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TP-Link TL-WR820N User Manual
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REV1.0.0 1910012464
User Guide
300Mbps Wi-Fi Router
TL-WR820N
Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 1. Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 2. Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. 1. Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 3. Set Up the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3. Log In to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 4. Configure the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. 1. Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. 2. Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. 2. 1. WAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. 2. 2. LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4. 2. 3. IPv6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4. 2. 4. IPTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4. 2. 5. MAC Address Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4. 2. 6. DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4. 2. 7. IP & MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4. 3. Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4. 3. 1. Host Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4. 3. 2. Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4. 4. Network Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4. 4. 1. Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4. 4. 2. Access Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4. 5. Advanced Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4. 5. 1. Virtual Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4. 5. 2. DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4. 5. 3. UPnP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4. 5. 4. Advanced Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4. 5. 5. Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4. 6. System Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4. 6. 1. Web Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4. 6. 2. Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4. 6. 3. Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4. 6. 4. Factory Default Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4. 6. 5. Backup & Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4. 6. 6. Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4. 6. 7. Change Login Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4. 6. 8. Diagnostic Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4. 6. 9. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4. 7. Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each
function and demonstrates how to configure them.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the router may vary slightly
depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language,
and internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions
documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Underlined Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a
website or a specific section.
Teal Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the
menus, items, buttons and so on.
>
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page.
For example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering
function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.
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.
More Info
The latest firmware is available from the Download Center at www.tp-link.com/support.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the router.
Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at
https://forum.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at www.tp-link.com/support.
Speed/Coverage Disclaimer
Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard
802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are
not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building
materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local
interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and
network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location,
connection, quality, and client condition.
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1. 1. Product Overview
The TP-Link router is designed to fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office
(SOHO) networks and users demanding higher networking performance. The powerful
antennas ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while boosting widespread
coverage throughout your home, and the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed
connection to your wired devices.
Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its
intuitive web interface.
1. 2. Panel Layout
1. 2. 1. Top Panel
The router’s LEDs are located on the top panel. You can check the router’s working
status by following the LED explanation table.
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LED Indication
LAN LED Green Solid on: At least one LAN port is connected.
Internet LED
Orange
Solid on:
The WAN port is connected, but internet is not available.
Blinking:
The WAN port is not connected.
Green
Solid on:
Internet is available.
Blinking:
The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded*.
Wi-Fi LED Green
Solid on:
Wireless function is enabled.
Blinking:
WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.
* To avoid device damage, do not disconnect or power off your router during the upgrade.
1. 2. 2. Back Panel
The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel.
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Item Description
POWER Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.
WAN Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet port.
Ethernet Ports (1, 2) For connecting your PCs or other wired network devices to the router.
WPS/RESET Button
To enable the WPS function, press this button for 1 second. If you have a
WPS-supported device, you can press this button to quickly establish
connection between the router and the client device and automatically
configure wireless security for your wireless network.
Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds until the Internet LED
blinks to reset the router to its factory default settings.
Antennas Used for wireless operation and data transmitting. Upright them for the best
Wi-Fi performance.
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2. 1. Position Your Router
• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as
to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
• Keep the router away from strong devices with strong electromagnetic interference,
such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
2. 2. Connect the Hardware
If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall, instead of
through a modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s WAN port, and skip steps
1, 2, and 3 below.
Connect to the power socket
Connect to the internet
Modem
Router
Power adapter
1 2
1. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2. Connect the modem to the router’s WAN port with an Ethernet cable.
3. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4. Connect the power adapter to the router.
5. Verify that the LED turns solid on before continuing with the configuration.
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2. 3. Set Up the Router
1. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet cable
1 2
• Method 2: Wireless
1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart
device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
OR
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-Link_XXXX
Connect automatically Connect
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
TP-Link_XXXX
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
Other...
< Settings
Smart DeviceComputer
• 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.
Note:
• WPS is not supported by iOS devices.
• The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function
will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is
configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone as an
example.
