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Contents
About This Guide .........................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. Physical Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3. Log In to Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 2. Manually Set Up an Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 3. Test Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. 4. Set Up an IPv6 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. 5. Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) From Managing the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5. 4. Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 6. Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6. 1. Connecting the Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6. 2. DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6. 3. Entering Telephone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6. 4. Telephone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. 5. Telephony Devices Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6. 6. Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. 7. Calling via Which Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. 8. Call Blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 9. Forwarding Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6. 10. Call Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6. 11. tpPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6. 12. Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 7. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7. 1. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chapter 8. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chapter 9. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9. 1. Set Bandwidth Control of the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9. 2. Create a Bandwidth Control Rule for an IP Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chapter 10. Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10. 1. Firewall & DoS Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
10. 2. Service Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
10. 3. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
10. 4. IP & MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10. 5. IPv6 Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Chapter 11. NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11. 1. Translate Address and Port by ALG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11. 2. Share Local Resources over the Internet by Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11. 3. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
11. 4. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11. 5. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 12. VPN Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
12. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
12. 3. Use IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chapter 13. Specify Your Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13. 1. LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
13. 2. IPv6 LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13. 2. 2. Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
13. 3. DSL Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
13. 4. Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
13. 5. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
13. 6. Create Static Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
13. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
13. 7. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP . . . . . . 97
Chapter 14. Administrate Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
14. 1. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
14. 2. Update the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
14. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
14. 4. Change the Administrator Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
14. 5. Local Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
14. 6. Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
14. 7. System Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
14. 8. CWMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
14. 9. SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Appendix: Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 110

About This Guide

This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and demonstrates how to configure them in typical scenarios.
Note: Features available in the router may vary by model and software version. Router availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Router experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention
Underline
Teal
>
Note:
Tips:
Symbols on
the web page
Description
Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section.
Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
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.
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.
means the MAC Filtering
*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard
802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition.
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/.
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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 https://www.tp-link.com.
TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at
https://community.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/.
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Chapter 1

Get to Know Your Modem Router

This chapter introduces the modem router by detailing its main features and appearance.
It contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Physical Appearance
Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Modem Router

1. 1. Product Overview

TP-Link’s modem router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with wireless router and DSL modem capabilities.
With DSL and WAN ports, the modem router is compatible with DSL connections and fiber/cable access.
Ethernet ports and adjustable antennas enable the modem router to provide wired and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
With an array of additional features, the modem router is the perfect hub for your home or business network.
With telephony feature, the modem router allows you to call via the internet.

1. 2. Physical Appearance

1. 2. 1. Top Panel

The modem router’s LEDs are located on the top panel. You can check the modem router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
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LED Explanation
Name Status
On The system has started up successfully.
Power
DSL
Internet
Wi-Fi
Blinking
Off
On DSL synchronization is complete.
Blinking DSL synchronization is in progress.
Off
On Internet service is available.
Off No internet connection.
On Wireless function is working properly.
Blinking WPS connection is in progress (about 2 minutes).
Off Wireless function is disabled.
On The phone is off-hook or DECT handset is busy.
Indication
The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your modem router.
Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.
DSL synchronization failed. Please refer to Note 1 for troubleshooting.
Phone
Blinking
The phone is ringing or DECT cordless phone is ringing or registering.
Off The phone is on-hook.
On At least one LAN port is connected.
LAN
Off No LAN port is connected.
Note:
1. If the DSL LED is off, please check your internet connection. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more
information about how to connect to the internet correctly. If you have already made a successful connection, please
contact your ISP to make sure your internet service is available now.
2. If the Internet LED is off, please check your DSL LED first. If your DSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1. If your
DSL LED is ON, reconnect your modem router correctly by referring to related guide.
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1. 2. 2. Back Panel

Get to Know Your Modem Router
The modem router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
Item
POWER
RESET
DECT
WPS/
Wi-Fi ON/OFF
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,
LAN4/WAN
DSL
For connecting the modem router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.
Press and hold down for 5 seconds to reset the modem router into factory default settings.
Press and hold for about 3 seconds until the Phone LED flashes to register your DECT handset. Press briefly to page your registered DECT handsets.
Press for 1 second to start a WPS synchronization.
Press and hold for over 5 seconds to turn on or off Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is turned on by default.
For connecting the modem router to your PC or other Ethernet network devices. In wireless router mode, the LAN4/WAN port is used for connecting to a Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL device.
For connecting the modem router to the internet. Connect the port to the splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone cable. For details, please refer to Connect Your Modem Router.
Description
Antennas
Used for wireless data transmission. Position them upright for the best performance.
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1. 2. 3. Side Panel

The modem router’s side panel shows ports. Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
PHONE1
PHONE2
Item
Description
For connecting your analog phone to the modem router. Connect your
PHONE1/PHONE2
analog phones to the TAE port or RJ11 port on the side panel. Note that the two ports cannot be conencted simultaneously.
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Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

This chapter contains the following sections:
• Position Your Modem Router
• Connect Your Modem Router
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2. 1. Position Your Modem Router

With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies depending on the environment your modem router is in. Obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thick walls.
For your security and best Wi-Fi performance, please:
• Do NOT locate the router in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
• Keep the product away from strong electromagnetic radiation and devices that emit electromagnetic waves.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way to avoid a tripping hazard.
Generally, the router is placed on a horizontal surface, such as on a shelf or desktop. The device also can be mounted on the wall as shown in the following figure.
Note:
The diameter of the screw, 4.25mm<D<9.54mm, and the distance of two screws is 93.43mm. The screw that project
from the wall need around 10mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight
of the product.

