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Tp-link VR600V, AC1600 User Manual

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Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Product Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 1. LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 2. Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 2. 3. Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3. Log into Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. 5. 1. Wireless Router Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 5. 2. 3G/4G Router Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 5. VoIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5. 2. 1. Registering DECT Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5. 2. 2. Conguring DECT Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5. 4. 1. Telephone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5. 4. 2. Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5. 8. 1. Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5. 8. 2. Blocking Certain Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5. 8. 3. Prevent from Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 6. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Chapter 7. Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 8. USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8. 1. 1. Access the USB Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8. 2. 1. Access the USB Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8. 3. 1. Access the USB Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
8. 5. 1. As a Backup Solution for Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8. 5. 2. As the Only Way to Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Chapter 9. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Chapter 10. Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Chapter 11. NAT Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Chapter 12. Specify Your Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
12. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
12. 2. 1. Congure the RADVD Address Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
12. 2. 2. Congure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
12. 3. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
12. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
12. 3. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
12. 3. 4. View Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
12. 3. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
12. 8. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
12. 8. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
12. 8. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP . . . . . . 104
Chapter 13. Administrate Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
13. 1. Set System Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
13. 2. Update the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
13. 2. 1. Online Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
13. 2. 2. Local Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
13. 3. Back up and Restore Conguration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
13. 5. Local Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
13. 6. Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
13. 7. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Trac Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
13. 9. CWMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
13. 10. SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Appendix A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

About This Guide

This guide is a complementation 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
Blue Italic
Blue
>
Note:
Tips:
symbols on the
web page
Description
Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section.
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue, including the menus, items, buttons, etc.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the 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.
More Info
• The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at
http://www.tp-link.com/support.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
• A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.
tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at http://www.tp-link.com/support.
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Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Modem Router

This chapter introduces what the modem router can do and shows its appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Product Appearance
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Modem Router

1. 1. Product Overview

TP-LINK’s Modem Router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router and DSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space.
With DSL, WAN, and USB ports, the modem router is compatible with DSL connections, fiber/cable access and 3G/4G USB dongles.
With Ethernet ports and antennas, the modem router provides wired and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
With various features and functions, the modem router is the perfect hub of your home or business network.

1. 2. Product Appearance

1. 2. 1. LEDs

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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Name Status
Power
DSL
Internet
Wireless 2.4GHz
Indication
On System initialization complete.
Flashing
Off
On DSL synchronization is established.
Flashing DSL synchronization is in progress.
Off
On The network is available with a successful Internet connection.
Off
On The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.
Flashing WPS is in process and will continue for about 2 minutes.
Off The wireless 2.4GHz band is disabled.
System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not disconnect or power off the modem router.
Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.
DSL synchronization failed. Please refer to Note 1 for troubleshooting.
No successful Internet connection is available, or the modem router is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to Note 2 for troubleshooting.
On The wireless 5GHz band is working properly.
Wireless 5GHz
Flashing WPS is in process and will continue for about 2 minutes.
Off The wireless 5GHz band is disabled.
On At least one LAN port is connected.
LAN
Off No LAN port is connected.
On USB device is identified.
USB
Flashing USB device is identification is in progress.
Off USB device is unplugged or identification failed.
On The phone is off-hook or DECT handset is busy.
Phone
Flashing The phone is ringing or DECT handset is registering.
Off The phone is on-hook.
Note:
1. If the DSL LED is off, check your Internet connection first. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more information
about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have already made a right connection, contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now.
2. If the Internet LED is off, check your DSL LED first. If your DSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1. If your DSL LED
is ON, check your Internet configuration. You may need to check this part of information with your ISP and make sure everything have been input correctly.
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1. 2. 2. Ports

Get to Know About Your Modem Router
The modem router’s back panel and side panel show the connection ports and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
Item
For connecting your analog phone to the modem router. Connect your
FON1/FON2
DSL
USB1/USB2 For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,
LAN4/WAN
Power
Antennas
analog phones to the TAE ports on the side panel or RJ11 ports on the back panel. Note that you can only connect to two ports (one to a FON1 and the other to a FON2) at most.
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.
For connecting to your PCs 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 power socket via the provided power adapter.
Used for wireless operation and data transmission. For the best WiFi performance, we recommends that the outside two antennas be outward at about 30 degrees.
Description
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1. 2. 3. Buttons

