TP Link P5 User Manual
AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Gigabit
Touch P5
User Guide
Router
Contents
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ............................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2. Configure your Touch P5 as a Router ................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Main Features .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Panel Layout ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3.1 The Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 The Back Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Requirements for Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Position Your Router ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Connect Your Router ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Log into Your Router ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.3 Quick Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Mode Selection ................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Wireless Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.6 WPS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
2.7 Guest Network ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.8 Parental Controls ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
2.9 Devices Control ................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.10 Printer Server ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
2.11 DDNS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
2.12 LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
2.13 DHCP Server .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
2.14 QoS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
2.15 Clock .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
2.16 Screen Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
2.17 Reboot & Reset .................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
2.18 Administrator Password ................................................................................................................................................................. 44
2.19 About ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
2.20 USB Application .................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
2.20.1 Local Storage Sharing .................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Appendix A: Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 70
Appendix B: Glossary .............................................................................................................................................................. 72
2.20.2 Remote Access via FTP Server .................................................................................................................................................................. 49
2.20.3 Media Sharing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
2.21 Set Up IPv6 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................. 55
2.22 NAT Forwarding .................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
2.22.1 Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server .......................................................................................................... 58
2.22.2 Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering .................................................................................................................................... 59
2.22.3 Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ ............................................................................................................ 60
2.22.4 Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP .................................................................................................................... 61
2.23 Update the Firmware ....................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and appearance. And its operation
requirements and positioning methods.
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1.1 Product Overview
What This Product Does
The Touch P5 AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Gigabit Router integrates four Gigabit Ethernet ports, Firewall, NAT-router and
Wireless AP. Powered by 3x3 MIMO technology, this router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet
the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Your
wireless connections are radio band selectable to avoid interference in your area, and the four built-in Gigabit ports
supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.
Intuitive Touchscreen - Wi-Fi at Your Fingertip
TP-LINK’s Touch P5 features a 4.3 inch color touchscreen display, which provides easier installation and network
management with just a few taps.
Multi-Function Design - Meet Various Demands
TP-LINK’s Touch P5 can function as a router, repeater, or access point to best serve your networking needs now and in
the future.
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s Touch P5 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.
1900Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
With 1300Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 600Mbps over the 2.4GHz band, Touch P5 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 three detached external antennas, Touch P5 is able to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Advanced
beamforming technology enables Touch P5 to focus Wi-Fi signal to connected devices, delivering a more targeted and
highly efficient wireless connection.
Multifunctional USB Port - Easy Storage and Sharing
Using the Touch P5’s multi-functional USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, you can share a printer with multiple computers and
devices on your network and can also share files & media at home or via the FTP server while away from home.
Guest Network
Guest Network provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network in a controlled manner
without needing to expose private Wi-Fi access codes or other personal data.
IPv6 Supported
Touch P5 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
Extra-large 4.3 inch capacitive colorful touchscreen surfaced with unbreakable toughened glass
Complies with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.3ab
1*10/100/1000Mbps shielded Internet Port, 4*10/100/1000Mbps shielded Ethernet Ports, supports Auto-
negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX
Simultaneous Dual Band, with maximum speed up to 600Mbps 2.4GHz and 1300Mbps over 5GHz
User-friendly UI, convenient for users to configure the router and check network status
With wall mounting design, users can place the router flexibly
With one USB 3.0 Port and one USB 2.0 Port, support USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, and Media Server.
Share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server
3 dual band external antennas and high power amplifiers provide maximum omni-directional wireless coverage
and reliability
Beamforming Technology brings a more targeted and highly efficient Wi-Fi connection
Supports wireless router, access point and repeater modes
Guest Network access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network
Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for children or staff
Supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPTP, L2TP Cable Internet access
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, Flow Statistics, VPN Pass-through
Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host
Supports WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions
Supports IPv6
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supports static IP address distributing
Supports firmware upgrade and Web management
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1.3 Panel Layout
Wireless Status
Total Clients
and block unauthorized clients.