2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router

Follow the steps below to connect your modem router.
1. Connect the DSL line and power adapter. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.
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Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
Connect the Hardware
N F N
Telefondose (TAE)
Power Adapter
PHONE1
Internet Box
PHONE2
Connect the TAE adapter to internet box.
1
Verify that the follwoing LEDs turn solid on
2
before continuing with the conguration.
Power On DSL On Wi-Fi On
2. Connect your computer to the modem router.
Method 1: Wired
Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the LAN port on the modem router via the Ethernet cable.
LAN
Method 2: Wirelessly
Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Password printed on the included Wi-Fi Info Card or on the product label of the modem router to connect wirelessly.
Computer Smart Device
Wi-Fi
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TP-LINK_XXXX
√
Connect automatically Connect
< Settings
Wi-Fi
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
TP-LINK_XXXX
Other...
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Connect the Hardware
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 ) Tap the WPS icon on the device’s screen.
2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your modem router.
3 ) The wireless LEDs flash for about two minutes during the WPS process.
4 ) When the wireless LEDs stabilize and remain on, the client device has
successfully connected to the modem router.
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Chapter 3

Log In to Your Modem Router

Chapter 3
Log In to Your Modem Router
With the web management page, it is easy to configure and manage the modem 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 modem router.
1. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address, you need to change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically. Refer to Appendix:
Troubleshooting to configure your computer.
2. Launch a web browser and go to http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1. Create a strong password and click Los geht’s to log in.
Note:
1. If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bind your cloud router to it, the login password you created here should be
ineffective. Please log in to the cloud router using your TP-Link ID.
2. You can change the display language of the product according to your needs. In this guide we use English as the
display language of the product to illustrate the features.
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Chapter 4

Set Up Internet Connections

This chapter introduces how to connect your modem router to the internet. The modem 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 also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Use Quick Setup Wizard
• Manually Set Up an Internet Connection
• Test Internet Connectivity
• Set Up an IPv6 Connection
• More Operation Modes
Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connections

4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet and configure the VoIP parameters.
3. To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, etc.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click Register Now to get one. Then follow the instructions to bind the modem router to your TP-Link ID.
Note:
1. To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud section.
2. If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID for now, you may click Log In Later to proceed.
3. 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 an Internet Connection

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Basic > Internet page. Select your ISP, and related information will be automatically filled in. For some ISPs, you may need to manually specify some information provided. If you can’t find your ISP in the ISP List, select Other and then enter the information provided by your ISP.
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3. Click Save to make the settings effective, and you can refer to Test Internet
Connectivity to test the internet connection.
Tips: You can view and edit all internet connection settings on the Advanced > Network > Internet page.

4. 3. Test Internet Connectivity

After manually setting up the internet connection, you need to test the internet connectivity. The modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the source of any problems.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem 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.

4. 4. Set Up an IPv6 Connection

If your ISP has provided a DSL line that supports IPv6 connection as well as some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can manually set up an IPv6 connection.
If your ISP provides an IPv4-only connection or IPv6 tunnel service, permit IPv6 connection by referring to Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel.
Follow the steps below to set up an IPv6 connection:
1. Make sure you have set up an IPv4 connection either manually or by using the Quick Setup wizard before setting up an IPv6 connection.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router.
3. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page.
4. Select your WAN Interface Name (Status should be Connected) and click the
(Edit) icon.
5. Scroll down the page, enable IPv6, and configure the IPv6 parameters.
• Addressing Type: Consult your ISP for the addressing type (DHCPv6 or SLAAC).
SLAAC is the most commonly used addressing type.
• IPv6 Default 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.
6. Click OK to make the settings effective. Now IPv6 service is available for your network.
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4. 5. Operation Mode

The modem router also supports Wireless Router mode. You can change the mode according to your needs.
If you already have a modem or your internet comes via an Ethernet jack on the wall, you can set up the modem router as a regular wireless router to share the internet.
1. Find the WAN port (labeled as LAN4/WAN) on the modem router, and connect it to your existing modem or the Ethernet jack on the wall. Then connect the power adapter and turn on the modem router.
2. Connect your computer to the modem router. For details, refer to Connect Your
Modem Router.
3. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router.
4. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode, select the Wireless Router Mode, and click
Save. The modem router will reboot.
5. Go to Basic > Internet, select the Connection Type, and enter the information provided by your ISP.
6. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Tips:
1. You can view and edit all internet connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page.
2. In the Wireless Router Mode, you can also permit IPv6 connection by setting up an IPv6 connection or the IPv6 tunnel
just as in the DSL Modem Router Mode. For details, refer to Set Up an IPv6 Connection and Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel.
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TP-Link Cloud Service

TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet. To ensure that your router stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available. Surely you can also manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices with a single TP-Link ID.
This chapter introduces how to register a new TP-Link ID, bind or unbind TP-Link IDs to manage your router, and how to manage your home network via the Tether app wherever you are.
It contains the following sections:
• Register a TP-Link ID
• Change Your TP-Link ID Information
• Manage the User TP-Link IDs
• Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App
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5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID

If you have skipped the registration during the Quick Setup process, you can:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud.
3. Click Register Now and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID.
4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link Cloud page to log in. The
first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your cloud router as an
Admin.
Note:
• Once the router is bound to your TP-Link ID, you need to log in to the router with the TP-Link ID.
• The TP-Link ID also can be registered via the TP-Link Tether app. Please refer to Install the Tether App on Your
Smartphones or Tablets to install the app. Launch the app, tap in the top-left corner of the screen and tap Login,
and then click New User to register a new one.
• If you want to unbind the admin TP-Link ID from your router, please go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, click Unbind in the
Device Information section.

5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information

Follow the steps below to change your email address and password of your TP-Link ID as needed.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Account Information section.
• Change your email address
1. Click
behind the Email.
2. Enter the password of your TP-Link ID, then the new email address. And click Save.
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• Change your password
TP-Link Cloud Service
1. Click
2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save.
behind the Password.

