TP Link WR902AC User Manual

TL-WR902AC

AC750 Wireless Travel Router

Rev: 1.0.0 1910011679

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 This device may not cause harmful interference.

2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

This device is restricted in indoor environment only.

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm form your body.

National restrictions

Restricted to indoor use.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 This device may not cause interference, and

2 This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1 l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2 l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Caution:

1 The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

2 For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate.

Avertissement:

1 Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;

2 Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Korea Warning Statements

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NCC Notice

率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。

射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

MPE 1mW/cm2 20cm

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Safety Information

When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.

Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

Avoid water and wet locations.

Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.

Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:

AT	BE	BG	CH	CY	CZ	DE	DK
EE	ES	FI	FR	GB	GR	HR	HU
IE	IS	IT	LI	LT	LU	LV	MT
NL	NO	PL	PT	RO	SE	SI	SK

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbol Explanation

DC voltage

RECYCLING

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

		CONTENTS
Package Contents..................................................................................................................................			1
Chapter 1.	Introduction.......................................................................................................................		2
1.1	Overview of the Router .......................................................................................................		2
1.2	Conventions ........................................................................................................................		3
1.3	Main Features .....................................................................................................................		3
1.4	Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................		3
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router .....................................................................................................			5
2.1	System Requirements.........................................................................................................		5
2.2	Installation Environment Requirements ..............................................................................		5
2.3	Connecting the Router ........................................................................................................		5
	2.3.1	Wireless Router Mode ............................................................................................	5
	2.3.2	Hotspot Mode .........................................................................................................	6
	2.3.3	Access Point Mode.................................................................................................	6
	2.3.4	Range Extender Mode............................................................................................	7
	2.3.5	Client Mode.............................................................................................................	7
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide...................................................................................................			9
3.1	TCP/IP Configuration ..........................................................................................................		9
3.2	Quick Installation Guide ....................................................................................................		11
	3.2.1	Wireless Router Mode ..........................................................................................	12
	3.2.2	Hotspot Mode .......................................................................................................	16
	3.2.3	Access Point Mode...............................................................................................	19
	3.2.4	Range Extender Mode..........................................................................................	22
	3.2.5	Client Mode...........................................................................................................	25
Chapter 4. Configuration for Wireless Router Mode .....................................................................			29
4.1	Login .................................................................................................................................		29
4.2	Status ................................................................................................................................		30
4.3	Network .............................................................................................................................		32
	4.3.1	WAN......................................................................................................................	32
	4.3.2	MAC Clone ...........................................................................................................	41
	4.3.3	LAN.......................................................................................................................	42
4.4	Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz.....................................................................................................		43
	4.4.1	Wireless Settings..................................................................................................	43

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	4.4.2	WPS ......................................................................................................................	44
	4.4.3	Wireless Security ..................................................................................................	48
	4.4.4	Wireless MAC Filtering .........................................................................................	51
	4.4.5	Wireless Advanced ...............................................................................................	53
	4.4.6	Wireless Statistics .................................................................................................	54
4.5	DHCP	................................................................................................................................	55
	4.5.1	DHCP Settings ......................................................................................................	56
	4.5.2 ...................................................................................................	DHCP Client List	57
	4.5.3 ............................................................................................	Address Reservation	57
4.6	Forwarding ........................................................................................................................		58
	4.6.1 ......................................................................................................	Virtual Servers	59
	4.6.2 ......................................................................................................	Port Triggering	60
	4.6.3 ......................................................................................................................	DMZ	62
	4.6.4 ....................................................................................................................	UPnP	63
4.7	Security .............................................................................................................................		64
	4.7.1 .......................................................................................................	Basic Security	64
	4.7.2 ................................................................................................	Advanced Security	66
	4.7.3 ...............................................................................................	Local Management	68
	4.7.4 ...........................................................................................	Remote Management	69
4.8	Parental ................................................................................................................Control		70
4.9	Access ..................................................................................................................Control		73
	4.9.1 ......................................................................................................................	Rule	73
	4.9.2 ......................................................................................................................	Host	76
	4.9.3 ....................................................................................................................	Target	78
	4.9.4 ...............................................................................................................	Schedule	80
4.10	Advanced .............................................................................................................Routing		82
	4.10.1 .................................................................................................	Static Routing List	82
	4.10.2 ...........................................................................................	System Routing Table	83
4.11	Bandwidth .............................................................................................................Control		84
	4.11.1 ....................................................................................................	Control Settings	84
	4.11.2 ................................................................................................................	Rule List	84

