Table of Contents
- About This Guide
- Get to Know About Your Router
- Connect the Hardware
- Log into Your Router
- Set Up Internet Connections
- Guest Network
- USB Application
- Parental Controls
- QoS
- Network Security
- NAT Forwarding
- Customize Your Network Settings
- Manage the Router
- 12. 1. Set Up System Time
- 12. 2. Test the Network Connectivity
- 12. 3. Upgrade the Firmware
- 12. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
- 12. 5. Change the Administrator Account
- 12. 6. Password Recovery
- 12. 7. Local Management
- 12. 8. Remote Management
- 12. 9. System Log
- 12. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
- 12. 11. Control LEDs
- FAQ
TP-Link Archer C2600 User Manual
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Contents
About This Guide ...............................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 3. Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 3. 1. Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1. 3. 3. The Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 1. Position Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. 2. Connect Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 3. Log into Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 1. Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. 2. Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 5. Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. 1. Create Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 6. USB Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6. 1. Local Storage Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. 1. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6. 2. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 3. Media Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6. 3. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6. 4. Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Chapter 7. Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 8. QoS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8. 2. Update the Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 9. Network Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
9. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9. 2. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9. 3. IP & MAC Binding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Chapter 10. NAT Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Chapter 11. Customize Your Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
11. 1. Change the LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
11. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11. 5. Create Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11. 6. Specify Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
11. 7. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
11. 7. 1. Set the Router’s PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
11. 7. 2. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chapter 12. Manage the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
12. 1. Set Up System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
12. 2. Test the Network Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
12. 3. Upgrade the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
12. 5. Change the Administrator Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
12. 6. Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
12. 7. Local Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
12. 8. Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
12. 9. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
12. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
12. 11. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
FAQ .....................................................................................................................92
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About This Guide
This guide is a complementation of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation
Guide instructs you on quick Internet setup, and this guide provides details of each
function and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your
needs.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the router may vary slightly
depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language,
and Internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions
documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Blue Italic Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section.
Blue Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue, including the
menus, items, buttons, etc.
>
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example,
Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under
the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
symbols on the web
page
• click to edit the corresponding entry.
• click to delete the corresponding entry.
• click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
• click to view more information about items on the page.
More Info
• The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center
at www.tp-link.com/support.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside
the package of the router.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
• A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at
http://forum.tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at www.tp-link.com/support.
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1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
TP-LINK’s Archer C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router integrates 4-port
Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. Powered by Multi-User MIMO technology,
the AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range and speed,
which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the
users demanding higher networking performance. Your wireless connections are radio
band selectable to avoid interference in your area, and the four built-in Gigabit ports
supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s Archer C2600 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac,
backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. With
higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate
a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.
2533Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
With 1733Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 800Mbps over
the 2.4GHz band, Archer C2600 offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks and
ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or web
browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like
online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the
same time.
Broad Wi-Fi Coverage and Targeted Connection
Featuring four fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers, Archer C2600 is able
to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Advanced Beamforming technology
enables Archer C2600 to focus Wi-Fi signal to connected devices, delivering a more
targeted and highly efficient wireless connection.
Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing
Using the Archer C2600’s multi-functional USB 3.0 port, you can share a printer with
multiple computers and devices on your network and can also share files & media at
home or via the FTP server while away from home.
Guest Network
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network in a controlled manner without exposing private Wi-Fi access codes or
other personal data.
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IPv6 Supported
Archer C2600 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the
Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experience.
Parental Control
Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to deploy restricted access for children
or staff. With URL blocking, you can easily set up a black or white list to limit the level
of web access.
Tether APP
TP-LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your
devices.
1. 2. Main Features
Wireless and Wired Performance
• Supports 802.11ac Muti-User MIMO
• Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n
• Simultaneous 2.4GHz 800Mbps and 5GHz 1733Mbps connections for 2533Mbps of
total available bandwidth
• 4 dual band fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers provide stable signals
and optimal wireless coverage
• Beamforming technology delivers highly efficient wireless connection
• 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/
PPTP/L2TP Internet access
• Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server. Shares a printer
locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server
• Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
• Guest Network access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network
• Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies
for children or staff
• Quality of Service (QoS) makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices
connected to the router
• Supports IP/MAC filter and URL filter, Access Control list
• SPI and NAT firewall protects end-user devices from potential attacks from the Internet
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• Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button
• Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off
• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management
• Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering
• Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing
• Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the
Internet
• Supports system log and Traffic Statistics
• Supports IPv6
1. 3. Panel Layout
1. 3. 1. Top View
The router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (view from top to bottom). You can check
the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
(Power)
On System initialization completes.
Flashing System initialization or firmware upgrade is in process. Do not
disconnect or power off the router.
Off Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected
correctly.
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LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
(Internet)
White The router is connected to the Internet.
Orange The WAN port is connected, but there is no Internet connection.
Off The WAN port is not connected.
(Wireless 2.4GHz)
On The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.
Off The wireless 2.4 GHz band is disabled.
(Wireless 5GHz)
On The wireless 5GHz band is working properly.
Off The wireless 5GHz band is disabled.
(LAN)
On At least one LAN port is connected.
Off No LAN port is connected.
(WPS)
On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by
WPS function.
Flashing
WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2 minutes.
Please press the WPS button on other wireless devices that you want
to add to the network while the LED is flashing.
Off The router is not in the WPS process.
(USB)
On The USB device is identified and ready to use.
Flashing The USB device is being identified.
Off No USB device is plugged into the USB port or the USB device is not
identified or USB device has been safely ejected.
Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes
and then turn off.
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel
The router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas (view from
left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
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Item Description
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
Internet This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
Power For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
Power On/Off The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the router.
Antennas Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi
performance.
1. 3. 3. The Side Panel
The router’s side panel shows the USB ports and buttons (view from left to right). Refer
to the following for detailed instructions.
Item Description
USB 3.0 For connecting to a 3.0 USB storage device or a 3.0 USB
printer. It is also compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
WiFi On/Off For turning on/off the WiFi function.
WPS
The switch for the WPS function. Pressing this button
for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If
your client devices, 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 client devices and automatically configure
wireless security for your wireless network.
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Item Description
Reset
The switch for the reset function. There are two ways to
reset the router’s factory defaults.
Method one: With the router powered on, press and
hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds until all
LEDs light on (wireless LEDs may not light on if the WiFi
on/off button is off). And then release the button and
wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two: Restore the default setting from 12.
4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings of the
router’s Web-based Management.
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2. 1. Position Your Router
• The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive
heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well
as to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
2. 2. Connect Your Router
Follow the steps below to connect your router.