5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs

The first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your router as an Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to the same router as Users. Admin account and User accounts both can monitor and manage the router locally or remotely, except that user accounts cannot:
• Reset the router to its factory default settings from the web management page or the
Tether app.
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• Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the router.

5. 3. 1. Add an TP-Link ID to Manage the Router

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.
3. Click
Note:
If you need another TP-Link ID, please refer to Install the Tether App on Your Smartphones or Tablets to install the app.
Launch the app, tap in the top-left corner of the screen and tap Login, and then click New User to register a new one.
, enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save.
4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User.

5. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) From Managing the Router

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.
3. Check the box(es) of the TP-Link ID(s) you want to remove and click Unbind.
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5. 4. Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App

The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices like smartphones and tablets.
1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search “TP-Link Tether” or
simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.
OR
2. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network.
3. Launch the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with your TP-Link ID
or the password your set for the router.
4. Manage your router as needed.
Note: If you need to remotely access your router from your smart devices, you need to:
• Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link ID.
• Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.
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This chapter guides you on how to make telephone calls via internet.
• Connecting the Telephone
• DECT
• Entering Telephone Information
• Telephone Book
• Telephony Devices Management
• Call Log
• Calling via Which Number
• Call Blocks
• Forwarding Calls
• Call Through
• tpPhone
• Voice Mail
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PHONE2
PHONE1
TAE
PHONE2
PHONE1
OR
Connect your telephone to the RJ-11 port of the modem router.
Or connect your telephone to the TAE port of the modem router.
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6. 1. Connecting the Telephone

Connect your telephone to the TAE ports or RJ11 ports on the side panel. Note that the RJ-11 and TAE ports cannot be connected simultaneously.

6. 2. DECT

The modem router is integrated with DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) function. With this function enabled, you can register your cordless phone on the modem router and make calls via internet.

6. 2. 1. Registering DECT Handset

There are two ways to register your DECT handset.
Method 1: Via DECT Button
1. Set your DECT handset in the registration mode, and then press and hold the DECT
button on the DSL router for about 3 seconds until the Phone LED
DECT
Within 1 minute Press for 3 seconds
DECT
2. Enter the PIN (Default: 0000) on the DECT handset if required.
Notes:
1. Up to six DECT handsets can be registered on the modem router and up to 4 DECT handsets can make or receive
calls simultaneously.
2. If you press the DECT button for more than 4 seconds, and the Phone LED still does not light, release the button and
try again. If the problem persists, please reboot the modem router and try again.
flashes.
Blinking
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Method 2: Via Web Management Interface
Follow the steps below to register:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Telephony Devices to open the registration page.
3. Click Register New DECT Handset and follow instructions on the page to register
your DECT handset.

6. 2. 2. Configuring DECT Settings

Configure DECT settings on the web management page of the modem router.
Follow the steps below to configure:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > DECT, and you will see the following screen.
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3. Enable DECT.
4. The PIN code is needed when registering your cordless phone. The default is 0000.
Change it by entering a new one.
5. Reduce DECT Field Strength: Check the box to enable this function. In this mode,
base transmit power will be decreased. Then the DECT Handset will have signal within a small distance.
6. Eco DECT: Only when all handsets support Eco Mode, will it take effect. In this
mode, if all the handsets standby for more than one minutes, DECT Base and DECT Handsets would be in Eco Mode and do not emit any signal. It will wake up automatically when there is a call.
7. Security: Check the box if you want the DECT/CAT-iq encrypt security to take effect.
8. Click Save to make the settings effective.

6. 3. Entering Telephone Information

Before using telephony services, you should first enter your telephone information provided by your telephony service provider.
Follow the steps below to enter information:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Telephone Numbers to open the configuration page.
3. In the Telephone Numbers section, click Add.
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4. Choose your Telephony Provider and enter the necessary information as required.
If your telephony provider is not listed here, choose Other and enter the information as required.
Phone Number: The number you use to dial and answer.
Registrar Address: Usually a domain name, if not, an IP address.
Authentication ID and Password: Not necessary information, but if you have, fill
them in.
Area Code: The area code of your city or region.
Advanced: Click to have more configuration.
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5. In the Area Code Settings section, enable this function and enter the area code of your city or region. This can spare you the trouble of including the area code each time you make a local call over the internet.
6. (Optional) If you have entered an area code, you can also make exceptions for specific numbers. Then these numbers will not be added with an area code automatically. By default, the three exceptional numbers have been added: 110, 112, 116117.
7. Click Save to make the settings effective.
To have more configuration on telephony settings
Click Advanced in the Advanced Settings section to configure more telephony settings.
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Bound Interface: Bound Interface decides where to send/receive the VoIP traffic. An
easy way to select the interface is to check the location of the SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) server. If it locates somewhere on the internet then select Any_WAN. If it is on the local network, select LAN.
Locale Selection: Select a country where you are located. The modem router is
embedded with some default parameters according to different countries such as ring tones. The default country is Germany.
DSCP for SIP/RTP: DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) is the first 6 bits in
the ToS byte. DSCP marking allows users to assign specific application traffic to be executed in priority by the next Router based on the DSCP value. Select DSCP for the SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) respectively. If you are unsure, please always keep the default value.
DTMF Relay Setting: DTMF is Dual Tone Multi Frequency. Options available are SIP-Info,
RFC2833, and In-band. If you are unsure which one to choose, please always keep the default value.
• SIP INFO: If it is selected, the modem router will capture the DTMF tone and transfer it
into SIP form. Then it will be sent to the remote end with SIP message.
• RFC2833: If it is selected, the modem router will capture the keypad number you
pressed and transfer it into digital form then send to the other side; the receiver will generate the tone according to the digital form it receives. This function is very useful when the network traffic congestion occurs and it still can remain the accuracy of DTMF tone.
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• In-band: If it is selected, the modem router will send the DTMF tone as audio directly
when you press the keypad on the phone.
Registry Expiration Time: Expiration time for the registration message sending.
Registration Retry Interval: Set the time duration for your SIP Registrar server to keep
your registration record. Before the time expires, the Modem Router will send another register request to SIP Registrar again. If you are unsure of it, please always keep the default value.
No Answer Time: Set a time period, after which the caller is told that the call is not
answered and he or she can leave a message if the voice mail function is enabled.
T. 38 support: Select the check box to enable this function. T. 38 specifies a protocol for
transmitting a fax across IP network in real time. It allows the transfer of fax documents in real-time between two standard Group 3 facsimile terminals over the internet or other networks using IP protocols. It will only function when both sites support this feature and are enabled.
End With #: Choose whether to use “#” as the end signal of your dialing or not.
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When the Status column change to registered. At this time, you can pick up your phone, dial the number, and call via internet!
, your telephone information is successfully

