TP Link WR802NV4 User Manual

User Guide

300Mbps Wireless N Nano Router

TL-WR802N

REV4.0.0 1910012127

Contents

About This Guide .........................................................................................................1

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2. 1. Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. 2. Connect Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 3. Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard. . . . . . .8

3. 1. Log In to the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3. 2. Set Up Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 4. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode . . . . . . . . . . 11

4. 1. Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4. 2. Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4. 3. Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4. 4. Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4. 5. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4. 6. DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4. 7. Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4. 8. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4. 9. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4. 10. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4. 11. Advanced Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4. 12. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4. 13. IP&MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

4. 14. Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4. 15. IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4. 16. System Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

4. 17. Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Chapter 5. Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode. . . . . . . . . . . 65

5. 1. Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5. 2. Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

5. 3. Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

5. 4. Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

5. 5. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

5. 6. DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

5. 7. Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

5. 8. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

5. 9. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

5. 10. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

5. 11. Advanced Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

5. 12. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

5. 13. IP&MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

5. 14. Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

5. 15. IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

5. 16. System Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

5. 17. Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Chapter 6. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

6. 1. Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

6. 2. Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

6. 3. Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

6. 4. Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

6. 5. DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

6. 6. System Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

6. 7. Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Chapter 7. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode . . . . . . . . . 140

7. 1. Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

7. 2. Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

7. 3. Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

7. 4. Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

7. 5. DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

7. 6. System Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

7. 7. Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Chapter 8. Configure the Router in Client Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

8. 1. Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

8. 2. Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

8. 3. Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

8. 4. Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

8. 5. DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

8. 6. System Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

8. 7. Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

FAQ ............................................................................................................................. 166

About This Guide

This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and demonstrates how to configure them.

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

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

Convention Description

Underlined

Teal

>

Note:

Tips:

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

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

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.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download

Center at www.tp-link.com/support.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router.

Specifications can be found on the product page at 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 www.tp-link.com/support.

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Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Router

This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.

It contains the following sections:

• Product Overview

• Panel Layout

Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Router

1. 1. Product Overview

To meet the wireless needs of almost any situation you might encounter, the TP-Link portable router, with multiple operation modes, is designed for home and travel use. The portable size of the router means that you can put it in your pocket and take it with you wherever you go. The built-in adapter makes it perfect for travelers, students, and anyone else living a life on the go.

1. 2. Panel Layout

1. 2. 1. Top View

300Mbps TL-WR802N

LED Explanation

Status Indication

Solid The router is connected to the host Wi-Fi network or internet.

Blinking steadily The router is disconnected from the host Wi-Fi network or internet.

Blinking irregularly The router is booting or updating firmware.

Port and Button Description

Item Description

Functions as the LAN port in Hotspot Router, Range Extender, Client and

LAN/WAN Port

Access Point mode.

Functions as the WAN port in Wireless Router mode.

POWER Port

RESET Button

Connect to a USB charger, power adapter or computer USB port via the USB cable for power supply.

Use a pin to press and hold the RESET button for about 5 seconds until the LED blinks.

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Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Position Your Router

• Connect Your Router

Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

2. 1. Position Your Router

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

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

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

• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

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

2. 2. Connect Your Router

There are five operation modes supported by this router: Wireless Router, Hotspot Router, Access Point, Range Extender and Client. Please determine the operation mode you need and carry out the corresponding steps.

2. 2. 1. Wireless Router Mode

Create an instant private wireless network and share Internet to multiple Wi-Fi devices. This mode is suitable for hotel rooms and home networks.

1. Connect the hardware according to step A to C.

2. Use the default Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the Wi-Fi Info Card to

connect to the router.

Note:

• If the hotel’s internet has an authentication process, you will need to authenticate only once and only on one device.

• Check the internet connection on your laptop or smartphone, and please note that:

• If you can access the internet without any restriction, no other configuration is required.

• If you’re redirected to an authentication page, please complete it to access the internet.

Internet

BC A

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2. 2. 2. Hotspot Router Mode

In Hotspot Router mode, the router enables multiple users to share Internet connection from WISP.

1. Connect the router according to Step A to B.

2. Use the default Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the Wi-Fi Info Card to

connect to the router.

AB

Public Wi-Fi

2. 2. 3. Access Point Mode

Create a wireless network from an Ethernet connection. This mode is suitable for dorm rooms or homes where there’s already a wired router but you need a wireless hotspot.

1. Connect the router according to Step A to C.

2. Use the default Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the Wi-Fi Info Card to

connect to the router.

Note:

If the hotel’s internet has an authentication process, you will need to authenticate it on EACH device.

Internet

BC

A

Wired Router

2. 2. 4. Range Extender Mode

Repeat signal from an existing wireless network. This mode is suitable to extend wireless coverage, reaching devices that were previously too far from your primary

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router to maintain a stable wireless connection. The repeated signal will display the same network name and password as your existing wireless network.

1. Connect the router according to Step A to B.

2. Use the default Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the Wi-Fi Info Card to

connect to the router.

Host network name

and password

Host network name

and password

AB

Host AP

Internet

2. 2. 5. Client Mode

In this mode, this device can be connected to another device via an Ethernet cable and act as an adapter to grant your wired devices access to a wireless network, especially for a smart TV, media player, or game console.

