TP-Link Touch P5 AC1900 User Manual
REV1.0.0 1910011363
Touch P5
User Guide
AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Gigabit
Router
Contents
Chapter 1. Get to Know about Touch P5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1. 2. Main Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. 3. Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 3. 1. The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 4. Requirements for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1. 5. Position Your Touch P5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Chapter 2. Congure Touch P5 as a Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 1 Connect Your Touch P5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2. 2 Log into Your Touch P5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 4 Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2. 5 Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2. 6 WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2. 7 Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2. 8 Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2. 9 Devices Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
2. 10 Printer Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
2. 11 DDNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
2. 12 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
2. 13 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
2. 14 QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
2. 15 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
2. 16 Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
2. 17 Reboot & Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
2. 18 Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
2. 19 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
2. 20 USB Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
2. 20. 1. Local Storage Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2. 20. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2. 20. 3. Media Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2. 21 IPv6 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
2. 22 IPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
2. 23 NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
2. 23. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2. 23. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2. 23. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2. 23. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2. 24 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
2. 25 FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Chapter 3. Congure Touch P5 as a Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3. 1 Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
3. 2 Entertainment Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
3. 3 Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
3. 4 Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
3. 5 Devices Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
3. 6 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
3. 7 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
3. 8 Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
3. 9 Reboot & Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
3. 10 Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
3. 11 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
3. 12 FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Chapter 4. Congure Touch P5 as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
4. 1 Connect Your Touch P5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
4. 2 Log into Your Touch P5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
4. 3 Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
4. 4 Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
4. 5 Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
4. 6 WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
4. 7 Devices Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
4. 8 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
4. 9 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
4. 10 Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
4. 11 Reboot & Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
4. 12 Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
4. 13 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4. 14 FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Appendix A: Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Appendix B: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
1Chapter 1 . Get to Know about Touch P5
Get to Know about Touch P5
This chapter introduces what your Touch P5 can do, and shows its appearance,
main features, operation requirements and positioning methods.
1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
Touch P5 AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Gigabit Router integrates four Gigabit Ethernet ports, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless
AP. Powered by 3x3 MIMO technology, this router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need
of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Your wireless
connections are radio band selectable to avoid interference in your area, and the four built-in Gigabit ports supply high-speed
connection to your wired devices.
Intuitive Touchscreen - Wi-Fi at Your Fingertip
Touch P5 features a 4.3 inch colorful touchscreen display, which provides easier installation and network management with
just a few taps.
Multi-Function Design - Meet Various Demands
Touch P5 can function as a router, repeater, or access point to best serve your networking needs now and in the future.
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
Touch P5 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard - 802.11ac, backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster
than wireless N speeds. With higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate a home
multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.
1900Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
With 1300Mbps wireless speed over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 600Mbps over the 2.4GHz band, Touch P5 offers you the
flexibility of two dedicated networks and ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or web
browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can
be processed by the 5GHz band - all at the same time.
Broad Wi-Fi Coverage and Targeted Connection
Featuring three detached external antennas, Touch P5 is able to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Advanced
beamforming technology enables Touch P5 to focus Wi-Fi signal to connected devices, delivering a more targeted and highly
efficient wireless connection.
Multifunctional USB Port - Easy Storage and Sharing
Using Touch P5’s multi-functional USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, you can share a printer with multiple computers and devices on
your network and can also share files & media at home or via the FTP server while away from home.
Guest Network
Guest Network provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network in a controlled manner without
needing to expose private Wi-Fi access codes or other personal data.
IPv6 Supported
Touch P5 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the Internet and enables a range of new services
and improved user experience.