6. 4. Telephone Book

You can store all contacts on your modem router, have a telephone book, set speed dial number for some contacts and enable emergency calls.

6. 4. 1. Telephone Book

Follow the steps below to have a telephone book on the modem router.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Telephone Book. Click Add to enter a new contact’s information.
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3. You can set speed dial number for certain numbers. Speed dial function allows you to reach the desired party by dialing the reduced number of keys rather than a long phone number.
4. Click Save to save the settings.
You can quickly find the number you want by searching keyword on the upper left corner.

6. 4. 2. Emergency Calls

I want to:
Make my telephone automatically call a specific contact when the handset is picked up but no operation is done within a period of time. In this way the old, the kids, the patient or the pregnant in house are able to send signals for help when emergencies occur.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Telephone Book.
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3. Enable Emergency Number.
4. No Operation Time: Set how long should the telephone wait before the first number
5. Emergency Number: Set the number to be automatically reached. If more than one
is automatically dialed).
number is set, the modem router will automatically call the next one if the previous is not answered.
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6. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Done!
From now on, if you pick up your phone but do not dial within the no operation time, your phone will automatically call the emergency number!

6. 5. Telephony Devices Management

I want to:
Bind different telephony devices with different incoming and outgoing call numbers, because I have more than one telephone number and telephony device and I don’t want all telephones ring at the same time when a number is called.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Telephony Devices.
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3. Click to manage your telephony devices.
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4. Device Name: Name the telephone device here.
5. Number for Outgoing Calls: Assign an outgoing number for this phone.
6. Number for Incoming Calls: Tick the incoming number for this phone.
7. VAD Support: VAD (Voice Activation Detection) prevents transmitting the silence
packets to consume the bandwidth. It is also known as Silence Suppression, a software application that ensures bandwidth when voice activity is activated.
8. Adjust the Speaker Gain slider to control the speaker sound.
9. Adjust the Mic Gain slider to control the speaker sound of microphone.
10. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Done!
Now your telephony devices are bound to different incoming call numbers and outgoing call numbers.
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Tips:
Internal number showed on the table are used to make calls between telephony devices connected to the same modem
router. It is preset and cannot be changed.
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6. 6. Call Log

I want to:
Have a call list recording detailed information of incoming calls and outgoing calls on your modem router.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Call Log.
3. Enable Call Log.
Done!
From now on, all calls in and out are recorded here. If you’ve already had a telephone book, name of the contact would be shown on the call list.
Tips:
You can enable Push Notification via E-mail for Missed Calls to have e-mail sent to you informing you of missed calls. You
should first go to Advanced > System Tools > Push Service page to enable Push Notification via E-mail, and click to
see the help page for detailed configuration about Push Service.

6. 7. Calling via Which Number

I want to:
Use different outgoing numbers to call different types of numbers.
For example, one of my phone number has a relatively low charge in making long
distance calls. I want all long distance calls to be dialed via this number.
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How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Call Rules. Click Add to set call rules.
3. Choose Long Distance in Call Type or Prefix. Prefixes and call types can vary
according to your own circumstances.
4. In Number for Outgoing Calls, choose the number that has low charge in making
long distance calls.
5. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Done!
From now on, whenever you are dialing a long distance call, the call is made via the number you chose in step 5.
In addition:
Call type can vary according to your circumstances. You can also set prefix by choosing
Calls with Specific Number Prefix in Call Type or Prefix. When a prefix is set, all numbers
with this prefix is called via the assigned number.

6. 8. Call Blocks

When you do not want calls to be received or dialed, use call block functions. This part consists of three functions: Do Not Disturb, Block Certain Calls and Prevent from Dialing.

6. 8. 1. Do Not Disturb

I want to:
Have no telephone ring at a certain period of time.
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How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > DND & Call Blocking.
3. Enable DND.
4. Set the time when DND is enabled.
5. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Done!
Now, within this period of time, no telephone will ring, but all incoming calls would be recorded in call log. Enjoy your peaceful time and when you are back, check the call log to see what was missed.

6. 8. 2. Blocking Certain Calls

I want to:
Block certain calls, for example, the anonymous calls, or calls from the annoying salesmen.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > DND & Call Blocking.
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3. Click Add under Incoming Calls.
4. Choose to block a specific number or anonymous calls.
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5. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Done!
From now on, these calls are all automatically blocked by your modem router.

6. 8. 3. Prevent from Dialing

I want to:
Prevent my modem router from dialing a certain type of numbers.
For example, it costs a lot to call a mobile phone via my telephone number, so I don’t
want anyone to call a mobile phone using my number.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > DND & Call Blocking.
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3. Click Add under Outgoing Calls.
4. Choose to prevent mobile phone from being dialed. Number type may vary according
to your circumstances.
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5. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Done!
Now your modem router will prevent all mobile phone from being dialed.
In addition:
Number type may vary according to your circumstances. You can also set prefix by choosing Calls with Specific Number Prefix. When a prefix is set, all numbers with this prefix is prevented from being called.

