User Guide
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Get to Know About Your Router
- Connect the Hardware
- Log In to Your Router
- Set Up Internet Connection
- TP-Link Cloud Service
- Guest Network
- USB Settings
- Parental Controls
- QoS
- Network Security
- NAT Forwarding
- VPN Server
- Customize Your Network Settings
- Manage the Router
- 14. 1. Set Up System Time
- 14. 2. Control LEDs
- 14. 3. Test the Network Connectivity
- 14. 4. Upgrade the Firmware
- 14. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
- 14. 6. Change the Administrator Account
- 14. 7. Password Recovery
- 14. 8. Local Management
- 14. 9. Remote Management
- 14. 10. System Log
- 14. 11. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
- FAQ
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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Router
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 and the powerful Tether app.
1. 2. Panel Layout
1. 2. 1. The Front Panel
The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front. You can check the
router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
(Power)
On The system has started up successfully.
Flashing
The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do
not disconnect or power off your router.
Off Power is off.
(2.4GHz Wireless)
On The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.
Off The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.