User Guide AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router REV6.0.
Contents About This Guide .........................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. 7. 4. 8. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4. 8. 1.DHCP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4. 8. 2.DHCP Client List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. Features available in the router may vary by model and software version. Router availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Router experience.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
Get to Know About Your Router Chapter 1 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.
Get to Know About Your Router Chapter 1 LED Explanation Name Status On (Power) (2.4GHz Wireless) (5GHz Wireless) (Ethernet) Flashing The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. Power is off. On The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. Off The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. On The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. On At least one Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on device.
Get to Know About Your Router Chapter 1 Item Wi-Fi/WPS Button Description Press this button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on your device. The Wi-Fi LED of the router should change from flashing to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection. Press and hold this button for about 3 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router. Reset Button Press and hold this button for 2 seconds until all LEDs turn off to reset the router to its factory default settings.
Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
Chapter 2 2. 1. Connect to the Internet 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.
Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 5 ) Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs. Power On 2.4G On 5G On Internet On Note: If the 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi LEDs are off, press and hold the Wi-Fi/WPS button on the rear panel for about 3 seconds, then release the button. Both LEDs will turn on. 2. Connect your computer to the router. • Method 1: Wired Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your router.
Chapter 3 Log In This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of router.
Chapter 3 Log In With the web management page, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web management page can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the 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 create a password to log in.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a wireless router. It contains the following sections: • Status • Parental Controls • Quick Setup • Access Control • Operation Mode • Advanced Routing • Network • Bandwidth Control • Dual Band Selection • IP & MAC Binding • Wireless (2.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 4. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. • Hardware Version - The version information of the router’s hardware. • LAN - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Network > LAN page.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the Router is enabled or disabled. • Name(SSID) - The SSID of the Router. • Mode - The current wireless mode which the router works on. • Channel - The current wireless channel in use. • Channel Width - The current wireless channel width in use. • MAC Address - The physical address of the router.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 3. Click Next to start. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet. 4. 3. Operation Mode The router supports three operation modes: Wireless Router mode, Access Point mode and Range Extender Mode. 4. 3. 1. Wireless Router Mode The default Wireless Router mode is required most commonly. In this mode, the device enables multiple users to share the internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 4. 3. 3. Range Extender Mode In this mode, this device boosts the existing wireless coverage in your home. If you already have a wireless router, you can use this mode. 1. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. For details, refer to Connect Your Router. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. • Get IP with Unicast - 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.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • Primary/Secondary DNS Server - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • MTU (Bytes) - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. PPPoE If your ISP provides PPPoE connection, select PPPoE.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 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. If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click Advanced. • 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.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Addressing Type - Choose the addressing type given by your ISP, either Dynamic IP or Static IP. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately. • MTU(Bytes) - The default MTU size is “1460” bytes, which is usually fine.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and 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. PPTP If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP. • Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP.
