TP Link WR941HP User Manual

TL-WR941HP

450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router

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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.”

CE Mark Warning

Country

Restriction

Reason/remark

Belarus

Not implemented

Norway

Implemented

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard.

Italy

Implemented

The public use is subject to general authorisation by the respective service provider.

Russian Federation

Limited implementation

1. SRD with FHSS modulation

1.1. Maximum 2.5 mW e.i.r.p.

1.2. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Permitted for use SRD for outdoor applications without restriction on installation height only for purposes of gathering telemetry information for automated monitoring and resources accounting systems. Permitted to use SRD for other purposes for outdoor applications only when the installation height is not exceeding 10 m above the ground surface.

1.3.Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications.

2. SRD with DSSS and other than FHSS wideband modulation

2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p.

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 (1999/519/EC) 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 from your body.

National Restrictions

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:

2.2. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 20 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. It is permitted to use SRD for outdoor applications only for purposes of gathering telemetry information for automated monitoring and resources accounting systems or security systems.

2.3. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 10 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications.

Ukraine

Limited implementation

e.i.r.p. ≤100 mW with built-in antenna with amplification factor up to 6 dBi.

ATTENTION: Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the country where the device is operating (important due to non-harmonised frequencies in the EU).

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. 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.

This radio transmitter (IC:8853A-WR941HP/Model:TL-WR941HP) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list (Appendix C), having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Le présent émetteur radio (IC:8853A- WR941HP /Model: TL-WR941HP) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste (Annexe C), et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

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:

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

注意！

依據低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率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。

減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。

安全諮詢及注意事項

 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。  清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。  注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。  插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。  請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。

 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。

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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. Alert to service person

CAUTION DOUBLE POLE / NEUTRAL FUSING This product can be used in the following countries:

Symbol

Explanation

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.

DC voltage

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment: Product Description: 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR941HP Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical

regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,

Directives 2011/65/EU The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN 300 328 V1.9.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011 EN 55024: 2010 EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + A2: 2013

EN61000-3-2:2014/EN61000-3-3:2013

EN 50385: 2002 EN 50581: 2012

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for making this declaration:

Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: Dec.20, 2015

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CONTENTS

Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................................. 2

1.1 Overview of the Router ................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Conventions .................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Main Features ................................................................................................................. 3

1.4 Panel Layout ................................................................................................................... 4

1.4.1 The Front Panel .................................................................................................. 4

1.4.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2. Connecting the Internet .......................................................................... 6

2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements .......................................................................... 6

2.3 TCP/IP Configuration ...................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Connecting the router ..................................................................................................... 8

2.4.1 Before you start ................................................................................................... 8

2.4.2 Router Mode ....................................................................................................... 9

2.4.3 Range Extender Mode ...................................................................................... 11

2.4.4 Access Point Mode ........................................................................................... 13

Chapter 3. Configuration for Router Mode ............................................................ 16

3.1 Login ............................................................................................................................. 16

3.2 Quick Setup .................................................................................................................. 16

3.3 Basic ............................................................................................................................. 16

3.3.1 Network Map ..................................................................................................... 16

3.3.2 Internet .............................................................................................................. 17

3.3.3 Wireless ............................................................................................................ 22

3.3.4 Guest Network .................................................................................................. 23

3.4 Advanced ...................................................................................................................... 23

3.4.1 Status ................................................................................................................ 24

3.4.2 Network ............................................................................................................. 25

3.4.3 Wireless ............................................................................................................ 35

3.4.4 Wireless Statistics ............................................................................................. 46

3.4.5 Guest Network .................................................................................................. 46

3.4.6 DHCP ................................................................................................................ 48

3.4.7 Forwarding ........................................................................................................ 51

3.4.8 Security ............................................................................................................. 57

3.4.9 Parental Control ................................................................................................ 63

3.4.10 Access Control .................................................................................................. 65

3.4.11 Advanced Routing ............................................................................................. 75

3.4.12 Bandwidth Control ............................................................................................. 77

3.4.13 IP & MAC Binding ............................................................................................. 79

3.4.14 ARP List ............................................................................................................ 81

3.4.15 Dynamic DNS ................................................................................................... 82

3.4.16 No-IP DDNS ...................................................................................................... 83

3.4.17 IPv6 Support ..................................................................................................... 84

3.4.18 System Tools ..................................................................................................... 95

3.4.19 Diagnostic ......................................................................................................... 98

3.4.20 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................... 100

Chapter 4. Range Extender Mode ......................................................................... 108

4.1 Login and switch the working mode ........................................................................... 108

4.2 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................ 108

4.3 Setting ......................................................................................................................... 108

4.3.1 Status .............................................................................................................. 108

4.3.2 Network ........................................................................................................... 109

4.3.3 Wireless ...........................................................................................................111

4.3.4 DHCP .............................................................................................................. 120

4.3.5 System Tools ................................................................................................... 124

Chapter 5. Access Point Mode ............................................................................. 135

5.1 Login and switch the working mode ........................................................................... 135

5.2 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................ 135

5.3 Setting ......................................................................................................................... 135

5.3.1 Status .............................................................................................................. 135

5.3.2 Network ........................................................................................................... 136

5.3.3 Wireless .......................................................................................................... 138

5.3.4 Guest Network ................................................................................................ 149

5.3.5 DHCP .............................................................................................................. 150

5.3.6 System Tools ................................................................................................... 154

Appendix A: FAQ..................................................................................................... 165

Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ......................................................................... 171

Appendix C: Specifications .................................................................................... 175

Appendix D: Glossary ............................................................................................ 176

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Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

 TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router  DC Power Adapter  Quick Installation Guide  Ethernet Cable

 Note:

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

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Simple Installation

Flexible Access Control

Multiple Security Protections

Incredible Speed

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.

The TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router provides up to 450Mbps wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router will give you the unexpected networking experience at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.

With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy.

The TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also 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 this user guide. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the router’s functions.

1.2 Conventions

The router or TL-WR941HP mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router without any explanation.

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1.3 Main Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps .  One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN

ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

 Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption

security.

 Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet

access.

 Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.  Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.  Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet.  Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.  Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address

filtering.

 Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.  Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control

List).

 Supports Flow Statistics.  Support three working mode: Router, Range Extender, Access Point  Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.  Supports Tether App to manage the router on smart devices.

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Name

Status

Indication

Blinking

The router is connecting to the host network. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.

The router has been successfully connected to the host network, and it is working in Range Extender mode.

Wi-Fi

Off

The wireless function is disabled.

The wireless function is enabled.

PWR

Blinking

The router is updating or initializing.

The router is working in a normal status.

WAN

Off

No connection.

On(Orange)

The router’s Internet port has been connected but the

Internet is unavailable.

The Internet is available.

LAN

There is a device connected to the corresponding port.

Off

No connection.

WPS

Blinking

A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.

A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function. The WPS LED will be off after 5 minutes.

1.4 Panel Layout

1.4.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1 Front Panel

The router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).

Table 1-1 The LEDs description

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1.4.2 The Rear Panel

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch

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

 Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).  WPS: If your clients, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then

you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the router and clients and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. The wireless security will be automatically configured for your wireless network.

 Internet: This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.  Reset: With the router powered on, press and hold the Reset button until all LEDs turn

back on momentarily. And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.

 Wi-Fi: The button for the wireless function. Press and hold the wireless button for about 2

seconds to turn it on or off.

 Power On/Off: The switch for the power.  Power: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the

power adapter provided.

 Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Internet

2.1 System Requirements

 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.)

 PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors  TCP/IP protocol on each PC

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

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

 Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent  Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)  Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router

 Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)

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

2.3 TCP/IP Configuration

The default domain name of the 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router is http://tplinkwifi.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we all use the default values for description.

Connect the local PC to the Ethernet ports of the router, and then you can configure the IP address for your PC by following the steps below:

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

PCs.

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

Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the router. The following example is in Windows XP.

Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter.  If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 2-1, it means the connection between your PC

and the router has been established well.

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Figure 2-1 Success result of Ping command

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 If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 2-2, it means the connection between your PC

and the router failed.

Figure 2-2 Failure result of Ping command

Please check the connection following these steps:

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

 Note:

The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ethernet ports which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.

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

 Note:

If the router's IP address is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of

192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254.