LED On/Off
The modem router’s side panel and top panel show buttons. Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
Button
Power On/Off The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the modem router.
Reset
WPS The switch for the WPS function.
WLAN Press to turn 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi on or off.
DECT
LED On/Off
Use a pin to press and hold the button for about 8 seconds until all LEDs turn back on momentarily, then release the button.
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 turn on/off the LEDs without affecting the modem router’s function.
Description
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Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

This chapter contains the following sections:
• Position Your Modem Router
• Connect Your Modem Router
Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware

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 vary depending on the actual environment of your modem router. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures or thick walls.
For your safety and best Wi-Fi performance, please:
• Do Not locate the modem router in the place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic sensitive.
• Place the modem 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.
• Keep the outside two antennas be outward at about 30 degrees (recommended).
Tips: The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

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.
Power Socket
Power Adapter
1 Install the antennas.
N F N
TAE Socket
3 Turn on the DSL router.
Modem Router
FON 2FON 1
2 Plug the TAE adapter into the TAE socket, and
connect it to the DSL port via the DSL cable.
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2. Connect your computer to the modem router.
Method 1: Wired
Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to a LAN port on the modem router via an Ethernet cable.
Method 2: Wireless
Connect wirelessly by using the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the product label of the modem router.
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 modem router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen.
2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your modem router.
3 ) The Wireless LED or flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process.
4 ) When the Wireless LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to
the modem router.
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Chapter 3

Log into Your Modem Router

Chapter 3
Log into Your Modem Router
With a 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 into your modem router.
1. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address, you
need to change it to obtain an IP address automatically. Refer to Appendix A:
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 save the settings.
3. Enter the password you created and log in.
Note: For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the password that you have created.
Tips: You can choose your desired language from at the upper right corner on the screen.
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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

To set up your modem router with several easy steps quickly:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial
configuration.
Note:
During the quick setup process, you can change the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password. After that, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the modem 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.
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 connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page.
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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 malfunction.
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.
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 by using Quick Setup wizard or
manually 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.
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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 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.

4. 5. More Operation Modes

The modem router supports three operation modes: DSL Modem Router Mode, Wireless Router mode, and 3G/4G Router Mode. The modem router uses the DSL Modem Router Mode by default, and you can change the mode according to your needs.

4. 5. 1. Wireless Router Mode

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 “WAN” or “LAN4/WAN”) on the modem router, and
connect it to your existing modem or the Ethernet jack on the wall. Then connect
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the power adapter and turn on the modem router. If you connect an existing modem, reboot it to get the modem router connected to the Internet.
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.
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 setting up
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.

4. 5. 2. 3G/4G Router Mode

The modem router can be used as a 3G/4G wireless router if you have a 3G/4G USB modem. There are two ways to use your 3G/4G network:
• As a backup solution for Internet access
Use this way if you have set up an Internet connection successfully and want to use the 3G/4G network as a backup network. Your modem router will be directly connected to
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the 3G/4G network when the original network service fails. For detailed instructions, refer to As a Backup Solution for Internet Access.
• As the only way to access the Internet
Use this way if wired Internet access is not available and you can only use the 3G/4G network to access the Internet. For detailed instructions, refer to As the Only Way to
Access the Internet.
Tips:
In the 3G/4G Router Mode, you can also permit IPv6 connection by setting up the IPv6 tunnel just as in the DSL Modem Router Mode. For details, refer to Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel.
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Chapter 5

VoIP

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
Chapter 5
VoIP

5. 1. Connecting the Telephone

Connect your telephone to the TAE ports on the side panel or RJ11 ports on the back panel. Please note that you can only connect to two ports (one to a FON 1 and the other to a FON 2) at most.
FON 2FON 1
RJ-11
TAE

5. 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.