1. 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 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.
1 ) Install the antennas and position them vertically for best signal reception.
2 ) Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
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3 ) Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
4 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
5 ) Turn on the router.
6 ) Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the
configuration.
Power
On On
Internet
2.4G
On
5G
On
Note:
If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, please press the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds
and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later.
Tips:
For optimum performance, orient the four antennas as shown in the drawing below.
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°3
0°
2. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet cable
• Method 2: Wirelessly
Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password/PIN
printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.
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• Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.(WPS is not
supported by IOS devices.)
Note:
The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will
be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured
with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1. Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen.
2. Immediately press the WPS button on your router.
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Chapter 3
Log into Your Router
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Chapter 3 Log into Your Router
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the rouer. The Web-based
utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Follow the steps below to log into your router.
1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your
computer.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q3. I cannot login to the router’s web management page,
what can I do?
Chapter 4
Set Up Internet
Connections
This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The router is
equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built
in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully
completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provided
IPv6 service.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Quick Setup
• Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings
• Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
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4. 1. Quick Setup
The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router to
access the Internet.
Tips:
If you need the IPv6 Internet connection, please refer to the section of 4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection.
Follow the steps below to set up your router to access the Internet.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Quick Setup on the top of the page.
3. Select your Region and Time Zone from the drop-down list and click Next.
Note:
Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. must be fixed to the U.S. region only.
4. Click Auto Detect and the router will detect your connection type automatically.
Note:
You can also choose the connection type manually. If you use DSL line and you are only provided an account name
and a password by your ISP, choose PPPoE. If you use cable TV or fiber cable, choose Dynamic IP. If you are provided
more information such as IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, choose Static IP. Contact your ISP if you are
not sure about the Internet connection information.
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5. In this case, the router automatically detects Dynamic IP as the connection type.
Click Next.
6. Follow the instructions on the page to decide whether to clone MAC Address. Click
Next.
7. Configure your wireless settings and click Next.
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Note:
1. You may customize your 2.4GHz/5GHz SSID and password. Once done, the wireless connection will disconnect
automatically, and you must then use the new SSID/password to regain access to the Internet.
2. Tick Hide SSID if you want to hide this wireless network name.
8. Confirm the information and click Save.
9. Click Test Internet Connection.If you successfully connect to the Internet, the screen
will display as follows.
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10. Now your computer and WiFi device can connect to the Internet!
Tips:
You can connect your computer to the router’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable to join the local area network. You
can also find and select the wireless network name on your WiFi device to join the WiFi network.
4. 2. Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
Settings
In this part, you can check your current Internet connection settings. You can also
modify the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP.
Follow the steps below to check or modify your Internet connection settings.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Basic > Internet on the left to enter the setting page.
3. Select your Internet connection type from the drop-down list.
Note:
If you are unsure what your connection type is, click Auto Detect. Since different connection types need different
cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to judge your connection
type.
4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the
figures are just used for demonstration.
1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP, you need to select whether to clone the MAC address.
Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with cable TV or fiber cable.
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2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the
corresponding fields.
3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP.
PPPoE users usually have DSL cable.
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4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username and password and choose the Secondary
Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according
to the Secondary Connection.
5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username, password and choose the Secondary
Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according
to the Secondary Connection.
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5. Click Save to make the settings take effect. To check your Internet connection, click
Network Map on the left of the page.
Note:
It may take 1-2 minutes to make the settings valid.
6. After the connection succeed, the screen will display as follows. Here we take PPPoE
as an example.
Tips:
1. If your Internet connection type is Bigpond Cable, please go to Advanced > Network > Internet.
2. If you use Dynamic IP and PPPoE and you are provided any other parameters that are not required on the page,
please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration.
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3. If you still cannot connect to the Internet, refer to FAQ for further instructions.
4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
Your ISP provides information about one of the following Internet connection types:
PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge).
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > IPv6 to log into the configuration page.
3. Select the Internet connection type provided by ISP.
Tips:
If you do not know what your Internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to already known
information provided by your ISP.
4. Fill in information as required by different connection type. (Red blanks must be
filled.)
1 ) Static IP: Fill in blanks and click Save.
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2 ) Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to have more configuration if
ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Renew to finish the
configuration.
3 ) PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password. Click Advanced to have more
configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click
Connect to finish the configuration.
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4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this
connection type. (4. 2) Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP
requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the
configuration.
5 ) Pass-Through (Bridge): Click Save and skip to step 6.
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5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two
types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by ISP, and click Save to save the settings.
Tips:
Find Help on the management interface to know more about items.
6. Click Status to check whether you succeed or not. The following figure is an example
of a successful PPPoE configuration.
Tips:
Visit FAQ if there is no Internet connection.
Chapter 5
Guest Network
This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your
main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can
create a guest network for them. In addition, you can limit the network authorities for
guests to ensure network security and privacy.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Create Guest Network
• Customize Guest Network Options
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5. 1. Create Guest Network
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network.
3. Create a 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs.
1 ) Enable Wireless Network 2.4GHz or Wireless Network 5GHz.
2 ) Set an easy-to-identify SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests
and other people to manually input this SSID for Wi-Fi access.
3 ) Set Security to WPA/WPA2 Personal, keep the default Version and Encryption
values, and set an easy-to-remember Password.
4. Click Save. Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and
password you set!
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and find the Guest Network section.
5. 2. Customize Guest Network Options
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network.
3. Customize guest network options according to your needs.
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• Allow guests to see each other
Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other.
• Allow guests to access my local network
Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local
network, not just Internet access.
4. Click Save. Now users in your guest network can enjoy only the network authorities
you assigned!
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and find the Guest Network section.
Chapter 6
USB Application
This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the router
among different clients.
The router only supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers, and
does not support USB 3G/4G modems.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Local Storage Sharing
• Remote Access via FTP Server
• Media Sharing
• Printer Sharing
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6. 1. Local Storage Sharing
Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network.
6. 1. 1. Access the USB disk
1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB
cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than four devices are connected to the router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS and HFS+.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go
to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click Safety Remove.
2. Access Your USB Disk
By default all the network clients can access all folders on your USB disk. Refer to
the following table for access instructions. You can also customize your sharing
content and set a sharing account referring to 6. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings.
Windows
computer
1. Press Windows ( )+ R on the keyboard (or select Start > Run).
2. Type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net or ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the dialog box.
3. Click OK.s
Mac
1. Select Go > Connect to Server.
2. Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net or ftp://tplinkwifi.net.