Chapter 4 • &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 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) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 • 4. 4. 2. 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) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again. LAN 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 • IGMP Snooping - IGMP snooping is designed to prevent hosts on a local network from receiving traffic for a multicast group they have not explicitly joined. IGMP snooping is especially useful for bandwidth-intensive IP multicast applications such as IPTV. • IGMP Proxy - Select to enable IGMP Proxy. • IGMP Version - Select the IGMP(Internet Group Management Protocol) Proxy Version, either V2 or V3, according to your ISP.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 • Your PC’s MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing the router. If the MAC address is required, you can click Clone MAC Address and this MAC address will be filled in the WAN MAC Address field. Note: • You can only use the MAC Address Clone 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. 5.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 • Wireless Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. • Mode - You can choose the appropriate “Mixed” mode. • Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device. 4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method 3: Enter the Client’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Add Device. 2. Select Enter new device PIN, enter your client device’s current PIN in the PIN filed and click Connect. 3.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 2. Enter the router’s current PIN on your client device to join the router’s Wi-Fi network. 4. 6. 3. Wireless Security 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security. 3. Configure the security settings of your wireless network and click Save. • Disable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • WPA-PSK/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared passphrase. • Authentication Type - Select Auto, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. • Encryption - Select Auto, TKIP or AES. • Wireless Password - Enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For Hexadecimal, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters; for ASCII, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 4. 6. 4. Wireless Schedule You can automatically turn off your wireless network when you do not need the wireless connection. The time you set is the period you need the wireless off. Note: Before configure the Wireless Schedule, please go to System Tools > Time Settings page to set system time first, and then you can enable or disable Wireless Schedule. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH I want to: Deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access my network by their MAC addresses. For example, you want the wireless client A with the MAC address 00:0A:EB:B0:00:0B and the wireless client B with the MAC address 00:0A:EB:00:07:5F to access the router, but other wireless clients cannot access the router How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 Done! Now only client A and client B can access your network. 4. 6. 6. Wireless Advanced 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Advanced. 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Guest Network. 3. Customize guest network permissions. • Allow Guest To Access My Local Network - If enabled, guests can access the local network and manage it. • Guest Network Isolation - If enabled, guests are isolated from each other. • Enable Guest Network Bandwidth Control - If enabled, the Guest Network Bandwidth Control rules will take effect.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 7. Click Save. 4. 8. DHCP By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. 4. 8. 1. DHCP Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 • Default Gateway (Optional) - It is suggested to input the IP address of the LAN port of the router. • Default Domain (Optional) - Input the domain name of your network. • DNS Server (Optional) - Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. • Secondary DNS Server (Optional) - Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 1 ) Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) of the client for which you want to reserve an IP address. 2 ) Enter the IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) which you want to reserve for the client. 3 ) Leave the Status as Enabled. 4 ) Click Save. 4. 9.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 I want to: Share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my friends through the internet. For example, the personal website has been built in my home PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends on the internet can visit my website in some way. My PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154. Personal Website Router LAN WAN: 218.18.232.154 Home 1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.0.100. 2.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 4. 9. 2. Port Triggering Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports. When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the IP address of the host. When the data from the internet return to the external ports, the router can forward them to the corresponding host.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 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 hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time. I want to: Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 For example, when you connect your Xbox to the router which is connected to the internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit. Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. LAN Xbox WAN Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • Firewall - A firewall protects your network from internet attacks. • Enable SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. SPI Firewall is enabled by default.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • ALG - It is recommended to enable Application Layer Gateway (ALG) because ALG allows customized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer “control/data” protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. • FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • Enable ICMP-Flood Attack Filtering -Check the box to enable or disable this function. • ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the number of the current ICMP-FLOOD packets is beyond the set value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately. • Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering - Check the box to enable or disable this function.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 4. 12. Access Control Access Control is used to deny or allow specific client devices to access your network with access time and content restrictions. I want to: Deny or allow specific client devices to access my network with access tiem and content restrictions. For example, If you want to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address 0011-22-33-44-AA on the LAN to access www.tp-link.