5. 2. 1. Registering DECT Handset

There are two ways to register your DECT handset.
Method 1: Via DECT Button
1. Set your DECT handse in the registration mode, and then press and hold the DECT
button on the DSL router for about 3 seconds until the Phone LED flashes.
DECT
DECTWLANWPSResetPower On/Off
Within 1 minute Press for 3 seconds Blinking
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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.
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.
Method 2: Via Web Management Interface
Follow the steps below to register:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > Telephony Devices to open the registration page.
3. Click Register New DECT Handset and follow instructions on the page to register
your DECT handset.

5. 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 the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > 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.

5. 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 the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > Telephone Numbers to open the configuration page.
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3. Click Add and you will see the following screen.
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4. Choose your Telephony Provider and enter the necessary information as required,
and click Save to make the settings effective.
5. If your telephony provider is not listed here, choose Other provider, enter the
information as required, and click Save to make the settings effective.
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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.
Advanced: Click to have more configuration.
To have more configuration on telephony settings
Click Advanced under Advanced Settings 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 checkbox 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.
When the Status column change to , your telephone information is successfully registered. At this time, you can pick up your phone, dial the number, and call via Internet!

5. 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.

5. 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 the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > Telephone Book.
3. Click Add to enter a new contact’s information.
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4. 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.
5. Click OK to save the settings.

5. 4. 2. Emergency Calls

I want to:
How can I do that?
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.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > 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 is automatically dialed).
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5. Emergency Number: Set the number to be automatically
reached. If more than one number is set, the modem router will automatically call the next one if the previous is not answered.
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!

5. 5. Telephony Devices Management

I want to:
How can I do that?
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.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > Telephony Devices.
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3. Click to manage your telephony devices.
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 OK to make the settings effective.
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Done!
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.
Now your telephony devices are bound to different incoming call numbers and outgoing call numbers.

5. 6. Call Log

I want to:
How can I do that?
Have a call list recording detailed information of incoming calls and outgoing calls on your modem router.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > 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.

5. 7. Calling via Which Number

I want to:
How can I do that?
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.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > Call Rules.
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4. Choose “Long Distance” in Call Type or Prefix. Prefixes and call types can vary according to your own circumstances.
5. In Number for Outgoing Calls, choose the number that has low charge in making long distance calls.
6. Click OK to make the settings effective.
Done!
In addition:
From now on, whenever you are dialing a long distance call, the call is made via the number you chose in step 5.
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.

5. 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.
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5. 8. 1. Do Not Disturb

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I want to:
How can I do that?
Have no telephone ring at a certain period of time.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > DND & Call Blocking.
3. Enable DND.
4. Set the day(s) 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.

5. 8. 2. Blocking Certain Calls

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

5. 8. 3. Prevent from Dialing

I want to:
How can I do that?
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.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > DND & Call Blocking.
Done!
3. Click Add under Outgoing Calls.
4. Choose to prevent mobile phone from being dialed. Number
type may vary according to your circumstances.
5. Click OK to make the settings effective.
Now your modem router will prevent all mobile phone from being dialed.
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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.

5. 9. Forwarding Calls

I want to:
How can I do that?
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.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > Call Forward.
3. Click Add to set how calls should be forwarded.
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4. Select the incoming calls to be forwarded: Choose to forward
which call or call type.
5. Destination Telephone Number: Set the destination where
calls should be forwarded.
6. Forward the Calls via: Choose via which phone number the
calls will be forwarded.
7. Call Forward Condition: Choose the forwarding type
(Unconditional or No Answer) of the entry.
8. Click OK to make the settings effective.
Done!
Now your modem router will automatically forward the call according to your rule.

5. 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
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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 I can call the friend using my mobile phone and my telephone number. Fortunately, you can do that.
How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > Call Through.
3. Enable Call Through.
4. Number for Incoming: Select the number you are going to
use to call home via your mobile.
Done!
5. Number for Outgoing: Select the number you are going to
use to call your friend who is abroad.
6. If you tick Only Accept Calls from the Numbers below, you should add numbers that are allowed to use Call Through function on you modem router. In this example, add your mobile number.
7. Click Save to make the settings effective.
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.
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3. Dial the number of your friend.
4. At this time, your friend will receive a call from the outgoing
number your selected in step 5. You can talk to your friend from your mobile phone.
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5. 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 the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > tpPhone and you will see the following screen.
3. Enable tpPhone.
4. The PIN code is used when registering tpPhone on the modem router. You can
change it by entering a new one in the field.
5. Click Save to make the settings effective.

