Table of Contents
- About This Guide
- Get to Know About Your Modem Router
- Connect the Hardware
- Log into Your Modem Router
- Set Up Internet Connections
- Bandwidth Control
- Network Security
- IPTV
- USB Settings
- Parental Controls
- Guest Network
- NAT Forwarding
- Specify Your Network Settings
- Administrate Your Network
- Appendix A: Specifications
- Appendix B: Troubleshooting
TP-Link Archer VR600 User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for Archer VR600 by TP-Link which is a product in the Wireless Routers category. This manual has pages.
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Archer VR600
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AC1600 Wireless Gigabit
VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 3. Product Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 3. 1. LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 3. 2. Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. 3. 3. Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 3. Log into Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 2. Manually Set up an Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 3. Set up an IPv6 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. 4. Test Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 5. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 6. Network Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. 1. MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6. 2. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6. 3. IP & MAC Binding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 7. IPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 8. USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8. 1. Local Storage Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8. 1. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8. 2. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8. 3. Media Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8. 3. 1. Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8. 4. Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8. 5. 3G/4G Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8. 5. 1. As a backup solution for Internet access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8. 5. 2. As the only way to access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 9. Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 10. Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
10. 1. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 11. NAT Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Chapter 12. Specify Your Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
12. 1. LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12. 2. Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
12. 2. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
12. 2. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12. 2. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
12. 2. 4. View Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
12. 2. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
12. 3. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
12. 4. Interface Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
12. 5. Create Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
12. 6. Set up a VPN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
12. 7. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
12. 7. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP . . . . . . . . 85
Chapter 13. Administrate Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
13. 1. Set System Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
13. 2. Update the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
13. 3. Back up and Restore Conguration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
13. 5. Local Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
13. 6. Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
13. 7. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Trac Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
13. 9. CWMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
13. 10. SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Appendix A: Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Appendix B: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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About This Guide
This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the modem
router appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide
is also released with each TP-LINK modem router, you are suggested to configure your
modem router for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation
Guide before you get started with a further configuration.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
modem router/
router
Stands for AC1600 Wireless Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router without any
explanation.
parameters
Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting up the
device, which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters
according to your demand.
screenshots
The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual
web page of your device due to the various firmware versions. Please just
configure your product based on the actual web page.
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.
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1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
TP-LINK’s Archer VR600 AC1600 Wireless Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router is a
combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router
and VDSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. Featuring a
variety of features and rich functionality, Archer VR600 is the perfect hub of your home
or business network.
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s Archer VR600 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.
1600Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
With 1300Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over
the 2.4GHz band, Archer VR600 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 three detachable antennas and external amplifiers, Archer VR600 is able
to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Advanced Beamforming technology
enables Archer VR600 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 VR600’s USB ports, 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. Besides, the USB ports can also be used to share 3G/4G
USB Modem.
Interchangeable LAN/WAN Port - Versatile Connectivity
The Archer VR600 supports DSL or Ethernet WAN connections (EWAN), which allows
users to have the flexibility of different Internet connections among DSL, cable or fiber
modem using its interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique feature makes it easier
when users need to change to fiber or cable services when necessary.
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Guest Network
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network in a controlled manner without needing to expose private Wi-Fi access
codes or other personal data.
IPv6 Supported
Archer VR600 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the
Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experience.
1. 2. Main Features
• Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n
• Simultaneous 2.4GHz 300Mbps and 5GHz 1300Mbps connections for 1600Mbps of
total available bandwidth
• 3 dual band detachable antennas and external power amplifier provide stable signals
and optimal wireless coverage
• Beamforming Technology brings a more targeted and highly efficient Wi-Fi connection
• Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, and Media Server. Share a
printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server
• Ethernet WAN (EWAN) offers another broadband connectivity option for connecting
VDSL, cable or fiber modems
• Supports 3G/4G connectivity. The 3G/4G USB dongle can be configured as the primary
Internet connection, or as a backup to enhance network reliability.
• Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.
• Downstream data rate up to 100Mbps and upstream data rate up to 50Mbps.
• Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.
• Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).
• Built-in DHCP server.
• High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive
bandwidth.
• Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO).
• Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.
• 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
• IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of
devices connected to the router
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• Built-in firewall, supporting Wireless MAC Filtering and IP & MAC Binding.
• Supports Access Control and Parental Controls.
• WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense against
security threats.
• Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.
• 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.
• LED Button allows users to turn on or turn off the LEDs without affecting the modem
router’s function
• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management
• Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering
• Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing
• Supports system log and flow Statistics
• Supports IPv6
1. 3. Product Appearance
1. 3. 1. LEDs
The modem router’s LEDs are located on the top panel. You can check the modem
router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
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Name Status Indication
Power
On System initialization complete.
Flashing System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not
disconnect or power off the modem router.
Off Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is
connected correctly.
DSL
On DSL line is synchronized and ready to use.
Flashing The DSL negotiation is in progress.
Off DSL synchronization failed. Please refer to Note 1 for
troubleshooting.
Internet
On The network is available with a successful Internet connection.
Off
There is no successful Internet connection or the modem
router is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to Note 2 for
troubleshooting.
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.
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.
WPS
On/Off Turns On when a WPS synchronization is established and
automatically turns Off about five minutes later.
Flashing A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS.
This process takes about 2 minutes.
Note:
1. If the DSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more
information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have already made a right connection,
please contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now.
2. If the Internet LED is off, please check your DSL LED first. If your DSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1. If your
DSL LED is ON, please check your Internet configuration. You may need to check this part of information with
your ISP and make sure everything have been input correctly.
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1. 3. 2. Ports
The modem router’s back panel shows the connection ports and antennas. Refer to the
following for detailed instructions.
Item Description
DSL
For connecting the modem router to the Internet. Connect the port to the
splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone cable. For
details, please refer to Connect Your Modem Router.
USB1/USB2 For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,
LAN4/WAN
For connecting the modem router to your PC or other Ethernet network
devices. In wireless router mode you will be able to connect to Cable/FTTH/
VDSL/ADSL devices.
POWER For connecting the modem router to power socket via the provided power
adapter.
Antennas
Used for wireless operation and data transmission. For the best WiFi
performance, we recommends that the outside two antennas be outward at
about 30 degree.
1. 3. 3. Buttons
The modem router’s side panel and top panel show buttons. Refer to the following for
detailed instructions.
Item Description
Power On/Off The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the modem router.
LED On/Off
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Item Description
RESET
There are two ways to reset the modem router’s factory defaults.
Method one: With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and hold
the RESET button for at least 8-10 seconds. And the modem router will reboot
to its factory default settings.
Method two: Restore the default settings from Backup & Restore of the
modem router’s Web-based Management.
WPS The switch for the WPS function.
Wi-Fi On/Off Press for 1 second to turn on/off the Wi-Fi function.
LED ON/OFF Press for 1 second to turn on/off the LEDs without affecting the modem
router’s function.
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2. 1. Position Your Modem Router
With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the
wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies
depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in. Many obstacles
may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thickness
and number of walls.
For your security and best Wi-Fi performance, please:
• Do Not locate the modem router in the place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
• Place the modem router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices
as well as to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• We recommends that the outside two antennas be outward at about 30 degree.
Tips: The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router
Follow the steps below to connect your modem router.
1. Connect the DSL line and power adapter. The electrical outlet shall be installed
near the device and shall be easily accessible.
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2. Connect your computer to the modem router.
Method 1: Wired
Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the LAN port on the modem router via the
Ethernet cable.
Method 2: Wirelessly
Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the
product label of the modem router to connect wirelessly.
Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method. (WPS is not
supported by iOS devices.)
Note:
The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the modem router is disabled. Also, the WPS
function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is
configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen.
