User Manual
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. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly
- 14. 7. Change the Login Password
- 14. 8. Password Recovery
- 14. 9. Local Management
- 14. 10. Remote Management
- 14. 11. System Log
- 14. 12. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
- FAQ
5
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Router
The router’s ports (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel.
Item Description
Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.
Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router.
Reset Button
Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the router to its
factory default settings.
USB Port For connecting to a USB device.
Internet Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack.
Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4) For connecting your PC or other Ethernet network devices to the router.
WPS/Wi-Fi On/Off
Press this button, and immediately press the WPS button on your device. The
WPS LED of the router should change from flashing to solid on, indicating
successful WPS connection.
Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the
wireless function of your router.
Antennas
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best
Wi-Fi performance.