3. Click Connect.
Pad Use a third-party app for network files management.
Tips:
You can also access all folders by using your Network/Media Server Name. Refer to To Customize the Address of
the USB Disk to learn more.
6. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings
¾To Only Share Specific Content
By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
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2. Go to Basic or Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing
section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing
folder.
3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like.
4. Decide the way you share the folder:
• Allow Guest Network Access: If you select this check box, guest network can
access to the this folder.
• Enable Authentication: Select to enable authentication for this folder sharing,
and you will be required to use a username and password to access the USB
disk. Refer to To Set up Authentication for Data Security to learn more.
• Enable Write Access: If you select this check box, network clients can modify
this folder.
• Enable Media Sharing: Select to enable media sharing for this folder, and you
can view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly
from DLNA-supported devices. Click Media Sharing to learn more.
5. Click OK.
Tips:
The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do
not need to share.
¾To Set up Authentication for Data Security
If you enable Authentication, network clients will be required to enter the username
and password you set when accessing the USB disk.
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1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Sharing Account section.
3. Choose to use the default Account (admin) or use a new account and click Save.
4. Enable Authentication to apply the account you just set.
• If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all
folders.
• If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders.
¾To Customize the Address of the USB Disk
You can customize the server name and use the name to access your USB disk.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Sharing Settings section
3. Make sure Network Neighborhood is ticked, and enter a Network/Media Server
Name as you like, such as My-Share, then click Save.
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4. Now you can access the USB disk with \\My-Share (smb://My-Share for Mac).
6. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server
You can access your USB disk outside the local area network.
For example:
• Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying
for) a photo-sharing site or email system.
• Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation.
• Remove the files on your camera’s memory card from time to time during the journey.
Note:
If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because
private addresses are not routed on the Internet.
6. 2. 1. Access the USB disk
1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB
cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than four devices are connected to the router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS and HFS+.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go
to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click Safety Remove.
2. Enable Authentication for Data Security
It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data
security.
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1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set
for the router.
2 ) Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3 ) Choose to Use default Account (admin) or Use New Account and click Save.
4 ) Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account.
• If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all
folders.
• If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders.
3. Enable the FTP (via Internet)
Select the check box to enable FTP (via Internet), then click Save.
4. Access Your USB Disk via Internet
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Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk:
Computer
• To download, open a web browser and type the server address ftp://<WAN
IP address of the router>:<port number> (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21),
or if you set up a domain name for your router you can type the server
address ftp://<domain name of the router>:<port number> (such as ftp://
MyDomainName:21) in the address bar, then press Enter on the keyboard.
• To upload, use a third-party app for network files management.
Pad • Use a third-party app for network files management.
Tips:
Go to 11. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for you router.
6. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings
¾To Only Share Specific Content
By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Basic or Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the section of
Folder Sharing. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new
sharing folder.
3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then specify the Folder Name as you like.
4. Select Enable Authentication. If you allow network clients to modify this folder, select
Enable Write Access.
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5. Click OK.
Tips:
The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do
not need to share.
6. 3. Media Sharing
The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies
stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer,
pad and PS2/3.
6. 3. 1. Access the USB disk
1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB
cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than four devices are connected to the router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS and HFS+.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go
to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click Safety Remove.
2. Play the Media on Your USB Disk
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Now the DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to
the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks.
Windows
computer
1. Open the Windows Media Player.
2. Click the media server name (such as Genie Media Severs) under the list of Other
Libraries, then you can directly view photos, play music and watch movies that
you share on the USB disks.
Pad • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player.
6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings
¾To Only Share Specific Content
By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3. Focus on the section of Folder Sharing. Click the button to disable Share All, then
click Add to add a new sharing folder.
4. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like.
5. Select Enable Media Sharing and click OK.
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Tips:
The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do
not need to share.
6. 4. Printer Sharing
The feature of Printer Sharing helps you share a printer with different computers
connected to the router.
Note:
Printers unlisted may be incompatible with the router. You can check Printer Compatibility List to verify whether
your printer is supported by the router: http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server/.
1. Install the Driver of the Printer
Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs
printer service.
If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer.
2. Connect the Printer
Cable a printer to the USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds until the
USB LED becomes solid on.
3. Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility
TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer. Download
and install the utility on each computer that needs printer service.
You can get the utility from http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/. PC Utility is for
Windows computer and Mac Utility is for Mac computer.
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4. Access the Printer
You should set the shared printer as Auto-Connect Printer on every computer that
needs printer service.
1 ) Double-click the icon on your desktop to launch the USB Printer Controller.
2 ) Highlight the printer you share.
Windows
Mac
3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto-
Connect Printer.
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Windows
Mac
4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply.
Windows
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Mac
5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print
with this printer.
Windows
Mac
Tips:
The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs (Multi-Function Printers). To
scan with TP-LINK USB Printer Controller, right-click the printer and select Network Scanner. Then, a scanning
window will pop up. Finish the scanning process by following the on-screen instructions.
Chapter 7
Parental Controls
This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and
controls access to specified websites at specified time.
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Control what types of websites my children or other home
network users can visit and even the times of day they are
allowed to access the Internet.
For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a
computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and
Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) at the weekend
and not other times.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
2. Go to Basic or Advanced > Parental Controls and enable
Parental Controls.
3. Click Add. And then Click View Existing Devices, and select
the access device. Or, input the Device Name and MAC
Address manually.
I want to:I want
How can I
do that?
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4. Click the icon to set the Internet Access Time. Drag the
cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK.
5. Enter a Description for the entry. Keep the Enable This Entry
checkbox available. Click OK.
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6. Select the restriction policy.
1 ) In Blacklist mode, the controlled devices cannot access
any websites containing the specified keywords during
the Internet Access Time period.
2 ) In Whitelist mode, the controlled devices can only access
websites containing the specified keywords during the
Internet Access Time period.
7. Click Add a new keyword to Block. You can add up to 32
keywords for either Blacklist or Whitelist. Below are some
sample entries to allow access.
1 ) Enter a web address (e.g. wikipedia.org) or a web address
keyword (e.g. wikipedia) to only allow or block access to
the websites containing that keyword.
2 ) Specify the domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to allow access
only to the websites with that suffix.
3 ) If you wish to block all Internet browsing access, do not
add any keyword to the Whitelist.
8. Enter a keyword or a website and click Save.
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Now you can control your children’s Internet access according
to your needs.
Done!
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8. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service
QoS (Quality of Service), is designed to ensure the efficient operation of the network
when the network overload or congestion.