1. Connect the router according to Step A to B.

2. On your wireless device, use the default Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on

the Wi-Fi Info Card to connect to the router.

TV

OR

Other

Device

Internet

AB

Host AP

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Chapter 3

Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard

This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the internet via the web-based Quick Setup Wizard.

It contains the following sections:

• Log In to the Router

• Set Up Internet Connection

Chapter 3

Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard

3. 1. Log In to the Router

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

Follow the steps below to log into your router.

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

computer.

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

router. The default one is admin (all lowercase) for both username and password.

Note:

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

3. 2. Set Up Internet Connection

The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router.

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

router.

2. Go to Quick Setup and click Next to start.

3. Choose the working mode you need and click Next.

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4. Follow the corresponding steps to connect your router to the internet.

Note:

If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process, all

your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.

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Chapter 4

Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode

This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a standard wireless router.

It contains the following sections:

• Status

• Operation Mode

• Network

• Wireless

• Guest Network

• DHCP

• Forwarding

• Security

• Parental Controls

• Access Control

• Advanced Routing

• Bandwidth Control

• IP&MAC Binding

• Dynamic DNS

• IPv6

• System Tools

• Logout

Chapter 4

Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode

4. 1. Status

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

router.

2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router.

• Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware.

• Hardware Version - The version information of the router’s hardware.

• LAN - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Network > LAN page.

• MAC address - The physical address of the router.

• IP address - The LAN IP address of the router.

• Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address.

• Wireless - This field displays the basic information or status of the wireless function, and you can configure them on the Wireless > Basic Settings page.

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• WAN - This field displays the current settings of the WAN, and you can configure them on the Network > WAN page.

• Operation Mode - The current wireless working mode in use.

• Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the router is enabled or disabled.

• Name(SSID) - The SSID of the router.

• Mode - The current wireless mode which the router works on.

• Channel - The current wireless channel in use.

• Channel Width - The current wireless channel width in use.

• MAC Address - The physical address of the router.

• MAC Address - The physical address of the WAN port.

• IP Address - The current WAN (Internet) IP Address. This field will be blank or 0.0.0.0 if the IP Address is assigned dynamically and there is no internet connection.

Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode

• Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the WAN IP Address.

• Default Gateway - The Gateway currently used is shown here. When you use Dynamic IP as the internet connection type, click Renew or Release here to obtain new IP parameters dynamically from the ISP or release them.

• DNS Server - The IP addresses of DNS (Domain Name System) server.

• System Up Time - The length of the time since the router was last powered on or reset.

Click Refresh to get the latest status and settings of the router.

4. 2. Operation Mode

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

router.

2. Go to Operation Mode.

3. Select the working mode as needed and click Save.

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4. 3. Network

4. 3. 1. WAN

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

router.

2. Go to Network > WAN.

3. Configure the IP parameters of the WAN and click Save.

Dynamic IP

If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please select Dynamic IP, and the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP.

Click Renew to renew the IP parameters from your ISP.

Click Release to release the IP parameters.

• MTU(Bytes) - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP.

• Enable IGMP Proxy - IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage multicasting on TCP/IP net works. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the modem router. The default value is enabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP or just leave it.

• Get IP with Unicast - A few ISPs’ DHCP servers do not support the broadcast applications. If you cannot get the IP address normally, you can choose this option. (It is rarely required.)

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• Set DNS server manually - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Set DNS server manually and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned automatically from your ISP.

• Host Name -This option specifies the name of the router.

Static IP

If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS setting, please select Static IP.

• IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

• Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask.

• Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

• Primary/Secondary DNS Server - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

• MTU (Bytes) - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP.

• Enable IGMP Proxy - IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage multicasting on TCP/IP net works. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the modem router. The default value is enabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP or just leave it.

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PPPoE

If your ISP provides PPPoE connection, select PPPoE.

• PPP Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

• Confirm Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct.

• Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE connection. If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP or Static IP to activate the secondary connection.

• Connection Mode

• Always On - In this mode, the internet connection will be active all the time.

• Connect on Demand - In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be reestablished when you attempt to access the internet again. If you want to keep your internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects.

• Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect

on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically

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after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again.

• Authentication Type - Choose an authentication type.

Note:

Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some

applications are visiting the internet continually in the background.

• Service Name/Server Name - The service name and server name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.

• MTU(Bytes) - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP.

• Enable IGMP Proxy - IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage multicasting on TCP/IP net works. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the modem router. The default value is enabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP or just leave it.

• ISP Specified IP Address - If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to the router, please select Use IP address specified by ISP and enter the IP address provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation.

• Echo Request Interval - The router will detect Access Concentrator online at every interval. The default value is 0. You can input the value between 0 and 120. The value 0 means no detect.

• DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server - If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the router, please select Set DNS server manually and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it as well.

L2TP

If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP.

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• Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

• Addressing Type - Choose the addressing type given by your ISP, either Dynamic IP or Static IP. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.

• MTU(Bytes) - The default MTU size is “1460” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.