2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your modem router.
3 ) The WPS LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process.
4 ) When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the
modem router.
Chapter 3
Log into Your Modem
Router
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Chapter 3 Log into Your Modem Router
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the Archer VR600 AC1600
Wireless Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router. 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 modem router.
1. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address, you
need to change it to obtain an IP address automatically. Refer to Appendix B:
Troubleshooting to configure your computer.
2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1. Set
a strong password using 1-15 characters and click Save.
3. Enter the password you set and click Login.
Note: For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the password that you have set to log in.
Chapter 4
Set Up Internet
Connections
This chapter introduces how to connect your modem router to the Internet. The
modem router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP
information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have
been successfully completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if
your ISP provided IPv6 service.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Use Quick Setup Wizard
• Manually Set up an Internet Connection
• Set up an IPv6 Connection
• Test Internet Connectivity
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4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard
To set up your modem router with several easy steps quickly:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Click Quick Setup, select your Region and Time Zone. Then click Next.
3. Select your ISP from the dropdown list or select Other if you can’t find your ISP, then
click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Note:
1. During the quick setup process, you can change the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password.
Once done, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the modem router.
2. The modem router supports three operation modes, DSL Modem Router Mode, 3G/4G Router Mode and Wireless
Router mode. If you already have a modem or your Internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall, you can
set up the modem router as a regular wireless router to share the Internet. Refer to Appendix B: Troubleshooting
for details.
4. 2. Manually Set up an Internet Connection
To manually add an Internet connection without following the instructions of the Quick
Setup wizard:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Basic > Internet page. Select your ISP, and the VPI/VCI or VLAN ID values
will be automatically filled in. Enter the information provided by your ISP for the
Connection Type. If you can’t find your ISP in the ISP List, select Other and then
enter the information provided by your ISP.
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3. Click Save to make the settings effective and you can refer to Test Internet Connectivity
to test the Internet connection.
Tips: You can view and edit all Internet connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page.
4. 3. Set up an IPv6 Connection
If the DSL line your ISP provided also supports IPv6 connection and your ISP has
provided some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can configure the modem router to
permit IPv6 connection.
Follow the steps below to set up an IPv6 connection.
1. Configure the WAN settings.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page. Select your WAN Interface Name
and click the (Edit) icon.
3 ) Scroll down to configure the IPv6 parameters.
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Select the checkbox to enable IPv6 feature.
Addressing Type: Consult your ISP for the addressing type, DHCPv6 or SLAAC.
SLAAC is the most commonly used addressing type.
IPv6 Gateway: Keep the default setting as Current Connection.
Note: If your ISP has provided the IPv6 address, click Advanced to reveal more settings. Check to use
IPv6 specified by ISP and enter the parameters provided by your ISP.
4 ) Click OK to make the settings effective.
2. Configure the IPv6 LAN settings. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page.
Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.
1 ) Select the Prefix Delegated WAN Connection, the IPv6 connection you just set
up, from the drop-down list.
2 ) Leave the rest of the settings as default.
3 ) Click Save to make the settings effective.
3. Done. IPv6 service is available for your network.
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4. 4. Test Internet Connectivity
After manually set up the Internet connection, you need to know the Internet
connectivity. The modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the
malfunction.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page.
3. Click Start to test the Internet connectivity and you will see the test result in the
gray box.
Chapter 5
Bandwidth Control
The Bandwidth Control feature is used to fully utilize your limit bandwidth and optimize
the load respectively. With this feature enabled, you can assign a specific minimum or
maximum bandwidth for each computer, thus minimizing the impact caused when the
connection is under heavy load.
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Use an independent bandwidth and enjoy a good Internet
experience without being affected by other users who are
sharing the same router.
For example, my roommate and I share 512Kbps Upstream
Bandwidth and 8Mbps Downstream Bandwidth via this router,
she likes to watch live show and play online games, which may
take up much bandwidth. I don’t want to be affected, so we
agree to equally distribute the bandwidth. Our IP addresses are
192.168.1.101 and 192.168.1.110.
To use the bandwidth control feature, you’d better set static
IP Address on each computer to be controlled or configure
Address reservation on the modem router in order to manage
easily. About how to configure address reservation, please refer
to Reserve LAN IP Addresses.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
2. Go to Advanced > Bandwidth Control page.
3. Enable Bandwidth Control.
4. Choose your Line Type.
5. Enter the Total Upstream Bandwidth and the Total Down
stream Bandwidth given by your ISP. (1Mbps=1024kbps).
Click Save to save the settings.
6. Click Add to add controlling rules for each computer
respectively.
I want to:
Tips:
How can I
do that?
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1 ) IP Range: Enter the IP address. The field can be single IP
address or IP address range according to your demands.
When you configure the single IP address, the computer
with this IP address will get independent given
bandwidth. When you configure the IP address range, all
computers in the range will share the given bandwidth.
2 ) Port Range: Keep the default settings. The default port
range of TCP protocol or UDP protocol is from 1 to 65535.
3 ) Protocol: Keep the default setting. Or you can choose the
TCP protocol or UDP protocol or both of them.
4 ) Priority: Keep the default setting. You can change the
value if you want to first guarantee the bandwidth for
one computer. The smaller value has the higher priority.
5 ) Upstream/Downstream: Enter the bandwidth according
to your division.
6 ) Check to enable this entry and click OK to save the
settings.
7. Follow the steps above to add a rule for the other computer.
And then you will get the following table.
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Now you and your roommate have an independent bandwidth.
Done!
Chapter 6
Network Security
This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized
users by implementing these three network security functions. You can block or allow
specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC Filtering, or using
Access Control for wired and wireless networks, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and
ARP attacks using IP & MAC Binding.
• MAC Filtering
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
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6. 1. MAC Filtering
This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control) address,
a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example, D8:5D:4C:B4:46:EA) of every
network device, to determine if the device can or cannot access your wireless network.
Prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless network
by utilizing the network device’s MAC address and IP address.
For example, I have a computer that is connected to my wireless
network. Now, an unknown device (an intruder) is also using my
wireless network, which affects my Internet speed. I would like
to control my wireless network with the following capabilities:
• My computer is always allowed to access the wireless network.
• The unknown device is not allowed to access the wireless
network.
• I don’t have to keep changing my wireless password as often.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering and enable
Wireless MAC Filtering.
3. Select the filtering rule to either block (recommended) or
allow the device(s) in the list.
To block/allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Below wireless access only from the devices in the
below list or Allow wireless access only from the devices
in the below list and click Save.
2 ) Click Add.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
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3 ) Enter the MAC Address manually. (You can copy and
paste the information from Devices Online table if the
device is connected to your network).
4 ) Enter the Description of the device.
5 ) Select the checkbox to enable this entry, and click OK.
Now MAC Filtering is implemented to protect your wireless
network.
6. 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://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control and enable
Access Control.
Done!
I want to:
How can I
do that?
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3. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or
allow the device(s) in the list.
To block specific device(s)
1 ) Select Blacklist and click Save.
2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online
table.
3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected
devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.
To allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Whitelist and click Save.
2 ) Click Add.
3 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address (You can copy
and paste the information from Devices Online table if
the device is connected to your network).
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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.
6. 3. IP & MAC Binding
IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind
network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP spoofing and
other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with matching IP address in
the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address.
Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding and enable IP
& MAC Binding.
3. Bind your device(s) according to your needs.
To bind the connected device(s)
1 ) Select the device(s) to be bound in the ARP List.
2 ) Click Bind to add to the Binding List.
To bind the unconnected device
1 ) Click Add.
Done!
I want to:
How can I
do that?