3. Try the IP address 192.168.0.1.

 Note:

If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the router, you can open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.

2.4 Connecting the router

2.4.1 Before you start

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 three operation modes supported by this router: Router, Range Extender and Access Point.

Please install the Antennas first by following the steps shown below before your start to use the router.

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2.4.2 Router Mode

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

2.4.2.1. Hardware Connection

If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then follow steps 3 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.

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

2. Connect the modem to the Internet port on the router via an Ethernet cable.

3. Turn on the router.

4. Put the battery back, turn on the modem and wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.

5. Connect your devices to the router and check the LED lights.

Wired: Connect your computer to the router (LAN port) via an Ethernet cable.

Wireless: Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and password printed on

the bottom label of the router.

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2.4.2.2. Login and Quick Setup

1. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click Login.

Figure 2-3 Login the Router

Figure 2-4 Login Windows

 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 successfully login, follow Quick Setup to complete the configuration. For wireless devices, you may have to reconnect to the wireless network if you have customized the SSID (wireless name) and password during the configuration.

2.4.3 Range Extender Mode

This mode boosts your home wireless coverage.

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2.4.3.1. Step one: configure

Using RE Button is an easy way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this

way if your host router has the WPS button. The button might look like these:

Option One: Using RE Button

1. Press the WPS button on the host router.

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

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

 Note:

If not, please refer to the Option Two.

Option Two: Using Web Browser

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

2. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click Login.

Figure 2-5 Login the Router

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Figure 2-6 Login Windows

 Note:

3. After successfully login, follow Quick Setup to complete the configuration. Make sure to choose Range Extender and click Survey to choose your host network and

fill in its wireless password.

2.4.3.2. STEP 2: Relocate

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

The extended network shares the same SSID(wireless name) and password as your host network.

2.4.4 Access Point Mode

2.4.4.1. Hardware connection

This mode can help you to transform your existing wired network to a wireless network.

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1. Turn on the router.

2. Connect the router to your wired host router’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable as shown above.

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

2.4.4.2. Login and Quick Setup

1. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click Login.

Figure 2-7 Login the Router

Figure 2-8 Login Windows

 Note:

2. After successfully login, Click Mode button on the top-right corner of the Web Management Page and choose Access Point and then click Save. The router will reboot automatically.

 Note:

If you want to change the default SSID(network name) and the password, please follow Quick Setup to complete the configuration.

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

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Chapter 3. Configuration for Router Mode

3.1 Login

Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click Login.

Figure 3-1 Login

3.2 Quick Setup

Refer to Router->Login and Quick Setup

3.3 Basic

3.3.1 Network Map

Network Map provides a router-centered dashboard that shows you the status of your

Internet connection and network. You can click corresponding icons to view the detail

information. All the information is read-only.

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Figure 3-2 Network Map

 Internet - Click to view the ISP settings of your router.  Wireless Clients - Click to view the wireless clients connected to the router currently.  Wired Clients - Click to view the wired clients connected to the router currently.  Wireless - Click to view the current settings or information for wireless.

 WAN – Click to view the current information applied to the WAN port of the router. You can

configure them in the Internet page.

3.3.2 Internet

Go to “Basic→Internet→WAN”, and you can view or change the basic ISP information for your router.

 Dynamic IP

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

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Figure 3-3 Dynamic IP

 IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Default Gateway - Assigned dynamically by your ISP.

Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.

 Primary/Secondary DNS - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use

These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.

Note:

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If you find error when you go to a website after entering the DNS addresses, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.

Click the Save button to save your settings.  Static IP

If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting, select Static IP.

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Figure 3-4 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,

usually is 255.255.255.0.

 Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by

your ISP.

 Primary/Secondary DNS - Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation

provided by your ISP.

Click the Save button to save your settings.  PPPoE/Russia PPPoE

If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. And you should enter the following parameters in the screen below.

 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately.

Figure 3-5 PPPoE

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Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately. Click the Save button to save your settings.  Bigpond Cable If your ISP provides Bigpond Cable connection, please select Bigpond Cable option. And you

should enter the following parameters in the screen below.

 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name 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, e.g.

NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au VIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - vic.bigpond.net.au

QLD - qld.bigpond.net.au Click Connect to connect immediately. Click Disconnect to disconnect immediately. Click Save to save all your settings.

 L2TP/Russia L2TP If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option.

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Figure 3-6 L2TP/Russia L2TP

 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

 Dynamic IP/Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP.  VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of your VPN server.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately. Click the Save button to save your settings.  PPTP/Russia PPTP If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option.

Figure 3-7 PPTP/Russia PPTP

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 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

 Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IP

address or the domain name. If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you should also enter the DNS assigned by your ISP.

 VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of your VPN server.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately. Click the Save button to save your settings.

Note:

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If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to allow the router to automatically search your Internet connection for servers and protocols. The connection type will be reported when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the router. This report is for your reference only. To make sure the connection type your ISP provides, please refer to the ISP. The various types of Internet connections that the router can detect are as follows:

 PPPoE - Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user name and password.  Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.  Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment.

The router cannot detect PPTP and L2TP connections with your ISP. If your ISP uses one of these protocols, then you must configure your connection manually.

3.3.3 Wireless

Choosing menu “Basic→Wireless”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network.

 Wireless - Click ON/OFF to enable or disable your wireless network.

Figure 3-8 Wireless Setting

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 Network Name (SSID) - Create a name (up to 32 characters) for your wireless network. If

the Hide SSID checkbox is selected, the SSID of your wireless network will be hidden from the Wi-Fi network.

 Password - Create a password for your wireless network. The password must have a

minimum of 8 characters in length.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

3.3.4 Guest Network

Choosing menu “Basic→Guest Network”, you can configure the basic setting for guest Network.

Figure 3-9 Guest Network

 Allow Guests To Access My Local Network - Click ON/OFF to enable or disable this

feature. If enabled, guests can communicate with hosts.

 Wireless - Click ON/OFF to enable or disable your Guest network. If enabled, the wireless

stations will be able to access the Router, otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the Router.

 Network Name(SSID) - Create a name (up to 32 characters) for your Guest network. The

same Name(SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your Guest Network.

 Password - Create a password for your wireless network. The password must have a

minimum of 8 characters in length.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

3.4 Advanced

Click “Advanced”, then you will see the main menus on the left of the Web Management Page. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.

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The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below.

3.4.1 Status

Go to “Advanced→Status”, you can see the current status information about the router.

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3.4.2 Network

There are three submenus under the Network menu: WAN, MAC Clone and LAN. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

Figure 3-10 Status

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3.4.2.1. WAN

Go to “Advanced→Network→WAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on the screen below.

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

Figure 3-11 WAN – Dynamic IP

This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.

 MTU Size - 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.

 Use These DNS Servers - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use

These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields.

Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.

Note:

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If you find error when you go to a website after entering the DNS addresses, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.

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 Host Name - This option specifies the Host Name of the router.  Get IP with Unicast DHCP - 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.)

Click the Save button to save your settings.

2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting, select Static IP.

Figure 3-12 WAN - 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,

usually is 255.255.255.0.

 Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by

your ISP.

 MTU Size - 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.

 Primary/Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal

notation provided by your ISP.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option.

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Figure 3-13 WAN - PPPoE

 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

 Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE Connection. If your ISP provides an

extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network, then you can check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate this secondary connection.

 Disabled - The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so there is PPPoE

connection only. This is recommended.

 Dynamic IP - You can check this radio button to use Dynamic IP as the secondary

connection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.

 Static IP - You can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary

connection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.

 Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated

automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps 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 Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it was

down.

 Time-based Connecting - The connection will only be established in the period from the

start time to the end time (both are in HH:MM format).

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Only when you have configured the system time on “Advanced→System Tools→Time Settings” page, will the Time-based Connecting function can take effect.

 Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button 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 and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.

Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.

If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page shown below will then appear.

Figure 3-14 PPPoE Advanced Settings

 MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not

recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.

 Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name should

not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.

 ISP Specified IP Address - If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to the

router during login, please click “Use IP address specified by ISP” check box and enter

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

 Detect Online 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.

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 Primary DNS/Secondary DNS - If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses

to the router during login, please click “Use the following DNS servers” check box 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.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

4. If your ISP provides Bigpond Cable connection, please select Bigpond Cable option. And you should enter the following parameters.