Specify priority levels for some devices or applications.
For example, I have several devices that are connected to my
wireless network. I would like to:
• Set my ftp server with faster surfing speed;
• Set my phone an intermediate speed on the Internet;
• Set the WIFI-GUEST with slower surfing speed.
1. Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username
and password you set for the router.
2 ) Go to Advanced > QoS > Settings.
3 ) Select the Enable QoS checkbox.
4 ) Input the maximum upload and download bandwidth
provided by your service provider. 1Mbps is equal to
1000Kbps.
5 ) Click Advanced to display the priority setting scrolling
bar.
6 ) Drag the scroll bar to set the bandwidth priority
percentage.
Note:
Add each priority up no more than 100%. High priority is greater than
Middle priority, and middle priority is greater than Low priority.
7 ) Click Save.
2. Add QoS Rules.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
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Tips:
In the QoS Rule List field, displays three priority. In the QoS rule field, displays three
rule type include By device, By application and By physical port.
1 ) Set a high priority rule for the ftp server.
a . Select By Application and then select ftp in the list. Click
OK.
Tips:
If your application isn’t listed on the screen, click Custom Application to add
application manually.
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• Name: Enter a name for your applicaiton.
• Protocol: Select the protocol for your application, if your are not sure, select
ALL.
• Port: Enter the destination port for your application, usually each application
has a fixed port, please ensure you enter the correct the port. In this case, the
destination port for ftp is 21.
2 ) Set a middle priority rule for the phone.
a . Select By Device and then click View Existing Devices.
b . Choose the respective device from the list.
c . Click OK.
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3 ) Set a low priority rule for the WIFI-GUEST.
a . Select By Physical Port and then select WIFI-HOST. Click
OK.
4 ) The QoS rules list will display in the table.
Tips:
If you want to delete a QoS rule, click to remove the responding rule from the list.
Now QoS is implemented to Prioritize Internet Traffic.
8. 2. Update the Database
This function can help to add or update the applications of the router support. If the
applications you need are not listed in the Application list, you can try to download the
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new version and upgrade. New database versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and
can be downloaded for free.
1. Download the latest QoS database from our website (www.tp-link.com).
2. Go to Advanced > QoS > Database. Click Browse to select the database upgrade file,
then click Upgrade. Wait until the upgrade is completed and do not operate during
the process.
Chapter 9
Network Security
This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks
and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You
can protect your home network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks from flooding
your network with server requests using DoS Protection, block or allow specific client
devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing
and ARP attacks using IP & MAC Binding function.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
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9. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks
The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection
protect the router from cyber attacks.
The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing
through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default, and it’s
recommended to keep the default setting.
DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your
network with server requests. Follow the steps below to configure DoS Protection.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > Settings.
3. Enable DoS Protection.
4. Set the level (Off, Low, Middle or High) of protection for ICMP-FLOOD Attack
Filtering, UDP-FlOOD Attack Filtering and TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering.
• ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the Internet Control Message
Protocol (ICMP) flood attack.
• UDP-FlOOD Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the User Datagram Protocol
(UDP) flood attack.
• TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the Transmission Control
Protocol-Synchronize (TCP-SYN) flood attack.
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Tips:
The level of protection is based on the traffic packets number. The protection will be triggered immediately
when the number of packets exceeds the preset threshold value (the value can be set on Advanced > System
Tools > System Parameters > DoS Protection Level Settings), and the vicious host will be displayed in the Blocked
DoS Host List.
5. Select Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port if you want to ignore the ping packets
from WAN port.
6. Select Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port if you want to ignore the ping packets
from LAN port.
7. Click Save to make the settings effective.
9. 2. Access Control
Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network
(via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed
devices (Whitelist).
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via
wired or wireless).
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
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3. Enable Access Control.
4. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or
allow the device(s) in the list.
To block specific device(s)
1 ) Select Blacklist and click Save.
2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online
table.
3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected
devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.
To allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Whitelist and click Save.
2 ) Click Add.
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3 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address (You can copy
and paste the information from the following list if the
device is connected to your network).
4 ) Click OK.
Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your
network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist.
9. 3. IP & MAC Binding
IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind
network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP Spoofing and
other ARP attacks by denying network access to an device with matching IP address in
the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address.
Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding.
3. Enable IP & MAC Binding.
Done!
I want to:
How can I
do that?
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4. Bind your device(s) according to your need.
To bind the connected device(s)
1 ) Select the device(s) to be bound in the ARP List.
2 ) Click to add to the Binding List.
To bind the unconnected device
1 ) Click Add.
2 ) Enter the MAC address and IP address that you want to
bind.
3 ) Select the checkbox to enable the entry and click OK.
Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP
attacks.
Done!
Chapter 10
NAT Forwarding
Router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices in the LAN use
the same public IP address to communicate in the Internet, which protect the local
network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the
problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with the specified device
in the local network.
With forwarding feature the router can penetrate the isolation of NAT and allows the
external hosts in the Internet to initiatively communicate with the devices in the local
network, thus to realize some special functions.
TP-LINK router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority
of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server
• Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering
• Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ
• Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP
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10. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual
Server
When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the Internet,
Virtual Server can realize the service and provide it to the Internet users. At the same
time virtual server can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible
from the Internet.
Virtual server can be used for setting up public services in your local network, such as
HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different service uses different service port.
Port 80 is used in HTTP service, port 21 in FTP service, port 25 in SMTP service and port
110 in POP3 service. Please verify the service port number before the configuration.
Share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my
friends through the Internet.
For example, the personal website has been built in my home
PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends in the Internet can
visit my website in some way. The PC is connected to the router
with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154.
Router
WAN: 218.18.232.154
LAN
Home
Personal Website
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example
192.168.0.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers, click Add.
4. Click View Existing Services, and select HTTP. The external
port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled
with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 in the
Internal IP field.
5. Click OK to save the settings.
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Tips:
1. It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you
are not clear about which port and protocol to use.
2. If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the
corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the
service need.
3. You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in
a router. Please note that the External Port should not be overlapped.
Users in the Internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example:
http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.
Tips:
1. WAN IP should be a public IP address. For the WAN IP is assigned dynamically by
ISP, it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN refer to
11. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account. Then you can use http:// domain name
to visit the website.
2. If you have changed the default External Port, you should use http:// WAN IP:
External Port or http:// domain name: External Port to visit the website.
10. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering
Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports.
When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the
external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the IP
address of the host. When the data from the Internet return to the external ports, the
router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is mainly applied
to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming
Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc.
Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules:
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1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add.
3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The external port,
internal port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents. The following
picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example.
4. Click OK to save the settings.
Tips:
1. You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need.
2. The triggering ports can not be overlapped.
3. If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually.
You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according
to the format the page displays.
10. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by
DMZ
When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network, it is totally
exposed to the Internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication
between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with
all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special
applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ
host.
Note:
DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the
DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard. If DMZ is not in use,
please disable it in time.
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Make the home PC join the Internet online game without port
restriction.
For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the
online games, you can login normally but cannot join a team
with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ
with all ports opened.
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example
192.168.0.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select the
checkbox to enable DMZ.
4. Enter the IP address 192.168.0.100 in the DMZ Host IP
Address filed.
5. Click Save to save the settings.
The configuration is completed. You’ve set your PC to a DMZ
host and now you can make a team to game with other players.
10. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows the applications or host devices
to automatically find the front-end NAT device and send request to it to open the
corresponding ports. With UPnP enabled, the applications or host devices in the
both sides of NAT device can freely communicate with each other realizing the
seamless connection of the network. You may need to enable the UPnP if you want
to use applications for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time
communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc.
Tips:
1. UPnP is enabled by default in this router.
2. Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature.
3. UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of
operating system need to install the UPnP components).
I want to:
How can I
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For example, when you connect your Xbox to the router which has connected to
the Internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the
corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit.
Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch.
RouterXbox
LAN WAN
If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router;
2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your
needs.
Chapter 11
Customize Your Network
Settings
This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced networking features that are
available for this router.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Change the LAN Settings
• Configure to Support IPTV Service
• Specify DHCP Server Settings
• Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
• Create Static Routes
• Specify Wireless Settings
• Use WPS for Wireless Connection
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11. 1. Change the LAN Settings
The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.1, which you can use to log in to its
web-based management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also
defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with
another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you
can change it.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN page.
3. Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs.
4. Leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings.
5. Click Save.
Note:
If you have set the Virtual Server, DMZ or DHCP address reservation, and the new LAN IP address is not in the same
subnet with the old one, then you should reconfigure them.
11. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service
Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet /IPTV /Phone service
provided by my Internet Service Provider (ISP).
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPTV to open the configuration
page.
3. If your ISP provide the networking service based on IGMP
technology, e.g., British Telecom(BT) and Talk Talk in UK:
1 ) Select the IGMP Proxy checkbox and select the IGMP
Version, either V2 or V3, according to information
provided by your ISP.
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2 ) Click Save.
3 ) After configuring IGMP proxy, IPTV can work behind your
router now. You can connect your set-top box to any of
the router’s LAN port.
If IGMP is not the technology your ISP apply to provide
IPTV service:
1 ) Select the Enable IPTV check box.
2 ) Select the appropriate Mode according to your ISP. Select
Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters
are required, and then skip to Step 4. Select Custom if
your ISP is not listed but provides necessary parameters.
3 ) After you have selected a mode, the necessary parameters
are predetermined. You can perform other configuration,
e.g. enter the IPTV Multicast VLAN ID and select the IPTV
Multicast VLAN Priority in Russia mode according to your
ISP.
4 ) For Russia, Singapore-ExStream, Malaysia-Unifi
and Malaysia-Maxis mode, connect device to the
predetermined LAN port. For Bridge and Custom mode,
select the LAN type and connect the set-top box to the
corresponding port.
5 ) Click Save.
Your IPTV setup is done now! You may need other configurations
on your set-top box before enjoying your TV.
Tips
Qos and IPTV cannot be enabled at the same time.
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11. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings
By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the
router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices
from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of DHCP Server if necessary, and
you can reserve LAN IP address for specified client device.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server.
¾To specify the IP address that the router assigns:
1. Make sure that the Enable DHCP Server checkbox is selected.
2. Enter the starting and ending IP address in the IP Address Pool.
3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers, the Default Gateway is automatically filled
the same as the LAN IP address of the router.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.
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¾To reserve an IP address for a specified client device:
1. Click the Add button.
2. Click View Exsiting Devices or enter the MAC address of the client device.
3. Enter the IP address to set to the client device.
4. Enter the Description for the rule.
5. Select the Enable This Entry checkbox.
6. Click OK.
The IP address reservation is configured successfully, and you can see the rule shown
as below.
11. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
Most ISPs (Internet service provieders) assign a dynamic IP address to the router and
you can use this IP address to access your router remotely. However, the IP address can
change any time and you don’t know when it changes. In this case, you might need
the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) feature on the router to allow you and your
friends to access your router and local servers (FTP, HTTP, etc.) using domain name, in
no need of checking and remembering the IP address.
Note:
DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the router.
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To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS.
3. Select the DDNS service provider (NO-IP or Dyndns). If you don’t have a DDNS
account, select a service provider and click Go to register.
4. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisadns.
ddns.net).
5. Click Login and Save.
Tips:
If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account.
11. 5. Create Static Routes
Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator
or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing
information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination.
Visit multiple networks and multiple servers at the same time.
For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the Internet, but I
also want to visit my company’s network. Now I have a switch and
another router. I connect the devices as shown in the following
figure so that the physical connection between my PC and my
company’s server is achieved. To surf the Internet and visit my
company’s network at the same time, I need to configure the
static routing.
I want to:
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PC 1
PC 2
Router 2
Router 1
Router 3
LAN: 192.168.0.1
192.168.0.100
LAN: 192.168.0.2
WAN: 172.30.30.100
172.30.30.1
1. Change the router’s LAN IP addresses to two different IP
addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP
function.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and
password you set for the router.
3. Go to Network > Advanced Routing.
4. Click Add to add a new static routing entry.
5. Finish the settings according to the following explanations:
Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want
to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same
subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of the router. In the example,
the IP address of the company network is the destination IP
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address, so here enters 172.30.30.1.
Subnet Mask: Determines the destination network with the
destination IP address. If the destination is a single IP address,
enter 255.255.255.255; otherwise, enter the subnet mask of
the corresponding network IP. In the example, the destination
network is a single IP, so here enters 255.255.255.255.
Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which
the data packets will be sent. This IP address must be on the
same subnet with the router’s IP which sends out the data. In
the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of
Router 2 and then to the Server, so the default gateway should
be 192.168.0.2.
Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out
the data packets. In the example, the data is sent to the gateway
through the LAN port, so LAN should be selected.
Description: Enter a description for this static routing entry.