5. 12. Voice Mail

I want to:
How can I do that?
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.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > VoIP > Voice Mail.
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Done!
3. Enable Voice Mail.
4. Remote Access Voice Mail: You can access your voice mail
remotely. For the security of your voice mails, this function is disabled by default. This option is available only when you have created a new Remote Access PIN in this page.
5. 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.
6. Choose greetings for your Voice Mail. You can record the greeting by dialing *30 on the keyboard of your telephone.
7. Remote Access PIN: The PIN needed for listening to your
voice mails remotely.
8. Set how long a voice mail can last at Voice Mail Duration.
9. Click Save to make the settings effective.
When a voice mail is recorded, the modem router will display it in the following table.
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There are three ways to listen to these voice mails.
• Click on the table to listen.
• 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.
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Bandwidth Control

The Bandwidth Control feature is used to fully utilize your limited bandwidth and optimize the load respectively. With this feature enabled, you can assign a specific minimum or maximum bandwidth for each computer, thus minimizing the impact caused by heavy load.
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I want to:
Tips:
How can I do that?
Use an independent bandwidth and enjoy a good Internet experience without being affected by other users who are sharing the same router.
For example, my roommate and I share 512Kbps Upstream
Bandwidth and 4Mbps Downstream Bandwidth via this router, she likes to watch live show and play online games, which may take up much bandwidth. I don’t want to be affected, so we agree to equally distribute the bandwidth. Our IP addresses are
192.168.1.101 and 192.168.1.110.
To use the bandwidth control feature, you’d better set static IP Address on each computer to be controlled or configure Address reservation on the modem router in order to manage easily. About how to configure address reservation, please refer to Reserve LAN IP Addresses.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router.
2. Go to Advanced > Bandwidth Control page.
3. Enable Bandwidth Control.
4. Choose your Line Type.
5. Enter the Total Upstream Bandwidth and the Total Down
stream Bandwidth given by your ISP (1Mbps=1024kbps).
Click Save to save the settings.
6. Click Add to add a controlling rule.
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1 ) IP Range: Enter the IP address. The field can be single IP
address or IP address range according to your demands. When you configure the single IP address, the computer with this IP address will get independent given bandwidth. When you configure the IP address range, all computers in the range will share the given bandwidth.
2 ) Port Range: Keep the default settings. The default port
range of TCP protocol or UDP protocol is from 1 to 65535.
3 ) Protocol: Keep the default setting. Or you can choose the
TCP protocol or UDP protocol or both of them.
4 ) Priority: Keep the default setting. You can change the
value if you want to first guarantee the bandwidth for one computer. The smaller value has the higher priority.
5 ) Upstream/Downstream: Enter the bandwidth according
to your division.
6 ) Check to enable this entry and click OK to save the
settings.
7. Repeat Step 6 to add a rule for the other computer. And then you will get the following table.
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Done!
Now you and your roommate have an independent bandwidth.
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Network Security

This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can block or allow specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC Filtering, or using Access Control for wired and wireless networks, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks by using IP & MAC Binding.
• MAC Filtering
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
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7. 1. MAC Filtering

This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control) address, a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example, D8:5D:4C:B4:46:EA) of every network device, to determine if the device can or cannot access your wireless network.
I want to:
How can I do that?
Prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless network by utilizing the network device’s MAC address.
For example, I have a computer that is connected to my wireless
network. Now, an unknown device (an intruder) is also using my wireless network, which affects my Internet speed. I would like to control my wireless network with the following capabilities:
• My computer is always allowed to access the wireless network.
• The unknown device is not allowed to access the wireless
network.
• I don’t have to keep changing my wireless password as often.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering and enable
Wireless MAC Filtering.
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3. Select the filtering rule to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list.
To block/allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Block wireless access from the devices in the list
below or Allow wireless access only from the devices in the list below and click Save.
2 ) Click Add.
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3 ) Enter the MAC Address manually. (You can copy and
paste the information from Devices Online table if the device is connected to your network).
4 ) Enter the Description of the device.
5 ) Select the check box to enable this entry, and click OK.
Done!
Now MAC Filtering is implemented to protect your wireless network.