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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 7
IPTV
IPTV is the abbreviation of Internet Protocol Television. The service can only be delivered
through the Internet, and our modem router provides a specific LAN port for IPTV.
By automatically separating IPTV from Internet surfing, we guarantee you a high quality
of vedio streaming and a high speed of Internet surfing.
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Configure the modem router to enable Internet Protocol
Television (IPTV) Services.
For example, I already bought IPTV service, but this service can
only be delivered through the Internet. Therefore, I need to
configure my modem router first.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > IPTV to open the configuration page.
3. Click Enable IPTV to enable this function.
4. Select your DSL modulation type.
5. Specify a LAN port for IPTV connection and connect the set-
top box to this port.
6. If you select VDSL modulation type, check to enable VLAN
and set the VLAN ID. If you select ADSL, fill in PVC parameters
(VPI and VCI). VLAN ID and PVC parameters are all provided
by your IPTV service provider.
7. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Configurations needed on modem router is done now! You may
need other configurations on your set-top box before enjoying
your TV.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Done!
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8. 1. Local Storage Sharing
Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network.
8. 1. 1. Access the USB disk
1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port directly or using
a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the modem router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ or exFAT..
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router, safely remove it to avoid data
damage: Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .
2. Access Your USB Disk
By default, all the network clients can access all folders on your USB disk. Refer
to the following table for access instructions. You can also customize your sharing
content and set a sharing account by referring to Customize Your Settings.
Windows
computer
¾Method 1:
Go to Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name
(ARCHER _VR600 by default) in the Computer section.
Note:
Operations in different systems are similar. Here we take Windows 7 as an example.
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Windows
computer
¾Method 2:
Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the
server address \\tplinkmodem.net or ftp://tplinkmodem.net in the
address bar, then press [Enter].
Mac
1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server
2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkmodem.net
3 ) Click Connect
4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up
a username and a password to deny anonymous access to the
USB disks, you should select the Registered User radio box. To
learn how to set up an account for the access, refer to To Set up
Authentication for Data Security.)
pad Use a third-party app for network files management.
Tips:
You can also access your USB disk by using your Network/Media Server Name as the server address. Refer to To
Customize the Address of the USB Disk to learn more.
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8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings
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://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing section.
Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder.
3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like.
4. Decide the way you share the folder:
• Enable Authentication: Tick to enable authentication for this folder sharing,
and you will be required to use a username and password to access the USB
disk. Refer to To Set up Authentication for Data Security to learn more.
• Enable Write Access: If you tick this check box, network clients can modify this
folder.
• Enable Media Sharing: Tick to enable media sharing for this folder, and you can
view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from
DLNA-supported devices. Click Media Sharing to learn more.
5. Click OK.
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Tips:
The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding
volume you do not need to share.
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.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3. Choose to use the default Account (admin) or use a new account and click Save.
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.
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Note:
Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication
settings. Please log out from Windows and try to access again. For more details, refer to T9 What can I do if I cannot
access the USB disk after I modify the Authentication settings?
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://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3. Make sure Network Neighborhood is ticked, and enter a Network/Media Server
Name as you like, such as MyShare, then click Save.
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4. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb://
MyShare (for Mac).
8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server
You can access your USB disk outside the local area network.
For example:
• Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying
for) a photo-sharing site or email system.
• Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation.
• Remove the files on your camera’s memory card from time to time during the journey.
Note:
If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because
private addresses are not routed on the Internet.
8. 2. 1. Access the USB disk
1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port directly or using
a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the modem router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ or exFAT.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router, safely remove it to avoid data
damage: Select Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .
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2. Enable Authentication for Data Security
It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data
security.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 ) Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3 ) Choose to use the default Account (admin) or use a new account and click Save.
4 ) Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account.
• If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all
folders.
• If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders.
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3. Enable the FTP(via Internet)
Select the check box to enable FTP(via Internet), then click Save.
4. Access Your USB Disk via Internet
Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk:
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Computer
1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for
Windows users) or open a web browser.
2 ) Type the server address in the address bar:
Type in ftp://<WAN IP address of the modem router>:<port
number> (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21). If you have specified
the domain name of the modem router, you can also type
in ftp://<domain name>:<port number> (such as ftp://
MyDomainName:21)
The Address Bar of the Windows Explorer (Windows 7)
3 ) Press Enter on the keyboard.
4 ) Access with the username and password you set in Step 2
Enable Authentication for Data Security.
Tips:
You can also access the USB disk via a third-party app for network files management,
which can resume broken file transfers.
Pad Use a third-party app for network files management.
Tips:
Click Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for you modem router.
8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings
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://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the section of Folder Sharing.
Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder.
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3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then specify the Folder Name as you like.
4. Tick Enable Authentication. If you allow network clients to modify this folder, tick
Enable Write Access.
5. Click OK.
Tips:
The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding
volume you do not need to share.
8. 3. Media Sharing
The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies
stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer,
pad and PS2/3/4.
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8. 3. 1. Access the USB disk
1. Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port directly or using
a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the modem router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ or exFAT..
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router, safely remove it to avoid data
damage: Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .
2. Access the Media Files on Your USB Disk
Now the DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to
the modem router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks.
Windows
computer
• Go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name (Archer_VR600 by
default) in the Media Devices section.
Note:
Here we take Windows 7 as an example.
Pad • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player.
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8. 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://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3. Focus on the section of Folder Sharing. Click the button to disable Share All, then
click Add to add a new sharing folder.
4. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like.
5. Tick Enable Media Sharing and click OK.
Tips:
The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding
volume you do not need to share.
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¾To Specify the Media Server
You can also modify the media server name or disable the feature of Media Sharing as
needed.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3. Enter a Network/Media Server Name as you like, such as MyShare. You can deselect
the check box of Media Server to disable the media server feature.
4. Click Save.
8. 4. Printer Sharing
The feature of Printer Sharing helps you share a printer with different computers
connected to the modem router.
Note:
Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the modem router:
http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server/.
1. Install the Driver of the Printer
Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs
printer service.
If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer.
2. Connect the Printer
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Cable a printer to the USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds until the
USB LED becomes solid on.
3. Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility
TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer. Download
and Install the utility on each computer that needs printer service.
1 ) Visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/.
2 ) Click PC Utility (for Windows users) or Mac Utility to download the installation
file and uncompress it.
3 ) Open the uncompressed folder, then click TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Setup
(for Windows users) or TP-Link UDS Printer Controller Installer (for Mac users) to
install the utility.
4. Access the Printer
You should set the shared printer as Auto-Connect Printer on every computer that
needs printer service.
1 ) Double-click the icon on your desktop to launch the USB Printer Controller.
2 ) Highlight the printer you share.
Windows
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Mac
3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto-
Connect Printer.
Windows
Mac
4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply.
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Windows
Mac
5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print
with this printer.
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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 on-screen instructions.
8. 5. 3G/4G Settings
The modem router can be used as a 3G/4G wireless router if you have a 3G/4G USB
modem. There are two ways to use your 3G/4G network:
• As a backup solution for Internet access
• As the only way to access the Internet
8. 5. 1. As a backup solution for Internet access
Using 3G/4G network as a backup solution for Internet access, your modem router will
be directly connected to the 3G/4G network when the original network service fails.
Follow the steps below to set your 3G/4G network as a backup for Internet access:
1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
3. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > 3G/4G Settings, and select the box of Enable
3G/4G as a backup solution for Internet access.
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4. Verify that your USB 3G/4G Modem is successfully identified.
Note:
The 3G/4G USB modem will not be identified if it is incompatible with the modem router. Find the 3G/4G
Compatibility List on the web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible,
contact our technical support.
5. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP. When
your Mobile ISP is correct, you have successfully set 3G/4G network as a backup
solution for Internet access. Otherwise, select the box of Set the Dial Number, APN,
Username and Password manually and enter the information provided by your
3G/4G network service provider.
6. Click Advanced to have more configurations if needed.
7. Click Save to make the settings effective.
8. 5. 2. As the only way to access the Internet
If you want the 3G/4G network to be your only way to access the Internet, follow the
steps below to configure:
1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router.
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2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
3. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode and choose 3G/4G Router Mode.
4. Click Save and when the modem router is successfully rebooted, the settings will
be effective.
5. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > 3G/4G Settings.
6. Verify that your USB 3G/4G Modem is successfully identified.
Note:
If your 3G/4G USB modem is incompatible with the modem router, it will not be identified. Find the 3G/4G
Compatibility List on the web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible,
contact our technical support.
7. Verify that the modem router has correctly recognized your Mobile ISP. When your
Mobile ISP is correct, you can enjoy the Internet now! Otherwise, select the box
of Set the Dial Number, APN, Username and Password manually and enter the
information provided by your 3G/4G network service provider.
8. Select the Connection Mode. The default mode is Always on. You can choose
Connect on demand or Connect manually.
• If you choose Connect manually, you need to click the Connect or Disconnect
button to manually turn on or off the Internet.
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• If you choose Connect on demand, the network will automatically turn off
when there is no Internet request in Max Idle Time, and turn on again when
you try to connect to the Internet.
9. Click Advanced to have more configurations if needed.
10. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Chapter 9
Parental Controls
This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and
control access to specified websites at specified time.
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control what types of websites my children or other home
network users can visit and even the time of day they are
allowed to access the Internet.
For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a
computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and
Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays
and not other time.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2. Go to Basic or Advanced > Parental Controls and enable
Parental Control.
3. Click Add.
4. Click View Existing Devices, and select the device to be
controlled. Or, enter the Device Name and MAC Address
manually.
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5. Click the icon to set the Internet Access Time. Drag the
cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK.
6. Enter a Description for the entry.
7. Select the checkbox to enable this entry and click OK.
8. Select the restriction mode.
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.
9. Click Add a New Keyword. You can add up to 200 keywords
for both Blacklist and Whitelist. Below are some sample
entries to allow access.
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1 ) Enter a web address (e.g. www.tp-link.com) or a web
address keyword (e.g. wikipedia) to only allow or block
access to the websites containing that keyword.
2 ) Specify the domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to allow access
only to the websites with that suffix.
3 ) If you wish to block all Internet browsing access, do not
add any keyword to the Whitelist.
10. Enter the keywords or websites you want to add and click
Save.
Now you can control your children’s Internet access according
to your needs.
Done!
Chapter 10
Guest Network
This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your
main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can
create a guest network for them. In addition, you can assign network authorities and
bandwidth for guests to ensure network security, privacy, and fluency.
• Create a Network for Guests
• Customize Guest Network Options
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10. 1. Create a Network for Guests
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless Settings section.
3. Create a 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs.
1 ) Enable Wireless 2.4GHz or Wireless 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.
10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network.
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3. Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs.
• 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.
• Allow guests to access my USB storage sharing
Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access your
router’s USB storage sharing.
• Enable guest network bandwidth control
Select this checkbox to assign the upstream and downstream bandwidth of the
guest network. This option is available only when Bandwidth Control is enabled on
the Advanced > Bandwidth Control page.
4. Click Save. Now users in your guest network can enjoy only the network authorities
and bandwidth you assigned!
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and find the Guest Network section.
Chapter 11
NAT Forwarding
Modem router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices in the
LAN use the same public IP address to communicate in the Internet, which protects the
local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the
problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with the specified device
in the local network.
With forwarding feature the modem router can penetrate the isolation of NAT and
allows the external hosts in the Internet to initiatively communicate with the devices in
the local network, thus to realize some special functions.
TP-LINK modem router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the
priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP
and DMZ.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server
• Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering
• Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ
• Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP
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11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual
Server
When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the Internet,
Virtual Server can realize the service and provide it to the Internet users. At the same
time virtual server can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible
from the Internet.
Virtual server can be used for setting up public services in your local network, such as
HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different service uses different service port.
Port 80 is used in HTTP service, port 21 in FTP service, port 25 in SMTP service and port
110 in POP3 service. Please verify the service port number before the configuration.
share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my
friends through the Internet.
For example, the personal website has been built in my home PC
(192.168.1.100). I hope that my friends in the Internet can visit
my website in some way. The PC is connected to the modem
router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154.
Modem Router
WAN: 218.18.232.154
LAN
Home
Personal Website
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example
192.168.1.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers, click
Add.
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4. Click View Existing Services, and choose HTTP. The external
port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled
with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.1.100 in the
Internal IP field.
5. Click OK to save the settings.
Tips:
1. It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you
are not clear about which port and protocol to use.
2. If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the
corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the
service needs.
3. You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a
modem router. Please note that the External Port cannot be overlapped.
Users in the Internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example:
http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.
Tips:
1. WAN IP should be a public IP address. For the WAN IP is assigned dynamically by
ISP, it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN by DDNS,
go to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account for more information. Then you can
use http://domain name to visit the website.
2. If you have changed the default External Port, you should use http:// WAN IP:
External Port or http:// domain name: External Port to visit the website.
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering
Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports. When
a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the external
ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The modem router can record the IP
address of the host. When the data from the Internet return to the external ports, the
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modem router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is mainly
applied to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN
Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc.
Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add.
3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The triggering
port and protocol, the external port and protocol will be automatically filled with
contents. Here we take application MSN Gaming Zone as an example.
4. Click OK to save the settings.
Tips:
1. You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need.
2. If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually.
You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according
to the format the page displays.
11. 3. 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
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all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special
applications, like IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ
host.
Note:
DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the
DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard. If DMZ is not in use,
please disable it in time.
make the home PC join the Internet online game without port
restriction.
For example, Due to some port restriction, when playing the
online games, you can login normally but cannot join a team
with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ
with all ports opened.
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example
192.168.1.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select the
checkbox to enable DMZ.
4. Enter the IP address 192.168.1.100 in the DMZ Host IP
Address filed.
5. Click Save to save the settings.
The configuration is completed. You’ve set your PC to a DMZ
host and now you can make a team to game with other players.
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows the applications or host devices
to automatically find the front-end NAT device and send request to it to open the
corresponding ports. With UPnP enabled, the applications or host devices in the
both sides of NAT device can freely communicate with each other realizing the
seamless connection of the network. You may need to enable the UPnP if you want
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to use applications for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time
communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc.
Tips:
1. UPnP is enabled by default in this modem router.
2. Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature.
3. UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of
operating system need to install the UPnP components).
For example, When you connect your Xbox to the modem router which has connected
to the Internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the modem router to
open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to
transmit. Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch.
Modem RouterXbox
LAN WAN
If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router;
2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your
needs.
Chapter 12
Specify Your Network
Settings
This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic
configuration of the modem router using the web-based management page.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• LAN Settings
• Wireless Settings
• Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
• Interface Grouping
• Create Static Routes
• Set up a VPN Connection
• Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel
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12. 1. LAN Settings
12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address
The modem router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.1.1, which you can use to log
in to its web-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.
Follow the steps below to change your IP address.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.
3. Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs.
4. Select the Subnet Mask from the drop-down list. The subnet mask together with
the IP address identifies the local IP subnet.
5. Keep IGMP Snooping as enabled by default. IGMP snooping is the process of
listening to IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) network traffic. The
function prevents hosts on a local network from receiving traffic for a multicast
group they have not explicitly joined.