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4.12	IP & MAC Binding .............................................................................................................		86
	4.12.1	Binding Setting .....................................................................................................	86
	4.12.2	ARP List ................................................................................................................	88
4.13	Dynamic DNS....................................................................................................................		89
	4.13.1	No - IP DDNS .........................................................................................................	89
	4.13.2	Comexe.cn DDNS ................................................................................................	90
	4.13.3	Dyndns DDNS ......................................................................................................	91
4.14	System Tools.....................................................................................................................		92
	4.14.1	Working Mode .......................................................................................................	92
	4.14.2	Time Settings ........................................................................................................	93
	4.14.3	Diagnostic .............................................................................................................	94
	4.14.4	Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................	95
	4.14.5	Factory Defaults ....................................................................................................	96
	4.14.6	Backup & Restore .................................................................................................	97
	4.14.7	Reboot ..................................................................................................................	97
	4.14.8	Password ..............................................................................................................	98
	4.14.9	System Log ...........................................................................................................	98
	4.14.10Statistics................................................................................................................		99
4.15	Logout	.............................................................................................................................	100
Chapter 5. Configuration for Access Point Mode ........................................................................			101
5.1	Login ...............................................................................................................................		101
5.2	Status ..............................................................................................................................		101
5.3	Operation ..............................................................................................................Mode		103
5.4	Network ...........................................................................................................................		104
	5.4.1 .....................................................................................................................	LAN	104
5.5	Wireless ...................................................................................................2.4GHz/5GHz		105
	5.5.1 ................................................................................................	Wireless Settings	105
	5.5.2 ....................................................................................................................	WPS	106
	5.5.3 ................................................................................................	Wireless Security	111
	5.5.4 .......................................................................................	Wireless MAC Filtering	113
	5.5.5 .............................................................................................	Wireless Advanced	115
	5.5.6 ...............................................................................................	Wireless Statistics	116

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5.6	DHCP ..............................................................................................................................		117
	5.6.1	DHCP Settings....................................................................................................	118
	5.6.2	DHCP Client List.................................................................................................	119
	5.6.3	Address Reservation ..........................................................................................	120
5.7	System Tools...................................................................................................................		121
	5.7.1	Working Mode.....................................................................................................	121
	5.7.2	Diagnostic ...........................................................................................................	122
	5.7.3	Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................................	123
	5.7.4	Factory Defaults..................................................................................................	124
	5.7.5	Backup & Restore...............................................................................................	125
	5.7.6	Reboot ................................................................................................................	125
	5.7.7	Password ............................................................................................................	126
	5.7.8	System Log.........................................................................................................	127
5.8	Logout .............................................................................................................................		127
Chapter 6. Configuration for Range Extender Mode ...................................................................			128
6.1	Login ...............................................................................................................................		128
6.2	Status ..............................................................................................................................		128
6.3	Operation Mode ..............................................................................................................		130
6.4	Network ...........................................................................................................................		131
	6.4.1	LAN.....................................................................................................................	131
6.5	Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz...................................................................................................		132
	6.5.1	Wireless Settings................................................................................................	132
	6.5.2	Wireless Security................................................................................................	134
	6.5.3	Wireless MAC Filtering .......................................................................................	136
	6.5.4	Wireless Advanced .............................................................................................	138
	6.5.5	Wireless Statistics...............................................................................................	139
6.6	DHCP ..............................................................................................................................		140
	6.6.1	DHCP Settings....................................................................................................	141
	6.6.2	DHCP Client List.................................................................................................	142
	6.6.3	Address Reservation ..........................................................................................	143
6.7	System Tools...................................................................................................................		144
	6.7.1	Working Mode.....................................................................................................	144

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	6.7.2	Diagnostic ...........................................................................................................	145
	6.7.3	Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................................................	146
	6.7.4	Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................	147
	6.7.5	Backup & Restore ...............................................................................................	148
	6.7.6	Reboot ................................................................................................................	148
	6.7.7	Password ............................................................................................................	149
	6.7.8	System Log .........................................................................................................	150
6.8	Logout	.............................................................................................................................	150
Chapter 7. Configuration for Client Mode.....................................................................................			151
7.1	Login ...............................................................................................................................		151
7.2	Status ..............................................................................................................................		151
7.3	Operation ..............................................................................................................Mode		153
7.4	Network ...........................................................................................................................		154
	7.4.1 .....................................................................................................................	LAN	154
7.5	Wireless ...................................................................................................2.4GHz/5GHz		155
	7.5.1 ................................................................................................	Wireless Settings	155
	7.5.2 ................................................................................................	Wireless Security	156
	7.5.3 .............................................................................................	Wireless Advanced	158
	7.5.4 ...............................................................................................	Wireless Statistics	159
7.6	DHCP ..............................................................................................................................		160
	7.6.1 ....................................................................................................	DHCP Settings	160
	7.6.2 .................................................................................................	DHCP Client List	162
	7.6.3 ..........................................................................................	Address Reservation	162
7.7	System ...................................................................................................................Tools		164
	7.7.1 .....................................................................................................	Working Mode	164
	7.7.2 ...........................................................................................................	Diagnostic	165
	7.7.3 ..............................................................................................	Firmware Upgrade	166
	7.7.4 ..................................................................................................	Factory Defaults	167
	7.7.5 ...............................................................................................	Backup & Restore	168
	7.7.6 ................................................................................................................	Reboot	168
	7.7.7 ............................................................................................................	Password	169
	7.7.8 .........................................................................................................	System Log	170