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 3 ) Click Save. 3. Go to Access Control > Target and configure the target settings: 1 ) Click Add New. 2 ) Select URL Address as the mode type. Create a unique description (e.g. target_1) for the target in the Target Description field and enter the domain name, either the full name or the keywords (for example TP-Link) in the Add URL Address field. Note: Any URL address with keywords in it (e.g. www.tp-link.com) will be blocked or allowed.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 5. Click Save. 6. Go to Access Control > Rule and add a new access control rule. 1 ) Click Add New. 2 ) Give a name for the rule in the Description field. Select host_1 from the LAN host drop-down list; select target_1 from the target drop-down list; select schedule_1 from the schedule drop-down list. 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled as click Save. 7. Select Enable Internet Access Control to enable Access Control function. 8.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Done! Now only the specific host(s) can visit the target(s) within the scheduled time period. 4. 13. Advanced Routing Static Routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination. 4. 13. 1. Static Route List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 4 • &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Gateway - This is the IP address of the default gateway device that allows the contact between the router and the network or host. 3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list. 4. Click Save. You can also do the following operations to modify the current settings. • Click Delete to delete the entry. • Click Enable All to enable all the entries. • Click Disable All to disable all the entries.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 3. Configure the bandwidth as needed and click Save. The values you configure for the Egress Bandwidth and Ingress Bandwidth should be less than 100,000Kbps. For optimal control of the bandwidth, please select the right Line Type and consult your ISP for the total egress and ingress bandwidth. • Enable Bandwidth Control - Check this box so that the Bandwidth Control settings can take effect.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 3. Click Save. 4. 15. IP & MAC Binding IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind a 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 a matching IP address in the ARP list, but with an unrecognized MAC address. 4. 15. 1. Binding Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 3. Enter the MAC address and IP address. 4. Click Save. • To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Select the desired entry in the table. 2. Click Edit or Delete Selected. 4. 15. 2. ARP List To manage a device, you can observe the device on the LAN by checking its MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you can also configure the items. This page displays the ARP list which shows all the existing IP & MAC Binding entries.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 4. 16. Dynamic DNS The router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dynamic IP address. Thus your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain name no matter what your IP address is. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service providers such as www.comexe.cn, www.dyndns.org, or www.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. • Logout - Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service. Comexe DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.comexe.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name received from your dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. • Logout - Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service. 4. 17.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • WAN - This section shows the current IPv6 information of the router’s Internet port, including Connection Type, Connection Status, IPv6 Address information, IPv6 Default Gateway, Primary IPv6 DNS and Secondary IPv6 DNS. • Connection Type - The IPv6 connection way for WAN. • Connection Status - The status of IPv6 connection. • IPv6 Address - The WAN IPv6 address. • IPv6 Default Gateway - The router’s default gateway.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 3. Select the WAN Connection Type according to your ISP network topolopy: • Dynamic IPv6 - Connections which use dynamic IPv6 address assignment. • Static IPv6 - Connections which use static IPv6 address assignment. • PPPoEv6 - Connections which use PPPoEV6 that requires a username and password. • Tunnel 6to4 - Connections which use 6to4 address assignment. Dynamic IPv6 • IPv6 Address - The IPv6 address assigned by your ISP dynamically.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • Addressing Type - There are two types of assignation for IPv6 address: SLAAC (Stateless address auto-configuration) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server. • MTU(Bytes) - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. • Enable MLD Proxy - Enable the Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Proxy function if you need. PPPoEv6 • PPP Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Authentication Type – Choose one authentication type from AUTO-AUTH, PAP, CHAP and MS-CHAP.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Chapter 4 Tunnel 6to4 • WAN Connection - Display the available WAN connection. 4. Click Save. 4. 17. 3. IPv6 LAN 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to IPv6 > IPv6 LAN. 3.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • Static - Configure the Site Prefix and Site Prefix Length manually. Please contact your ISP to get more information before you configure them. Note: If your IPv6 wan connection type is “Tunnel 6to4”, the Site Prefix Configuration Type should be “Static” to make sure “Tunnel 6to4” works properly.. 4. Click Save. 4. 18. System Tools 4. 18. 1.
Chapter 4 • &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH To set time automatically: 1. Select your local time zone. 2. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I or NTP Server II. 3. Click Get GMT to get time from the internet if you have connected to the internet. • To set Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable DaylightSaving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start field. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End field. 4. Click Save.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 4. 18. 4. Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. • Diagnostic Tool - Select one diagnostic tool.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH • Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway. • Tracerouter - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection. Note: You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or domain name. If pinging/tracerouting the IP address is successful, but pinging/tracerouting the domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 4. 18. 6. Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values. • The default IP Address: 192.168.0.1 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 4. 18. 7. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router.