 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name 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, e.g.

NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au VIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - vic.bigpond.net.au

QLD - qld.bigpond.net.au Click Connect to connect immediately. Click Disconnect to disconnect immediately. Click Save to save all your settings.

5. If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option.

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Figure 3-15 WAN - L2TP/Russia L2TP

 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

 Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Select Static IP if IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS

server address have been provided by your ISP. Otherwise, please select Dynamic IP.

 Server IP Address/Name - Enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.  Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect from your Internet

connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

 Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the router is disconnected. To use

this option, check the radio button.

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 Connect Manually - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect

manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.

Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the

background. Click the Save button to save your settings.

6. If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option. And you

should enter the following parameters (Figure 3-16).

 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

Figure 3-16 PPTP Settings

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 Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Select Static IP if IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS

server address have been provided by your ISP. Otherwise, please select Dynamic IP.

 Server IP Address/Name - Enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.  Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect from your Internet

connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

 Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the router is disconnected. To use

this option, check the radio button.

 Connect Manually - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect

manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.

Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the

background. Click the Save button to save your settings.

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The router cannot detect PPTP/L2TP connections with your ISP. If your ISP uses one of these protocols, then you must configure your connection manually.

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3.4.2.2. MAC Clone

Go to “Advanced→Network→MAC Clone”, you can configure the MAC address of the WAN on the screen below, Figure 3-17.

Figure 3-17 MAC Address Clone

Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter. Changes are rarely needed here.

 WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the Internet port. If

your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address into this field in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format (X is any hexadecimal digit).

 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 the Clone MAC Address button and this MAC address will fill in the WAN MAC Address field.

Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of Internet port to the factory default value. Click the Save button to save your settings.

Note:

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Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function.

3.4.2.3. LAN

Go to “Advanced→Network→LAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as below.

Figure 3-18 LAN

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 MAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value

can't be changed.

 IP Address - Enter the IP address of your router or reset it in dotted-decimal notation

(factory default: 192.168.0.1).

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

255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.

 IGMP Proxy - If you want to watch TV through IGMP, please Enable it.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

Note:

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1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to log in the router.

2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the

DHCP server will change accordingly at the same time, while the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured.

3.4.3 Wireless

There are six submenus under the Wireless menu: Wireless Settings, WPS, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. Click any of

them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding functions.

3.4.3.1. Wireless Settings

Go to “Advanced→Wireless→Wireless Settings”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network of 2.4GHz on this page.

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Figure 3-19 Wireless Settings (2.4GHz)

 Wireless Network Name - The wireless network name (SSID) that the router uses. You

can create a new one with up to 32 characters. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXX. This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.

 Mode - Select the desired mode.

 11n only - Select if you are using only 802.11n wireless clients.  11gn mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11n and 802.11g wireless clients.  11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.

It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to 802.11bgn mixed, and all of

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the router.

 Channel Width - Select the channel width from the drop-down list, including Auto,

20MHz, 40MHz.

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

channel is set to Auto, so the router will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

 Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of the Router can be enabled or

disabled to allow wireless stations access. If enabled, the wireless stations will be able to access the Router. Otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the Router.

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 Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks

to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router. If you select the Enable

SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.

3.4.3.2. WPS

Go to “Advanced→Wireless→WPS”, you can see the page as shown below. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.

Figure 3-20 WPS

 WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.  Current PIN - Displays the current value of the router's PIN. The default PIN of the router

can be found in the label or User Guide.

 Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the router to its default value.  Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the router's

PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.

 Disable PIN of this device - WPS external registrar of entering this device's PIN can be

disabled or enabled manually. If this device receives multiple failed attempts to authenticate an external registrar, this function will be disabled automatically.

 Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this

button.

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and the router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.

I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

Use this method if your client device has a WPS button. Step 1: Press the WPS/Reset button on the back panel of the router. You can also keep the

default WPS status as Enabled and click the Add device button. Then choose “Press

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the button of the new device in two minutes” and click Connect, shown in the WPS

page.

Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client. The WPS LED flashes for two minutes

during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process.

Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client has successfully connected to the router.

II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the router

Use this method if your client does not have the WPS button, but has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.

Step 1: Enable WPS. The default is enabled. Click the Add device button in the WPS page.

Figure 3-21 Add A New Device

Step 2: Enter the PIN number from the client in the field on the WPS screen above. Then click

Connect button.

Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen, which means the client has

successfully connected to the router.

Note:

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1) The WPS LED on the router will light blue for five minutes if the device has been successfully

2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled.

III. Enter the router’s PIN on your client device

Use this method if your client device asks for the router’s PIN number. Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected

added to the network.

Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

Setup screen, shown in the WPS page(It is also labeled on the bottom of the router).

Step 2: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected

Setup process.

Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router.

Note:

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1) The WPS LED on the router will light green for five minutes if the device has been

successfully added to the network.

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2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the router is disabled.

Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

3.4.3.3. Wireless Security

Go to “Advanced→Wireless→Wireless Security”, you can configure the security settings of your wireless network. There are four wireless security modes supported by the router: Disable Security, WPA/ WPA2-Personal, WPA/ WPA2-Enterprise, and WEP.

 Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled,

the wireless stations will be able to connect this device without encryption. It is strongly recommended that you choose the other options to enable security.

Figure 3-22 Disable security

 WPA/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared

passphrase. The router is configured by this security type by default.

Figure 3-23 WPA/WPA2-Personal

 Version - You can choose the version of the Automatic, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK

security from the drop-down list. The default setting is WPA2-PSK.

 Encryption - You can select Automatic, TKIP or AES as Encryption. The default

setting is AES.

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If you check the WPA/WPA2-Personal radio button and choose TKIP encryption, you will find a notice in red as shown below.

 Wireless Password - You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters

or 8 to 64 Hexadecimal characters. The default password is the same with the default PIN code, which is labeled on the router or can be found in Figure 3-20.

 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.

 WPA/WPA2- Enterprise - It’s based on Radius Server. If you choose WPA/WPA2 -

Enterprise, WPS function will be disabled.

 Version - you can choose the version of the WPA security on the drop-down list. The

default setting is Automatic, which can select WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or

Figure 3-24 WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise

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WPA2 (WPA version 2) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and

request.

 Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.

Note:

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If you check the WPA/WPA2-Enterprise radio button and choose TKIP encryption, you will find a notice in red as shown below.

 Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server.  Radius Port - Enter the port number of the Radius server.  Radius 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.

 Type - you can choose the type for the WEP security on the drop-down list. The

default setting is Automatic, which can select Shared Key or Open System

Figure 3-25 WEP

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authentication type automatically based on the wireless station'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

that you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your network.

 Key Type - You can select the WEP key length for encryption. "Disabled" means this

WEP key entry is invalid.

64-bit - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero

key is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters. 128-bit - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero

key is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters. 152-bit - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, and

null key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.

Note:

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If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.

Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.

3.4.3.4. Wireless MAC Filtering

Go to “Advanced→Wireless→Wireless MAC Filtering”, you can control the wireless access by configuring the Wireless MAC Filtering function.

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Figure 3-26 Wireless MAC Filtering

To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disabled.

 MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.  Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.  Description - A simple description of the wireless station.

To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The "Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear.

Figure 3-27 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry

To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:

1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC

Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example: 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B.

2. Give a simple description for the wireless station in the Description field. For example:

Wireless station A.

3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list.

4. Click the Save button to save this entry.

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To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the

Delete.

2. Modify the information.

3. Click the Save button. Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled Click the Disable All button to make all entries disabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. Click the Next button to go to the next page. Click the Previous button to return to the previous page. For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B and

the wireless station B with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-5F are able to access the router, but all the other wireless stations cannot access the router, you can configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by following these steps:

1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.

2. Select the radio button “Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access” for Filtering Rules.

3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.

4. Click the Add New... button.

1) Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB-00-07-5F in the MAC Address

field.

2) Enter wireless station A/B in the Description field.

3) Select Enabled in the Status drop-down list.

4) Click the Save button.

The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:

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3.4.3.5. Wireless Advanced

Go to “Advanced→Wireless→Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the advanced settings of your wireless network.