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7.8	Logout	.............................................................................................................................	170
Chapter 8. Configuration for Hotspot Mode .................................................................................			171
8.1	Login ...............................................................................................................................		171
8.2	Status ..............................................................................................................................		172
8.3	Network ...........................................................................................................................		174
	8.3.1 ....................................................................................................................	WAN	174
	8.3.2 .........................................................................................................	MAC Clone	183
	8.3.3 .....................................................................................................................	LAN	184
8.4	Wireless ...................................................................................................2.4GHz/5GHz		185
	8.4.1 ................................................................................................	Wireless Settings	185
	8.4.2 ....................................................................................................................	WPS	186
	8.4.3 ................................................................................................	Wireless Security	191
	8.4.4 .......................................................................................	Wireless MAC Filtering	193
	8.4.5 .............................................................................................	Wireless Advanced	195
	8.4.6 ...............................................................................................	Wireless Statistics	196
8.5	DHCP ..............................................................................................................................		197
	8.5.1 ....................................................................................................	DHCP Settings	198
	8.5.2 .................................................................................................	DHCP Client List	199
	8.5.3 ..........................................................................................	Address Reservation	199
8.6	Forwarding ......................................................................................................................		200
	8.6.1 ....................................................................................................	Virtual Servers	201
	8.6.2 ....................................................................................................	Port Triggering	202
	8.6.3 ....................................................................................................................	DMZ	204
	8.6.4 ..................................................................................................................	UPnP	205
8.7	Security ...........................................................................................................................		206
	8.7.1 .....................................................................................................	Basic Security	206
	8.7.2 ..............................................................................................	Advanced Security	208
	8.7.3 .............................................................................................	Local Management	210
	8.7.4 .........................................................................................	Remote Management	211
8.8	Parental ..............................................................................................................Control		212
8.9	Access ................................................................................................................Control		215
	8.9.1 ....................................................................................................................	Rule	215

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	8.9.2	Host ....................................................................................................................	218
	8.9.3	Target ..................................................................................................................	220
	8.9.4	Schedule .............................................................................................................	222
8.10	Advanced Routing...........................................................................................................		224
	8.10.1	Static Routing List ...............................................................................................	224
	8.10.2	System Routing Table .........................................................................................	225
8.11	Bandwidth Control...........................................................................................................		226
	8.11.1	Control Settings ..................................................................................................	226
	8.11.2	Rule List ..............................................................................................................	226
8.12	IP & MAC Binding ...........................................................................................................		228
	8.12.1	Binding Setting ...................................................................................................	228
	8.12.2	ARP List ..............................................................................................................	230
8.13	Dynamic DNS..................................................................................................................		231
	8.13.1	No - IP DDNS .......................................................................................................	231
	8.13.2	Comexe.cn DDNS ..............................................................................................	232
	8.13.3	Dyndns DDNS ....................................................................................................	233
8.14	System Tools...................................................................................................................		234
	8.14.1	Working Mode .....................................................................................................	234
	8.14.2	Time Settings ......................................................................................................	235
	8.14.3	Diagnostic ...........................................................................................................	236
	8.14.4	Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................................................	237
	8.14.5	Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................	238
	8.14.6	Backup & Restore ...............................................................................................	239
	8.14.7	Reboot ................................................................................................................	239
	8.14.8	Password ............................................................................................................	240
	8.14.9	System Log .........................................................................................................	241
	8.14.10Statistics..............................................................................................................		241
8.15	Logout	.............................................................................................................................	243
Appendix A: FAQ ...............................................................................................................................			244
Appendix B: Configuring .....................................................................................................the PC			249
Appendix C: Specifications ..............................................................................................................			252
Appendix D: Glossary .......................................................................................................................			254

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

One TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

Quick Installation Guide

One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable

One USB Cable

One Power Adapter

 Note:

Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1Overview of the Router

Small enough to fit in the average pocket, the TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router is uniquely suited to provide robust wireless networking to travelers, students, or anyone else for work or play.