2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your router.
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WLAN
On
TP-Link
HomeNetwork
Oce
TP-Link_123
TP-Link_ABC
MyHome
Test
1 2
Close to
2. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Create a password
to log in.
Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ Section.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
4. Enjoy! For wireless devices, you may have to reconnect to the wireless network if you
have customized the SSID (wireless name) and password during the configuration.
Chapter 3
Log In to the Router
This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of the router.
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With the web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based
utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a web browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Follow the steps below to log in to your router.
1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your
computer.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.
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4. 1. Device
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Device to view and manage the connected and blocked devices of the router.
Connected devices:
• Device - Displays the name and IP address of the connected device. You can click
to edit the device name.
• Rate - Displays the current upstream and downstream speed of the device.
• Upstream/Downstream - You can click the / button to limit the upstream or
downstream speed for the device.
• Block - Click to block the device to access your network.
Blocked devices:
• Device - Displays the name and MAC address of the blocked device. You can click
to edit the device name.
• Allow - Click to allow the device to access your network.
4. 2. Network
4. 2. 1. WAN Settings
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Network for basic WAN settings, or go to Advanced > Network > WAN Settings
for advanced WAN settings.
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3. Select the Connection Type according to your ISP, configure related settings, and
click Save.
PPPoE
Select this type if you use DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service and are provided with a
username and password by the ISP.
Basic PPPoE Settings:
• Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
Advanced PPPoE settings:
Click Disconnect to disconnect the internet immediately.
Click Connect to connect the internet immediately.
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• Secondary Connection - If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic
IP or Static IP to activate the secondary connection.
• Connection Type
• Connect Automatically - In this mode, the internet connection can be re-
established automatically when it is down.
• Connect on Demand - In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated
automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-
established when you attempt to access the internet again. If you want to keep
your internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time
field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before
your internet access disconnects.
• Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect
immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect
on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically
after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) but not be able to re-establish
when you attempt to access the internet again.
Note:
Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some
applications are visiting the internet continually in the background.
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• MTU Size (in bytes) - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. Do not change the default
MTU size unless required by your ISP.
• WAN Rate Settings - Select the rate and duplex mode for the WAN port. It is
recommended to keep the default auto mode.
• Service Name/Server Name - The service name and server name should not be
configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving
these fields blank will work.
• Use ISP Specified IP Address - If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses
to the router, select this check box and enter the IP address provided by your ISP in
dotted-decimal notation.
• Manually set DNS server - If your ISP provides you one or two DNS addresses, select
this check box and enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses into the correct
fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned automatically from your ISP.
Dynamic IP
Select this type if your ISP provides the DHCP service, and the router will automatically
get IP parameters from your ISP.
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Basic Dynamic IP Settings:
Advanced Dynamic IP Settings:
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Click Renew to renew the IP parameters from your ISP.
Click Release to release the IP parameters.
• MTU Size (in bytes) - The default MTU size is 1500 bytes. Do not change the default
MTU size unless required by your ISP.
• Manually set DNS server - If your ISP provides you one or two DNS addresses, select
this check box and enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses into the correct
fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned automatically from your ISP.
• Host Name -This option specifies the name of the router.
• Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs’ DHCP servers do not support the broadcast
applications. If you cannot get the IP address normally, you can choose this option. (It
is rarely required.)
• WAN Rate Settings - Select the rate and duplex mode for the WAN port. It is
recommended to keep the default auto mode.
Static IP
Select this type if your ISP provides a static IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS
settings.
Basic Static IP Settings:
• IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
• Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your
ISP. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask.
• Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your
ISP.
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• Primary DNS/Secondary DNS - Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal
notation provided by your ISP.
Advanced Static IP Settings:
• MTU Size (in bytes) - The default MTU size is 1500 bytes. Do not change the default
MTU size unless required by your ISP.