6. 9. Forwarding Calls

I want to:
Forward some incoming calls to a designated telephone number. For example, when no one answers the incoming call, it would be forwarded to my mobile phone so that I won’t miss it.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
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2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Call Forwarding. Click Add to set how calls should be
forwarded.
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3. Select the incoming calls to be forwarded: Choose to forward which call or call type.
4. Destination Telephone Number: Set the destination where calls should be forwarded.
5. Forward the Calls via: Choose via which phone number the calls will be forwarded.
6. Call Forward Condition: Choose the forwarding type (Unconditional or No Answer)
of the entry.
7. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Done!
Now your modem router will automatically forward the call according to your rule.

6. 10. Call Through

I want to:
Call someone through my telephone number registered on my modem router.
For example, I am away from home, and want to call a friend who is aboard. I can call the
friend using my mobile phone of course, but that would cost a huge sum. Meantime, my telephone number has a low charge in making international calls. So it would be great if
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I can call the friend using my mobile phone and my telephone number.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Call Through. Enable Call Through.
3. Number for Incoming: Select the number you are going to use to call home via your
mobile.
4. Number for Outgoing Calls: Select the number you are going to use to call your
friend who is abroad.
5. If you tick Only Accept Calls from the Number below, you should add numbers that
are allowed to use Call Through function on your modem router. In this example, add your mobile number.
6. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Done!
Now you could follow the process below to call your friend using your mobile phone and telephone number:
1. Use your mobile to call the incoming number you selected in step 4.
2. Put in the PIN code when you hear the tone, remember to end the PIN with a “#”.
Change of the default PIN code is recommended.
3. Dial the number of your friend.
4. At this time, your friend will receive a call from the outgoing number you selected in
step 5. You can talk to your friend from your mobile phone.
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6. 11. tpPhone

tpPhone is an app allowing you to make and receive calls through VoIP modem router. Follow the steps below to configure tpPhone settings:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > tpPhone and you will see the following screen.
3. Make sure tpPhone is enabled.
4. Note down the default PIN code or set a new one. You need to use this PIN code
when registering tpPhone on the modem router.
5. Click Save to make the settings effective.
You can go to the App Store or Google Play or scan the QR code below to download tpPhone and start to make phones over the internet.

6. 12. Voice Mail

I want to:
Allow the caller who is not answered to leave a voice mail.
For example, I’m on my vocation, and cannot receive any call at the moment. If people
who called can leave a voice mail, I would know what was going on when I was absent from home.
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How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the account you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Telephony > Voice Mail.
3. Enable Voice Mail.
4. Set the No answer Time. A time period. If the call is not answered within this time
period, the caller can leave a voice mail.
5. Choose greetings for your Voice Mail. You can record the greeting by dialing *30 on
the keyboard of your telephone.
6. Set how long a voice mail can last at Voice Mail Duration.
7. If you want to access your voice mail remotely, enable Remote Access Voice Mail
and create a new Remote Access PIN to make this function available. You need to enter this new PIN when listening to your voice mails remotely.
8. You can enable Push Notification via E-mail for Voice Mails to have e-mail sent to
you informing you of voice mails. You should first go to Advanced > System Tools >
Push Service page to enable Push Notification via E-mail, and click
to see the help
page for detailed configuration about Push Service.
9. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Done!
When a voice mail is recorded, the modem router will display it in the following table.
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There are five ways to listen to these voice mails.
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• Click
• Press *20 on the telephone keyboard to listen.
• Dial the number of your telephone, press * when you hear the greeting and follow the voice
prompt to enter the Remote Access PIN to listen.
• Launch the tpPhone app to listen.
• Use the Push Service feature to have the voice messages sent to you via email and listen.
on the table to listen.
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Guest Network

This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can assign network authorities and bandwidth for guests to ensure network security, privacy, and fluency.
• Create a Network for Guests
• Customize Guest Network Options
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7. 1. Create a Network for Guests

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless Settings section.
3. Create 2.4GHz guest network.
1 ) Tick Enable Guest Network.
2 ) Set an easy-to-identify SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your
guests and other people to manually input this SSID for Wi-Fi access.
3 ) Set Security to WPA/WPA2 Personal, keep the default Version and Encryption
values, and set an easy-to-remember password.
4. Click Save. Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set!
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and find the Guest Network section.

7. 2. Customize Guest Network Options

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network.
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3. Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs.
• Allow Guests to Access Each Other
Select this check box to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other’s files.
• Allow Guests to Access My Local Network
Select this check box to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local network, not just the internet.
• Enable Guest Network for Bandwidth Control
Select this check box to set the upstream and downstream bandwidth range of the guest network. This option is available only when bandwidth control is enabled on the Advanced > Bandwidth Control page.
4. Click Save. Now users in your guest network can enjoy only the network authorities at the priority you assigned!
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and find the Guest Network section.
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Parental Controls

This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites and limit internet access during specified time periods.
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I want to:
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 (for example, a computer or a tablet)
to access only www.tp-link.com and wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other time.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Basic or Advanced > Parental Controls and enable Parental Controls.
3. Click Add.
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4. Click Scan, and add the device to be controlled. Or, enter the Device Name and
MAC Address manually.
5. Click the
cell(s) and click OK.
icon to set the Effective Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate
6. Enter a Description for the entry.
7. Select the check box to enable this entry and click Save.
8. Enable Content Restriction and select the restriction mode.
1 ) In Blacklist mode, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing
the specified keywords during the Effective Time period.
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2 ) In Whitelist mode, the controlled devices can only access websites containing
the specified keywords during the Effective Time period.
9. Click Add a New Keyword. You can add many keywords for both Blacklist and
Whitelist. Below are some sample entries to allow access.
1 ) Enter a web address (for example, www.tp-link.com) or a web address keyword
(for example, wikipedia) to only allow or block access to the websites containing that keyword.
2 ) Specify the domain suffix (for example, .edu or .org) to allow access only to the
websites with that suffix.
10. Enter the keywords or websites you want to add and click Save.
Done!
Now you can control your children’s internet access according to your needs.
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Bandwidth Control