Chapter 4 • &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Choose File to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not power off or reset the router. 4. 18. 8. Reboot 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you can restart your router. 3.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH 3. Enter the old password and new password twice to change the login password. 4. Click Save. Note: The new password must not exceed 32 characters and not include any spacing. 4. 18. 10. Local Management 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Administrator and locate the Service Configuration section. • Allow all LAN conencted devices to manage the router locally 1.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Note: If your PC is blocked but you want to access the router again, press and hold the Reset button to reset the router to the factory defaults. • Certificate Download and install the certificate for management via HTTPS if you need it. Once the certificate is installed, warnings will not pop up when you access the router via HTTPS. 4. 18. 11. Remote Management 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH Note: • If your PC is blocked but you want to access the router again, press and hold the Reset button to reset the router to the factory defaults. • To access the router, enter your router’s WAN IP address in your browser’s address bar, followed by a colon and the custom port number. For example, if your router’s WAN address is 202.96.12.8, and the port number used is 8080, please enter http://202.96.12.8:8080 in your browser.
Chapter 4 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ :LUHOHVV 5RXWHU 0RGH IP/MAC Address The IP and MAC address are displayed with related statistics. The total number of packets received and transmitted by the Packets router. Total The total number of bytes received and transmitted by the Bytes router. The total number of packets received and transmitted in the Packets last Packets Statistic interval seconds. The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last Bytes Packets Statistic interval seconds.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as an access point. It contains the following sections: • Status • Quick Setup • Operation Mode • Network • Dual Band Selection • Wireless (2.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 5. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. • Hardware Version - The version information of the router’s hardware. • LAN - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Network > LAN page.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 • Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz - This field displays the basic information or status of the wireless function, and you can configure them on the Wireless > Basic Settings page. • Operation Mode - The current wireless working mode in use. • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the Router is enabled or disabled. • Name(SSID) - The SSID of the Router. • Mode - The current wireless mode which the router works on.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 5. 3. 1. Wireless Router Mode The default Wireless Router mode is required most commonly. In this mode, the device enables multiple users to share the internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem. For hardware connection, refer to Connect Your Router. 5. 3. 2. Access Point Mode In this mode, this device can be connected to a wired network and transform the wired access into wireless one. If you already have a wired router, you can use this mode.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Operation Mode. 4. Select the Range Extender mode and click Save. 5. Relocate the router about halfway between your host router and the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network. Host Network Host Router 5. 4.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your router. • Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. Note: • If you change the IP address, you must use the new IP address to login to the Device. • If the new IP address you set is not in the same subnet with the previous one, the IP Address pool in the DHCP server will be configured automatically. 5. 5.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 • Wireless - Enable or disable wireless network. • Wireless Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. • Mode - You can choose the appropriate “Mixed” mode. • Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto.
Chapter 5 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device. 4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method 3: Enter the Client’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Add Device. 2. Select Enter new device PIN, enter your client device’s current PIN in the PIN filed and click Connect. 3.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 2. Enter the router’s current PIN on your client device to join the router’s Wi-Fi network. 5. 6. 3. Wireless Security 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security. 3. Configure the security settings of your wireless network and click Save. • Disable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled.
Chapter 5 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH • WPA-PSK/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared passphrase. • Authentication Type - Select Auto, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. • Encryption - Select Auto, TKIP or AES. • Wireless Password - Enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For Hexadecimal, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters; for ASCII, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 5. 6. 4. Wireless Schedule You can automatically turn off your wireless network when you do not need the wireless connection. The time you set is the period you need the wireless off. Note: Before configure the Wireless Schedule, please go to System Tools > Time Settings page to set system time first, and then you can enable or disable Wireless Schedule. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 5 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH I want to: Deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access my network by their MAC addresses. For example, you want the wireless client A with the MAC address 00:0A:EB:B0:00:0B and the wireless client B with the MAC address 00:0A:EB:00:07:5F to access the router, but other wireless clients cannot access the router How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 Done! Now only client A and client B can access your network. 5. 6. 6. Wireless Advanced 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Advanced. 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 • Rate - The Throughput unit. • Run Time - How long this funtion is running. • Transmit - Wireless transmit rate information. • Receive - Wireless receive rate information. Click the Start button to start wireless throughput monitor. Click the Stop button to stop wireless throughput monitor. 5. 7. Guest Network Guest Network allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your host network.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 3. Customize guest network permissions. • Guest Network Isolation - If enabled, guests are isolated from each other. 4. Select a band and enable the Guest Network function. 5. Create a network name for your guest network. 6. Configure the Security type. To configure a secure network, select WPA/WPA2 Personal and create a password for the guest network. 7. Click Save. 5. 8.