6. You can configure the modem router’s Second IP and Subnet Mask for LAN interface
through which you can also access the web management page.
7. Leave the rest of the default settings as they are.
8. Click Save to make the settings effective.
12. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server
You can configure the modem router to act as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to
its clients. To use the DHCP server function of the modem router, you must configure all
computers on the LAN to obtain an IP Address automatically.
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Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.
3. Select DHCP to enable the DHCP function and select DHCP Server.
4. Specify the IP Address Pool, the start address and end address must be on the same
subnet with LAN IP. The modem router will assign addresses within this specified
range to its clients. It is from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.199 by default.
5. Enter a value for the Address Lease Time. The Address Lease Time is the amount of
time in which a DHCP client can lease its current dynamic IP address assigned by the
modem router. After the dynamic IP address expires, the user will be automatically
assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 1440 minutes.
6. Keep the rest of the settings as default and click Save to make your settings effective.
Note:
1. The modem router can be configured to work as a DHCP Relay. A DHCP relay is a computer that forwards DHCP
data between computers that request IP addresses and the DHCP server that assigns the addresses. Each of the
device’s interfaces can be configured as a DHCP relay. If it is enabled, the DHCP requests from local PCs will be
forwarded to the DHCP server that runs on WAN side.
2. You can also appoint IP addresses within a specified range to devices of the same type by using Condition Pool
feature. For example, you can assign IP addresses within the range (192.168.1.50 to192.168.1.80) to Camera
devices, thus facilitating the network management. Enable DHCP feature and configure the parameters according
to your actual situation on Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page.
12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses
You can view and add a reserved address for a client. When you specify an IP address
for a device on the LAN, that device will always receive the same IP address each time
when it accesses the DHCP server. If there are some devices in the LAN that require
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permanent IP addresses, please configure Address Reservation on the router for the
purpose.
Follow the steps below to reserve an IP address for your device.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.
3. Scroll down to locate the Address Reservation table and click Add to add an address
reservation entry for your device.
4. Enter the MAC address of the device for which you want to reserve IP address.
5. Specify the IP address which will be reserved by the router.
6. Check to Enable this entry and click OK to make the settings effective.
12. 2. Wireless Settings
12. 2. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings
The modem router’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option
are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product
label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.
Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router. Go to Basic > Wireless page.
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¾To enable or disable the wireless function:
Enable the 2.4 GHz or 5GHz Wireless Network. If you don’t want to use the wireless
function, just uncheck the box. If you disable the wireless function, all the wireless
settings won’t be effective.
¾To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:
Enter a new SSID using up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX 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:
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 mode or channel:
Go to Advanced > Wireless >Wireless Settings page and select the wireless network
2.4GHz or 5GHz.
Mode: Select the desired mode.
• 802.11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n devices.
• 802.11gn mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11g and 802.11n wireless clients.
• 802.11bgn mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless
clients.
Note: When 802.11n only mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the modem router.
It is strongly recommended that you select 802.11bgn mixed, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless
stations can connect to the modem router.
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• 802.11ac only
• 802.11ac/n mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using both 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless
clients.
• 802.11a/n/ac mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 802.11n and
802.11ac wireless clients. It is strongly recommended that you select 11a/n/ac mixed.
Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field
determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the
wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access
point.
Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is
Automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.
¾To change the security option:
1. Go to Advanced > Wireless >Wireless Settings page.
2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
3. Select an option from the Security drop-down list. The router provides four options,
None, WPA/WPA2 Personal (Recommended), WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, WEP. WPA2
uses the newest standard and the security level is the highest. We recommend you
don’t change the default settings unless necessary.
12. 2. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection
You can use WPS feature to add a new wireless device to your existing network quickly.
Method 1 Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button
Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
1. Press the WPS button on the side panel of the modem router for 1 second.
2. Press the WPS button of the client device directly.
3. The WPS LED flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS process.
4. When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the
modem router.
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Method 2 Enter the client device’s PIN on the modem router
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless >WPS page. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz
according to your wireless client.
3. Keep the default WPS status as Enabled and select the PIN Code radio button.
4. Enter the client device’s PIN in the field on the above WPS screen. Then click the
Connect button.
5. “Connect successfully” will appear on the above screen, which means the client
device has successfully connected to the modem router.
Method 3 Enter the modem router’s PIN on your client device
Use this method if your client device asks for the modem router’s PIN.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless >WPS page. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz
according to your wireless client.
3. Keep the Router’s PIN status as enabled. Take a note of the Current PIN of the
modem router. You can also click the Generate button to get a new PIN.
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4. On the client device, enter the modem router’s PIN. (The default PIN is also labeled
on the bottom of the modem router.)
5. The WPS LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process.
6. When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the
modem router.
Note:
1. The WPS LED on the modem router will light on for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the
network.
2. The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the modem router is disabled. Please make
sure the wireless function is enabled before configuring the WPS.
12. 2. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function
You can automatically turn off your wireless network (both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) at time
when you do not need the wireless connection.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule page.
3. Select the 2.4GHz wireless network to configure. Toggle on the button to enable
the Wireless Schedule feature.
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4. Set the time. Drag the cursor to cover the time area and click Save to make the
settings effective. The selected time will be in red.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set time for 5GHz wireless network.
Note:
1. If you just set time for one wireless band, the other wireless band is still always on, so set time for both of the two
bands to schedule your whole wireless network.
2. The wireless LED (2.4GHz , 5GHz ) will turn off if the corresponding wireless network is disabled.
3. The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.
12. 2. 4. View Wireless Information
¾To view the detailed wireless network settings:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Status page. You can see the Wireless box.
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3. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz to view the wireless details.
Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the router icon on Basic> Network Map.
¾To view the detailed information of the connected wireless clients:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Statistics page.
3. You can view the detailed information of the wireless clients, including its connected
wireless band and security option as well as the packets transmitted.
Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the wireless clients icon on Basic> Network Map.
12. 2. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings
Advanced wireless settings are for those who have a network concept. If you are not
familiar with the settings on this page, it’s strongly recommended that you keep the
provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Advanced Settings page.
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• Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the
duration between which beacon packets are broadcasted by the router to synchronize
the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds.
• RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of
data transmission through the router. By default, the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold
size is 2346. If the packet size is greater than the preset threshold, the router sends
Request to Send frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending
of a data frame, or else the packet will be sent immediately.
• DTIM Interval: Enter a value between 1 and 255 to determine the interval of the
Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). 1 indicates the DTIM Interval is the same
as Beacon Interval.
• Group Key Update Period: Enter the number of seconds to control the time interval
for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default is 0, indicating no key renewal.
• Enable WMM: This feature guarantees the packets with high-priority messages being
transmitted preferentially. WMM is enabled compulsively under 802.11n or 802.11ac
mode. It is strongly recommended to enable WMM.
• Enable Short GI: This feature is enabled by default and recommended to increase the
data capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time.
• AP Isolation: Select this checkbox to enable the AP Isolation feature that allows you to
confine and restrict all wireless devices on your network from interacting with each
other, but still able to access the Internet. AP isolation is disabled by default.
• WDS: Select this checkbox to enable the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Bridging
feature to allow the router to bridge with another access point (AP) in a wireless local
area network (WLAN). Refer to Appendix B: Troubleshooting for detailed instructions.
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12. 3. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
Most ISPs (Internet service providers) assign a dynamic IP address to the router and
you can use this IP address to access your router remotely. However, the IP address can
change any time and you don’t know when it changes. In this case, you might need
the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) feature on the router to allow you and your
friends to access your router and local servers (FTP, HTTP, etc.) using domain name, in
no need of checking and remembering the IP address.
Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the modem router.
To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network> Dynamic DNS.
3. Select the DDNS service provider (Dyndns or NO-IP). If you don’t have a DDNS
account, select a service provider and click Go to register.
4. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisa.ddns.
net).
5. Click Login and Save.
Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account.
12. 4. Interface Grouping
Divide my devices connected to the modem router into different
groups and disallow devices’ cross-group communication.
For example, in my house, devices connected to LAN1 and LAN3
are for work, while others for entertainment. I want to isolate
working devices from others while keep all devices’ access to
the Internet.
I want to:
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1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > Interface Grouping to open the
configuration page where some interfaces can be grouped
together.
3. Click to Add a new group.
4. Name the group.
5. Check the boxes of LAN1 and LAN3 in Available LAN. Here
Wi-Fi 2.4G network and Wi-Fi 5G network are viewed as a
LAN interface respectively.
6. Click Enable Group Isolation to isolate working devices and
disallow other devices from communicating with them.
7. Click OK to save the settings.
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Now your working devices connected to LAN1 and LAN3 are in
an isolated group!
Note: VLAN function is enabled by default. You cannot disable it when IPTV is
enabled.
12. 5. Create Static Routes
A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach
a specific host or network. Data from one point to another will always follow the same
path regardless of other considerations. Normal Internet usage does not require this
setting to be configured.
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 server. 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.
Company’s server
My PC
Router 2
Modem router
Switch
LAN: 192.168.1.1
192.168.1.100
LAN: 192.168.1.2
WAN: 172.30.30.100
172.30.30.1
1. Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on the
same subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP function.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
3. Go to Advanced > Network > Advanced Routing. Select your
current WAN Interface and click Save.
Done!
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4. Click Add to add a new static routing entry. Finish the settings
according to the following explanations:
• Destination IP: 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
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.
• 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
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Router 2 and then to the Server, so the default gateway should
be 192.168.1.2.
• 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.
5. Select the checkbox to enable this entry.
6. Click OK to save the settings.
Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP
address to visit the company network.
12. 6. Set up a VPN Connection
VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a private network established across the public network,
generally via the Internet. However, the private network is a logical network without
any physical network lines, so it is called Virtual Private Network.
With the wide application of the Internet, more and more data are needed to be shared
through the Internet. Connecting the local network to the Internet directly, though can
allow the data exchange, will cause the private data to be exposed to all the users on
the Internet.
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology is developed and used to establish
the private network through the public network, which can provides a secure
communication to a remote computer or remote network, and guarantee a secured
data exchange. IPSec is one of the major implementations of VPNs.
Establish an IPSec VPN tunnel to connect two LANs via Internet so
that the hosts in different remote LANs are able to communicate
with each as if they are in the same LAN.
For example, I am the network administrator of a regional office,
I need to let my office staff can visit the headquarter’s servers
and resources, and vice versa. I know that the modem router
in my office and the device in headquarter both support IPSec
VPN feature, so I decide to set up a VPN connection with the
headquarter office.
The following diagram is a typical VPN topology. Here Site A
refers to regional office’s network (local network). And Site B
refers to the headquarter’s network (remote network) which I
want to connect.
Done!
I want to:
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Modem router 1
LAN: 192.168.1.1
WAN: 219.134.112.246
PC 1
Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0
WAN: 219.134.112.247
Modem Router 2
PC 2
LAN: 192.168.2.1
Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0
Site A Site B
1. Make sure of the topology you want to build and record site
A (local network) and site B (remote network)’s LAN IP and
WAN IP.
2. Configuration on site A (local network).
1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > IPSec VPN to open the
configuration page. Click Add to set up a VPN tunnel.
How can I
do that?
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3 ) In the IPSec Connection Name column, specify a name.
4 ) In the Remote IPSec Gateway (URL) column, Enter Site B’s
WAN IP address.
5 ) To configure Site A’s LAN:
In the Tunnel access from local IP addresses column, here we
take Subnet Address as an example. Then input the LAN IP
range of Site A in the IP Address for VPN column, and input
Subnet Mask of Site A.
6 ) To configure Site B’s LAN:
In the Tunnel access from local IP addresses column, here we
take Subnet Address as an example. Then input the LAN IP
range of Site B in the IP Address for VPN column, and input
Subnet Mask of Site B.
7 ) Select the Key Exchange Method for the policy. We select
Auto(IKE) here.
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8 ) Enter the Pre-Shared Key for IKE authentication. Then
keep Perfect Forward Secrecy enabled.
Note:
Make sure Site A and Site B use the same key.
9 ) Leave the Advanced Settings as default value. Then click
OK to save.
3. Configuration on Site B (remote network). Refer to step 2
configuration on Site A and make sure that Site A and Site B
use the same pre-shared keys and Perfect Forward Secrecy
settings.
4. The Status column will change to UP if the VPN connection
has been set up successfully.
5. Check the VPN connection. You can ping site B’ LAN IP
from your computer in site A to verify that the IPSec VPN
connection is set up correctly.
Tips: To check the VPN connection, you can do the following.
1. On the host in Site A, press [Windows Logo] + [R] to open Run dialog. Input
“cmd” and hit OK.
2. In the CLI window, type in “ping 192.168.2.x” (“192.168.2.x” can be IP address of
any host in Site B). Then press [Enter].
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3. If Ping proceeds successfully (gets replies from host in Site B), the IPSec
connection is working properly now.
Now IPSec VPN is implemented to establish a connection.
Note:
1. The product supports a maximum of ten simultaneous connections.
2. If one of the site has been off line for a while, for example, if Site A has been disconnected, on Site B you need to
click Disable and then click Enable after Site A back on line in order to re-establish the IPSec tunnel.
12. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel
The IPv6 Tunnel feature helps you obtain IPv6 resources based on an IPv4 WAN
connection or vice versa.
IPv6 Tunnel is a transition mechanism that enables IPv6-only hosts to reach IPv4
services or vice versa and allows isolated IPv6 hosts and networks to reach each other
over IPv4-only infrastructure before IPv6 completely supplants IPv4. It is a temporary
solution for networks that do not support native dual-stack, where both IPv6 and IPv4
run independently.
The modem router provides three tunneling mechanisms: 6to4, 6rd and DS-Lite. The
way to set up 6rd and DS-Lite tunnel are similar.
12. 7. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4
The 6to4 tunnel is a kind of public service. If there is any 6to4 server in your network,
you can use this mechanism to access IPv6 service. If your ISP provides you with an
IPv4-only connection but you want to visit IPv6 websites, you can try to set up a 6to4
tunnel.
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Set up the IPv6 tunnel though my ISP doesn’t provide me with
the tunnel service.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPv6 Tunnel.
3. Tick the check box, select 6to4 as the tunneling mechanism
and select a WAN connection from the drop-down list, then
click Save.
Note:
If there is no available WAN connection to choose, make sure you have connected to
the Internet and the connection type is not Bridge.
Now you can visit the IPv6 websites with the 6to4 tunnel.
Note:
Still not being able to access IPv6 resources means that not any 6to4 public server was found in your network. You
can contact your ISP to sign up for IPv6 connection service.
12. 7. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP
Specify the 6rd tunnel with the parameters provided by my 6rd
tunnel service provider.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPv6 Tunnel.
3. Tick the check box, select 6rd as the tunneling mechanism
and select a WAN connection from the drop-down list.
4. According to the parameters provided by your ISP, choose
Auto or Manual. More parameters are needed if you choose
Manual.
5. Click Save.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
Done!
I want to:
How can I
do that?
How can I
do that?