• WAN Rate Settings - Select the rate and duplex mode for the WAN port. It is
recommended to keep the default auto mode.
L2TP
Select this type if you connect to an L2TP VPN Server and are provided with a username,
password, and IP address/domain name of the server by the ISP.
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Basic L2TP Settings:
• Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
• Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided
by your ISP.
• Dynamic IP/Static IP - Choose the address type provided by your ISP.
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Advanced L2TP Settings:
Click Disconnect to disconnect the internet immediately.
Click Connect to connect to the internet immediately.
• Connection Type
• Connect Automatically - In this mode, the internet connection can be re-
established automatically when it is down.
• Connect on Demand - In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated
automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-
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established when you attempt to access the internet again. If you want to keep
your internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time
field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before
your internet access disconnects.
• Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect
immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect
on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically
after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) but not be able to re-establish
when you attempt to access the internet again.
Note:
Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some
applications are visiting the internet continually in the background.
• MTU Size (in bytes) - The default MTU size is 1460 bytes. Do not change the default
MTU size unless required by your ISP.
• WAN Rate Settings - Select the rate and duplex mode for the WAN port. It is
recommended to keep the default auto mode.
PPTP
Select this type if you connect to a PPTP VPN Server and are provided with a username,
password, and IP address/domain name of the server by the ISP.
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Basic PPTP Settings:
• Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
• Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided
by your ISP.
• Dynamic IP/Static IP - Choose the address type provided by your ISP.
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Advanced PPTP Settings:
Click Disconnect to disconnect the internet immediately.
Click Connect to connect the internet immediately.
• Connection Type
• Connect Automatically - In this mode, the internet connection can be re-
established automatically when it is down.
• Connect on Demand - In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated
automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-
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established when you attempt to access the internet again. If you want to keep
your internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time
field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before
your internet access disconnects.
• Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect
immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect
on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically
after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) but not be able to re-establish
when you attempt to access the internet again.
Note:
Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some
applications are visiting the internet continually in the background.
• MTU Size (in bytes) - The default MTU size is 1460 bytes. Do not change the default
MTU size unless required by your ISP.
• WAN Rate Settings - Select the rate and duplex mode for the WAN port. It is
recommended to keep the default auto mode.
4. 2. 2. LAN Settings
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings.
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• MAC Address - The unique physical address assigned to the Ethernet (LAN) port of
the router.
• LAN IP Settings - Select Auto or Manual. In Auto mode, the router will automatically
detect the LAN-WAN IP address confliction. In Manual mode, you can set the IP
address and subnet mask of the router.
• IP Address - Enter the LAN IP address of the router.
• Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask, which is normally 255.255.255.0.
Note:
• If you have changed the IP address, you must use the new IP address to log in.
• If the new IP address you set is not in the same subnet as the old one, the IP address pool in the DHCP Server will be
configured automatically, but the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured.
4. 2. 3. IPv6
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPv6.
3. Select a working mode according to your ISP network topology.
Pass-Through (Bridge)
If your ISP uses Pass-Through (Bridge) network deployment, select Pass-Through
(Bridge). No configuration is required for this type of connection.
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Router
For other connection types, select Router and complete the IPv6 configuration.
• WAN Connection Type - Select an appropriate WAN connection type according to the
information provided by your ISP.
• Normal - Select this type for normal IPv6 internet connection.
• PPPoE - Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6 for assigning address, and provides
a username and password.
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• Tunnel 6to4 - Select this type if your ISP uses 6to4 deployment for assigning address.
• Get IPv6 Address - Select Auto or Static according to the information provided by
your ISP.
• Address - The IPv6 address of the router’s WAN interface.
• Prefix Length - The IPv6 prefix length of the router’s WAN interface.
• Gateway - The default IPv6 gateway for the router’s WAN interface.
• Use the same PPPoE session as IPv4 - Select to use the same PPPoE session as IPv4.
Make sure your IPv4 WAN connection is PPPoE before you select this option.