Chapter 5 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH • 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. • End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IP addresses.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 5. 8. 2. DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Client List to view the information of the clients connected to the router. • Client Name - The name of the DHCP client. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client. • Assigned IP - The IP address that the outer has allocated to the DHCP client. • Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 3 ) Leave the Status as Enabled. 4 ) Click Save. 5. 9. System Tools 5. 9. 1. Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The Router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Time Settings. • To set time manually: 1. Select your local time zone. 2.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 • To set Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable DaylightSaving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start field. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End field. 4. Click Save. Note: This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully; otherwise, time-based functions will not take effect. 5. 9. 2.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 5. 9. 4. Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. • Diagnostic Tool - Select one diagnostic tool.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 • Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway. • Tracerouter - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection. Note: You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or domain name. If pinging/tracerouting the IP address is successful, but pinging/tracerouting the domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 5. 9. 6. Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values. • The default IP Address: 192.168.0.1 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 5. 9. 7. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router.
&RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Chapter 5 • To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Choose File to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not power off or reset the router. 5. 9. 8. Reboot 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you can restart your router. 3.
Chapter 5 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH 3. Enter the old password and new password twice to change the login password. 4. Click Save. Note: The new password must not exceed 32 characters and not include any spacing. 5. 9. 10. Local Management 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Administrator and locate the Service Configuration section. • Allow all LAN conencted devices to manage the router locally 1.
Chapter 5 • &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Certificate Download and install the certificate for management via HTTPS if you need it. Once the certificate is installed, warnings will not pop up when you access the router via HTTPS. 5. 9. 11. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. • Log Type - By selecting the log type, only logs of this type will be shown.
Chapter 5 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH IP/MAC Address The IP and MAC address are displayed with related statistics. The total number of packets received and transmitted by the Packets router. Total The total number of bytes received and transmitted by the Bytes router. The total number of packets received and transmitted in the Packets last Packets Statistic interval seconds. The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last Bytes Packets Statistic interval seconds.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a range extender. It contains the following sections: • Status • Quick Setup • Operation Mode • Network • Wireless (2.
Chapter 6 6. 1. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. • Hardware Version - The version information of the router’s hardware. • LAN - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Network > LAN page.
Chapter 6 • Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address. • Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz - This field displays the basic information or status of the wireless function, and you can configure them on the Wireless > Basic Settings page. • Operation Mode - The current wireless working mode in use. • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the Router is enabled or disabled. • Name(SSID) - The SSID of the Router.