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Note:
If there is no available WAN connection to choose, make sure you have connected to
the Internet and the connection type is not Bridge.
Now you can visit the IPv6 websites with the 6rd tunnel.
Tips:
The way to set up DS-Lite tunnel is similar to that of 6rd tunnel. If you are provided with an IPv6-only WAN connection
and have signed up for DS-Lite tunnel service, specify the DS-Lite tunnel by referring to the steps above.
Done!
Chapter 13
Administrate Your Network
This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your
modem router’s network.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Set System Time
• Update the Firmware
• Back up and Restore Configuration Settings
• Change the Administrator Account
• Local Management
• Remote Management
• System Log
• Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
• CWMP Settings
• SNMP Settings
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13. 1. Set System Time
System time is the time displayed while the modem router is running. The system time
you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls
and Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system time.
Follow the steps below to set your system time.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings page.
3. Configure the system time using the following methods:
Manually: Select your time zone and enter your local time.
Get from PC: Click this button if you want to use the current managing PC’s time.
Get GMT: Click this button if you want to get time from the Internet. Make sure your
modem router can access the Internet before you select this way to get system
time.
4. Click Save to make your settings effective.
5. After setting the system time, you can set Daylight Saving time according to your
needs. Tick the checkbox to enable Daylight Saving, set the start and end time and
then click Save to make the settings effective.
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13. 2. Update the Firmware
TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and enriching 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 our website: www.tp-link.com
and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
Follow the steps below to update your firmware to the latest.
1. Download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
3. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade page.
4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click Upgrade.
5. Wait for the upgrading and then the modem router will automatically reboot.
Note:
1. Before upgrading the firmware, it’s better to back up your current settings. For more details, refer to Back up and
Restore Configuration Settings.
2. During the upgrading process, do not turn off or reset the router.
3. The upgraded firmware version must correspond to the hardware.
13. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can back
up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the modem router
to a previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if needed you can
erase the current settings and reset the modem router to the default factory settings.
To back up configuration settings:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.
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3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A conf.
bin file will be stored to your computer.
To restore configuration settings:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.
3. Click Browse to locate the previous backup configuration file, and click Restore.
4. Wait for the restoring and then the modem router will automatically reboot.
To reset the modem router to factory default settings:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.
3. Click Factory Restore to reset the modem router.
4. Wait for the resetting and then the modem router will automatically reboot.
Note:
1. During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the modem router.
2. We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the modem router.
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account
Admin account is used to log in to the modem router’s web-based management page.
You are required to set the admin account at first login. You can also change it on the
web page.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools> Administration page. Locate the Account
Management section.
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3. Enter the old password. Enter the new password and enter again to confirm.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.
13. 5. Local Management
You can control the local devices’ authority to manage the modem router via Local
Management feature. By default all local connected devices are allowed to manage the
modem router. You can also allow only one device to manage the modem router.
Follow the steps below to specify the local management.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools> Administration page. Locate the Local
Management section.
3. Keep the Port as the default setting. Enter the IP address or MAC address of the
local device to manage the modem router.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective. Now only the device (192.168.1.100)
can manage the modem router. If you want that all local devices can manage the
modem router, just leave the IP/MAC Address field blank.
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13. 6. Remote Management
By default, the remote devices are not allowed to manage the modem router from the
Internet.
Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the modem router.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools> Administration page. Locate the Remote
Management section.
3. Tick the checkbox to enable Remote Management. Keep the Port as the default
setting. Leave the IP/MAC Address field blank. If you just want to allow a specific
device to manage the modem router, you can enter the IP address of the remote
device in the IP/MAC Address field.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective. Now, all devices on the Internet
can log in to http://modem router’s WAN IP address:port number (such as
http://113.116.60.229:80) to manage the modem 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.
13. 7. System Log
System Log can help you know what happened to your modem router, facilitating
you to locate the malfunctions. For example when your modem router does not work
properly, you will need to save the system log and send it to the technical support for
troubleshooting.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Click Advanced > System Tools > System Log page.
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To view the system logs:
You can view specific system logs by selecting the log Type and Level.
Click Refresh to refresh the log list.
To save the system logs:
You can choose to save the system logs to your local computer or a remote server.
Click Save Log to save the logs in a txt file to your computer.
Click Log Settings to set the save path of the logs.
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• Save Locally: Select this option to cache the system log to the router’s local memory,
select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list. The logs
will be shown in the table in descending order on the System Log page.
• Save Remotely: Select this option to send the system log to a remote server, select
the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list and enter the
information of the remote server. If the remote server has a log viewer client or a
sniffer tool implemented, you can view and analyze the system log remotely in real-
time.
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the LAN, WAN and WLAN sent
and received packets, allowing you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic statistics.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Statistics.
3. Toggle on Traffic Statistics, and then you can monitor the traffic statistics in Traffic
Statistics List section. This function is disabled by default.
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13. 9. CWMP Settings
The modem router offers CWMP feature. The function supports TR-069 protocol which
collects information, diagnoses the devices and configures the devices automatically
via ACS (Auto-Configuration Server).
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > CWMP Settings page.
• Enable CWMP: Toggle On to enable the CWMP (CPE WAN Management Protocol)
feature.
• Inform: Enable this feature to send an Inform message to the ACS (Auto Configuration
Server) periodically.
• Inform Interval: Enter the time interval in seconds when the Inform message will be
sent to the ACS.
• ACS URL: Enter the web address of the ACS which is provided by your ISP.
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• ACS Username/Password: Enter the username/password to log in to the ACS server.
• Interface used by TR-069 client: Select which interface to be used by the TR-069 client.
• Display SOAP messages on serial console: Toggle to enable or disable this feature.
• Connection Request Authentication: Select this checkbox to enable authentication
for the connection request.
• Connection Request Username/Password: Enter the username/password for the ACS
server to log in to the router.
• Connection Request Path: Enter the path for the ACS server to log in to the router.
• Connection Request Port: Enter the port that connects to the ACS server.
• Connection Request URL: Enter the URL that connects to the ACS server.
• Get RPC methods: Click to get the methods to support CWMP.
Click Save to make the settings effective.
13. 10. SNMP Settings
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) has been widely applied in the computer
networks currently, which is used for ensuring the transmission of the management
information between two nodes. In this way, network administrators can easily search
and modify the information on any node on the network. Meanwhile, they can locate
faults promptly and implement the fault diagnosis, capacity planning and report
generating.
An SNMP Agent is an application running on the modem router that performs the
operational role of receiving and processing SNMP messages, sending responses to the
SNMP manager, and sending traps when an event occurs. So a router contains SNMP
“agent” software can be monitored and/or controlled by SNMP Manager using SNMP
messages.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > SNMP Settings page.
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• Enable SNMP Agent: Toggle On to enable the built-in SNMP agent that allows
the router to operate as the operational role in receiving and processing of SNMP
messages, sending responses to the SNMP manager, and triggering SNMP traps
when an event occurs.
• Read-only Community: Displays the default public community string that protects
the router from unauthorized access.
• Write Community: Displays the default read and write community string that protects
the router from unauthorized changes.
• System Name: Displays the administratively-assigned name for this managed device.
• System Description: Displays the textual description of the managed device. This
value should include the full name and version identification of the system’s hardware
type, software operating-system, and networking software.
• System Location: Displays the physical location of this device (e.g., telephone closet,
3rd floor).
• System Contact: Displays the textual identification of the contact person for this
managed device, together with information on how to contact this person.
• Trap Manager IP: Displays the IP address of the host to receive the traps.