7. 2. Access Control

Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed devices (Whitelist).
I want to:
How can I do that?
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless).
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control and enable
Access Control.
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3. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list.
To block specific device(s)
1 ) Select Blacklist and click Save.
2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online
table.
3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected
devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.
To allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Whitelist and click Save.
2 ) Click Add.
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3 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address (You can copy
and paste the information from Devices Online table if the device is connected to your network).
4 ) Click OK.
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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.

7. 3. IP & MAC Binding

IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind 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 matching IP address in the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address.
I want to:
How can I do that?
Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding and enable IP
& MAC Binding.
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
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1 ) Click Add.
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!
Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.
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USB Settings

This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the modem router among different clients.
The modem router supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Local Storage Sharing
• Remote Access via FTP Server
• Media Sharing
• Printer Sharing
• 3G/4G Settings
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8. 1. Local Storage Sharing

Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network.

8. 1. 1. Access the USB Disk

1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the modem router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS. Some modem routers also support the HFS+ and exFAT file systems.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .
2. Access Your USB Disk
By default, all the network clients can access all folders on your USB disk. Refer to the following table for access instructions. You can also customize your sharing content and set a sharing account by referring to Customize Your Settings.
¾ Method 1:
Go to Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name (ARCHER_model number by default) in the Computer section.
Note:
Operations in different systems are similar. Here we take Windows 7 as an example.
Windows
computer
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¾ Method 2:
Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkmodem.net or ftp://tplinkmodem.net in the address bar, then press Enter.
Mac
1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server
2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkmodem.net
3 ) Click Connect
4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up
a username and a password to deny anonymous access to the USB disks, you should select the Registered User radio box. To learn how to set up an account for the access, refer to To Set up
Authentication for Data Security.)
pad Use a third-party app for network files management.
Tips:
You can also access your USB disk by using your Network/Media Server Name as the server address. Refer to To
Customize the Address of the USB Disk to learn more.
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8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings

¾ To Only Share Specific Content
By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router.
2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder.
3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like.
4. Decide the way you share the folder:
• Enable Authentication: Tick to enable authentication for this folder sharing,
and you will be required to use a username and password to access the USB disk. Refer to To Set up Authentication for Data Security to learn more.
• Enable Write Access: If you tick this check box, network clients can modify this
folder.
• Enable Media Sharing: Tick to enable media sharing for this folder, and you can
view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices. Click Media Sharing to learn more.
5. Click OK.
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Tips:
The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share.
USB Settings
¾ To Set up Authentication for Data Security
If you enable Authentication, network clients will be required to enter the username and password you set when accessing the USB disk.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router.
2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3. Choose to use the default Account (admin) or use a new account and click Save.
Note:
For Windows users, do not set the sharing username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems:
• If the sharing password is also the same as the Windows password, authentication will not work since the
Windows will automatically use its account information for USB access.
• If the sharing password is different from the Windows password, the Windows will be unable to remember
your credentials and you will always be required to enter the sharing password for USB access.
4. Enable Authentication to apply the account you just set.
• If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all
folders.
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• If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders.
USB Settings
Note:
Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication settings. Please log out from the Windows and try to access again. Or you can change the address of the USB disk by referring to To Customize the Address of the USB Disk.
¾ To Customize the Address of the USB Disk
You can customize the server name and use the name to access your USB disk.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router.
2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3. Make sure Network Neighborhood is ticked, and enter a Network/Media Server
Name as you like, such as MyShare, then click Save.
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4. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb://
MyShare (for Mac).

8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server

You can access your USB disk outside the local area network.
For example:
• Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying
for) a photo-sharing site or email system.
• Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation.
• Remove the files on your camera’s memory card from time to time during the journey.
Note:
If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the Internet.