• Username/Password - The username and password provided by your ISP.
• Manually set DNS server - The DNS addresses will be automatically assigned to the
router. You can also set manually according to your needs.
• Primary/Secondary DNS - Enter the primary/Secondary IPv6 DNS server address
provided by your ISP.
• Enable Prefix Delegation - Select to get a prefix delegation by DHCPv6 server from
the ISP. Clients in LAN will generate an IPv6 address with this prefix.
4. 2. 4. IPTV
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPTV.
3. Select the appropriate mode according to your ISP.
Select Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters are required.
Select Custom if your ISP is not listed but provides necessary parameters.
4. After you have selected a mode, the necessary parameters, including the LAN port
for IPTV connection, are predetermined.
5. Click Save.
6. Connect the set-top box to the corresponding LAN port which is predetermined or
you have specified.
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4. 2. 5. MAC Address Settings
Some ISPs will register the MAC address of your computer the first time you access
the internet through their cable modem. When you add a router into the network to
share internet connection, the ISPs may not accept it since its MAC address is not the
registered one. In this case, you need to clone your computer’s MAC address to the
router.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > MAC Address Settings.
3. Use the current computer’s MAC address, or manually set the MAC address. Then
click Save.
Note:
• You can only use this function for PCs on the LAN.
• If you have changed the WAN MAC address when the WAN connection is PPPoE, it will not take effect until the
connection is re-established.
4. 2. 6. DHCP Server
By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the
router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices
from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of DHCP Server if necessary.
Note:
• To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address
automatically.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server.
3. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save.
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• DHCP Server - Enable or disable the DHCP server. If disabled, you must have another
DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually.
• Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when
assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.100 is the default start address.
• End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning
IP addresses. 192.168.0.199 is the default end address.
• Address Lease Time - The Address Lease Time is the amount of time a network user
will be allowed to connect to the router with the current dynamic IP Address. When
time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The
range of the time is 1 ~ 2880 minutes. The default value is 120.
• Gateway - It is recommended to input the IP address of the LAN port of the router. The
default value is 192.168.0.1.
• Primary DNS - Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP.
• Secondary DNS Server - Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP
provides two DNS servers.
• DHCP Equipment - Displays the information of the DHCP client.
• Host - The name of the DHCP client.
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• MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client
• IP Address - The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP client
• Effective Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has
expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.
Click Refresh to show the current attached devices.
4. 2. 7. IP & MAC Binding
IP & MAC Binding (also known as ARP Binding) is useful for controlling access of a
specific computer in the LAN by binding the IP address and the MAC address of the
device together. IP & MAC binding also prevents other devices from using a specific IP
address.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network > IP & MAC Binding.
3. In the IP & MAC List, find your device and click Bind. Or you can click Add under the IP
& MAC Binding table and manually add an binding entry.
4. 3. Wireless
4. 3. 1. Host Network
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Network for basic host network settings, and go to Advanced > Wireless > Host
Network for advanced host network settings.
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Basic host network settings
Advanced host network settings
• SSID - You can leave the default wireless network name (SSID) as it is, or create a new
name (up to 32 characters). This field is case-sensitive.
• Security - Select a security option:
No Security: Select this option to disable the wireless security.
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WPA/WPA2-Personal: Select this option to enable the standard authentication
method based on a Pre-shared Key (PSK), also called passphrase. If you select this
option, configure the following parameters:
• Version - Select a security version for your wireless network.
• Encryption - Select a security encryption type: TKIP(Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol), AES(Advanced Encryption Standard), or Auto (for both TKIP and
AES).
• Password - Enter 8-63 characters using a combination of numbers, letters and
symbols.
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise: Select this option to enable the more advanced authentication
method using a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) server. If you
select this option, configure the following parameters:
• Version - Select a security version for your wireless network.