This chapter explains how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to prioritize your online activities, which minimizes the impact caused by heavy internet traffic.
It contains the following sections:
• Set Bandwidth Control of the Network
• Create a Bandwidth Control Rule for an IP Range
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9. 1. Set Bandwidth Control of the Network

Bandwidth control allows you to configure the upstream and downstream bandwidth of the network, and the combined throughput should not exceed 1,000,000 Kbps. For optmial bandwidth control, please select the correct Line Type and consult your ISP for the total allowed bandwidth for upstream and downstream.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Bandwidth Control.
3. Enable Bandwidth Control.
4. Choose your Line Type.
5. Input the total upload and download speed through the WAN port in the Total
Upstream Bandwidth and Toal Downstream Bandwidth fields.
6. (Optional) Enable Telephony Bandwidth Guarantee to ensure sufficient bandwidth for
Telephony service.
7. Click Save.

9. 2. Create a Bandwidth Control Rule for an IP Range

You can add a controlling rule to limit the bandwidth available for IP ranges.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Bandwidth Control.
3. Click Add in the Controlling Rules area.
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4. Enter a range of IP addresses to be controlled in the IP Range fields.
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5. Enter a range of port numbers to be controlled in the Port Range fields.
6. Select a protocol type for this rule.
7. Enter the minimum and maximum upload (in Kbps) through the WAN port in the
Upstream fields.
8. Enter the minimum and maximum download (in Kbps) through the WAN port in the
Downstream fields.
9. Select Enable This Entry and click Save.
Note:
If you want to disable this entry, click in the Status column.
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Network Security

This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing these five network security functions. You can use Firewall and DoS Protection to protect your home network from cyber attacks, use Service Filtering to prevent certain users from accessing the specified service and even block internet access completely, or use Access Control to block or allow specific client devices to access your wired and wireless networks. You can also prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks by using IP & MAC Binding and protect your IPv6 network through IPv6 Firewall.
• Firewall & DoS Protection
• Service Filtering
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
• IPv6 Firewall
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10. 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’s 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 http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > Firewall & DoS Protection.
3. Enable DoS Protection.
4. Set the level (Low, Middle or High) of protection for ICMP-Flood Attack Filtering,
UDP-Flood Attack Filtering and TCP-Flood Attack Filtering.
• ICMP-Flood Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the ICMP (Internet Control
Message Protocol) flood attack.
• UDP-Flood Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the UDP (User Datagram
Protocol) flood attack.
• 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. Specify the level at 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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10. 2. Service Filtering

With Service Filtering, you can prevent certain users from accessing the specified service, and even block internet access completely.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > Service Filtering.
3. Toggle on Service Filtering.
4. Click Add.
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5. Select a Service Type from the drop-down list and the following four fields will be auto-populated. Select Custom when your desired service type is not listed, and enter the information manually.
6. Specify the IP address(es) that this filtering rule will apply to.
7. Click Save.
Note: If you want to disable this entry, click the icon.

10. 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:
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless).
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or 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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3 ) Click Scan and select the device from the connected device list. The Device
4 ) Click Save.
Name and MAC Address will be automatically filled in. Or you can enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually.
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Done!
Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist.

10. 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:
Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to 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 ARP List.
2 ) Click Bind to add to the Binding List.
To bind the unconnected device
1 ) Click Add in the Binding List section.
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2 ) Enter the MAC Address and IP Address that you want to bind.
3 ) Select the check box to enable the entry and click OK.
Done!
Enjoy the internet without worrying about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.

10. 5. IPv6 Firewall

IPv6 Firewall protects your IPv6 network by preventing access from the internet. However, when you’re hosting a service, such as a file sharing server in your local network, you can choose to allow access to the server from the internet by adding an IPv6 entry. This feature is available only when you’ve set up an IPv6 connection.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > IPv6 Firewall.
3. Click Add.
4. Select an interface name from the drop-down list. Interfave names are names of the
internet connections you have set up.
5. Click Scan to select a service from the list to automatically populate the Port fieled
with an appropriate port number. It is recommended to keep the default Port if you are unsure about which one to use. If the service is not listed, manually enter the
Service Type and the Port number (e.g. 21 or 21-25).
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6. Click Scan to select the local host device running the service. If the device is not
listed, enter its global IPv6 address in the Internal IP field.
7. Select a protocol for the service from the drop-down list.
8. Select Enable This Entry.
9. Click Save.
Note:
1. If you want to diable this entry, click the icon in the Status column.
2. If the local host device hosts more than one type of available service, you need to create a rule for each service.
Please note that ports should NOT be used by multiple services.
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NAT Forwarding

Modem 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 modem 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 modem 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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11. 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, H323 etc. Enabling ALG is recommended.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. 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.
• H323 ALG: If enabled, it allows Microsoft NetMeeting clients to communicate via NAT.
• SIP ALG: If enabled, it allows clients communicate with SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)
servers via NAT.
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• RTSP ALG: If enabled, it allows RTSP (Real-Time Stream Protocol) clients and servers
to transfer data via NAT.
11. 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 the configuration.
I want to:
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 modem router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154.
Personal Website
Home
Modem Router
LAN
WAN: 218.18.232.154
How can I do that?
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.1.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers, click Add.
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4. Click Scan, and choose HTTP. The external port, internal port and protocol will be
automatically filled with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.1.100 in the
Internal IP field.
5. Click Save.
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 modem router.
Please note that the External Port cannot be overlapped.
Done!
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.