Figure 3-28 Wireless Advanced

 Transmit Power - Here you can specify the transmit power of this device. You can select

100%, 75% or 50% which you would like.

 Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here.

The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is

100.

 RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the

packet is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is 2346.

 Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether

packets will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance because of excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is recommended.

 DTIM Interval - This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication

Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.

 Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages

being transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended.

 Enable Short GI - This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity by

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reducing the guard interval time.

 Enabled AP Isolation - This function can isolate wireless stations on your network from

each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the router but not with each other. To use this function, check this box. AP Isolation is disabled by default.

Note:

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If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.

3.4.4 Wireless Statistics

Go to “Advanced→Wireless 2.4GHz→Wireless Statistics”, you can see the MAC Address, Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station.

Figure 3-29 Wireless Statistics

 MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address  Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH/

STA-ASSOC/ STA-JOINED/ WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA2-PSK/ AP-UP/ AP-DOWN/ Disconnected

 Received Packets - Packets received by the station  Sent Packets - Packets sent by the station

You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.

If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.

Note:

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This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.

3.4.5 Guest Network

Go to “Advanced → Guest Network”, you can configure the Guest Network Wireless Settings on the page as shown below.

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Figure 3-30 Guest Network Wireless Settings

 Allow Guest To Access My Local Network - If enabled, guests can communicate with

hosts.

 Enable Guest Network Bandwidth Control - If enabled, the Guest Network Bandwidth

Control rules will take effect.

 Egress Bandwidth For Guest Network - The upload speed through the WAN port for

Guest Network.

 Ingress Bandwidth For Guest Network - The download speed through the WAN port for

Guest Network.

 Enable Guest Network – If enabled, the Guest Network function will take effect.  Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be

assigned to all wireless devices in your Guest Network.

 Wireless Security - You can choose the security type of Guest Network here.  Version - You can choose the version of the WPA/WPA2-Personal security on the

drop-down list. The default setting is WPA2-PSK.

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 Encryption - You can select Automatic (Recommended), TKIP or AES as Encryption.

The default setting is AES.

Note:

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If you choose TKIP encryption, you will find a notice in red as shown below.

 Wireless Password - You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to

64 Hexadecimal characters.

 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.

 Access Time - During this time the wireless stations could accessing the AP.

Note:

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The range of bandwidth for Guest Network is calculated according to the setting of Bandwidth Control on the page “Bandwidth Control->Control Settings”.

3.4.6 DHCP

There are three submenus under the DHCP menu: DHCP Settings, DHCP Clients List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding

functions.

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3.4.6.1. DHCP Settings

Go to “Advanced→DHCP→DHCP Settings”, you can configure the DHCP Server on the page as shown below.The router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are connected to the router on the LAN.

Figure 3-31 DHCP Settings

 DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the DHCP server. If you disable the Server, you must

have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually.

 Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when

assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.100 is the default start address.

 End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning

IP addresses. 192.168.0.199 is the default end address.

 Address Lease Time - The Address Lease Time is the amount of time a network user

will be allowed connection to the router with their current dynamic IP Address. Enter the amount of time in minutes and the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP Address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range of the time is 1 ~ 2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes.

 Default Gateway - (Optional.) It is suggested to input the IP address of the Ethernet port

of the router. The default value is 192.168.0.1.

 Default Domain - (Optional) Input the domain name of your network.  Primary DNS - (Optional) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP or consult your ISP.  Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP

provides two DNS servers.

Note:

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To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address automatically".

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3.4.6.2. DHCP Clients List

Go to “Advanced→DHCP→DHCP Clients List”, you can view the information about the clients connected to the router.

Figure 3-32 DHCP Clients List

 Client Name - The name of the DHCP client  MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client  Assigned IP - The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP client  Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has

expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.

You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current attached devices, click the Refresh button.

3.4.6.3. Address Reservation

Go to “Advanced→DHCP→Address Reservation”, you can view and add a reserved address for clients. When you specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to the servers that require permanent IP settings.

 MAC Address - The MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve an IP address.  Reserved IP Address - The IP address reserved for the PC by the router.  Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.

To Reserve an IP address:

1. Click the Add New… button.

Figure 3-33 Address Reservation

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2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) and IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) of the computer for which you want to reserve an IP address.

3. Click the Save button.

Figure 3-34 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry

To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.

2. Modify the information.

3. Click the Save button.

Click the Enable/Disable All button to make all entries enabled/disabled Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return the

previous page.

3.4.7 Forwarding

There are four submenus under the Forwarding menu: Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

3.4.7.1. Virtual Servers

Go to “Advanced→Forwarding→Virtual Servers”, and then you can view and add virtual servers. Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services on your LAN. A virtual server is defined as a service port, and all requests from Internet to this service port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP. Any PC that was used for a virtual server must have a static or reserved IP address because its IP address may change when using the DHCP

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function. If you want the Virtual Servers configuration take effect, please make sure the NAT is enabled.

Figure 3-35 Virtual Servers

 Service Port - The numbers of External Service Ports. You can enter a service port or a

range of service ports (the format is XXX – YYY; XXX is the Start port and YYY is the End port).

 Internal Port - The Internal Service Port number of the PC running the service application.

You can leave it blank if the Internal Port is the same as the Service Port, or enter a specific port number when Service Port is a single one.

 IP Address - The IP address of the PC running the service application.  Protocol - The protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols

supported by the router).

 Status - The status of this entry, "Enabled" means the virtual server entry is enabled.  Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.

To setup a virtual server entry:

1. Click the Add New... button.

2. Select the service you want to use from the Common Service Port list. If the Common Service Port menu does not list the service that you want to use, enter the number of the service port or service port range in the Service Port field.

3. Enter the IP address of the computer running the service application in the IP Address field.

4. Select the protocol used for this application in the Protocol drop-down list, either TCP, UDP, or All.

5. Select the Enabled option in the Status drop-down list.

6. Click the Save button.

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Figure 3-36 Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry

 Note:

It is possible that you have a computer or server that has more than one type of available service. If so, select another service, and type the same IP address for that computer or server.

To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Find the desired entry in the table.

2. Click Modify or Delete as desired on the Modify column.

Click the Enable All/ Disable All button to make all entries enabled/ disabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the

previous page.

 Note:

If you set the service port of the virtual server as 80, you must set the Web management port on Advanced→Security→Remote Management page to be any other value except 80 such as

8080. Otherwise there will be a conflict to disable the virtual server.

3.4.7.2. Port Triggering

Go to “Advanced→Forwarding→Port Triggering”, you can view and add port triggering in this page. Some applications require multiple connections, like Internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephoning and so on. Port Triggering is used for some of these applications that cannot work with a pure NAT router.

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Figure 3-37 Port Triggering

To add a new rule, follow the steps below.

1. Click the Add New… button, the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 3-38.

2. Select a common application from the Common Applications drop-down list, then the

Trigger Port field and the Incoming Ports field will be automatically filled. If the Common Applications do not have the application you need, enter the Trigger Port and the Incoming Ports manually.

3. Select the protocol used for Trigger Port from the Trigger Protocol drop-down list, TCP, UDP, or All.

4. Select the protocol used for Incoming Ports from the Incoming Protocol drop-down list, TCP or UDP, or All.

5. Select Enabled in Status field.

6. Click the Save button to save the new rule.

Figure 3-38 Add or Modify a Triggering Entry

 Trigger Port - The port for outgoing traffic. An outgoing connection using this port will

trigger this rule.

 Trigger Protocol - The protocol used for Trigger Ports, either TCP, UDP, or All (all

protocols supported by the router).

 Incoming Ports - The port or port range used by the remote system when it responds to

the outgoing request. A response using one of these ports will be forwarded to the PC

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which triggered this rule. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port sections). Every group of ports must be separated with ",", for example, 2000-2038, 2046, 2050-2051, 2085, 3010-3030.

 Incoming Protocol - The protocol used for Incoming Port, either TCP, UDP, or ALL (all

protocols supported by the router).

 Status - The status of this entry, Enabled means the Port Triggering entry is enabled.  Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.  Common Applications - Some popular applications already listed in the drop-down list of

Incoming Protocol.

To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Find the desired entry in the table.