• Encryption - Select a security encryption type: TKIP(Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol), AES(Advanced Encryption Standard), or Auto (for both TKIP and
AES).
• RADIUS Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server.
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• RADIUS Port - Enter the port that the Radius server uses.
• RADIUS Password - Enter the password for the Radius server.
WEP: Select this option to enable basic authentication method if any of your client
devices can only access the wireless using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). If you
select this option, configure the following parameters:
• Type - Select an authentication type for your wireless network. The default is
Auto, which automatically chooses Open System or Shared Key based on the
capability and access request of the wireless client.
• WEP Key Format - Either use ASCII format or select Hexadecimal. ASCII format
is a combination of alphabetic and numeric characters. Hexadecimal format is
a combination of the number (0-9) and letters (A-F, a-f).
• Key Type/Key Value - Select a key type option and enter a key value. The 64-
bit option allows you to enter 10 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F, a-f) or 5 ASCII
characters into the Key Value field. The 128-bit option allows you to enter 26
hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F, a-f) or 13 ASCII characters into the Key Value field.
• Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. The default channel
is Auto. Do not change it unless you are experiencing the intermittent wireless
connection issue.
• Mode - Select a transmission mixed mode.
• Channel Width - Select a channel width (bandwidth) for the wireless network.
• Transmit Power - Select either High, Middle, or Low to specify the data transmit power.
The default and recommended setting is High.
• 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.
• Enable WMM - The WMM function guarantees the packets with high-priority messages
being transmitted preferentially. It is enabled by default and highly recommended.
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4. 3. 2. Guest Network
Guest Network allows you to set up a separate wireless network with a separate network
name (SSID) and password that your guests can use to access the Internet.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network.
• SSID/Password - Set the network name and password for Guest Network. Password
may contain 8-63 characters. It is recommended you use a combination of numbers,
letters and symbols.
• Access my local network - Select whether to allow wireless devices on the guest
network to access your local network. The default value is No.
• Upstream Bandwidth/Downstream Bandwidth - Configure the total upload/download
speed of the guest network.
• Set Guest Access Time - Set the time period to enable guest network.
4. 4. Network Control
4. 4. 1. Parental Controls
Parental Controls allows you to restrict internet access time for devices under control.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network Control > Parental Controls.
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3. Click Add and select one or more parental devices. All devices except the parental
devices will be restricted.
4. Turn on Parental Controls.
5. Click and drag across the cells to set the effective time period during which the
restriction applies.
6. Click Save.
4. 4. 2. Access Control
Access Control allows you to restrict access to the internet contents for local devices.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Network Control > Access Controls.
3. Enable Access Control.
4. Select Whitelist or Blacklist to allow or block only the internet activities specified in
the table.
5. Click Add and enter a brief description for the rule.
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6. Click Configure in the Hosts Under Control column, then add one or more hosts by
specifying IP address ranges or MAC addresses.
• Host Description - In this field, create a unique description for the host.
• Mode - Here are two options, IP Address and MAC Address. You can select either of
them from the drop-down list.
If IP Address is selected, you can see the following item:
• IP Address Range - Enter the IP address or address range of the host in dotted-
decimal format (e.g. 192.168.1.23).
If MAC Address is selected, you can see the following item:
• MAC Address - Enter the MAC address of the host in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
format (e.g. 00-11-22-33-44-AA).
7. Click Configure in the Target column, then click Any Target to add all internet contents
or click Add to add speficied internet contents.
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• Description - In this field, create a description for the target. Note that this description
should be unique.
• Mode - Here are two options, IP Address and Website Domain. You can choose either
of them from the drop-down list.
If the IP Address is selected, you will see the following items:
• IP Address Range - Enter the IP address (or address range) of the target (targets)
in dotted-decimal format.
• Common Service - Here lists some common service ports. Select one from
the drop-down list, and the corresponding port number will be filled in the Port
field automatically. For example, if you select HTTP, 80 will be filled in the Port
automatically.