11. 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 modem 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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modem 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 http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add.
3. Click Scan, and select the desired application. The triggering port and protocol, the
external port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Here we take
MSN Gaming Zone as an example.
4. Click Save.
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, please enter the parameters manually. You
should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the
format the page displays.
11. 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
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all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special 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 hazard. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.
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I want to:
Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction.
For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can login
normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ with all ports opened.
How can I do that?
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.1.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select the check box to enable DMZ.
4. Enter the IP address 192.168.1.100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed.
5. Click Save.
Done!
The configuration is completed. You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players.
11. 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 may need to enable the UPnP if you want
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to use applications 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 modem 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 of
operating system need to install the UPnP components).
For example, when you connect your Xbox to the modem router which has connected to
the internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the modem 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
Modem RouterXbox
WAN
If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router;
2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off 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 the internet when you are out of the house. The router offers three ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN, PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN and IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) VPN.
OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stability. It is suitable for restricted environment, such as campus network and company intranet.
PPTP VPN is easier to use and its speed is faster. It’s compatible with most operating systems and also supports mobile devices. However, its security is poor and packets may be cracked easily. PPTP VPN may be blocked by some ISPs.
IPSec (IP Security) is a set of services and protocols defined by IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) to provide high security for IP packets and prevent attacks.
This chapter contains the following sections, please choose the appropriate VPN server connection type according to your needs.
• Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network
• Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network
• Use IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network
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12. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network

In an 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, install and run VPN client software on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection.
Step 1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VPN > OpenVPN, and select Enable VPN Server.
Note:
• Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or
assign a static IP address for your router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time via the internet.
• The first time you configure the OpenVPN Server, you may need to Generate a certificate before you
enable the VPN Server.
3. Select the Service Type (communication protocol) for OpenVPN Server: UDP, TCP.
4. Enter a VPN Service Port to which a VPN device connects. 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.
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6. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the
remote device to access your home network; select Internet and Home Network if you also want the remote device to access the internet through the VPN Server.
7. Click Save.
8. Click Generate to get a new certificate.
Note:
If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click Generate to update the certificate.
9. Click Export to save the OpenVPN configuration file which will be used by the remote
device to access your router.
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 want to be able to use the VPN function. 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.

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

PPTP VPN Server is used to create a VPN connection for remote devices. 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.
Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VPN > 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.
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3. In the Client IP Address field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be
leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server.
4. Enter the Username and Password to authenticate clients to the PPTP VPN server.
5. Click Save.
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 Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Select 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 Username 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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Modem router 1
LAN: 192.168.1.1
WAN: 219.134.112.246
PC 1
Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0
WAN: 219.134.112.247
Modem Router 2
PC 2
LAN: 192.168.2.1 Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0
Site A
Site B
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12. 3. Use IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network

IPSec VPN is used to create a VPN connection between local and remote networks. To use IPSec VPN, you should check that both local and remote routers support IPSec VPN feature. Then, follow the steps below to set up an IPSec VPN connection.
1. The typical VPN topology is here. Site A refers to local network, and Site B refers to
the remote network that is to be connected. Record Site A and Site B’s LAN and WAN IP addresses before you start configuration.
2. Configuration on Site A (local network).
1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password
2 ) Go to Advanced > VPN > IPSec VPN, and click Add.
you set for the router.
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3 ) In the IPSec Connection Name column, specify a name.
4 ) In the Remote IPSec Gateway (URL) column, Enter Site B’s WAN IP address.
5 ) Configure Site A’s LAN.
In the Tunnel access from local IP addresses column, we take Subnet Address as an example. Input the LAN IP range of Site A in the IP Address for VPN column, and input Subnet Mask of Site A.
6 ) Configure Site B’s LAN.
In the Tunnel access from remote IP addresses column, we take Subnet
Address as an example. Input the LAN IP range of Site B in the IP Address for VPN column, and input Subnet Mask of Site B.
7 ) Select the Key Exchange Method for the policy. We select Auto(IKE) here.
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8 ) Enter the Pre-Shared Key for IKE authentication. Then keep Perfect Forward
Secrecy enabled.
Note: Make sure Site A and Site B use the same key.
9 ) Leave the Advanced Settings as default value. Then click Save.
Note: The Status column is Down after the configuration, and it will change to UP only when Site A and Site B are
communicating via the VPN connection.
3. Configuration on Site B (remote network). Refer to step 2 configuration on Site A and make sure that Site A and Site B use the same pre-shared keys and Perfect
Forward Secrecy settings.
4. Check the VPN connection. You can ping site B’ LAN IP from your computer in site A to verify that the IPSec VPN connection is set up correctly.
Tips: To check the VPN connection, you can do the following.
1. On the host in Site A, press [Windows Logo] + [R] to open Run dialog. Input “cmd” and hit OK.
2. In the CLI window, type in “ping 192.168.2.x” (“192.168.2.x” can be IP address of any host in Site B). Then press [Enter].
3. If Ping proceeds successfully (gets replies from host in Site B), the IPSec connection is working properly now.
5. Now IPSec VPN is implemented to establish a connection.
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Note:
1. The product supports a maximum of ten simultaneous connections.
2. If one of the site has been offline for a while, for example, if Site A has been disconnected, on Site B you need to click
Disable and then click Enable after Site A back on line in order to re-establish the IPSec tunnel.
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Specify Your Network Settings

This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the modem router using the web management page.
It contains the following sections:
• LAN Settings
• IPv6 LAN Settings
• DSL Settings
• Wireless Settings
• Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
• Create Static Routes
• Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel
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13. 1. LAN Settings

13. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address

The modem router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.1.1, 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 http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.
3. Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs.
4. Select the Subnet Mask from the drop-down list. The subnet mask together with
the IP address identifies the local IP subnet.
5. Keep 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 modem router’s Second IP and Subnet Mask for LAN interface through which you can also access the web management page.
7. Leave the rest of the default settings as they are.
8. Click Save to make the settings effective.
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13. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server

You can configure the modem router to act as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to its clients. To use the DHCP server function of the modem router, you must configure all computers on the LAN to obtain an IP Address automatically.
Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.
3. Select DHCP to enable the 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 modem 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 modem 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 of the settings as default and click Save.
Note:
1. The modem 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.
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13. 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 device.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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.
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.