• Enable IGMP Proxy - IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage multicasting on TCP/IP net works. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the modem router. The default value is enabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP or just leave it.

• Connection Mode

• Always On - In this mode, the internet connection will be active all the time.

• Connect on Demand - In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be reestablished when you attempt to access the internet again. If you want to keep your internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects.

• Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect

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on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically

after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again.

Note:

Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some

applications are visiting the internet continually in the background.

PPTP

If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP.

• Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

• Addressing Type - Choose the addressing type given by your ISP, either Dynamic IP or Static IP. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.

• MTU(Bytes) - The default MTU size is “1460” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.

• Enable IGMP Proxy - IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage multicasting on TCP/IP net works. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the modem router. The default value is enabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP or just leave it.

• Connection Mode

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• Always On - In this mode, the internet connection will be active all the time.

• Connect on Demand - In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be reestablished when you attempt to access the internet again. If you want to keep your internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects.

• Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect

on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically

after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again.

Note:

Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some

applications are visiting the internet continually in the background.

BigPond Cable

If your ISP provides BigPond cable connection, please select BigPond Cable.

• Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

• Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name.

• Auth Domain - Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location.

• MTU(Bytes) - The default MTU size is 1500 bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP.

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• Enable IGMP Proxy - IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage multicasting on TCP/IP net works. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the modem router. The default value is enabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP or just leave it.

• Connection Mode

• Always On - In this mode, the internet connection will be active all the time.

• Connect on Demand - In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be reestablished when you attempt to access the internet again. If you want to keep your internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects.

• Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect

on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically

after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again.

4. 3. 2. LAN

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

2. Go to Network > LAN.

3. Configure the IP parameters of the LAN and click Save.

• MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports. The value can not be changed.

• IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your router (the default

one is 192.168.0.1).

• Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally

255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask.

• Enable IGMP Snooping - IGMP snooping is designed to prevent hosts on a local

network from receiving traffic for a multicast group they have not explicitly joined.

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IGMP snooping is especially useful for bandwidth-intensive IP multicast applications such as IPTV.

Note:

• If you have changed the IP address, you must use the new IP address to log in.

• If the new IP address you set is not in the same subnet as the old one, the IP address pool in the DHCP Server will be

configured automatically, but the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured.

4. 3. 3. MAC Clone

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

2. Go to Network > MAC Clone.

3. Configure the WAN MAC address and click Save.

• WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port.

If your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address in this field. Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value.

• Your PC’s MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is

managing the router. If the MAC address is required, you can click Clone MAC Address and this MAC address will be filled in the WAN MAC Address field.

Note:

• You can only use the MAC Address Clone function for PCs on the LAN.

• If you have changed the WAN MAC address when the WAN connection is PPPoE, it will not take effect until the

connection is re-established.

4. 4. Wireless

4. 4. 1. Basic Settings

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

2. Go to Wireless > Basic Settings.

3. Configure the basic settings for the wireless network and click Save.

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• Wireless - Enable or disable wireless network.

• Wireless Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID)

must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network.

• Mode - You can choose the appropriate “Mixed” mode.

• Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default

channel is set to Auto. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

• Channel Width - 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. If you select auto, then AP will choose the best channel automatically.

• Enable SSID Broadcast - If enabled, the router will broadcast the wireless network

name (SSID).

4. 4. 2. WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to your router’s network quickly via WPS.

Note:

The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless

function is enabled before configuration.

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

2. Go to Wireless > WPS.

3. Follow one of the following three methods to connect your client device to the router’s Wi-Fi network.

Method ONE: Press the WPS Button on Your Client Device

1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Add Device.

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2. Select Press the WPS button of the new device within the next two minutes and click

Connect.

3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device.

4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network.

Method TWO: Enter the Client’s PIN

1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Add Device.

2. Select Enter new device PIN, enter your client device’s current PIN in the PIN filed and click Connect.

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3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network.

Method Three: Enter the Router’s PIN

1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and get the Current PIN of the router.

2. Enter the router’s current PIN on your client device to join the router’s Wi-Fi network.

4. 4. 3. Wireless Security

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

2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security.

3. Configure the security settings of your wireless network and click Save.

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• Disable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled.

If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.

• WPA-PSK/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-

shared passphrase.

• Version - Select Auto, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.

• Encryption - Select Auto, TKIP or AES.

• Wireless Password - Enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For Hexadecimal, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters; for ASCII, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.

• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value can be 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.

• WPA /WPA2-Enterprise - It’s based on Radius Server.

• Version - Select Auto, WPA or WPA2.

• Encryption - Select Auto, TKIP or AES.

• RADIUS Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server.

• RADIUS Server Port - Enter the port that Radius server used.

• RADIUS Server Password - Enter the password for the Radius server.

• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

• WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.

• Authentication Type - The default setting is Auto, which can select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on the wireless client’s capability and request.

• WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.

• WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless clients in your network.

• Key Type - Select the WEP key length (64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit) for encryption.

Disabled means this WEP key entry is invalid.

• 64-bit - Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f and A-F. Null key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.

• 128-bit - Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f and A-F. Null key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.

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