Chapter 6 6. 3. 1. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Wireless Router Mode The default Wireless Router mode is required most commonly. In this mode, the device enables multiple users to share the internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem. For hardware connection, refer to Connect Your Router. 6. 3. 2. Access Point Mode In this mode, this device can be connected to a wired network and transform the wired access into wireless one. If you already have a wired router, you can use this mode.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Operation Mode. 4. Select the Range Extender mode and click Save. 5. Relocate the router about halfway between your host router and the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network. Host Network Host Router 6. 4.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. Note: • If you change the IP address, you must use the new IP address to login to the Device. • If the new IP address you set is not in the same subnet with the previous one, the IP Address pool in the DHCP server will be configured automatically. 6. 5. Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) 6. 5. 1. Connect to Network 1.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 5. Tick Lock to AP checkbox if you want to restrict the device’s connection to only the network with this specific MAC address. 6. Click Save. 6. 5. 2. Extended Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Extended Network, you can view the SSID and password of the router (Range Extender)’s wireless network. 3.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Apply To - Select the day or days you need the wireless off. • Start Time, End Time - You can select all day-24 hours or you may enter the Start Time and End Time in the corresponding field. • Add - Click to add your selected time to the below table. • Clear Schedule - Click to clear your settings in the table. 6. 5. 4.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless MAC Filtering. 3. Click Enable to enable the Wireless MAC Filtering function. 4. Select Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access as the filtering rule. 5. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already. 6. Click Add New and fill in the blank. 1 ) Enter the MAC address 00:0A:EB:B0:00:0B/00:0A:EB:00:07:5F in the MAC Address field.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Transmit Power - Select High, Middle or Low which you would like to specify for the router. High is the default setting and recommended. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100.
Chapter 6 6. 5. 6. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Wireless Statistics 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Statistics to check the data packets sent and received by each client device connected to the router. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the connected wireless client. • Current Status - The running status of the connected wireless client. • Received Packets - Packets received by the wireless client.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • 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. • End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IP addresses.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Client Name - The name of the DHCP client. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client. • Assigned IP - The IP address that the outer has allocated to the DHCP client. • Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user. You cannot change any of the values on this page.
Chapter 6 • Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode To set time automatically: 1. Select your local time zone. 2. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I or NTP Server II. 3. Click Get GMT to get time from the internet if you have connected to the internet. • To set Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable DaylightSaving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start field. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End field. 4. Click Save.
Chapter 6 6. 7. 4. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. • Diagnostic Tool - Select one diagnostic tool. • Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway.
Chapter 6 • Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Tracerouter - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection. Note: You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or domain name. If pinging/tracerouting 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 domain name you are specifying can be resolved by using Domain Name System (DNS) queries.
Chapter 6 6. 7. 6. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values. • The default IP Address: 192.168.0.1 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 6. 7. 7. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router.
Chapter 6 • Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Choose File to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not power off or reset the router. 6. 7. 8. Reboot 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you can restart your router. 3.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 4. Click Save. Note: The new password must not exceed 32 characters and not include any spacing. 6. 7. 10. Local Management 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Administrator and locate the Service Configuration section. • Allow all LAN conencted devices to manage the router locally 1.
Chapter 6 • Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Certificate Download and install the certificate for management via HTTPS if you need it. Once the certificate is installed, warnings will not pop up when you access the router via HTTPS. 6. 7. 11. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. • Log Type - By selecting the log type, only logs of this type will be shown.
FAQ Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security to retrieve or reset your wireless password. Q2. What should I do if I forget my login password of the web management page? 1.
3 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK.
4 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK to save the settings. • 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. How do I use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless network? For example, my house covers a large area.
2 ) Click Save. Note: Log in to the web management page again if the IP address of the router is altered. 3. Survey the SSID to be bridged: 1 ) Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings and click Enable WDS Bridging. 2 ) Click Survey, locate the root router’s SSID and click Choose (Here we take TP-Link_2512 as example). 3 ) If the root router is set with a wireless password, you should enter the wireless password of the root router. 4 ) Click Save. 4. Disable DHCP: 1 ) Go to DHCP, select Disable, and click Save.
Q5. What should I do if I cannot access the internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status 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 DHCP. 2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, and click Save. Tips: 8.8.8.
Tips: • Some ISPs 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.
4 ) Select your WAN Connection Type and fill in other parameters. 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. Q6.
2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click My Computer on Desktop, and select Manage to open Computer Management window. 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, and find and locate Wireless Zero Configuration in the Services list on the right side. 5 ) Right click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties. 6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click Start and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK.
• 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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user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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) 24 MHz -24 MHz(20dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz(23dBm) 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, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique 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’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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Symbol Explanation Caution Operator's manual 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.