Incredible Speed

TL-WR902AC supports the newest 802.11ac standards, and provides backward compatibility with older 802.11b/g standards as well. The up-to-750Mbps wireless speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth.

Multiple Operation Modes

The TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router supports five operation modes. Wireless Router mode creates an instant private wireless network and share Internet to multiple Wi-Fi devices, which is suitable for most hotel and home network. Hotspot mode accesses the Internet wirelessly in areas with no wired ISP infrastructure. AP mode includes three sub modes: Access Point, Ranger Extender and Client. Access Point mode creates a wireless network for Wi-Fi devices. The wireless devices are exposed to the wired network. Range Extender mode extends your home wireless range by copying the same wireless name and password. Client mode works as a wireless adapter for any Ethernet-enabled devices, such as Smart TV, Game Console and PC.

Reliable Security Protections

With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and WiFi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), advanced Firewall protections encryption, as well as wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP, the TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router provides complete data privacy.

Flexible Access Control

The TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management function.

Since the router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in

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this user guide. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the Router’s functions.

1.2Conventions

The Router or TL-WR902AC mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router without any explanation.

Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation.

You can set the parameters according to your demand.

1.3Main Features

Complies with IEEE 802.11ac

Wireless speed up to 750Mbps

Powered by external power adapter or USB connection to computer

Travel size design, ideal for home or travel use

Compact and portable, powerful wireless signal as well

Perfectly compatible with almost all the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi devices

Supports AP, Router, Range Extender, Hotspot, and Client modes

Supports WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WEP encryptions

1.4Panel Layout

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			TL-WR902AC	AC750 Wireless Travel Router
	 LED
	LED	Status		Indication
	Power	On		The router is on.
		Blinking	The router is initializing or being upgraded.
	Internet	On	The Internet is available.
		Off	The Internet is unavailable.
		On	The wireless network is enabled.
	Wireless	Blinking	The router fails to connect to the host network when in
			Repeater or Client Mode.
		Off	The wireless network is disabled.
	USB	On	A USB device is connected.
		Off	No USB device is connected.
		On	The LED light stays for 5 minutes when a WPS
			connection is established, then goes off.
	WPS
		Blinking	WPS connection is in progress.
		Off	No WPS connection is established.

Mode Switch: This button is used to switch the working mode of the router.

LAN/WAN: Functions as the LAN port in Hotspot, Range Extender, and Access Point mode. Functions as the WAN port in Wireless Router mode. As LAN, it connects the Router to the local PC; as WAN, it enables you connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.

Power: It is used to connect the provided power adapter.

Reset It is used to reset the Router to its factory defaults. With the Router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings.

3G/4G USB: It is used to plug a 3G/4G modem.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1System Requirements

Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter

TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC

Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari

If the device is configured to Wireless Router/Access Point mode, you also need Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet.)

2.2Installation Environment Requirements

Place the Router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source

Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router

 Operating Temperature: 0

~40 (32 ~104 )

Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3Connecting the Router

Before installing the Router, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is available. If there is any problem, please contact with your ISP.

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

2.3.1 Wireless Router Mode

As a wireless router, TL-WR902AC enables multi-user to share a wired (Ethernet) connection to wireless devices, such as in a hotel room, small office, etc.

The default mode of TL-WR902AC is Wireless Router. On this mode, the wired port LAN/WAN works as WAN, it can be connected to DSL Modem or directly connected to a wired network with

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an Ethernet cable. And you can plug in a 3G/4G USB modem to obtain a continuous network. Devices could connect to the router wirelessly.

1.Switch the mode of the router on Share ETH.

2.Connect the router according to the steps A to E in the diagram above. Tips: Plug in a 3G/4G USB modem with a SIM/UIM card as you need.

2.3.2 Hotspot Mode

In Hotspot mode, TL-WR902AC enables user to create your personal Wi-Fi Hotspot from a public Wi-Fi network such as in a hotel room, trade show, etc.

On this mode, the LAN port devices share the same IP from public Wi-Fi through Wireless port. While connecting to public Wi-Fi, the Wireless port works as a WAN port. The LAN/WAN port acts as a LAN port.

1.Switch the mode of the router on Share Hotspot.

2.Connect the router according to the steps A to C in the diagram above.

2.3.3 Access Point Mode

As the supplement of wired LAN, TL-WR902AC enables the wired LAN to connect to the Internet wirelessly.

