AD7200 User Guide AD7200 Multi-Band Wi-Fi Router REV1.0.
Contents About This Guide................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. 1. 3. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. 3. 1.Access the USB Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 6. 4. 6. 5. 6. 3. 2.Customize Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Printer Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Offline Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 13. Manage the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 13. 1. Set Up System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 13. 2. Test the Network Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 13. 3. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the router appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also released with each TP-LINK router, you are suggested to configure your router for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and appearance.
Chapter 1 1. 1. Product Overview What This Product Does TP-LINK’s AD7200 Multi-Band Wi-Fi Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NATrouter and Wireless AP. With the Multi-Band technology, the AD7200 delivers Wi-Fi to multiple devices simultaneously for faster speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.
Chapter 1 Parental Control Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to deploy restricted access for children or staff. With URL blocking, you can easily set up a black or white list to limit the level of web access. Tether APP TP-LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your devices. 1. 2. Main Features Wireless and Wired Performance • Supports 802.11ad - The latest generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n and 802.11ac • Simultaneous 2.
Chapter 1 • Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing • Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet • Supports system log and Traffic Statistics • Supports IPv6 1. 3. Panel Layout 1. 3. 1. Top View 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 On (Power) (2.
Chapter 1 LED Explanation Name Status ( 5GHz Wireless) ( 60GHz Wireless) (Ethernet) On The 5GHz wireless band is working properly. Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. On The 60GHz wireless band is working properly. Off The 60GHz wireless band is disabled. On At least one Ethernet port is connected. Off No Ethernet port is connected. Blue On (Internet) Orange On Off Internet is available. The router’s Internet port is connected, but the Internet is not available.
Chapter 1 1. 3. 2. The Back Panel The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel. Item Description Reset Button When you need to reset the router, press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds until all LEDs go on, then release the button. Internet Port This port is where you’ll connect to the DSL/Cable modem, or Ethernet. Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4) USB 3.0 Port Power On/Off Button Power Port 1. 4. Connect your Etherent devices, like PCs, to these ports.
Chapter 1 Note: The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
Chapter 2 2. 1. Position Your Router • The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. • Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. • The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. • Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic sensitive. 2.
Chapter 2 2 ) Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one. 3 ) Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable. 4 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 5 ) Turn on the router. 6 ) Verify that the following LEDs are on and stable before continuing with the configuration. Tips: 1. If all the LEDs are off, press the LED On/Off button for about 1 second, then check the LEDs again. 2. If the 2.
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Chapter 3 Log into Your Router
Chapter 3 With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the rouer. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log into your 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 username and password you‘ve set for the router.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection This chapter intr oduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The router is equipped with a w eb-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provided IPv6 service.
Chapter 4 4. 1. Quick Setup The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router to access the Internet. Tips: If you need the IPv6 Internet connection, please refer to the section of “4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection”. Follow the steps below to set up your router to access the Internet. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you‘ve set for the router. 2. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page. 3.
Chapter 4 6. Follow the instructions on the page to decide whether to clone MAC Address. Click Next. 7. Configure your wireless settings and click Next.
Chapter 4 Note: 1. You may customize your 2.4GHz/5GHz/60GHz SSID and password. Once done, the wireless connection will disconnect automatically, and you must then use the new SSID/password to regain access to the Internet. 2. Tick Hide SSID if you want to hide this wireless network name. 8. Confirm the information and click Save. 9. Click Test Internet Connection. If you successfully connect to the Internet, the screen will display as follows. 10.
Chapter 4 Tips: You can connect your computer to the router’s Etherent port using an Ethernet cable to join the local area network. You can also find and select the wireless network name on your Wi-Fi device to join the Wi-Fi network. 4. 2. Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings In this part, you can check your current Internet connection settings. You can also modify the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP.
Chapter 4 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable. 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username and password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection.
Chapter 4 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username, password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection. 5. Click Save to make the settings take effect. To check your Internet connection, click Network Map on the left of the page. Note: It may take 1-2 minutes to make the settings valid. 6. After the connection succeed, the screen will display as follows. Here we take PPPoE as an example.
Chapter 4 Tips: 1. If you use Dynamic IP and PPPoE and you are provided any other parameters that are not required on the page, please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration. 2. If you still cannot connect to the Internet, refer to FAQ for further instructions. 4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection Your ISP provides information about one of the following Internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge). 1.
Chapter 4 3. Select the Internet connection type provided by ISP. Tips: If you do not know what your Internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to already known information provided by your ISP. 4. Fill in information as required by different connection type. (Red blanks must be filled.) 1 ) Static IP: Fill in blanks and click Save. 2 ) Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires.