13. 2. IPv6 LAN Settings

Based on the IPv6 protocol, the modem router provides two ways to assign IPv6 LAN addresses:
• Configure the RADVD (Router Advertisement Daemon) address type
• Configure the DHCPv6 Server address type
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13. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings.
3. Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.
1 ) Select the RADVD address type to make the modem 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 Static and enter the prefix.
3 ) Keep WAN Connection as the default value.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.

13. 2. 2. Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings.
3. Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.
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1 ) Select the DHCPv6 Server address type to make the modem router assign
IPv6 addresses to hosts.
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2 ) Specify the Start/End IPv6 Address for the IPv6 suffixes. The modem router will
generate IPv6 addresses within the specified range.
3 ) Keep Leased Time as the default value.
4 ) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default value Delegated. If your ISP has provided a
specific IPv6 site prefix, select Static and enter the prefix.
5 ) Keep WAN Connection as the default value.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.

13. 3. DSL Settings

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > DSL Settings page.
3. Select a DSL Modulation Type/Annex Type from the drop-down list. Do not change
the default settings unless necessary.
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4. Enable Bit Swap. With bit-swapping, the router can swap bits around different channels, allowing it to robustly adapt to changing telephone line conditions.
5. Enable SRA (Seamless Rate Adaptation) to prevent ADSL data rate interferebce caused by the cross-talk between telephone lines.
6. Click Save.

13. 4. Wireless Settings

13. 4. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings

The modem 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 http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Basic > Wireless page.
• To enable or disable the wireless function:
Enable the 2.4 GHz Wireless Network. If you don’t want to use the wireless function, just deselect the box. If you disable the wireless function, all the wireless settings won’t be effective.
• To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:
Enter a new SSID using up to 32 characters. 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.
• 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.
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• To change the mode or channel:
Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings page.
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Mode: Select the desired mode.
• 802.11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n devices.
• 802.11gn mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11g and 802.11n wireless clients.
• 802.11bgn 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 802.11bgn mixed, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations
can connect to the modem router.
Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field
determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.
Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list. 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.
• To change the security option:
1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings page.
2. Select an option from the Security drop-down list. The router provides four options,
None, 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.
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13. 4. 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 the modem router for 1 second.
2. Press the WPS button of the client device directly.
3. The wireless LEDs flash for about 2 minutes during the WPS process.
4. When the wireless LEDs stabilize and remain on, the client device has successfully
connected to the modem 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://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS page.
3. Click Start WPS on the page.
4. Press the WPS button of the client device directly.
5. The wireless LEDs flash for about 2 minutes during the WPS process.
6. When the wireless LEDs stabilize and remain on, the client device has successfully
connected to the modem router.
Method 3: Enter the modem router’s PIN on your client device
Use this method if your client device asks for the modem router’s PIN.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS page. Click Method Two--PIN.
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3. Take a note of the Current PIN of the modem router. You can also click the Generate button to get a new PIN.
4. On the client device, enter the modem router’s PIN. (The default PIN is also printed on the label of the modem router.)
5. The wireless LEDs flash for about 2 minutes during the WPS process.
6. When the wireless LEDs stabilize and remain on, the client device has successfully
connected to the modem router.
Note:
The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the modem router is disabled. Please make sure the
wireless function is enabled before configuring WPS.
Method 4: Enter the client device’s PIN on the modem router
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS page. Click Method Two--PIN.
3. Select Client’s PIN.
4. Enter the client device’s PIN in the field. Then click the Connect button.
5. Device has been added successfully! will appear on the above screen, which means
the client device has successfully connected to the modem router.

13. 4. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function

You can automatically turn off your wireless network (both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) when you do not need the wireless connection.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule page.
3. Toggle on the button to enable the Wireless Schedule feature.
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4. Click Add to set the Wireless Off Time, and click Save to save the settings.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set another entry.
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.

13. 4. 4. View Wireless Information

• To view the detailed wireless network settings:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Status page. You can see the Wireless box.
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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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• To view the detailed information of the connected wireless clients:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Statistics page.
3. You can view the detailed information of the wireless clients, including its connected
wireless band 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.

13. 4. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings

Advanced wireless settings are for those who 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.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to 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.
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• 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 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.

13. 5. 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 can change any time and you don’t know when it changes. In this case, you might need
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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 modem router.
To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS.
3. Select the DDNS service provider (TP-Link, Dyndns, NO-IP and many other DNS
services).
4. To use TP-Link DDNS service, you should log in with your TP-Link ID.
5. If you choose other DDNS service, you should also 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).
6. Click Log in and Save.
Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account.

13. 6. 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
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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 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.
Modem router
LAN: 192.168.1.1
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
How can I do that?
1. Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable
Router 2’s DHCP function.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > Network > Static Routing. Select your current 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.
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• 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 check box to enable this entry.
6. Click Save to save the settings.
Done!
Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP address to visit the company network.

13. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel

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