Guest Network
Guest Network SSID & Password
router.
1.3.1 The Front Panel
Power LED
The router’s power LED is right in front of the home screen. It will be solid on when the router is powered on.
Home Screen
2.4GHz On 5GHz On Off
Tap here to view clients’ information
Tap here to enable guest network
and change the settings.
(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
The password is periodically (daily
by default) generated by the
Menu Screen
Tap the icons to perform various functions of the router, such as Quick Setup, Mode Selection, Parental Controls, etc.
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1.3.2 The Back Panel
The router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed
instructions.
Item Description
Power
Power On/Off
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
Internet
Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4)
Reset
Antennas
For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the router.
For connecting to a USB 2.0 storage device or a USB 2.0 printer.
It’s on the right front corner of the router.
For connecting to a 3.0 USB storage device or a 3.0 USB printer. It is also compatible with
USB 2.0 devices.
In router mode, it’s used for connecting to the DSL/cable Modem or Internet.
In repeater mode, it’s used for connecting to Ethernet-enabled device, working the same as
the Ethernet port.
In access point mode, it’s used for connecting to front router or Internet.
These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local computer(s).
With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until the Touch
P5 logo displays.
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance.
1.4 Requirements for Operation
To connect and use the router for Internet sharing, you must have the following:
• Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).
• One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is connected directly to the
Ethernet).
• Computers with an active Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
• TCP/IP protocol on each computer.
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• Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.
1.5 Position Your Router
• Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
• Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
• Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router
• Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
• Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
Generally, Touch P5 is placed on a horizontal surface. The device also can be mounted on the wall as shown below.
Note:
The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm<D<6mm, and the distance of two screws is 163.8mm. The screw that project from
the wall need around 4mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the
product.
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Chapter 2. Configure your Touch P5 as a Router
This chapter introduces how to connect and configure the Touch P5 in router mode. Most configuration can be done
through the touchscreen. Furthermore, some other features, such as the USB Application, IPv6 Connection, NAT
Forwarding and Firmware Upgrade, etc., can be configured through web-based utility.
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2.1 Connect Your Router
Remote Access
Media Sharing
Local Storage
Sharing
Printer Sharing
Follow the steps below to connect your router.
1. Install the antennas and position them vertically.
Note: If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall, instead of a modem, connect the
Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, and skip step 2,3,4.
2. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
3. Connect the modem to the Internet port on the router via an Ethernet cable.
4. Turn on the modem, and wait 2 minutes for it to restart.
5. Turn on the router and wait until the system boot on the screen completes.
6. Connect your computer to the router.
Option 1: Wired
Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the Internet port on the router Touch P5 via the Ethernet cable.
Option 2: Wirelessly
Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the product label of the router to
connect wirelessly.
Note: If you want to use the router for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing, please cable the USB storage
device or printer to the USB port of the router.
via FTP Server
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2.2 Log into Your Router
admin/admin
You can log in and manage the Touch P5 AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Gigabit Router through the touchscreen or webbased utility.
Option 1: Through the Touchscreen (Recommended)
1. Tap the home button or the screen and slide to start the screen.
2. The first time you log in, you will need to set a new administrator password for your router. Enter the new password
and enter again to confirm. Tap Save, then follow the Quick Setup to complete the initial configuration..
Note: Apps on the touchscreen and web-based utility will need to use the new password that you have set to log in.
Option 2: Through Web-based Utility
The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser, such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log into your router.
1. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address, you need to change it to obtain an IP
address automatically.
2. Open a web-browser on your computer, visit http://tplinkwifi.net
password (
).
and log in with the default username and
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3. The first time you log in, you will need to set up a new username and password for your router. Enter your new
username and password and the new password again to confirm. Click Confirm.
Note: Apps on the touchscreen will also need to use the new password that you have set to log in.
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2.3 Quick Setup
The Quick Setup app will guide you through the process to set up your router to access the Internet.