8. 2. 1. Access the USB Disk

1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the modem router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS. Some modem router also support the
HFS+ and exFAT file systems.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router, safely remove it to avoid data
damage: Select Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .
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2. Enable Authentication for Data Security
It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data security.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 ) Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3 ) Choose to use the default Account (admin) or use a new account and click Save.
Note:
For Windows users, do not set the sharing username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems:
• If the sharing password is also the same as the Windows password, authentication will not work since the Windows will automatically use its account information for USB access.
• If the sharing password is different from the Windows password, the Windows will be unable to remember your credentials and you will always be required to enter the sharing password for USB access.
4 ) Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account.
• If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all folders.
• If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders.
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Note:
Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication settings. Please log out from the Windows and try to access again.
3. Enable the FTP (via Internet)
Select the check box to enable FTP(via Internet), then click Save.
4. Access Your USB Disk via Internet
Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk:
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1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for
Windows users) or open a web browser.
2 ) Type the server address in the address bar:
Type in ftp://<WAN IP address of the modem router>:<port
number> (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21). If you have specified
the domain name of the modem router, you can also type in ftp://<domain name>:<port number> (such as ftp://
MyDomainName:21)
The Address Bar of the Windows Explorer (Windows 7)
3 ) Press Enter on the keyboard.
4 ) Access with the username and password you set in Step 2
Enable Authentication for Data Security.
Tips:
You can also access the USB disk via a third-party app for network files management, which can resume broken file transfers.
Pad Use a third-party app for network files management.
Tips:
Click Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for you modem router.

8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings

¾ To Only Share Specific Content
By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router.
2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the section of Folder Sharing. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder.
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3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then specify the Folder Name as you like.
4. Tick Enable Authentication. If you allow network clients to modify this folder, tick
Enable Write Access.
5. Click OK.
Tips:
The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share.

8. 3. Media Sharing

The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, pad and PS2/3/4.
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8. 3. 1. Access the USB Disk

1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the modem router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS. Some modem routers also support the
HFS+ and exFAT file systems.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router, safely remove it to avoid data
damage: Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .
2. Access the Media Files on Your USB Disk
Now the DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to the modem router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks.
Windows computer
• Go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name (Archer_model
number by default) in the Media Devices section.
Note:
Here we take Windows 7 as an example.
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• Use a third-party DLNA-supported player.

8. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings

¾ To Only Share Specific Content
By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router.
2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3. Focus on the section of Folder Sharing. Click the button to disable Share All, then
click Add to add a new sharing folder.
4. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like.
5. Tick Enable Media Sharing and click OK.
Tips:
The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share.
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¾ To Specify the Media Server
You can also modify the media server name or disable the feature of Media Sharing as needed.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router.
2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3. Enter a Network/Media Server Name as you like, such as MyShare. You can deselect
the check box of Media Server to disable the media server feature.
4. Click Save.

8. 4. Printer Sharing

The feature of Printer Sharing helps you share a printer with different computers connected to the modem router.
Note:
Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the modem router:
http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server/.
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
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Cable a printer to the USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
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.
1 ) Visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/.
2 ) Click PC Utility (for Windows users) or Mac Utility to download the installation
file and uncompress it.
3 ) Open the uncompressed folder, then click TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Setup
(for Windows users) or TP-Link UDS Printer Controller Installer (for Mac users) to install the utility.
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.
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3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto-
Connect Printer.
Windows
Mac
4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply.
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Mac
5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print
with this printer.
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Tips:
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. Finish the scanning process by following on-screen instructions.

8. 5. 3G/4G Settings

The modem router can be used as a 3G/4G wireless router if you have a 3G/4G USB modem. There are two ways to use your 3G/4G network:
• As a backup solution for Internet access
• As the only way to access the Internet

8. 5. 1. As a Backup Solution for Internet Access

Using 3G/4G network as a backup solution for Internet access, your modem router will be directly connected to the 3G/4G network when the original network service fails.
Follow the steps below to set your 3G/4G network as a backup for Internet access:
1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
3. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > 3G/4G Settings, and select the box of Enable
3G/4G as a backup solution for Internet access.
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4. Verify that your USB 3G/4G Modem is successfully identified.
Note: The 3G/4G USB modem will not be identified if it is incompatible with the modem router. Find the 3G/4G Compatibility List on the web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support.
5. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP. When
your Mobile ISP is correct, you have successfully set 3G/4G network as a backup solution for Internet access. Otherwise, select the box of Set the Dial Number, APN,
Username and Password manually and enter the information provided by your
3G/4G network service provider.
6. Click Advanced to have more configurations if needed.
7. Click Save to make the settings effective.