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2Chapter 1 . Get to Know about Touch P5
1. 2. Main Features
• Extra-large 4.3 inch capacitive colorful touchscreen surfaced with unbreakable toughened glass
• Complies with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• 1*10/100/1000Mbps shielded Internet Port, 4*10/100/1000Mbps shielded Ethernet Ports, supports Auto-negotiation and
Auto MDI/MDIX
• Simultaneous Dual Band, with maximum speed up to 600Mbps over 2.4GHz and 1300Mbps over 5GHz
• User-friendly UI, convenient for users to configure the router and check network status
• With wall mounting design, users can place the router flexibly
• With one USB 3.0 Port and one USB 2.0 Port, support USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, and Media Server. Share
a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server
• 3 dual band external antennas and high power amplifiers provide maximum omni-directional wireless coverage and
reliability
• Beamforming Technology brings a more targeted and highly efficient Wi-Fi connection
• Supports wireless router, access point and repeater modes
• Guest Network access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network
• Parental Controls allows parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for children or staff
• Supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPTP, L2TP, BigPond Cable Internet access
• Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, Flow Statistics, VPN Pass-through
• Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host
• Supports WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions
• Supports IPv6
• Built-in NAT and DHCP server supports static IP address distributing
• Supports touchscreen utility and web-based utility
• Supports firmware upgrade
3Chapter 1 . Get to Know about Touch P5
1. 3. Panel Layout
1. 3. 1. The Front Panel
Home Screen (Router Mode)
Wireless Status
2.4GHz On 5GHz On Off
Tap here to change the wireless settings.
Total Clients
Tap here to view clients’ information and
block unauthorized clients.
Guest Network
Tap here to enable guest network and change
the settings.
Guest Network SSID & Password
(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
The password is periodically (daily by default)
generated by your Touch P5.
Home Screen (Repeater Mode)
Total Clients
Tap here to view clients’ information and
block unauthorized clients.
Wireless Settings
Tap here to change the settings of host and
extended network.
Extended Network SSID (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
Display the extended network SSID of your
Touch P5.
Home Screen (Access Point Mode)
Total Clients
Tap here to view clients’ information and
block unauthorized clients.
Wireless Settings
Tap here to change the wireless settings of
your Touch P5.
Wireless Network SSID (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
Display the SSID of your Touch P5.
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Menu Screen
Tap the icons to perform various functions of your Touch P5, such as Quick Setup, Mode Selection, Parental Controls, etc.
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel
Your Touch P5’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
Item Description
Power For connecting your Touch P5 to power socket via the provided power adapter.
Power On/Off
The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off your Touch P5.
USB 2.0
For connecting to a USB 2.0 storage device or a USB 2.0 printer.
USB 3.0
It’s on the right front corner of your Touch P5.
For connecting to a 3.0 USB storage device or a 3.0 USB printer. It is also compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
Internet
In router mode, it’s used for connecting to the DSL/cable Modem or Internet.
In repeater mode, it’s used for connecting to Ethernet-enabled device, working the same as the Ethernet port.
In access point mode, it’s used for connecting to front router or Internet.
Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4)
These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect your Touch P5 to the local computer(s).
Reset
With your Touch P5 powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until the Touch P5 logo displays.
Antennas
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance.
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1. 4. Requirements for Operation
To connect and use your Touch P5 for Internet sharing, you must have the following:
• Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).
• One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if your Touch P5 is connected directly to the
Ethernet).
• Computers with an active Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
• TCP/IP protocol on each computer.
• Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.
1. 5. Position Your Touch P5
• Place your Touch P5 in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
• Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
• Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around your Touch P5
• Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
• Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
Generally, your Touch P5 is placed on a horizontal surface. It also can be mounted on the wall as shown below.
Note:
The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm<D<6mm, and the distance of two screws is 163.8mm. The screw that project from the wall need around
4mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the product.
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Congure Touch P5 as a
Router
This chapter introduces how to connect and configure your Touch P5 in router mode which will provide
Internet access for multiple wired and wireless devices simultaneously.
Touch P5 supports two configuration methods: Web-based utility and Touchscreen utility. Web-based utility
includes the configuration for all functions, and it requires a connection (wired or wireless) between your
Touch P5 and the device you are using to log into the web-based management page. Touchscreen utility
supports configuration for most commonly used function, and the configuration can be easily done within a
few taps on the touchscreen.
In this chapter, most configuration are introduced through the touchscreen utility. Furthermore, some other
features, such as the USB Application, IPv6 Connection, IPTV, NAT Forwarding and Firmware Upgrade, etc., are
configured through web-based utility.
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2. 1 Connect Your Touch P5
Follow the steps below to connect your Touch P5.
1. Install the antennas and position them vertically.
Note: If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall, instead of a modem, connect the Ethernet
cable directly to your Touch P5’s Internet port, and skip step 2,3,4.
2. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
3. Connect the modem to the Internet port of your Touch P5 via an Ethernet cable.
4. Turn on the modem, and wait 2 minutes for it to restart.
5. Turn on your Touch P5 and wait until the system boot on the screen completes.
6. Connect your computer to your Touch P5.
Option 1: Wired
Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on your Touch P5 via the Ethernet cable.
Option 2: Wireless
Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the product label at the bottom of your
Touch P5 to connect wirelessly.
Note: If you want to use your Touch P5 for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing, please connect the USB
storage device or printer to the USB port of your Touch P5.
Remote Access via
FTP Server
Local Storage
Sharing
Media Sharing
Printer Sharing
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2. 2 Log into Your Touch P5
You can log in and manage your Touch P5 through the touchscreen or web-based utility.
Option 1: Through Touchscreen Utility (Recommended)
1. Tap the home button or the screen and slide to start the screen.
2. The first time you log in, you will need to set a new administrator password for your Touch P5. Enter the new password
and enter again to confirm. Tap Save, then follow the Quick Setup to complete the initial configuration.
Note: Apps on the touchscreen and web-based utility will need to use the new password that you have set to log in.
Option 2: Through Web-based Utility
The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log into your Touch P5.
1. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address, you need to change it to obtain an IP address
automatically.
2. Open a web-browser on your computer, visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with the default username and password
(admin/admin).
3. The first time you log in, you will need to set up a new username and password for your Touch P5. Enter your new
username and password and the new password again to confirm. Click Confirm.
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Note: Apps on the touchscreen will also need to use the new password that you have set to log in.
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2. 3 Quick Setup
The Quick Setup app will guide you through the process to set up your Touch P5 to access the Internet.
1. On the menu screen, tap the Quick Setup icon to open it.
2. Set your Region and Time Zone and tap Next.
Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. are fixed to the U.S. region.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration.
Note: If you change the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the quick setup process, all your
wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to your Touch P5.
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2. 4 Mode Selection
The Mode Selection app helps you easily switch your Touch P5 to a router, repeater or an access point.
Router Mode (Default): Touch P5 can provides Internet access for multiple wired and wireless devices simultaneously.
Repeater Mode: Touch P5 can extend your existing wireless coverage by repeating the wireless signal.
Access Point Mode: Touch P5 can transform your existing wired network to a wireless network.
1. On the menu screen, tap the Mode Selection icon to open it.
2. Select your desired mode, and tap Save.
Note: Your Touch P5 will reboot to make your changes take effect, and please do NOT operate during the process.
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2. 5 Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings app helps you customize the wireless settings including the wireless radio, wireless network name,
password and security option, etc., according to your needs.
On the menu screen, tap the Wireless Settings icon to open it. Set your Region.
Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. are fixed to the U.S. region.
To enable or disable the wireless function:
Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz and enable the Wireless Radio. If you don’t want to use the wireless function, just
uncheck the box. If you disable the wireless function, all the wireless settings won’t be effective.
To change the network name (SSID) or hide SSID:
Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz and enter a new SSID using up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX
and the value is case-sensitive.
Note:
1. If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected when the settings are effective.
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2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz and select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not broadcast. Your SSID won’t
display when you scan for local wireless network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network.
To change the security option:
Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz and choose your Security Type, and enter the corresponding encryption
parameters, your Touch P5 provides four options:
• No Security: Select this option to disable the wireless security.
• WPA/WPA2-Personal (Recommended): Select this option to enable the standard authentication method based on a Pre-
shared Key (PSK), also called passphrase. Its security level is the highest.
• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise: Select this option to enable the more advanced authentication method using a RADIUS (Remote
Authentication Dial In User Service) server. If selected, WPS function will be disabled.
• WEP: Select this option to enable basic authentication method if any of your client devices can only access the wireless
using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
To change the mode, channel width, channel or transmit power:
Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
Mode: Select the desired mode.
• 802.11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n devices.
• 802.11g/n mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.
• 802.11b/g/n mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients.
Note: When 802.11n only mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to your Touch P5. It is strongly
recommended that you select 802.11b/g/n mixed, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to
your Touch P5.