1. On the menu screen, tap the Quick Setup icon to open it.
2. Set your Region and Time Zone and tap Next.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Note:
If you change the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the quick setup process, all your
wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.
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2.4 Mode Selection
The Mode Selection app helps you easily switch Touch P5 to a router, repeater or an access point.
Router Mode (Default): The device can provides Internet access for multiple wired and wireless devices
simultaneously.
Repeater Mode: The device can extends your existing wireless coverage by repeating the wireless signal.
Access Point Mode: The device can transforms your existing wired network to a wireless network.
1. On the menu screen, tap the Mode Selection icon to open it.
2. Select your desired mode, and tap Save.
Note:
The device will reboot to make your changes take effect, please do NOT operate during the process.
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2.5 Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings app helps you customize the wireless settings including the wireless radio, wireless network
name, password and security option, etc., according to your needs.
On the menu screen, tap the Wireless Settings icon to open it. Set your Region.
To enable or disable the wireless function:
Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz and enable the Wireless Radio. If you don’t want to use the wireless function,
just uncheck the box. If you disable the wireless function, all the wireless settings won’t be effective.
To change the network name (SSID) and hide SSID:
Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz and enter a new SSID using up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TPLINK_XXXX and the value is case-sensitive.
Note:
If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected when the settings are effective.
Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz and select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not broadcast. Your SSID won’t
display when you scan for local wireless network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network.
To change the security option:
Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz and choose your Security Type, and enter the corresponding encryption
parameters, the router provides four options:
• No Security: Select this option to disable the wireless security.
• WPA/WPA2-Personal (Recommended): Select this option to enable the standard authentication method based on
a Pre-shared Key (PSK), also called passphrase. Its security level is the highest.
• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise: Select this option to enable the more advanced authentication method using a RADIUS
(Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) server. If selected, WPS function will be disabled.
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• WEP: Select this option to enable basic authentication method if any of your client devices can only access the
wireless using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
To change the mode, channel or transmit power:
Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
Mode: Select the desired 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 802.11b and 802.11g 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 modem 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 modem router.
• 802.11ac only (5GHz): Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11ac devices.
• 802.11 n/ac mixed (5GHz): Select if you are using both 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless clients.
• 802.1111a/n/ac mixed (5GHz): Select if you are using a mix of 802.11ac, 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless clients. It is
strongly recommended that you select 11a/n/ac mixed.
Channel Width: Select the channel width from the list. The default setting is automatic, which can adjust the channel
width for your clients automatically.
Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the list. This field determines which operating frequency will be used.
It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access
point.
Transmit Power: Select either High, Middle, or Low to specify the data transmit power. The default and recommended
setting is High.
Advanced wireless settings:
Advanced wireless settings are for those have a network concept. 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.
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• Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacon
packets that are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds.
• RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of data transmission through the
router. By default, the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold size is 2346. If the packet size is greater than the preset
threshold, the router sends Request of 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: This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). Enter a value
between 1 and 15 beacon intervals. The default value is 1, indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon
Interval.
• Group Key Update Period: Enter the number of seconds (minimum 30) to control the time interval for the
encryption key automatic renewal. The default is 0, indicating no key renewal.
• Enable WMM: The WMM function guarantees the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted
preferentially. It is enabled by default and highly recommended.
• Enable Short GI: This function is enabled by default and recommended to increase the data capacity by reducing
the Guard Interval (GI) time.
• Enable AP Isolation: If you want to confine and restrict all wireless devices connected to your network from
interacting with each other, but still able to access the Internet, select the Enable AP Isolation checkbox.
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2.6 WPS
The WPS app helps you quickly establish a wireless connection between the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) supported
devices and Touch P5. Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network
cards, can connect 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. On the menu screen, tap the WPS icon to open it.
2. Connect either using either WPS Button method or PIN method
Option 1 Use the WPS Button (Recommended)
Use this option if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
1. Tap the Start WPS button on the screen of the router, and the WPS button will show as below during the
process.