8. 5. 2. As the Only Way to Access the Internet

If you want the 3G/4G network to be your only way to access the Internet, follow the steps below to configure:
1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router.
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2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
3. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode and choose 3G/4G Router Mode.
4. Click Save and when the modem router is successfully rebooted, the settings will
be effective.
5. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > 3G/4G Settings.
6. Verify that your USB 3G/4G Modem is successfully identified.
Note: If your 3G/4G USB modem is incompatible with the modem router, it will not be identified. Find the 3G/4G Compatibility List on the web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support.
7. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP. When your
Mobile ISP is correct, you can enjoy the Internet now! Otherwise, select the box
of Set the Dial Number, APN, Username and Password manually and enter the information provided by your 3G/4G network service provider.
8. Select the Connection Mode. The default mode is Always on. You can choose
Connect on demand or Connect manually.
• If you choose Connect manually, you need to click the Connect or Disconnect button to manually turn on or off the Internet.
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• If you choose Connect on demand, the network will automatically turn off when there is no Internet request in Max Idle Time, and turn on again when you try to connect to the Internet.
9. Click Advanced to have more configurations if needed.
10. Click Save to make the settings effective.
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Parental Controls

This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.
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I want to:
How can I do that?
Control what types of websites my children or other home network users can visit and even the time 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 www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other time.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with 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 View Existing Devices, and select the device to be controlled. Or, enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually.
5. Click the icon to set the Effective Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK.
6. Enter a Description for the entry.
7. Select the check box to enable this entry and click OK.
8. Select the restriction mode.
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1 ) In Blacklist mode, the controlled devices cannot access
any websites containing the specified keywords during the Effective Time period.
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 up to 200 keywords for both Blacklist and Whitelist. Below are some sample entries to allow access.
Done!
1 ) Enter a web address (e.g. www.tp-link.com) or a web
address keyword (e.g. wikipedia) to only allow or block access to the websites containing that keyword.
2 ) Specify the domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to allow access
only to the websites with that suffix.
3 ) If you wish to block all Internet browsing access, do not
add any keyword to the Whitelist.
10. Enter the keywords or websites you want to add and click
Save.
Now you can control your children’s Internet access according to your needs.
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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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10. 1. Create a Network for Guests

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section.
3. Create a 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs.
1 ) Enable 2.4GHz or 5GHz 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.

10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Settings section.
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3. Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs.
Note:
Some modem routers may not offer some of these guest network options.
• Allow guests to see each other
Select this check box to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other.
• 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 Internet access.
• Allow guests to access my USB storage sharing
Select this check box to allow the clients in your guest network to access your router’s USB storage sharing.
• Enable guest network bandwidth control
Select this check box to assign the upstream and downstream bandwidth 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 and bandwidth you assigned!
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and find the Guest Network section.
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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.
With forwarding feature the modem router can penetrate the isolation of NAT and allows the external hosts in the Internet to initiatively communicate with the devices in the local network, thus to realize some special functions.
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:
• Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server
• Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering
• Free Applications from Port Restriction by DMZ
• Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP
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11. 1. Share Local Resources in 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:
How can I do that?
Share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my friends through the Internet.
For example, the personal website has been built in my home PC
(192.168.1.100). I hope that my friends in the Internet can visit my website in some way. 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
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example
192.168.1.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router.
3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers, click
Add.
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4. Click View Existing Services, 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 OK to save the settings.
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 in a
modem router. Please note that the External Port cannot be overlapped.
Done!
Users in the Internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.
Tips:
1. WAN IP should be a public IP address. For the WAN IP 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. 2. 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 return 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 and Quick Time 4 players, etc.
Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router.
2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add.
3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The triggering
port and protocol, the external port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Here we take application MSN Gaming Zone as an example.
4. Click OK to save the settings.
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. 3. Free Applications 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. This can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special
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applications, like IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host.
Note:
DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about 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.
I want to:
How can I do that?
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.
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example
192.168.1.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem 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 to save the settings.
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. 4. 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 for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc.
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, which allows 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 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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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.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• LAN Settings
• IPv6 LAN Settings
• Wireless Settings
• Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
• Interface Grouping
• Create Static Routes
• Set up a VPN Connection
• Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel
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12. 1. LAN Settings

12. 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 the password you set for the modem
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 as 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.