6. Click OK to save the settings.
7. Check the System Routing Table below. If you can find the
entry you set in the System Routing Table, the static routing
is set successfully.
Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP
address to visit the company network.
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11. 6. Specify Wireless Settings
The router’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset
in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label. You
can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Basic > Wireless.
¾To enable or disable the wireless function of 2.4GHz or 5GHz:
The wireless radio is enabled by default, if you want to disable the wireless function of
the router, just clear the Enable Wireless Radio checkbox. In this case, all the wireless
settings will be invalid.
¾To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password of 2.4GHz
or 5GHz:
Create a new SSID in Wireless Network Name (SSID) and customize the password for the
network in Password. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX for 2.4GHz, TP-LINK_XXXX_5G
for 5GHz, and the value is case-sensitive.
Note:
If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected when the settings are effective.
Please write down the new SSID and password for future use.
¾To hide SSID of 2.4GHz or 5GHz:
Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not broadcast. Your SSID won’t display when you
scan for local wireless network list on your wireless device and you need to manually
join the network.
¾To change the working region for the router:
1. Go to Advanced > Wireless >Wireless Settings.
2. Select the Region from the drop-down list and click Save.
Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. is locked to the U.S. region.
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¾To change the security option:
1. Go to Advanced > Wireless >Wireless Settings.
2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
3. Select an option from the Security dropdown list. The router provides four security
options, No Security, WPA/WPA2 - Personal (Recommended), WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise
and WEP. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary.
If you select other options, configure the related parameters according to the help
page.
In addition
• Mode - Select a transmission mode according to your wireless client devices.
802.11b/g/n mixed, 802.11g/n mixed or 802.11n only for 2.4GHz; and 802.11a/n/ac
mixed, 802.11n/ac mixed or 802.11ac only for 5GHz. It is recommended to just leave
it as default.
• Channel Width - Select a channel width (bandwidth) for the wireless network.
• Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. It is recommended
to leave the channel to Auto, if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless
connection issue.
• Transmit Power - Select either High, Middle or Low to specify the data transmit power.
The default and recommended setting is High.
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11. 7. Use WPS for Wireless Connection
Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS) gives consumers an easier approach to set up a security-
protected Wi-Fi connection.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS .
11. 7. 1. Set the Router’s PIN
Router’s PIN is enabled by default to allow wireless devices to connect to the router
using the PIN. You can use the default one or generate a new one.
Note:
1. If you want to enable/disable the WPS feature, go to System Tools > System Parameters > WPS, select or clear the
Enable WPS check box.
2. PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS
supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN. The default PIN is labeled on the bottom of the router.
11. 7. 2. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections
1. Select a setup method:
• Push Button(Recommended): Click the Connect button on the screen. Within
two minutes, push the WPS button on the client device.
• PIN: Enter the client’s PIN, and click Connect.
2. Success will appear on the above screen and the WPS LED on the router will keep on
for five minutes if the client has been successfully added to the network.
Chapter 12
Manage the Router
This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Set Up System Time
• Test the Network Connectivity
• Upgrade the Firmware
• Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
• Change the Administrator Account
• Password Recovery
• Local Management
• Remote Management
• System Log
• Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
• Control LEDs
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12. 1. Set Up System Time
System time is the time displayed while the router is running. The system time you
configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls. You
can manually set how to get the system time.
Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings.
¾To automatically synchronize the time:
1. In the Set Time field, select Get automatically from the Internet.
2. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
3. In the NTP Server I fileld, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP
Server.
4. In the NTP Server II fileld, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP
Server. (Optional)
5. Click Obtion.
6. Click Save to make the settings effective.
¾To manually set the date and time:
1. In the Set Time field, select Manually.
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2. Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format).
3. Set the current Time (In HH/MM/SS format).
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.
¾To set up Daylight Saving Time:
1. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time.
2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local
time zone.
3. Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local
time zone.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.
12. 2. Test the Network Connectivity
Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other
network devices.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics.
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3. Enter the information with the help of page tips:
1 ) Choose Ping or Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity;
• Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host,
and measure the round-trip time.
• Traceroute is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach
the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet
Protocol network.
2 ) Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the tested host.
4. Click Start to begin the diagnostics.
Tips:
Click Advanced, you can modify the ping count, ping packet size or the Traceroute Max TTL. It’s recommended to
keep the default value.
The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo
server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Ping.
The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo
server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Traceroute.
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12. 3. Upgrade the Firmware
TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a
better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website,
you can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.
tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
Note:
1. Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the webpage).
2. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the router and your computer. It is NOT recommended to
upgrade the firmware wirelessly.
3. Make sure you remove any USB storage device connected to the router before the firmware upgrade to prevent
data loss.
4. Backup your router configuration.
5. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade.
Follow the steps to upgrade the firmware.
1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
3. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click Upgrade.
5. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting.
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12. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can
backup the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the router to
a previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if necessary you can
erase the current settings and reset the router to the default factory settings.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore.
¾To backup configuration settings:
Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of
the current settings will be stored to your computer.
¾To restore configuration settings:
1. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and
click Restore.
2. Wait a few moments for the restoring and rebooting.
Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the router.
¾To reset the router to factory default settings:
1. Click Factory Restore to reset the router.
2. Wait a few moments for the reset and reboot.
Note:
1. During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router.
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2. We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router.
12. 5. Change the Administrator Account
The account management feature allows you to change your login username and
password of the web-based management page.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router before.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and complete the settings in Account
Management section.
3. Enter the old username and old password. Enter the new username and enter the
new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click Save.
Use the new username and password for the following logins.
12. 6. Password Recovery
This feature allows you to recover your login username and password in case you
forget them.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and complete the settings in
Password Recovery section.
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3. Select the Enable Password Recovery checkbox.
4. Specify a mailbox (From) to send the recovery letter and enter its SMTP Server
address. Specify a mailbox (To) to receive the recovery letter. If the mailbox (From) to
send the recovery letter requires encryption, select Enable Authentication and enter
its username and password.
Tips:
• SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems. For example, the SMTP server address of Gmail
is smtp.gmail.com. You can refer to their Help page to learn the SMTP server address.
• Generally, Enable Authentication should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and
password.
5. Click Save to make the settings effective.
You can click Test Mail to test whether the configuration is successful. To recover your
login username and password, please refer to FAQ > Q2. How to retrieve the username
and password of the web management page?
12. 7. Local Management
This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing
the router using the MAC address-based authentication.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and complete the settings In Local
Management section according to your needs.
• Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router:
Toggle on Access for All LAN Connected Devices.
Tips: This function is enabled by default.
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• Allow specific devices to manage the router:
1 ) Toggle off Access for All LAN Connected Devices.
2 ) Click Add.
3 ) Click View Existing Devices and select the device to manage the router from
the Existing Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually.
4 ) Specify a Description for this entry.
5 ) Select the Enable This Entry checkbox.
6 ) Click OK to make the settings effective.
12. 8. Remote Management
This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority to manage the router.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and complete the settings In Remote
Management section according to your needs.
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• Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely:
Select Disable Remote Management and click Save.
• Allow all devices to manage the router remotely:
1 ) Select Enable Remote Management for All Devices.
2 ) Enter Web Management Port (1024-65535 or 80).
3 ) Click Save.
Devices on the Internet can log in to http://Router’s WAN IP address:port number (such as
http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router.
Tips:
1. You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Basic > Network Maps > Internet.
2. The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Set up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log
in to the router through a domain name.
• Allow specific devices to manage the router remotely:
1 ) Select Enable Remote Management for Specified Devices.
2 ) Enter Web Management Port (1024-65535 or 80).
3 ) In Remote Management IP address, enter the IP address of the remote device
to manage the router.
4 ) Click Save.
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Devices using this WAN IP can manage the router by logging in to http://Router’s WAN
IP:port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024).
Tips:
The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to 11. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to
log in to the router through a domain name.
12. 9. System Log
When the router does not work properly, you can save the system log and send it to the
technical support for troubleshooting.
¾To Save the System Log in Local:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log.
3. Choose the type and level of the system log to your need.
4. Click Save Log to save the system log to local.
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¾To Send the System Log to a Mailbox at a Fixed Time:
For example, I want to check my router’s working status at a fixed time every day.
However, it’s too troublesome to login to the web interface every time I want to go
checking. It would be great if the system log could be sent to my mailbox at 8 a.m.
every day.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log.
3. Click Mail Settings.
4. Enter the information with the help of page tips:
1 ) From: Enter the email address used to send the system log.
2 ) To: Enter the recipient’s email address, which can be the same to or different
from the sender’s email address.
3 ) SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address.
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Tips: SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems. For example, the SMTP server address of
Hotmail is smtp-mail.outlook.com. You can refer to their Help page to learn the SMTP server address.
4 ) Select Enable Authentication.
Tips: Generally, Enable Authentication should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and
password.
5 ) Username: Enter the email address used to send the system log.
6 ) Password: Enter the password to login the sender’s email address.
7 ) Select Enable Auto Mail.
Tips: The router will send the system log to the designated email address if this option is enabled.
8 ) Set a fixed time. The recipient will receive the system log sent at this time every
day.
5. Click Save.
12. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the LAN, WAN and WLAN sent
and received packets, allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic statistics.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Traffic Statistics.
3. Toggle on Traffic Statistics, and then you can monitor the traffic statistics in Traffic
Statistics List section.
Tips: This function is enabled by default.
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Click Refresh to update the statistic information on the page.
Click Reset All to reset all statistic values in the list to zero.
Click Delete All to delete all statistic information in the list.
Click to reset the statistic information of the specific device.
Click to delete the specific device item in the list.
12. 11. Control LEDs
The router LEDs indicate router activities and behavior. You can turn on or turn off the
router from the web-based management page.
Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
¾To turn on or turn off the LEDs:
Click the LED icon on the top right of the page.
¾To turn off LEDs during Night Mode Period:
1. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Parameters.
2. In the LED section, select the Enable Night Mode checkbox.
3. Specify a time period in the Night Mode Period according to your needs, and the
LEDs will be off during the period.
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4. Click Save to make the settings effective.
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FAQ
Q1. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password?
The default password is labeled at the back of the router. If the password has been
altered, please connect the router to the computer using a cable and follow the steps
below:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced >Basic > Wireless, locate the password on the loading page, and mark
down your new password for future use.
Q2. How to retrieve the username and password of the web management
page?
The default username and password of the web management page are admin (in lower
case). If the password has been altered, please follow the steps below:
If you have altered the login username and password, and Password Recovery is
enabled:
Note: Ensure the Internet access is available before using this method.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net;
2. Click Forget password > Send Code, the verification code will be sent to the mailbox
you set when enabling Password Recovery;
3. Login to your mailbox to copy the verification code;
4. Paste the verification code on the window which pops up in Step 2;
5. Click Confirm (the login username and password will be reset as admin after the
click);
6. Enter admin (in lower case) as both username and password to login.
Tips: Please refer to 12. 6. Password Recovery to learn how to configure Password Recovery.
If you have altered the username and password but Password Recovery is disabled:
1. Reset the router to factory default settings: Press and hold the Reset button for at
least 10 seconds and then release;
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net;
3. Enter admin (in lower case) as both username and password to login.
Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the Internet once the router is reset, and please mark down your
new password for future use.
Q3. I cannot login to the router’s web management page, what can I do?
This can happen for a variety of reasons, please try the methods below and try again.
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1. Make sure the router connects to the computer correctly and the corresponding LED
indicator(s) light up.
2. Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured as Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
3. Make sure the http://tplinkwifi.net you input is right.
4. Check your computer’s settings:
1 ) Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet, and click View network status
and tasks;
2 ) Click Internet Options on the bottom left;
3 ) Click Connections, select Never dial a connection;
4 ) Click LAN settings, deselect the following three options and click OK;
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5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings.
5. Change a web browser or computer and login again.
6. Reset the router to factory default settings: Press and hold the Reset button for at
least 10 seconds and then release.
Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the Internet once the router is reset.
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Open a web browser and login again. If login still fails, please contact the technical
support.
Q4. How to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless
network?
For example, my house covers a large area. The wireless network coverage of the router
I’m using (the root router) is limited. I want to use an extended router to extend the
wireless network of the root router.
Note:
• WDS bridging only requires configuration on the extended router;
• WDS bridging function can be enabled either in 2.4GHz frequency or 5GHz frequency for a dual-band router. We
use the WDS bridging function in 2.4GHz frequency as an example.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Configure the IP address of the router:
1 ) Go to Advanced >Network > LAN, configure the IP address of the extended
router to be in the same subnet with the root router; (For example, the IP
address of the root router is 192.168.0.1, the IP address of the extended router
can be 192.168.0.2~192.168.0.254. We take 192.168.0.2 as example.)
2 ) Click Save.
Note: Login to the web management page again if the IP address of the router is altered.