2. Click Modify or Delete as desired on the Modify column.

Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled. Click the Disable All button to make all entries disabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries

Once the router is configured, the operation is as follows:

1. A local host makes an outgoing connection to an external host using a destination port number defined in the Trigger Port field.

2. The router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with this entry in the Port Triggering table, and associates them with the local host.

3. When necessary, the external host will be able to connect to the local host using one of the ports defined in the Incoming Ports field.

 Note:

1. When the trigger connection is released, the corresponding opened ports will be closed.

2. Each rule can only be used by one host on the LAN at a time. The trigger connection of other hosts on the LAN will be refused.

3. Incoming Ports ranges cannot overlap each other.

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3.4.7.3. DMZ

Go to “Advanced→Forwarding→DMZ”, and then you can view and configure DMZ host in this page. The DMZ host feature allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. The router forwards packets of all services to the DMZ host. Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address may be changed when using the DHCP function.

Figure 3-39 DMZ

To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server:

1. Select the Enable radio button.

2. Enter the IP address of a local PC that is set to be DMZ host in the DMZ Host IP Address field.

3. Click the Save button.

3.4.7.4. UPnP

Go to “Advanced→Forwarding→UPnP”, and then you can view the information about UPnP in the screen shown in Figure 3-40. The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows the devices, such as Internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices can be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN.

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Figure 3-40 UPnP Setting

 Current UPnP Status - UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Enable or

Disable button. This feature is enabled by default.

 Current UPnP Settings List - This table displays the current UPnP information.

 App Description - The description about the application which initiates the UPnP

request.

 External Port - The port which the router opened for the application.  Protocol - The type of protocol which is opened.  Internal Port - The port which the router opened for local host.  IP Address - The IP address of the local host which initiates the UPnP request.  Status - Either Enabled or Disabled. "Enabled" means that the port is still active;

otherwise, the port is inactive. Click the Enable button to enable UPnP. Click the Disable button to disable UPnP.

Click the Refresh button to update the Current UPnP Settings List.

3.4.8 Security

There are four submenus under the Security menu: Basic Security, Advanced Security, Local Management and Remote Management. Click any of them, and you will be able to

configure the corresponding functions.

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3.4.8.1. Basic Security

Go to “Advanced→Security→Basic Security”, and then you can configure the basic security in this page.

Figure 3-41 Basic Security

 Firewall - A firewall protects your network from the outside world. Here you can enable or

disable the router’s firewall.

 SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering)

helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the

traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. SPI Firewall is enabled

by factory default. If you want all the computers on the LAN exposed to the outside

world, you can disable it.

 VPN - VPN Passthrough must be enabled if you want to allow VPN tunnels using VPN

protocols to pass through the router.

 PPTP Passthrough - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP

tunnels to pass through the router, click Enable.

 L2TP Passthrough - Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is the method used to

enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer Two level. To allow L2TP

tunnels to pass through the router, click Enable.

 IPSec Passthrough - Internet Protocol security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols for

ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks,

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through the use of cryptographic security services. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass

through the router, click Enable.

 ALG - It is recommended to enable Application Layer Gateway (ALG) because ALG allows

customized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data" protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc.

 FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click

Enable.

 TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click

Enable.

 H323 ALG - To allow Microsoft NetMeeting clients to communicate across NAT, click

Enable.

 RTSP ALG - To allow some media player clients to communicate with some

streaming media servers across NAT, click Enable.

 SIP ALG - To allow some multimedia clients to communicate across NAT, click

Enable.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

3.4.8.2. Advanced Security

Go to “Advanced→Security→Advanced Security”, and then you can protect the router from being attacked by TCP-SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood in this page.

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Figure 3-42 Advanced Security

 Packets Statistics Interval (5~60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5

and 60 seconds from the drop-down list. The Packets Statistics Interval value indicates the time section of the packets statistics. The result of the statistics is used for analysis by SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood.

 DoS Protection - Denial of Service protection. Check the Enable or Disable button to

enable or disable the DoS protection function. Only when it is enabled, will the flood filters be enabled.

Note:

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Dos Protection will take effect only when the Traffic Statistics in “Advanced→System Tools→Statistics” is enabled.

 Enable ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the ICMP-FLOOD Attack

Filtering.

 ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value

between 5 ~ 3600. When the current ICMP-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately.

 Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering - Enable or Disable the UDP-FLOOD Filtering.

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 UDP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 500. Enter a value

between 5 ~ 3600. When the current UPD-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately.

 Enable TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the TCP-SYN-FLOOD

Attack Filtering.

 TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value

between 5 ~ 3600. When the current TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets numbers is beyond the set value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately.

 Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port - Enable or Disable Ignore Ping Packet From WAN

Port. The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from the Internet cannot access the router.

 Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port - Enable or Disable Forbid Ping Packet From LAN

Port. The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from LAN cannot access

the router. This function can be used to defend against some viruses. Click the Save button to save the settings. Click the Blocked DoS Host List button to display the DoS host table by blocking.

3.4.8.3. Local Management

Go to “Advanced → Security→ Local Management”, and then you can configure the management rule in the screen as shown below. The management feature allows you to deny computers in LAN from accessing the router.

By default, the radio button “All the PCs on the LAN are allowed to access the router's Web-Based Utility” is checked. If you want to allow PCs with specific MAC Addresses to

access the Setup page of the router's Web-Based Utility locally from inside the network, check

the radio button “Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks”, and then enter each MAC Address in a separate field. The format for the

Figure 3-43 Local Management

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MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). Only the PCs with MAC address listed can use the password to browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks while all the others will be blocked.

After click the Add button, your PC's MAC Address will be placed in the list above. Click the Save button to save your settings.

 Note:

If your PC is blocked but you want to access the router again, use a pin to press and hold the WPS/Reset button (hole) on the back panel for about 5 seconds to reset the router’s factory defaults on the router’s Web-Based Utility.

3.4.8.4. Remote Management

Go to “Advanced→Security→Remote Management”, and then you can configure the Remote Management function in this page. This feature allows you to manage your router from a remote location via the Internet.

Figure 3-44 Remote Management

 Web Management Port - Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service

port 80. This router's default remote management web port number is 80. For greater

security, you can change the remote management web port to a custom port by entering

that number in the box provided. Choose a number between 1 and 65534 but do not use

the number of any common service port.

 Remote Management IP Address - This is the current address you will use when

accessing your router from the Internet. This function is disabled when the IP address is set

to the default value of 0.0.0.0. To enable this function change 0.0.0.0 to a valid IP address.

If set to 255.255.255.255, then all the hosts can access the router from internet.

Note:

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1. To access the router, you should type your router's WAN IP address into your browser's

address (in IE) or Location (in Navigator) box, followed by a colon and the custom port

number. For example, if your router's WAN address is 202.96.12.8, and the port number

used is 8080, please enter http://202.96.12.8:8080 in your browser. Later, you may be asked

for the router's password. After successfully entering the username and password, you will

be able to access the router's web-based utility.

2. Be sure to change the router's default password to a very secure password.

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3.4.9 Parental Control

Go to “Advanced→Parental Control”, and then you can configure the Parental Control in this page. The Parental Control function can be used to control the internet activities of the child, limit the child to access certain websites and restrict the time of surfing.

Figure 3-45 Parental Control Settings

 Parental Control - Check Enable if you want this function to take effect; otherwise, check

Disable.

 MAC Address of Parental PC - In this field, enter the MAC address of the controlling PC,

or you can make use of the Copy To Above button below.

 MAC Address of Your PC - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is

managing this router. If the MAC Address of your adapter is registered, you can click the

Copy To Above button to fill this address to the MAC Address of Parental PC field above.

 Website Description - Description of the allowed website for the PC controlled.  Schedule - The time period allowed for the PC controlled to access the Internet. For

detailed information, please go to “Advanced→Access Control→Schedule”.

 Status - Check to enable the corresponding entry.  Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing entry.

To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.

1. Click the Add New… button and the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 3-46.

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Figure 3-46 Add or Modify Parental Controlss Entry

2. Enter the MAC address of the PC (e.g. 00-11-22-33-44-AA) you’d like to control in the MAC

Address of Children’s PC field, or you can choose the MAC address from the All

Address in Current LAN drop-down list.