12. 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.
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Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
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 actual situation on Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page.

12. 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
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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 the password you set for the modem
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 OK to make the settings effective.

12. 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

12. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings.
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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 Prefix Delegated WAN Connection as the default value.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.

12. 2. 2. Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
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.
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 Prefix Delegated WAN Connection as the default value.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.

12. 3. Wireless Settings

12. 3. 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.
Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. Go to Basic > Wireless page.
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¾ To enable or disable the wireless function:
Enable the 2.4 GHz or 5GHz 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.
¾ 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.
¾ To hide SSID:
Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not broadcast. Your SSID won’t display on your wireless device when you scan for local wireless network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network.
¾ To change the mode or channel:
Go to Advanced > Wireless >Wireless Settings page and 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.
• 802.11gn 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.
• 802.11ac only (5GHz): Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11ac devices.
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• 802.11ac/n mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using both 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless
clients.
• 802.11a/n/ac mixed (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 11a/n/ac mixed.
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
Automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.
¾ To change the security option:
1. Go to Advanced > Wireless >Wireless Settings page.
2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
3. 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.

12. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection

You can use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature to add a new wireless device to your existing network quickly.
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 LED (2.4GHz , 5GHz) flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS
process.
4. When the Wireless LED (2.4GHz , 5GHz) is on, the client device has successfully
connected to the modem router.
Method 2 Enter the client device’s PIN on the modem router
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless >WPS page. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz
according to your wireless client.
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3. Keep the default WPS status as Enabled and select the PIN Code radio button.
4. Enter the client device’s PIN in the field on the above WPS screen. Then click the
Connect button.
5. Connect successfully will appear on the above screen, which means 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 the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS page. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or
5GHz according to your wireless client.
3. Keep the Router’s PIN status as enabled. 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 LED (2.4GHz , 5GHz) flashes for about two minutes during the WPS
process.
6. When the Wireless LED (2.4GHz , 5GHz) is on, the client device has successfully
connected to the modem router.
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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 the WPS.
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12. 3. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function

You can automatically turn off your wireless network (both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) at time when you do not need the wireless connection.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule page.
3. Select the 2.4GHz wireless network to configure. Toggle on the button to enable
the Wireless Schedule feature.
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4. Set the time. Drag the cursor to cover the time area and click Save to make the
settings effective. The selected time will be in red.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set time for 5GHz wireless network.
Notes:
1. Make sure that the time of the router is correct before using this function. For details, refer to Set System Time.
2. If you just set time for one wireless band, the other wireless band is still always on, so set time for both of the two
bands to schedule your whole wireless network.
3. The wireless LED (2.4GHz , 5GHz) will turn off if the corresponding wireless network is disabled.
4. The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.

12. 3. 4. View Wireless Information

¾ To view the detailed wireless network settings:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Status page. You can see the Wireless box.
3. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz to view the wireless details.
Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the router icon on Basic> Network Map.
¾ To view the detailed information of the connected wireless clients:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
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.
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12. 3. 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 the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Advanced Settings page.
• 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.
• 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.
• Enable WMM: This feature guarantees the packets with high-priority messages being
transmitted preferentially. WMM is enabled compulsively under 802.11n or 802.11ac mode. It is strongly recommended to enable WMM.
• Enable Short GI: This feature is enabled by default and recommended to increase the
data capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time.
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• 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.
• WDS: Select this check box to enable the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Bridging
feature to allow the router to bridge with another access point (AP) in a wireless local area network (WLAN). Refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting for detailed instructions.

12. 4. 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 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 the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network> Dynamic DNS.
3. Select the DDNS service provider (Dyndns or NO-IP). If you don’t have a DDNS
account, select a service provider and click Go to register.
4. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisa.ddns.
net).
5. Click Login and Save.
Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account.
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