• Port - Specify the port or port range for the target. For some common service
ports, you can make use of the Common Service item above.
• Protocol - Here are three options, All, TCP and UDP. Select one of them from the
drop-down list for the target.
If the Website Domain is selected, you will see the following items:
• Website Domain 1/2/3/4 - Here you can enter 4 domain names, either the full
name or the keywords (for example, tp-link). Any domain name with keywords
in it (www.tp-link.com) will be blocked or allowed.
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8. Click Configure in the Schedule column, then click Any Time to add all time or click
Add to add speficied time.
• Description - In this field, create a description for the schedule. Note that this
description should be unique.
• Time - Click and drag across the cells to set the effective time periods.
9. Save the rule to complete the settings.
4. 5. Advanced Users
4. 5. 1. 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 internet users. At the same time
virtual server can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from
the internet.
1. Set the computer running the service application to a static IP address, for example
192.168.0.100.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > Advanced Users > Virtual Server.
4. Click Add.
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5. Select a service from the Common Server drop-down list to automatically populate
the appropriate port number in the External Port field. If the service is not listed, enter
the external port number (e.g. 21) or a range of ports (e.g. 21-25).
6. Leave the Internal Port blank if it is the same as the External Port or enter a specific
port number (e.g. 21) if the External Port is a single port.
7. Enter the IP address of the computer running the service application in the dotted
decimal format into the IP Address field.
8. Select a protocol for the service application: TCP, UDP, or All from the Protocol
dropdown list.
9. Click Save.
Note:
Please make sure the external port is different from the port used for local and remote management, or the virtual
server may not be working properly.
4. 5. 2. DMZ Server
When a computer is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network,
it is totally exposed to the internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional
communication between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a
virtual server with all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open
in some special applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the
computer to be a DMZ host.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Advanced Users > DMZ Server.
3. Enter the IP address of the local computer that is to be the DMZ host.
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4. Click Save.
5. Enable DMZ.
4. 5. 3. UPnP Settings
The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows the devices, such as Internet
computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices
can be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Advanced Users > UPnP Settings.
• Application Description - Displays a brief description of the application in the UPnP
request.
• External Port - Displays the external port the router opened for the application.
• Protocol - Displays the network protocol type that is used by the local host.
• Internal Port - Displays the internal port the router opened for the application.
• IP Address - Displays the IP address of the local host.
• Status - Displays whether the port is enabled.
Note:
Please make sure the UPnP feature is supported by your router, operating system and the application.
4. 5. 4. Advanced Routing
Advanced Routing is used to predetermine a fixed route for the network information
packets to reach a specific host or network.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Advanced Users > Advanced Routing.
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3. Click Add.
4. Enter a destination IP address to assign the static route for this entry.
5. Enter a subnet mask to determine the network portion and host portion of the IP
address.
6. Enter an next hop IP address to connect the router to the network or host.
7. Click Save.
4. 5. 5. Dynamic DNS
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) allows you to assign a fixed host and domain
name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own
website, FTP server, or another server behind the router. To begin, you need to sign
up with a Dynamic DNS service provider such as www.dyndns.com. Then, enter your
registration information.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Advanced Users > Dynamic DNS.
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3. Select your Dynamic DNS service provider.
4. Enable the Dynamic DNS client.
5. Enter the username and password of your Dynamic DNS account. If you do not have
an account, click Go to register… to register an account.
6. Enter domain name you registered with the Dynamic DNS service provider.
7. Click Save.
4. 6. System Tools
4. 6. 1. Web Management
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Web Management.
Local Management
By default, the router allow all devices on the local network to access and manage the
router.
To allow only specific devices to access and manage the router locally, follow these
steps:
1. Select Allow specified local devices.
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2. Enter one or more MAC addresses. You can click to add your current computer’s
MAC address to the list above.
3. Click Save.
Remote Management
By default, the router doesn’t allow devices to access and manage the router remotely
from the Internet.