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

Connect TL-WR902AC to the power and connect the Ethernet cable correctly, you can surf the Internet by connecting your PC(s) to the router wirelessly.

On this mode, the wired port LAN/WAN works as LAN. The Pre-encryption function is opened by default and the default password is the last unique eight numbers of each Router’s MAC address.

1.Switch the mode of the router on AP/Rng Ext/Client.

2.Connect the router according to the steps A to E in the diagram above.

2.3.4 Range Extender Mode

TL-WR902AC is used to extend the range of wireless signal of the existing AP or wireless router. On this mode, the wired port LAN/WAN works as LAN. Computer could connect to the device by either wired or wireless way.

1.Switch the mode of the router on AP/Rng Ext/Client.

2.Connect the router according to the steps A to C in the diagram above.

2.3.5 Client Mode

TL-WR902AC is used as a wireless network card to connect the wireless network signal or wireless router.

On this mode, the wired port LAN/WAN works as LAN.

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

1.Switch the mode of the router on AP/Rng Ext/Client.

2.Connect the router according to the steps A to C in the diagram above.

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.

3.1TCP/IP Configuration

The default IP addresses of the TL-WR902AC have two: 192.168.0.254 for AP mode, Range Extender mode and Client mode, and 192.168.0.1 for Wireless Router mode and HOTSPOT mode. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for description. Here we take “192.168.0.254” as an example.

Connect the local PC to the LAN port of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address for your PC as the following steps:

1)Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC”.

2)Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.

Then connect to the Router through wireless connection following the steps below:

1)Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop. Click refresh button, and then select the default SSID of the Router. Click Connect.

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2)Enter the Security key. Click OK.

3)If you can see Connected after the default SSID, you’ve successfully connected to the wireless network.

Note:

1.The default SSID and Password of your Router are on the Wi-Fi Info Card. Both are case-sensitive.

2.The pre-encryption function is enabled by default and the default Network key/Security key is the Password on the label.

Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router.

Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.254, and then press Enter.

If the result displayed is similar to the figure below, it means the connection between your PC and the Router has been established well.

If the result displayed is similar to the figure below, it means the connection between your PC and the Router has failed.

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

Please check the connection following these steps:

1.Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct?

2.Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?

Note:

If the Router's IP address is 192.168.0.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.0.1 ~ 192.168.0.253.

3.2Quick Installation Guide

With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR902AC. 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.

1.To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://tplinkwifi.net in the address field of the browser.

After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the Login button or press the Enter key.

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

 Note:

If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

2.After a successful login, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Router.

3.2.1 Wireless Router Mode

When you have switched the mode of the router on Share ETH, take the following steps:

1.Click Next and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown below.

The Router supports five popular ways Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, L2TP/Russian L2TP and PPTP/Russian PPTP to connect to the Internet. To make sure the connection type your ISP provides, please refer to the ISP. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection.

Auto Detect - If you don't know the connection type your ISP provides, use this option to allow the Quick Setup to search your Internet connection for servers and protocols and determine your ISP configuration.

Dynamic IP - Your ISP uses a DHCP service to assign your Router an IP address for connecting to the Internet. When the Router connects to a DHCP server, or the ISP supplies you with DHCP connection, please choose this type. If you choose this type of connection, you can click Next to continue.

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

Static IP - This type of connection uses a permanent, fixed (static) IP address that your ISP assigned. In this type, you should fill in the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS IP address manually, which are specified by your ISP. Then click Next to continue.

PPPoE/Russian PPPoE - For this connection, you will need your account name and password from your ISP.

If you have applied ADSL to realize Dial-up service, you should choose this type. Under this condition, you should fill in both the User Name and Password that the ISP supplied. Please note that these fields are case-sensitive.

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

L2TP/Russian L2TP - For this connection, you will need your account name and password from your ISP.

If you have applied ADSL to realize Dial-up service, you should choose this type. Under this condition, you should fill in both the User Name and Password that the ISP supplied. Please note that these fields are case-sensitive.

PPTP/Russian PPTP - For this connection, you will need your account name and password from your ISP.

If you have applied ADSL to realize Dial-up service, you should choose this type. Under this condition, you should fill in both the User Name and Password that the ISP supplied. Please note that these fields are case-sensitive.

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

2.Then, the Wireless Settings page will appear as shown below. You are recommended to change the Network Name (SSID) and Password. Then click Next.

3.The Summary page is shown below. Click the Save button to make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup.

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TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Travel Router

3.2.2 Hotspot Mode

When you have switched the mode of the router on Share Hotspot, take the following steps:

1.Select your Time Zone, and click Next.

2.Select the WAN Connection Type and click Next.

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