TP-LINK TL-WR941HP User Manual

User Guide

450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router TL-WR941HP

REV2.0.1 1910012595

Contents

About This Guide

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Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1. 2. Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1. 2. 1.Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1. 2. 2.The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chapter 2. Connect to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. 1. Position Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2. 2. Connect to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. 2. 1.Install the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2. 2. 2.Router Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2. 2. 3.Range Extender Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2. 2. 4.Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 3. Log In to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 4. Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4. 1. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4. 2. Customize Guest Network Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Chapter 5. Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 6. QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 6. 2. Limit Bandwidth for Specified IP Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 6. 3. Update the Database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 7. Network Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

7. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 7. 2. Access Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 7. 3. IP & MAC Binding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter 8. NAT Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

8. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 8. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 8. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 8. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Chapter 9. VPN Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

9. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 9. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter 10.Customize Your Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

10. 1. Change the LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 10. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 10. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 10. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 10. 5. Create Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 10. 6. Specify Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 10. 7. Extend Host Nework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 10. 8. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 10. 9. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

10. 9. 1.Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 10. 9. 2.Use the PIN for Wi-Fi connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 10. 10. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Chapter 11.Manage the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

11. 1. Change Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

11. 2. Set Up System Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

11. 3. Control LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

11. 4. Test the Network Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

11. 5. Upgrade the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

11. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

11. 7. Auto Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

11. 8. Change the Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

11. 9. Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

11. 10. Local Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

11. 11. Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

11. 12. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

11. 13. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

FAQ.................................................................................................................................

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About This Guide

This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs.

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

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

Convention

Description

Underlined

Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a website or a

specific section.

 

Teal

Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus,

items, buttons, etc.

 

The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example,

>Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.

 

 

 

Note:

Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips:

Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• click to edit the corresponding entry.

symbols on the web

• click to delete the corresponding entry.

page

• click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• click to view more information about items on the page.

*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/support.

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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 About Your Router

This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections:

Product Overview

Panel Layout

Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Router

1. 1. Product Overview

The TP-Link router is designed to fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and users demanding higher networking performance. The powerful antennas ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while boosting widespread coverage throughout your home, the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices, and the flexible working modes are capable to meet all your network needs.

Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.

1. 2. Panel Layout

1. 2. 1. Top View

RE button: This button is located on the top panel of the router. Press and hold it for about 3 seconds to change to the Range Extender mode.

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The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front panel. You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

LED Explanation

Name

Status

Indication

 

Blinking

The router is connecting to the host wireless network. This may take

RE

up to 2 minutes.

 

On

The router is working in Repeater mode and connected to the host

 

 

wireless network.

 

 

Wi-Fi

On

The wireless function is enabled.

Off

The wireless function is disabled.

 

 

On

Power is on.

PWR

Blinking

The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not

disconnect or power off the router.

 

 

 

Off

Power is off.

 

On

The internet is available.

WAN

Orange On

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

 

Off

The router’s WAN port is not connected to a powered-on device.

LAN

On

At lease one LAN port is connected to a powered-on device.

Off

No LAN port is connected to a powered-on device.

 

 

On/Off

This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is

WPS

established, and then turns off.

 

 

Blinking

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

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1. 2. 2. The Back Panel

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

Item

Description

Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4)

For connecting your PCs or other wired network devices to the router.

WPS Button

If your devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then

you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the router and

 

devices.

WAN Port

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

Reset Button

Use a pin to press and hold this button until all the LED turn on momentarily to reset

the router to its factory default settings.

 

Wi-Fi On/Off Button

Press and hold this button about 2 seconds to enable or disable Wireless function.

Power On/Off Button

For powering on or off the router.

Power Port

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

Antennas

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

performance.

 

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Chapter 2

Connect to the Internet

This chapter contains the following sections:

Position Your Router

Connect to the Internet

Chapter 2

Connect to the Internet

2. 1. Position Your Router

The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.

Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.

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

The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.

2. 2. Connect to the Internet

2. 2. 1. Install the Antennas

Please install the antennas first by following the steps shown below before you start.

1.

2.

B. Make sure that the

A. Insert and screw antenna into the socket.

3.

Position the antenna vertically for best Wi-Fi performance.

The router provides three working modes: Router, Range Extender and Access Point. You can choose the mode to better suit your network needs and follow the guide to complete the configuration.

2. 2. 2. Router Mode

This mode enables multiple users to share internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem.

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Chapter 2

Connect to the Internet

1. Follow the steps below to connect your router.

If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s WAN port, and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modem

 

 

 

Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

4

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 )

Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.

2 )

Connect the modem to the WAN port on your router with an Ethernet cable.

3 )

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

4 )

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

5 )

Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs.

RE Wi-Fi

PWR

WAN LAN WPS

ON

ON

ON

Tips: If the Wi-Fi LED is off, press and hold the Wi-Fi On/Off button until it is on.

2. Connect your computer to the router.

• Method 1: Wired

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

Ethernet cable

Method 2: Wirelessly

1) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.

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Chapter 2

Connect to the Internet

2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

Computer

 

Smart Device

Connections are available

< Settings

Wi-Fi

 

 

Wireless Network Connection

OR

Wi-Fi

 

TP-Link_XXXX

CHOOSE A NETWORK...

 

TP-Link_XXXX

 

Connect automatically

Connect

 

Wireless Name

 

Wireless Name

 

 

 

Other...

 

• 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 (Not supported by iOS devices).

Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.