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2. Immediately press the WPS button of the client device in two minutes.
3. Success will appear on the above screen, which means the client device has successfully connected to the
router.
Option 2 Use the PIN
Use this option if your client device asks for the router’s PIN.
1. Tap Connect to this router via PIN on the above screen of the router to get the router’s PIN, you can use the
default one or generate a new one.
2. On the client device, enter the router’s PIN to connect.
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2.7 Guest Network
The Guest Network app allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When
you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you
can assign permissions for guest network users to ensure the security and privacy of your main network.
On the menu screen, tap the Guest Network icon to open it.
To enable or disable the guest network:
Guest Network is enabled by default. If you don’t want to use the guest network function, just uncheck the box and
all the guest network settings won’t be effective.
To change the guest network name (SSID) and hide SSID:
1. Enter a new SSID using up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_Guest_XXXX/ TP-LINK_Guest_XXXX_5G
and the value is case-sensitive.
2. Select Hide SSID, and your guest SSID will not broadcast. Your SSID won’t display when you scan for local wireless
network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network.
To change the password and password update interval:
Guest Network 2.4GHz and 5GHz shares one password. By default, guest network password updates daily. You can
change the update interval to weekly, monthly.
Or you can also select Never to set a static password for your guest network. If you select Never, please create a password
between 8 and 63 ASCII characters or between 8 and 64 hexadecimal characters (0-9, a-f, A-F).
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To limit the guest network authorities
• Allow guests to see each other
Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other.
• Allow guests to access my local network
Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network access your local network shares and printers, not
just Internet access.
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2.8 Parental Controls
, I want to allow my children's devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only the
The Parental Controls app allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites; restrict access by certain
times of day (for example, client devices can only visit www.tp-link.com during office hours); and at the same time it
protects every device on your home network against malware and phishing through one central control point.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Control what types of websites my children or other home network users can visit and even the
times of day they are allowed to access the Internet.
For example
following websites, www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org, from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on
weekdays and not at other times.
1. On the menu screen, tap the Parental Controls icon to open it. Toggle the button to enable
Parental Controls.
2. Tap Devices Under Parental Controls and then
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Add to add a device under parental controls.
3. Return to the home page of Parental Controls and tap Content Restriction to specify the
1) Tap View to select the device from the list. Or, enter the Device Name and MAC Address
manually if your desired device isn’t in the list.
2) Enter the Description of the device. Tap Enable This Entry.
3) Tap Internet Access Time to set time for the device.
4) Select the time period and the date, and tap Done.
Note: The access time schedule takes effect based on the router's system time. The system
time can be set through the Clock app.
5) Tap Save to make the settings effective.
Note: If you want to modify a device, tap the device to modify it. If you want to add or delete
a device, tap Edit on the Devices Under Parental Controls page to set up according to your
needs.
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restriction policy.
) allowed to access in
1) Select the restriction mode.
• In Blacklist mode, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the
specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.
• In Whitelist mode, the controlled devices can only access the websites in the whitelist
during the Internet Access Time period.
2) Tap Add to Add a New Keyword or Add a New Domain Name, then tap Done to save the
rule.
You can add up to 32 keywords for Blacklist and 32 domain names for Whitelist. Below are
some sample entries to allow access.
a. Enter a web address keyword (e.g. wikipedia) in blacklist to block access to the websites
containing that keyword.
b. Enter a web address domain name (e.g. www.tp-link.com
whitelist. Specify the domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to allow access only to the websites
with that suffix.
c. If you wish to block all Internet browsing access, do not add any keyword to the
Whitelist.
Note: If you want to modify a rule, tap the rule to modify it. If you want to add or delete a rule,
tap Edit to set up according to your needs.
4. Return to the Content Restriction page and tap Save.
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Done!
Now you can control your children’s Internet access according to your needs.
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