To enable remote management, follow these steps:
1. Select Allow all remote devices to enable remote management for all devices. Or
select Allow specified remote devices and enter the IP address of the remote device
to be allowed to access the router.
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2. Enter the port number to be used to access the router between 1024 and 65535. The
default value is 8888.
3. Click Save.
Note:
1. To access the router, you should type your router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address field, followed by
a colon and the custom port number (e.g. http://202.96.12.8:8080). After entering the correct password, you will be
able to access the router’s web management page.
2. Be sure to set a very secure password for the router.
4. 6. 2. Time Settings
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings.
3. Select your local time zone from this drop-down list. The router will automatically
obtain GMT from the internet based on the time zone you select.
4. Click Save.
Note:
This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as Parental Controls and Access Control. Please verify
your time zone before you configure these functions.
4. 6. 3. Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a
better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website
www.tp-link.com. You can download the lastest firmware file from the Support page of
our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
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4. Click Browse to locate and select the downloaded firmware file.
5. Click Upgrade. The router will reboot automatically after the upgrade.
Note:
To avoid any damage, it is important to keep router powered on during the entire process.
4. 6. 4. Factory Default Restore
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Factory Default Restore.
3. Click the Restore button to restore all the settings to their default values.
• Default IP address: 192.168.1.1
• Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
4. 6. 5. Backup & Restore
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can
backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to
the previous settings from the backup file when needed.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore.
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To backup configuration settings:
Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer. A “.bin“ file
of the current settings will be stored in your computer.
To restore configuration settings:
Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click
Restore.
4. 6. 6. Reboot
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Reboot.
3. Click Reboot.
4. 6. 7. Change Login Password
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Change Login Password.
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3. Enter the old password of the router.
4. Enter a new password and confirm it.
5. Click Save.
Note:
For subsequent logins, use the new password you have set.
4. 6. 8. Diagnostic Tools
Diagnostic tools are used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or
other network devices.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostic Tools.
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• Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name
resolution to a given host or gateway.
• Tracert - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection.
Note:
You can use ping/tracert to test numeric IP address or domain name. If pinging/tracerting the IP address is successful,
but pinging/tracerouting the domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the
specified domain name can be resolved by using Domain Name System (DNS) queries.
• IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of the PC whose
connection you wish to diagnose.
• Pings Packet Number - Specifies the number of Echo Request messages sent. The
default is 4.
• Ping Packet Size - Specifies the number of data bytes to be sent. The default is 64.
• Ping Timeout - Time to wait for a response, in milliseconds. The default is 800.
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• Tracert Max Hops - Set the maximum number of hops (max TTL to be reached) in the
path to search for the target (destination). The default is 20.
Click Start to check the connectivity of the internet. Diagnostic results will be displayed.
4. 6. 9. System Log
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log.
• Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list.
• Save Log - Click to save all the logs in a txt file.
• Clear All Logs - All the logs will be deleted from the router permanently, not just from
the page.
4. 7. Logout
Click Logout at the upper right corner, and you will log out of the web management
page and return to the login window.
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FAQ
Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?
1. Connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
3. Go to Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
Q2. What should I do if I forget my login password of the web management
page?
1. Reset the router to its factory default settings.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and create a password to log in.
Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the Internet once the router is reset, and please mark down your new
password for future use.
Q3. What should I do if I cannot log in to the router’s web management
page?
This can happen for a variety of reasons. Please try the methods below to log in again.
• Make sure your computer has connected to the router correctly and the corresponding
LED light up.
• Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured as Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
• Make sure you enter the correct IP address to log in: http://tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1.
• 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 and select Never dial a connection.
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4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK.
5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK.
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• Use another web browser or computer to log in again.
• Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please
contact the technical support.
Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset.
Q4. What should I do if I cannot access the internet even though the
configuration is finished?
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in to with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Network to check WAN status:
If IP address is a valid one, please try the methods below and try again:
• Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses, please manually
configure DNS server.
