wireless password as often.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering. Enable Wireless
MAC Filtering.
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3. Select the filtering rule to either block (recommended) or
allow the device(s) in the list.
To block specific device(s)
1 ) Select Block wireless access from the devices in the list
below and click Save.
2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online
table.
3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected
devices will be added to Devices List automatically.
To allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Allow wireless access only from the devices in the
list below and click Save.
2 ) Click Add.
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3 ) Enter the MAC Address (You can copy and paste the
MAC Address from Devices Online list if the device is
connected to your wireless network) and the Description
of the device.
4 ) Select the checkbox to enable this entry, and click OK.
Network Security
Done!
Now MAC Filtering is implemented to protect your wireless
network.
6. 2. Access Control
Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network
(via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed
devices (Whitelist).
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via
wired or wireless).
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to 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 Blacklist and click Save.
2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online
table.
3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected
devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.
To allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Whitelist and click Save.
2 ) Click Add.
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