• 802.11ac only (For 5GHz): Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11ac devices.
• 802.11n/ac mixed (For 5GHz): Select if you are using both 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless clients.
• 802.11a/n/ac mixed (For 5GHz): Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless clients. It is strongly
recommended that you select 802.11a/n/ac mixed.
Channel Width: Select the channel width from the list. The default setting is Auto, which can adjust the channel width for your
clients automatically.
Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the list. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It
is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.
Transmit Power: Select either High, Middle, or Low to specify the data transmit power. The default and recommended setting
is High.
Advanced wireless settings:
Advanced wireless settings are for those have a network concept. If you are not familiar with the settings on this page,
it’s strongly recommended that you keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network
performance.
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Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacon packets that
are broadcasted by your Touch P5 to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds.
RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of data transmission through your Touch P5. By
default, the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold size is 2346. If the packet size is greater than the preset threshold, your Touch P5
sends Request of Send frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame, or else the packet
will be sent immediately.
DTIM Interval: This value determines the interval of the DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message). Enter a value between 1 and
15 beacon intervals. The default value is 1, indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.
Group Key Update Period: Enter the number of seconds (minimum 30) to control the time interval for the encryption key
automatic renewal. The default is 0, indicating no key renewal.
Enable WMM: The WMM function guarantees the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. It is
enabled by default and highly recommended.
Enable Short GI: This function is enabled by default and recommended to increase the data capacity by reducing the GI (Guard
Interval) time.
Enable AP Isolation: If you want to confine and restrict all wireless devices connected to your network from interacting with
each other, but still able to access the Internet, select the Enable AP Isolation checkbox.
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2. 6 WPS
The WPS app helps you quickly establish a secure wireless connection between the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) supported
devices and your Touch P5. Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network
cards, can connect to your Touch P5 through this method. (WPS is not supported by IOS devices.)
Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of your Touch P5 is disabled. Also, the WPS function
will be disabled if your wireless encryption for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled
and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1. On the menu screen, tap the WPS icon to open it.
2. Connect using either WPS Button method or PIN method.
Option 1: Use the WPS Button (Recommended)
Use this option if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
1 ) Tap the Start WPS button on the screen of your Touch P5, and the WPS button will show as below during the
process.
2 ) Immediately press the WPS button of the client device.
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3 ) Success will appear on the above screen, which means the client device has successfully connected to your Touch
P5.
Note: Connection failed will appear if the connection cannot be established within 2 minutes.
Option 2: Use the PIN
Use this option if your client device asks for your Touch P5’s PIN.
1 ) Tap Connect to this router via PIN on the above screen of your Touch P5 to get the PIN, you can use the default one
or generate a new one.
2 ) On the client device, enter your Touch P5’s PIN to connect.
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2. 7 Guest Network
The Guest Network app allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you
have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can assign
permissions for guest network users to ensure the security and privacy of your main network.
On the menu screen, tap the Guest Network icon to open it.
To enable or disable the guest network:
Guest Network is enabled by default. If you don’t want to use the guest network function, just uncheck the box and all the
guest network settings won’t be effective.
To change the guest network name (SSID) or hide SSID:
1. Enter a new SSID using up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_Guest_XXXX/ TP-LINK_Guest_XXXX_5G and the
value is case-sensitive.
2. Select Hide SSID, and your guest SSID will not broadcast. Your SSID won’t display when you scan for local wireless
network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network.
To change the password or password update interval:
Guest Network 2.4GHz and 5GHz shares one password. By default, guest network password updates daily. You can change
the update interval to weekly, monthly.
Or you can also select Never to set a static password for your guest network. If you select Never, please create a password
between 8 and 63 ASCII characters or between 8 and 64 hexadecimal characters (0-9, a-f, A-F).
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To limit the guest network authorities:
Allow guests to see each other: Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other.
Allow guests to access my local network: Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network access your local
network shares and printers, not just Internet access.
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2. 8 Parental Controls
The Parental Controls app allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites; restrict access by certain times
of day (for example, client devices can only visit www.tp-link.com during office hours); and at the same time it protects every
device on your home network against malware and phishing through one central control point.
Control what types of websites my children or other home network users can visit and even the
times of day they are allowed to access the Internet.