1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server.
2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, and click Save.
Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google.
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• Restart the modem and the router.
1 ) Power off your modem and the router, and leave them off for 1 minute.
2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes.
3 ) Power on the router, and wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the Internet
access.
• Reset the router to factory default settings and reconfigure the router.
• Upgrade the firmware of the router.
• Check the TCP/IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get internet
from the router.
If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, please try the methods below and try again:
• Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper.
• Clone the MAC address of your computer.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > MAC Address Settings, select Use the current
computer’s MAC address (MAC Clone) and click Save.
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Note:
• Some ISP will register the MAC address of your computer when you access the Internet for the first time
through their Cable modem, if you add a router into your network to share your Internet connection, the ISP will
not accept it as the MAC address is changed, so we need to clone your computer’s MAC address to the router.
• The MAC addresses of a computer in wired connection and wireless connection are different.
• Modify the LAN IP address of the router.
Note:
Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, it may conflict with the IP range
of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you
can’t access the Internet. To resolve this problem, we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid
such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings.
3 ) Modify the LAN IP address as the follow picture shows. Here we take 192.168.2.1
as an example.
4 ) Click Save.
• Restart the modem and the router.
1 ) Power off your modem and the router, and leave them off for 1 minute.
2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes.
3 ) Power on the router, and wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet
access.
• Double check the Internet Connection Type.
1 ) Confirm your Internet Connection Type, which can be learned from the ISP.
2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
3 ) Go to Advanced > Network > WAN Settings.
4 ) Select your WAN Connection Type and fill in other parameters.
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5 ) Click Save.
6 ) Restart the modem and the router.
• Please upgrade the firmware of the router.
If you’ve tried every method above but cannot access the internet, please contact the
technical support.
Q5. What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot
connect to the wireless network?
If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below:
• Make sure the wireless function of your device is enabled if you’re using a laptop
with a built-in wireless adapter. You can refer to the relevant document or contact the
laptop manufacturer.
• Make sure the wireless adapter driver is installed successfully and the wireless
adapter is enabled. You can refer to the relevant document or contact the wireless
adapter manufacturer.
If you can find other wireless network except your own, please follow the steps below:
• Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem. Move
closer if it is currently too far away.
If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps below:
• Authenticating problem/password mismatch:
1 ) Sometimes you will be asked to type in a PIN number when you connect to
the wireless network for the first time. This PIN number is different from the
Wireless Password/Network Security Key. Usually you can only find it on the
label of your router.
2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a
security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security
Key.
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3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested
to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.
Note: Wireless Password/Network Security Key is case sensitive.
• Windows unable to connect to XXXX / Can not join this network / Taking longer than
usual to connect to this network:
• Check the wireless signal strength of your network, if it is weak (1~3 bars),
please move the router closer and try again.
• Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1,6,or 11 to reduce interference
from other networks.
• Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer.
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark
of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used
to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without
permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2018 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.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm)
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU 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.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Antenna 2 fixed Omni Directional Antennas
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
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Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec
un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅
自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象
時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業
之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機
設備之干擾。
安全諮詢及注意事項
• 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
• 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
• 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
• 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開
口。
• 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置
中。
• 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工
作。
限用物質含有情況標示聲明書
產品元件名
稱
限用物質及其化學符號
鉛
Pb
鎘
Cd
汞
Hg
六價鉻
CrVI
多溴聯苯
PBB
多溴二苯醚
PBDE
PCB ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
電源適配器 — ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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備考 1. " 超出 0.1 wt %" 及 " 超出 0.01 wt %" 系指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分
比含量基準值。
備考 2. " ○ " 系指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。
備考 3. "—" 系指該項限用物質為排除項目。
Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність
вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними
законодавчими актами України.
Safety Information
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• 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.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We
cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the
device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
Explanations of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
DC voltage
Indoor use only
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.