You are suggested to keep the default settings. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Appendix A: Specications
General
Standards and
Protocols
ANSI T1.413, ITU G.992.1, ITU G.992.2, ITU-T G.992.3, ITU-T G.992.4, ITU-T
G.992.5, ITU-T G.994.1, ITU-T G.995.1, ITU G.993.2(VDSL2), ITU-T G.993.5
(G.vector)
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE
802.3, IEEE 802.3u, TCP/IP, PPPoA, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT
Safety & Emission CE
Antenna 3 detachable external dual band antennas, 3dBi for 2.4GHz and 6dBi for 5GHz
Ports
Four 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX)
One RJ11 port
Two USB 2.0 ports
Network Medium
10Base-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable
100Base-TX: UTP category-5, 5e cable
1000Base-TX: UTP category-5, 5e cable
Max line length: 6.5Km
Data Rates Downstream: Up to 100Mbps
Upstream: Up to 50Mbps
Physical and Environment
Working
Temperature 0℃ ~ 40℃
Working Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -40℃ ~ 70℃
Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)
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Appendix B:
Troubleshooting
T1. How do I restore my modem router’s configuration to its factory
default settings?
With the modem router powered on, press and hold down the Reset button on the side
panel of the modem router for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn back on momentarily, then
release the button.
Note: Once the modem router is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will need to re-
configure the modem router.
T2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
Web Management page password:
Restore the modem router to its factory default settings and then set a new password
using 1-15 characters.
Wireless Network password:
1. The default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the modem
router.
2. If the default wireless password has been changed, log into the modem router’s web
management page and go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your password.
T3. What can I do if I cannot log into the modem router’s web management
page?
• Make sure the modem router connects to the computer correctly and the
corresponding LED indicator(s) light up.
• Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured to obtain an IP address
automatically and obtain DNS server address automatically.
• Make sure the default access you input is right.
• 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;
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4 ) Click LAN settings, deselect the following three options and click OK;
5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings.
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• Change a web browser or computer and log in again.
• Reset the modem router to factory default settings: With the modem router powered
on, press and hold down the Reset button on the side panel of the modem router
for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn back on momentarily, then release the button.
Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the modem router to surf the Internet once the modem router is reset.
Open a web browser and log in again. If login fails, please contact the technical
support.
T4. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
1. Check to see if all the connectors are connected well, including the telephone line,
Ethernet cables and power adapter.
2. Check to see if you can log in to the web management page of the modem router.
If you can, try the following steps. If you cannot, please set your computer referring
to T3 and then try to see if you can access the Internet. If the problem persists,
please go to the next step.
3. Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI, Connection Type, account username
and password are correct. If there are any mistakes, please correct the settings and
try again.
4. Refer to T5 to clone the MAC address.
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5. If you still cannot access the Internet, please restore your modem router to its factory
default settings and reconfigure your modem router by following the instructions
in Use Quick Setup Wizard.
6. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.
T5. How to configure MAC Clone?
You can manually change the MAC address of the modem router. It is helpful when your
Internet access account provided by your ISP is bound to one specific MAC address,
in other words, your ISP just permits only one computer with the authenticated MAC
address to access the Internet. In this case, you can use MAC Clone to allow more
computers to access the Internet via the same account.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the modem
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page. Click the Add icon, and scroll down to
get the MAC Clone section.
• If you are using the computer with the authenticated MAC address to access
the modem router, please select Use Current Computer MAC Address.
• If you know the authenticated MAC address, please select Use Custom MAC
Address and then enter the address.
3. Click OK to make the settings effective.
T6. How to use the modem router as a regular wireless router to share
my Internet?
The modem router also supports Wireless Router mode. If you already have a modem
or your Internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall, you can set up the modem
router as a regular wireless router to share the Internet.
1. Connect your modem router’s LAN4/WAN port to the modem or the network port.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the modem
router.
3. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode page.
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4. Select the Wireless Router Mode option, then click Save to make the settings
effective.
Note: IPTV function is not supported in Wireless Router Mode.
T7. How to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless
network?
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 primary router. Follow the steps to configure the modem router.
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the modem
router.
2. Configure the LAN IP address of the modem router in the same subnet as the root
router. For example, the IP address of the root router is 192.168.0.1, the IP address
of the extended router should be from 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254.).
3. Go to Advanced > Wireless >Advanced Settings page and locate the WDS section.
4. Select the check box to enable the WDS Bridging function.
5. Click Survey to scan all the AP devices and choose the root AP to be bridged.
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6. Click the connect icon and then the SSID and MAC will be automatically filled in.
Configure the Security settings as the AP you choose to be bridged.
7. Click Save to make the settings effective.
8. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page to disable DHCP.
Now, the root’s wireless network is extended and you can use the modem router’s SSID
and password to enjoy the network.
Note: The extended router (modem router) can have different SSID and password from the root router, you can
change your modem router’s SSID and password on Basic > Wireless page.
T8. What can I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect
the wireless network?
¾If 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.
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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;
4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, find and locate Wireless Zero
Configuration in the Services list on the right side;
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5 ) Select Wireless Zero Configuration, right click, 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.
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7 ) Connect to wireless network.
¾If 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 Basic > Wireless page, and check the wireless router settings, double check
your Wireless Name and the SSID is not hided. Go to Adavanced > System Tools >
Time Settings, and make sure the Region/Country is selected correctly;
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.
¾If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps
below:
1. 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
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Password/Network Security Key, usually you can only find it on the back of your
wireless router/modem;
2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose “Connecting using
a security key instead”, and then type in the Network Security Key/Wireless
Password;
3 ) If it continues on saying network security key mismatch, it is suggested to
confirm the wireless password on your wireless router/modem;
Note: Wireless password/Network Security Key is case sensitive.
4 ) Connect to wireless network.
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2. Windows was unable to connect to XXXX /Cannot 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.
T9. What can I do if I cannot access the USB disk after I modify the
Authentication settings?
This situation probably happens on your Windows computer due to its special
credential mechanism. Once you successfully access the USB disk, the connection will
be temporarily recorded and the USB disk will refuse your access with another account.
You can follow either method below to solve this problem:
¾Method 1: Log off (sign out) from the Windows to delete the temporary connection
record.
¾Method 2: (Only for Local Storage Sharing) Change the address of the USB disk by
referring to To Customize the Address of the USB Disk.
T10. What can I do if I am still required to enter the password for USB
access even though I have selected Remember my credentials in
my Windows computer?
Because of Windows special credential mechanism, if the USB access username you set
is the same as the Windows account name, Windows will be unable to remember the
password you set for the USB.
To solve this problem, you can set a different USB access username or make the USB
access password the same as your Windows account. After you modify the access
account, remember to log off (sigh out) from the Windows.
T11. Why am I never required to enter the account information for USB
access even though I have enabled the Authentication feature?
This situation probably happens on your Windows computer due to its special
credential mechanism. If your USB access username and password are both the same
as your Windows account, the Windows will automatically use its account information
to access the USB disk. Therefore, you will have no need to enter the username and
password.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark
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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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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.
Restricted to indoor use.
Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність
вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними
законодавчими актами України.
Safety Information
• When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the
product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power
is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.
• Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric
shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
• Avoid water and wet locations.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the
original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to
contact us.
For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK
EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU
IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MT
NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK
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Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
DC voltage
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled
pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or
dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization
or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: AC1600 Wireless Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
Model No.: Archer VR600
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations
applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 2009 /125 /EC,
Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 300 328 V1.9.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011
EN 55024: 2010
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013
EN 50385: 2002
EN 301 893 V1.8.1
EN 50581: 2012
(EC) No 278/2009
(EC) No 1275/2008
(EU) No 801/2013
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2016/03/14
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