3. Give a description (e.g. Allow tp-link) for the website allowed to be accessed in the

Website Description field.

4. Enter the allowed website name, e.g. www.tp-link.com.

5. Select the schedule (e.g. Schedule_1) you want from the Effective Time drop-down list. If

there are not suitable schedules for you, please go to “Access Control→Schedule” page

to create the schedule you need.

6. In the Status field, you can select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry.

7. Click the Save button. Click the Enable All button to enable all the rules in the list. Click the Disable All button to disable all the rules in the list. Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. For example: If you desire that the child PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access

www.tp-link.com on Saturday only, while the parent PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB

is without any restriction, you should follow the settings below.

1. Click “Parental Controlss” menu on the left to enter the Parental Controlss Settings page.

Check Enable and enter the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB in the MAC Address of

Parental PC field.

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2. Click “Advanced→Access Control→Schedule” on the left to enter the Schedule Settings

page. Click Add New... button to create a new schedule with Schedule Description is

Schedule_1, Day is Sat and Time is all day-24 hours.

3. Click “Parental Controls” menu on the left to go back to the Add or Modify Parental

Controls Entry page:

1. Click Add New... button.

2. Enter 00-11-22-33-44-AA in the MAC Address of Child PC field.

3. Enter “Allow tp-link” in the Website Description field.

4. Enter “www.tp-link.com” in the Allowed Website Name field.

5. Select “Schedule_1” you create just now from the Effective Time drop-down list.

6. In Status field, select Enable.

4. Click Save to complete the settings.

Then you will go back to the Parental Control page and see the following list.

3.4.10 Access Control

There are four submenus under the Access Control menu: Rule, Host, Target and Schedule. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

3.4.10.1. Rule

Go to “Advanced→Access Control→Rule”, and then you can view and set Access Control rules in this page.

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Figure 3-47 Access Control Rule Management

 Enable Internet Access Control - Select the checkbox to enable the Internet Access

Control function, so the Default Filter Policy can take effect.

 Rule Name - Displays the name of the rule and this name is unique.  Host - Displays the host selected in the corresponding rule.  Target - Displays the target selected in the corresponding rule.  Schedule - Displays the schedule selected in the corresponding rule.  Status - Displays the status of the rule, enabled or not. Select the corresponding checkbox

to enable the entry.

 Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing rule.  Setup Wizard - Click the Setup Wizard button to create a new rule entry.  Add New... - Click the Add New... button to add a new rule entry.  Enable All - Click the Enable All button to enable all the rules in the list.  Disable All - Click the Disable All button to disable all the rules in the list.  Delete All - Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.  Move - You can change the entry’s order as desired. Enter in the first box the ID number of

the entry you want to move and in the second box another ID number, and then click the

Move button to change the entries’ order. Click the Next button to go to the next page. Click the Previous button to return to the previous page.

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There are two methods to add a new rule. Method One:

1. Click Setup Wizard button and the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-48.

Figure 3-48 Quick Setup – Create a Host Entry

 Host Description - In this field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).  Mode - Here are two options, IP Address and MAC Address. You can select either of

them from the drop-down list. If the IP Address is selected, you can see the following item: LAN IP Address - Enter the IP address or address range of the host in dotted-decimal

format (e.g. 192.168.0.23). If the MAC Address is selected, you can see the following item: MAC Address - Enter the MAC address of the host in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format

(e.g. 00-11-22-33-44-AA).

2. Click Next when finishing creating the host entry. The next screen will appear as shown in

Figure 3-49.

Figure 3-49 Quick Setup – Create an Access Target Entry

 Target Description - In this field, create a description for the target. Note that this

description should be unique (e.g. Target_1).

 Mode - Here are two options, IP Address and Domain Name. You can choose either of

them from the drop-down list.

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If the IP Address is selected, you will see the following items:

 IP Address - Enter the IP address (or address range) of the target (targets) in

dotted-decimal format (e.g. 192.168.0.33).

 Target Port - Specify the port or port range for the target. For some common service

ports, you can make use of the Common Service Port item below.

 Protocol - Here are four options, All, TCP, UDP, and ICMP. Select one of them from

the drop-down list for the target.

 Common Service Port - Lists some common service ports. Select one from the

drop-down list and the corresponding port number will be filled in the Target Port field automatically. For example, if you select "FTP", "21" will be filled in the Target Port

automatically. If the Domain Name is selected, you will see the following items:  Domain Name - Here you can enter 4 domain names, either the full name or the

keywords (for example, tp-link). Any domain name with keywords in it

(www.tp-link.com, www.tp-link.cn) will be blocked or allowed.

Figure 3-50 Quick Setup - Create an Access Target Entry

3. Click Next when finishing creating the access target entry.

Figure 3-51 Quick Setup – Create an Advanced Schedule Entry

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 Schedule Description - In this field, create a description for the schedule. Note that

this description should be unique (e.g. Schedule_1).

 Day - Choose Select Days and select the certain day (days), or choose Everyday.  Time - Select "all day-24 hours" checkbox, or deselect the checkbox and specify the

Start Time and Stop Time manually.  Start Time - Enter the start time in HHMM format (HHMM are 4 numbers). For

example 0800 is 8:00.  Stop Time - Enter the stop time in HHMM format (HHMM are 4 numbers). For

example 2000 is 20:00.

4. Click Next when finishing creating the advanced schedule entry.

Figure 3-52 Quick Setup – Create an Internet Access Control Entry

 Rule Name - In this field, create a name for the rule. Note that this name should be

unique (e.g. Rule_1).  Host - In this field, select a host from the drop-down list for the rule. The default value

is the Host Description you set just now.

 Target - In this filed, select a target from the drop-down list for the rule.  Schedule - In this field, select a schedule from the drop-down list for the rule.  Status - In this field, there are two options, Enabled or Disabled. Select Enabled so

that the rule will take effect. Select Disabled so that the rule won't take effect.

5. Click Finish to complete adding a new rule.

Method Two:

1. Click the Add New… button and the next screen will pop up as shown in Figure 3-48.

2. Give a name (e.g. Rule_1) for the rule in the Rule Name field.

3. Select a host from the Host drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add New Host List”.

4. Select a target from the Target drop-sown list or choose “Click Here To Add New Target List”.

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5. Select a schedule from the Schedule drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add New Schedule”.

6. In the Status field, select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry.

7. Click the Save button.

Figure 3-53 Add Internet Access Control Entry

For example: If you desire to allow the host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA to access www.tp-link.com only from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and forbid other hosts in the LAN to access the Internet, you should follow the settings below:

1. Click the menu Access Control on the left. Select Enable Internet Access Control and choose "Allow the packets specified by any enabled access control policy to pass through the router".

2. Click Setup Wizard button.

3. Add a new host with the Host Description is Host_1 and MAC Address is 00-11-22-33-44-AA, and click Next.

4. Add a new target with the Target Description is Target_1 and Domain Name is www.tp-link.com, and click Next.

5. Add a new schedule with the Schedule Description is Schedule_1, Day is Sat and Sun, Start Time is 1800 and Stop Time is 2000, and click Next.

6. Add a new rule with the Rule Description is Rule_1, Host is Host_1, Target is Target_1, Schedule is Schedule_1, Status is Enabled, and click Finish.

Then you will go back to the Access Control Rule Management page and see the following list.

3.4.10.2. Host

Go to “Advanced→Access Control→Host”, and then you can view and set a Host list in the screen as shown in Figure 3-54. The host list is necessary for the Access Control Rule.

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Figure 3-54 Host Settings

 Host Description - Displays the description of the host and this description is unique.  Information - Displays the information about the host. It can be IP or MAC.  Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.

To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.

1. Click the Add New… button.

2. In the Mode field, select IP Address or MAC Address.

 If you select IP Address, the screen is shown as Figure 3-55.

1) In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host, e.g. Host_1.

2) In LAN IP Address field, enter the IP address.

Figure 3-55 Add or Modify a Host Entry

 If you select MAC Address, the screen is shown as Figure 3-56.

1) In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host, e.g. Host_1.

2) In MAC Address field, enter the MAC address.