3. Survey the SSID to be bridged:
1 ) Go to Advanced >System Tools > System Parameters to load the 2.4GHz WDS ,
click Enable WDS Bridging;
2 ) Click Survey, locate the root router’s SSID and click Choose (Here we take TP-
LINK_2512 as example);
3 ) If the root router has wireless password, you should enter the wireless password
of the root router;
4 ) Click Save.
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4. Disable DHCP:
1 ) Go to Network > DHCP Server;
2 ) Deselect Enable DHCP Server;
3 ) Click Save.
Now you can login to the web management page, click Advanced > Status > Wireless
to check the WDS status. When the WDS status is Run, it means WDS bridging is
successfully built.
Q5. I cannot access the Internet even though the configuration is
finished, what can I do?
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Status to check Internet status:
As the follow picture shows, if IP Address is a valid IP address, please try the methods
below and try again:
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1. Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses, please manually
configure DNS server.
1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server;
2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, click Save.
Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google.
2. Power cycle the modem and the TP-LINK router.
1 ) Power off your modem and TP-LINK router, leave them off for 1 minute;
2 ) Power on your modem first, wait about 2 minutes until it get a solid cable or
Internet light;
3 ) Power back TP-LINK router;
4 ) Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the Internet access.
3. Reset the router to factory default settings and reconfigure.
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Note: You’ll have to reconfigure the router to access the Internet once the router is reset.
1 ) Reset the router to factory default settings: press and hold the RESET button for
at least 10 seconds and then release;
2 ) Reconfigure the router with the help of 4. 1. Quick Setup.
4. Please refer to 12. 3. Upgrade the Firmware to upgrade the firmware of the router.
As the follow picture shows, if the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, please try the methods below
and try again:
1. Check the physical connection.
Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper.
2. Clone the MAC address of your computer.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set
for the router;
2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet;
3 ) Choose an option to your need (Enter the MAC address if Use Custom MAC
Address is selected), and click Save.
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Tips:
• Some ISP will register the MAC address of your computer when you access the Internet for the first time
through their Cable modem, if you add a router into your network to share your Internet connection, the
ISP will not accept it as the MAC address is changed, so we need to clone your computer’s MAC address to
the router.
• The MAC addresses of a computer in wired connection and wireless connection are different.
3. Modify the LAN IP address of the router.
Note:
Most TP-LINK routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, it may be conflicting with the
IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem
and cause you can’t access the Internet. To resolve the problem, we need to change the LAN IP address of the
router to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set
for the router;
2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN;
3 ) Modify the LAN IP address as the follow picture shows. Here we take 192.168.2.1
as an example;
4 ) Click Save.
4. Power cycle the modem and the TP-LINK router.
1 ) Power off your modem and TP-LINK router, leave them off for 1 minute;
2 ) Power on your modem first, wait about 2 minutes until it get a solid cable or
Internet light;
3 ) Power back TP-LINK router;
4 ) Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the Internet access.
5. Double check the Internet Connection Type.
1 ) Confirm your Internet Connection Type, which can be learned from the ISP;
2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set
for the router;
3 ) Go to Advanced > Network >Internet;
4 ) Select your Internet Connection Type and fill in other parameters with the help
of page tips;
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5 ) Click Save.
6 ) Power cycle the modem and the TP-LINK router again.
3. Please refer to 12. 3. Upgrade the Firmware to upgrade the firmware of the router.
4. Check the TCP/IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get
Internet from the router.
If you’ve tried every method above but cannot access the Internet, please contact the
technical support.
Q6. I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless
network, what can I do?
If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the wireless function is enabled if you’re using a laptop with built-in wireless
adapter. You can refer to the relevant document or contact the laptop manufacturer.
2. Make sure the wireless adapter driver is installed successfully and the wireless
adapter is enabled.
• On Windows 7
1 ) If you see the message No connections are available, it is usually because the
wireless function is disabled or blocked somehow;
2 ) Clicking on Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by
itself.
• On Windows XP
1 ) If you see the message Windows cannot configure this wireless connection, this
is usually because windows configuration utility is disabled or you are running
another wireless configuration tool to connect the wireless;
2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool( the TP-LINK Utility, for example);
3 ) Select and right click on My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open
Computer Management window;
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4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, find and locate Wireless Zero
Configuration in the Services list on the right side;
5 ) Right click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties;
6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the
Service status is Started. And then click OK;
7 ) Connect to wireless network.
If you can find other wireless network except your own, please follow the steps
below:
1. Check the WLAN LED indicator on your wireless router/modem;
2. Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem, move
closer if it is currently too far away;
3. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings, and check the wireless router settings,
double check your Wireless Network Name, make sure the Region is selected correctly
and wireless is not hided;
Note: Different countries have different laws about wireless channel. For example, USA allows 2.4GHz channel
from 1 to 11, while UK allows from 1 to 13.If you select the Region as UK or the Channel as 12/13 while you are in
USA, your computer might not be able to pick up the signal.
4. Connect to wireless network.
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If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps
below:
• Authenticating problem, password mismatch:
1. Sometimes it will ask you to type in a PIN number when you connect to the wireless
network for the first time. This PIN number is different from the Wireless Password/
Network Security Key, usually you can only find it on the back of your wireless router;
2. If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security
key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key;
3. If it continues on saying Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm
the wireless password of your wireless router;
Note: Wireless Password/Network Security Key is case sensitive.
4. Connect to wireless network.
• Windows was unable to connect to XXXX /Can not join this network/Taking longer
than usual to connect to this network:
1. Check the wireless signal strength of your network, if it is weak (1~3 bars), please
move the router closer and try again;
2. Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1,6,or 11 to reduce interference from
other networks;
3. Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer;
4. Connect to wireless network.
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of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or
used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation
without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2016 TP-LINK
TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to
only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
This device is restricted in indoor environment only.
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CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of
exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your
body.
National Restrictions
Restricted to indoor use.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
2. cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de
provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-Archer C2600/ Model: Archer C2600) 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 below,
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-Archer C2600/
Model: Archer C2600) 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 ci-dessous, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain
maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.
Antenna 4 Dual Band Detachable Antennas, 3dBi for 2.4GHz and 5dBi for 5GHz
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Caution:
1. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce
the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
2. For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for
devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies
with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation
as appropriate; and
The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands
5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference
and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
Avertissement:
1. Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement
pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable
aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
2. Le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s)
utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E spécifiée
pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de
haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour
les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du
brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
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！
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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。
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.
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• Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original
packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:
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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.