1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone for example.

2 ) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router.

4G

WLAN

On

TP-Link_2017

TP-Link_Home

My Home

My Network

Home Network

TP-Link_Network

TP-Link_Test

Close to

3.Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browse and create a password for future logins.

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Chapter 2

Connect to the Internet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.

4.After successful login, follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the initial configuration.

5.Enjoy! For wireless devices, you may have to reconnect to the wireless network if you have customized the SSID (network name) and password during the configuration.

2. 2. 3. Range Extender Mode

This mode boosts your home wireless coverage.

Step 1: Configure

Tips: Using WPS Button is an easy way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this way if your host

router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these:

| WPS |

.

• Option One: Using the RE Button

 

 

1 ) Press the WPS button on the host router.

 

 

2 ) Press and hold the (RE button) on the top panel of the router for about 3 seconds within 1 minute. The router will start to reboot.

3 ) Once rebooted, the RE LED should change from blinking to a solid state, indicating successful connection.

Option Two: Using a Web Browser

1) Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (Network Name) and password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.

2) Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser and create a password for future logins.

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Chapter 2

Connect to the Internet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.

3 ) After successful login, follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the initial configuration.

Step 2: Relocate: Place the router between your host router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network.

 

Host Network

Extended Network

Host Router

High Power Router

Devices

Step 3: Enjoy! The extended network shares the same password as that of your host network. If you have customized the SSID (network name) of the extended network, connect to the new Wi-Fi.

2. 2. 4. Access Point Mode

This mode transforms your existing wired network to a wireless one.

Internet

LAN

 

Wired Host Router

Internet

High Power Router

Devices

1.Connect the router to your wired host router’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable as shown above and turn on the router.

2.Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and password printed on the bottom label of the router.

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Chapter 2

Connect to the Internet

3.Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser and create a password for future logins.

Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.

4.After successful login, follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the initial configuration.

5.Enjoy! Connect to the wireless network by using the SSID (network name) and password of the router.

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Chapter 3

Log In to Your Router

This chapter shows how to log in to the web management page of the router.

Chapter 3

Log In to Your Router

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

Follow the steps below to log in to your router.

1.Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer.

2.Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and create a password for future logins.

Note:

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

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Chapter 4

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 customize guest network options to ensure network security and privacy. Guest Network is only supported by the Router and Access Point modes.

It contains the following sections:

Create a Network for Guests

Customize Guest Network Options

Chapter 4

Guest Network

4. 1. Create a Network for Guests

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

2.Go to Advanced > Guest Network or Settings > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section.

3.Create a guest network as needed.

1 ) Tick the Enable Guest Network checkbox.

2 ) Customize the SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for guest network access.

3 ) Set Security to WPA/WPA2 Personal, keep the default Version and Encryption values, and customize your own 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 locate the Guest Network section.

4. 2. Customize Guest Network Options

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

2.Go to Advanced > Guest Network or Settings > Guest Network. Locate the Settings section.

3.Customize guest network options as needed.

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Guest Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allow guests to see each other

Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping.

Allow guests to access my local network (in Router mode)

Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your router’s LAN ports or main network via methods such as network neighbors and Ping.

4. Click Save. Now you can ensure network security and privacy!

Tips: To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and locate the Guest Network section.

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Chapter 5

Parental Controls

This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time. Parental Controls are only by the Router mode.

Chapter 5

Parental Controls

I want to:

Control the times of day my children or other home network

 

users are allowed to access the Internet and even types of

 

websites they can visit.

 

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

 

or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org

 

from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) at the weekend and not other

 

times.

How can I

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

do that?

set for the router.

 

2. Go to Advanced > Parental Controls and enable Parental

 

Controls.

 

 

 

3. Click Add. And then Click View Existing Devices, and select

 

the access device. Or, input the Device Name and MAC

 

Address manually.

 

 

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

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Parental Controls

 

 

 

 

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

6.Select Whitelist as the restriction policy.

Tips:

With Blacklist selected, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.

With Whitelist selected, the controlled devices can only access websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.

7.Click . Enter a website and click Save.

You can add up to 32 keywords for either Blacklist or Whitelist. Below are some sample entries to allow access.

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

For Blacklist: Specify a web address (e.g. wikipedia.org), a web address keyword (e.g. wikipedia) or a domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to block access only to the websites containing that keyword or suffix.

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Chapter 5

Parental Controls

 

 

 

 

Done!

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

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Chapter 6

QoS

This chapter introduces how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to specify prioritization of traffic and minimize the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load. QoS is only by the Router mode.

It contains the following sections:

Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS

Limit Bandwidth for Specified IP Ranges

Update the Database

Chapter 6

QoS

6. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS

QoS (Quality of Service) is designed to ensure the efficient operation of the network when come across network overload or congestion.

I want to:

How can I do that?

Specify priority levels for some devices or applications.

For example, I have several devices that are connected to my wireless network. I would like to set an intermediate speed on the Internet for my phone.

1.Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation.

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

2) Go to Advanced > QoS > Settings.

3) Select Enable QoS.

4) Input the maximum upload and download bandwidths provided by your internet service provider. 1Mbps equals to 1000Kbps.

5) Choose QoS in the QoS Type field.

6) Drag the scroll bar to set the bandwidth priority percentage.

7) Click Save.

2.Add a middle priority QoS rule for the phone.

1 ) Select By Device and then click View Existing Devices.

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