Figure 3-56 Add or Modify a Host Entry

3. Click the Save button to complete the settings.

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Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button to return to the

previous page. For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address

00-11-22-33-44-AA, you should first follow the settings below:

1. Click Add New... button in Figure 3-54 to enter the Add or Modify a Host Entry page.

2. In Mode field, select MAC Address from the drop-down list.

3. In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).

4. In MAC Address field, enter 00-11-22-33-44-AA.

5. Click Save to complete the settings.

Then you will go back to the Host Settings page and see the following list.

3.4.10.3. Target

Go to “Advanced→Access Control→Target”, and then you can view and set a Target list in the screen as shown in Figure 3-57. The target list is necessary for the Access Control Rule.

Figure 3-57 Target Settings

 Target Description - Displays the description about the target and this description is

unique.

 Information - The target can be IP address, port, or domain name.  Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.

To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.

1. Click the Add New… button.

2. In Mode field, select IP Address or Domain Name.

3. If you select IP Address, the screen is shown as Figure 3-58.

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Figure 3-58 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry

1) In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target, e.g. Target_1.

2) In IP Address field, enter the IP address of the target.

3) Select a common service from Common Service Port drop-down list, so that the

Target Port will be automatically filled. If the Common Service Port drop-down list doesn’t have the service you want, specify the Target Port manually.

4) In Protocol field, select TCP, UDP, ICMP or All from the drop-down list.

4. If you select Domain Name, the screen is shown as Figure 3-59.

Figure 3-59 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry

1) In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target, e.g. Target_1.

2) In Domain Name field, enter the domain name, either the full name or the keywords

(e.g. tp-link) in the blank. Any domain name with keywords in it (www.tp-link.com, www.tp-link.cn) will be blocked or allowed. You can enter 4 domain names.

5. Click the Save button.

Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button to return to the

previous page.

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For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address

00-11-22-33-44-AA in the LAN to access www.tp-link.com only, you should first follow the settings below:

1. Click Add New… button in Figure 3-57.

2. In Mode field, select Domain Name from the drop-down list.

3. In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target, e.g. Target_1.

4. In Domain Name field, enter www.tp-link.com.

5. Click Save to complete the settings.

Then you will go back to the Target Settings page and see the following list.

3.4.10.4. Schedule

Go to “Advanced→Access Control→Schedule”, and then you can view and set a schedule in this page. The schedule is necessary for the Access Control Rule.

Figure 3-60 Schedule Settings

 Schedule Description - Displays the description of the schedule and this description is

unique.

 Day - Displays the day(s) in a week.  Time - Displays the time period in a day.  Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing schedule.

To add a new schedule, follow the steps below:

1. Click Add New... button shown in Figure 3-60 and the next screen will pop-up as shown in

Figure 3-61.

2. In Schedule Description field, create a unique description for the schedule, e.g.

Schedule_1.

3. In Day field, select the day or days you need.

4. In Time field, you can select all day-24 hours or you may enter the Start Time and Stop

Time in the corresponding field.

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5. Click Save to complete the settings.

Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button to return to the

previous page.

Figure 3-61 Advanced Schedule Settings

For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA to access www.tp-link.com only from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and Sunday, you should first follow the settings below:

1. Click Add New... button shown in Figure 3-60 to enter the Advanced Schedule Settings page.

2. In Schedule Description field, create a unique description for the schedule, e.g. Schedule_1.

3. In Day field, check the Select Days radio button and then select Sat and Sun.

4. In Time field, enter 1800 in Start Time field and 2000 in Stop Time field.

5. Click Save to complete the settings.

Then you will go back to the Schedule Settings page and see the following list.

3.4.11 Advanced Routing

There are two submenus under the Advanced Routing menu: Static Routing List and System Routing Table. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

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3.4.11.1. Static Routing List

Go to “Advanced→Advanced Routing→Static Routing List”, and then you can configure the static route in this page. A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.

Figure 3-62 Static Routing

To add static routing entries:

1. Click Add New…, you will see the following screen.

Figure 3-63 Add or Modify a Static Route Entry

2. Enter the following data:

 Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host

that you want to assign to a static route.

 Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the

network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

 Default Gateway - This is the IP Address of the gateway device that allows for contact

between the router and the network or host.

3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list.

4. Click the Save button to make the entry take effect.

Other configurations for the entries:

Click the Delete button to delete the entry. Click the Enable All button to enable all the entries. Click the Disable All button to disable all the entries.

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Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries. Click the Previous button to view the information in the previous screen, click the Next button

to view the information in the next screen.

3.4.11.2. System Routing Table

Go to “Advanced→Advanced Routing→System Routing Table”, and then you can view the System Routing Table in this page. System routing table views all of the valid route entries in use. The Destination IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface will be displayed for each entry.

Figure 3-64 System Routing Table

 Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host to

which the static route is assigned.

 Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network

portion, and which portion is the host portion.

 Gateway - This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the

router and the network or host.

 Interface - This interface tells you either the Destination IP Address is on the LAN &

WLAN (internal wired and wireless networks), or on the WAN (Internet).

3.4.12 Bandwidth Control

There are two submenus under the Bandwidth Control menu: Control Settings and Rules List. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.

 Note:

Bandwidth Control will become invalid if NAT Boost is enabled. If you want to enable Bandwidth Control, please go to “Advanced→NAT Boost” to disable NAT Boost first.

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3.4.12.1. Control Settings

Go to “Advanced→Bandwidth Control→Control Settings”, and then you can configure the Egress Bandwidth and Ingress Bandwidth in the next screen. For optimal control of the bandwidth, please select the right Line Type and ask your ISP for the total bandwidth of the egress and ingress.

Figure 3-65 Bandwidth Control Settings

 Enable Bandwidth Control - Select this checkbox so that the Bandwidth Control settings

can take effect.

 Line Type - Select the right type for you network connection. If you don’t know how to

choose, please ask your ISP for the information.

 Egress Bandwidth - The upload speed through the Internet port.  Ingress Bandwidth - The download speed through the Internet port.

3.4.12.2. Rule List

Go to “Advanced→Bandwidth Control→Rule List”, and then you can view and configure the Bandwidth Control rules in the screen below.

Figure 3-66 Bandwidth Control Rules List

 Description - This is the information about the rules such as address range.

 Egress bandwidth - This field displays the max and mix upload bandwidth through the

Internet port, the default is 0.

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 Ingress bandwidth - This field displays the max and mix download bandwidth through the

Internet port, the default is 0.

 Enable - This displays the status of the rule.  Modify - Click Modify to edit the rule. Click Delete to delete the rule.

To add/modify a Bandwidth Control rule, follow the steps below.

1. Click Add New… shown in Figure 3-66, you will see a new screen shown in Figure 3-67.

2. Enter the information like the screen shown below.

Figure 3-67 Bandwidth Control Rule Settings

3. Click the Save button.

3.4.13 IP & MAC Binding

There are two submenus under the IP &MAC Binding menu: Binding Settings and ARP List. Click any of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.

3.4.13.1. Binding Settings

Go to “Advanced→Bandwidth Control→Binding Setting”, you can configure the IP & MAC binding rules in this page.

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Figure 3-68 Binding Setting

 MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.  IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.  Bind - Check this option to enable ARP binding for a specific device.  Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.

When you want to add or modify an IP & MAC Binding entry, you can click the Add New… button or Modify button, and then you will go to the next page. This page is used for adding or modifying an IP & MAC Binding entry.

Figure 3-69 IP & MAC Binding Setting (Add & Modify)

To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps below.

1. Click the Add New... button as shown in Figure 3-68.

2. Enter the MAC Address and IP Address.

3. Select the Bind checkbox.

4. Click the Save button to save it.

To modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps below.

1. Find the desired entry in the table.

2. Click Modify or Delete as desired on the Modify column.

To find an existing entry, follow the steps below.

1. Click the Find button in Figure 3-68.

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2. Enter the MAC Address or IP Address.

3. Click the Find button.

Figure 3-70 Find IP & MAC Binding Entry

Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.

3.4.14 ARP List

Go to “Advanced→Bandwidth Control→ARP List”, you can see the ARP List, showing all the existing IP & MAC Binding entries as shown below. To manage the computer, you could

observe the computers in the LAN by checking the relationship of MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you could also configure the items on the ARP list.