For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only the
following websites, www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org, from 18:00 (6 PM) to 22:00 (10 PM) on
weekdays and not at other times.
1. On the menu screen, tap the Parental Controls icon to open it. Toggle the button to enable
Parental Controls.
2. Tap Devices Under Parental Controls and then tap Add to add a device under parental controls.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
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1 ) Tap View to see devices connected to your Touch P5 at present and select your desired
device(s). Or, enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually if your desired device isn’t
connected to your Touch P5 at present.
2 ) Enter the Description of the device. Tap Enable This Entry.
3 ) Tap Internet Access Time to set time for the device.
Single: Select to set Internet access time for every single day respectively.
Multiple: Select to set Internet access time for multiple days simultaneously.
AM/PM: Select to set time for the corresponding day(s).
4 ) Select the time period and the date, and tap Done.
Note: The access time schedule takes effect based on your Touch P5’s system time. The
system time can be set through the Clock app.
5 ) Tap Save to add the device to parental controls list.
Note: If you want to modify a device, tap the device to modify it. If you want to add or
delete a device, tap Edit on the Devices Under Parental Controls page to set up according
to your needs.
3. Return to the home page of Parental Controls and tap Content Restriction to specify the restriction
policy.
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1 ) Select the restriction mode.
• In Blacklist mode, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified
keywords during the Internet Access Time period.
• In Whitelist mode, the controlled devices can only access the websites in the whitelist during the
Internet Access Time period.
2 ) Tap Add to Add a New Keyword or Add a New Domain Name, then tap Done to add the rule.
You can add up to 32 keywords for Blacklist and 32 domain names for Whitelist. Below are some
sample entries to allow access.
a . Enter a web address keyword (e.g. wikipedia) in blacklist to block access to the websites
containing that keyword.
b . Enter a web address domain name (e.g. www.tp-link.com) allowed to access in whitelist.
Specify the domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to allow access only to the websites with that suffix.
c . If you wish to block all Internet browsing access, do not add any domain name to the Whitelist.
Note: If you want to modify a rule, tap the rule to modify it. If you want to add or delete a rule, tap
Edit to set up according to your needs.
4. Return to the Content Restriction page and tap Save.
Now you can control your children’s Internet access according to your needs.
Done!
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2. 9 Devices Control
The Devices Control app helps to view the client information and block unauthorized users (wired or wireless) from connecting
to your Touch P5.
Block some specific client devices from connecting to my Touch P5.
1. On the menu screen, tap the Devices Control icon to open it. Toggle the button to enable Devices
Control.
2. Tap Online Devices to view the connected clients.
3. Select the device(s) to be blocked and tap Block.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
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4. The blocked device(s) will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.
Note: If you want to add a device manually or delete a blocked device, tap Edit on the Devices In
Blacklist page to set up according to your needs.
Now devices in the blacklist cannot connect to your Touch P5.
Done!
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2. 10 Printer Server
The Printer Server app guides you how to share a printer with different computers connected to your Touch P5.
1. Install the Driver of the Printer
Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service.
If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer.
2. Connect the Printer
Cable a printer to the USB port of your Touch P5 with a USB cable. Restart the Printer Server app again to see the Printer
Name listed on the screen.
Note: You can check Printer Compatibility List at http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/ to verify whether your printer is
supported by your Touch P5. Printers unlisted may be incompatible with your Touch P5.
3. Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility
TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer. Download and Install the utility on each
computer that needs printer service.
You can get the utility from http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/. PC Utility is for Windows computer and Mac Utility is for
Mac computer.
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4. Access the Printer
You should set the shared printer as Auto-Connect Printer on every computer that needs printer service.
1 ) Double-click the icon
on your desktop to launch the USB Printer Controller.
2 ) Highlight the printer you share.
Windows
Mac
3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for Printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto-Connect Printer.
Windows
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Mac
4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply.
Windows
Mac
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5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer.
Windows
Mac
Note: The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs (Multi-Function Printers). To scan with
TP-LINK USB Printer Controller, right-click the printer and select Network Scanner. Then, a scanning window will pop up.
Follow on-screen instructions to finish the scanning process.
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