Figure 3-71 ARP List

1. MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.

2. IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.

3. Status - Indicates whether or not the MAC and IP addresses are bound.

4. Configure - Load or delete an item.

 Load - Load the item to the IP & MAC Binding list.  Delete - Delete the item.

Click the Bind All button to bind all the current items, available after enable. Click the Load All button to load all items to the IP & MAC Binding list. Click the Refresh button to refresh all items.

 Note:

An item could not be loaded to the IP & MAC Binding list if the IP address of the item has been loaded before. Error warning will prompt as well. Likewise, "Load All" only loads the items without interference to the IP & MAC Binding list.

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3.4.15 Dynamic DNS

Go to “Dynamic DNS”, and you can configure the Dynamic DNS function. The router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting

of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dynamic IP address, and then your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain name no matter what your IP address is. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service providers such as www.comexe.cn, dyn.com/dns, or www.no-ip.com. The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a password or key.

3.4.15.1. Comexe DDNS

If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.comexe.cn.

Figure 3-72 Comexe.cn DDNS Settings

To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:

1. Enter the Domain Name your dynamic DNS service provider gave.

2. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.

3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

4. Click the Login button to login the DDNS service.

Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service.

Note:

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If you want to login again with another account after a successful login, please click the Logout button, then input your new username and password and click the Login button.

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3.4.15.2. Dyn DDNS

If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is dyn.com/dns.

Figure 3-73 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings

To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:

1. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.

2. Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider.

4. Click the Login button to login to the DDNS service.

Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Click Logout to logout of the DDNS service.

Note:



If you want to login again with another account after a successful login, please click the

Logout button, then input your new username and password and click the Login button.

3.4.16 No-IP DDNS

If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.no-ip.com.

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Figure 3-74 No-ip.com DDNS Settings

To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:

1. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.

2. Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider.

4. Click the Login button to login to the DDNS service.

Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Click Logout to log out the DDNS service.

Note:



If you want to login again with another account after a successful login, please click the

Logout button, then input your new username and password and click the Login button.

3.4.17 IPv6 Support

There are two submenus under the IPv6 Support menu: IPv6 Status and IPv6 Setup. Click either of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.

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3.4.17.1. IPv6 Status

Figure 3-75 IPv6 Status

The IPv6 Status page displays the router's current IPv6 status and configuration. All information is read-only.

 WAN

 Connection Type - The IPv6 connection way for WAN  IPv6 Address - The WAN IPv6 address  IPv6 Default Gateway - The router's default gateway  Primary IPv6 DNS - The primary IPv6 DNS address  Secondary IPv6 DNS - The secondary IPv6 DNS address

 LAN

 IPv6 Address Assign Type - There are two types of assignation for IPv6 address:

SLAAC (Stateless address auto-configuration) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server.

1) SLAAC

 IPv6 Address Prefix -The Prefix of IPv6 Address

2) DHCPv6 Server

 Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep

connecting to the router with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in seconds) that the DHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200 seconds. The default value is 86400 seconds.

 IPv6 Address - Displays the LAN IPv6 Address.

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3.4.17.2. IPv6 Setup

Figure 3-76 Enable/Disable IPv6

 Enable IPv6 - Tick the checkbox to enable the IPv6 function. It’s enabled by default.  WAN Connection Type - Choose the correct WAN connection type based on your ISP

network topology.

 SLAAC - Connections which use Radvd IPv6 address assignment.  DHCPv6 - Connections which use dynamic IPv6 address assignment.  Static IPv6 - Connections which use static IPv6 address assignment.  PPPoEv6 - Connections which use PPPoEV6 that requires a user name and

password.

 Tunnel 6to4 - Connections which use 6to4 address assignment.

Different types of WAN connection require you to do different settings. Below are the detailed explanations for the respective type.

SLAAC

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Figure 3-77 SLAAC

 IPv6 Address - Display the IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by your

ISP.

 IPv6 Address Prefix - Display the IPv6 Prefix Length in dotted-decimal notation provided

by your ISP.

 Default Gateway - Display the default gateway in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by

your ISP.

If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers and enter the Primary IPv6 DNS and Secondary IPv6 DNS into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically.

 Primary IPv6 DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notation provided

by your ISP.

 Secondary IPv6 DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notation

provided by your ISP.

Note:

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If you get Address not found error when you access a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.

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 Address Autoconfiguration Type - RADVD (Router Advertisement Daemon) and

DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server.

 Site Prefix Configuration Type - The type of IPv6 address prefix.

 Delegated - Get the IPv6 address prefix from the ISP automaticlly, and the device will

delegate it to the LAN.

 Static - Configure the Site Prefix and Site Prefix Length manually. Please contact your

ISP to get more infomation before you configure them.  LAN IPv6 Address - Display the LAN IPv6 address created by the device. Click the Save button to save your settings.

1) DHCPv6

 IPv6 Address - Display the IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by your

ISP.

 IPv6 Address Prefix - Display the IPv6 Prefix Length in dotted-decimal notation provided

by your ISP.

 Default Gateway - Display the default gateway in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by

your ISP.

Figure 3-78 DHCPv6

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Click the Renew button to renew the IPv6 parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IPv6 parameters from your ISP. If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Use the following IPv6 DNS

Servers and enter the Primary IPv6 DNS and Secondary IPv6 DNS into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically.

 Primary IPv6 DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your

ISP.

 Secondary IPv6 DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation

provided by your ISP.

Note:



If you get Address not found error when you access a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.

 Address Autoconfiguration Type - RADVD (Router Advertisement Daemon) and

DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server.

 Site Prefix Configuration Type - The type of IPv6 address prefix.

 Delegated - Get the IPv6 address prefix from the ISP automaticlly, and the device will

delegate it to the LAN.

 Static - Configure the Site Prefix and Site Prefix Length manually. Please contact your

ISP to get more infomation before you configure them.  LAN IPv6 Address - Display the LAN IPv6 address created by the device. Click the Save button to save your settings.

TP Link WR941HP User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Package Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

1.2 Conventions

1.3 Main Features

1.4 Panel Layout

1.4.1 The Front Panel

1.4.2 The Rear Panel

Chapter 2. Connecting the Internet

2.1 System Requirements

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

2.3 TCP/IP Configuration

2.4 Connecting the router

2.4.1 Before you start

2.4.2 Router Mode

2.4.2.1. Hardware Connection

2.4.2.2. Login and Quick Setup

2.4.3 Range Extender Mode

2.4.3.1. Step one: configure

2.4.3.2. STEP 2: Relocate

2.4.4 Access Point Mode

2.4.4.1. Hardware connection

2.4.4.2. Login and Quick Setup

Chapter 3. Configuration for Router Mode

3.1 Login

3.2 Quick Setup

3.3 Basic

3.3.1 Network Map

3.3.2 Internet

3.3.3 Wireless

3.3.4 Guest Network

3.4 Advanced

3.4.1 Status

3.4.2 Network

3.4.2.1. WAN

3.4.2.2. MAC Clone

3.4.2.3. LAN

3.4.3 Wireless

3.4.3.1. Wireless Settings

3.4.3.2. WPS

3.4.3.3. Wireless Security

3.4.3.4. Wireless MAC Filtering

3.4.3.5. Wireless Advanced

3.4.4 Wireless Statistics

3.4.5 Guest Network

3.4.6 DHCP

3.4.6.1. DHCP Settings

3.4.6.2. DHCP Clients List

3.4.6.3. Address Reservation

3.4.7 Forwarding

3.4.7.1. Virtual Servers

3.4.7.2. Port Triggering

3.4.7.3. DMZ

3.4.7.4. UPnP

3.4.8 Security

3.4.8.1. Basic Security

3.4.8.2. Advanced Security

3.4.8.3. Local Management

3.4.8.4. Remote Management

3.4.9 Parental Control

3.4.10 Access Control

3.4.10.1. Rule

3.4.10.2. Host

3.4.10.3. Target

3.4.10.4. Schedule

3.4.11 Advanced Routing

3.4.11.1. Static Routing List

3.4.11.2. System Routing Table

3.4.12 Bandwidth Control

3.4.12.1. Control Settings

3.4.12.2. Rule List

3.4.13 IP & MAC Binding

3.4.13.1. Binding Settings

3.4.14 ARP List

3.4.15 Dynamic DNS

3.4.15.1. Comexe DDNS