Chapter 4 3 ) PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password. Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the configuration. 4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type. (4. 2) Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the configuration.
Chapter 4 5 ) Pass-Through (Bridge): Click Save and skip to step 6. 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by ISP, and click Save to save the settings. Tips: Find Help on the management interface to know more about items. 6. Click Status to check whether you succeed or not. The following figure is an example of a successful PPPoE configuration.
Chapter 4 Tips: Visit FAQ if there is no Internet connection.
Chapter 5 Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can limit the network authorities for guests to ensure network security and privacy.
Chapter 5 5. 1. Create Guest Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. 3. Create a 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs. 1 ) Enable Wireless Network 2.4GHz or Wireless Network 5GHz. 2 ) Set an easy-to-identify SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests and other people to manually input this SSID for Wi-Fi access.
Chapter 5 • Allow guests to see each other Tick this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other. • Allow guests to access my local network Tick this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local network, not just Internet access. 4. Click Save. Now users in your guest network can enjoy only the network authorities you’ve assigned! Tips: To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and find the Guest Network section.
Chapter 6 USB Application This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the router among different clients. The router only supports USB external flash drives, hard drives, USB printers and USB 3G/4G modems.
Chapter 6 6. 1. Local Storage Sharing Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network. 6. 1. 1. Access the USB Disk 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router.
Chapter 6 ¾¾ Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net or ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then press [Enter]. Windows computer 1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net 3 ) Click Connect. Mac 4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up a username and a password to deny anonymous access to the USB disks, you should select the Registered User radio box.
Chapter 6 6. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings ¾¾ To Only Share Specific Content By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you‘ve set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing section. 3. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder. 4.
Chapter 6 • Enable Media Sharing: If you tick this check box, you can view photos, play music and watch movies in the folder directly from DLNA-supported devices. Refer to Media Sharing to learn more. 6. Click OK. Tips: The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click not need to share.
Chapter 6 • If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders. Note: Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication settings. Please log out from Windows and try to access again. For more details, please refer to FAQ. ¾¾ To Customize the Address of the USB Disk You can customize the server name and use the name to access your USB disk. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 6 3. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\My-Share (for Windows) or smb:// My-Share (for Mac). 6. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. For example: • Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying for) a photo-sharing site or email system. • Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation. • Remove the files on your camera’s memory card from time to time during the journey.
Chapter 6 2. Enable Authentication for Data Security It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data security. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you’ve set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Sharing Account section. 3 ) Choose to Use default Account (admin) or Use New Account and click Save. 4 ) Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account.
Chapter 6 3. Enable the FTP (via Internet) Select the check box to enable FTP (via Internet), then click Save. 4.
Chapter 6 1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for Windows users) or open a web browser. 2 ) Type the server address in the address bar: Type in ftp://: (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21). If you have specified the domain name of the router, you can also type in ftp://: (such as ftp://MyDomainName:21) Computer The Address Bar of the Windows Explorer (Windows 7) 3 ) Press [Enter] on the keyboard.
Chapter 6 5. Click OK. Tips: The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click not need to share. 6. 3. on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do Media Sharing The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, pad and PS2/3/4.
Chapter 6 6. 3. 1. Access the USB Disk 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router. • If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected. • If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS.
Chapter 6 6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings ¾¾ To Only Share Specific Content By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you’ve set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing section. 3. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder. 4.
Chapter 6 6. 4. Printer Sharing The Printer Sharing feature helps you share a printer with different computers connected to the router. Note: Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the router: http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server/. 1. Install the Driver of the Printer Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service. If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer. 2.
Chapter 6 Windows Mac 3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set AutoConnect Printer.
Chapter 6 4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply.
Chapter 6 5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer. Windows Mac Tips: The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs (Multi-Function Printers). To scan with TP-LINK USB Printer Controller, right-click the printer and select Network Scanner. Then, a scanning window will pop up. Finish the scanning process by following the on-screen instructions. 6. 5.
Chapter 6 3. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Offline Download and toggle On to enable the Offline Download feature. 4. Select a directory path to store or cache your downloads. Note: Don’t change the directory path or unmount the USB storage device when uploading or downloading files; otherwise some fatal errors may occur. 5. Customize the settings as needed. Click Save to make the settings effective after changing the settings.
Chapter 6 7. If the source is a URL for aMule, specify the aMule server IP address and port number under Advanced > aMule Server.
Chapter 7 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and controls access to specified websites at specified time.
Chapter 7 I want to: Control what types of websites my children or other home network users can visit and even the times of day they are allowed to access the Internet. For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) at the weekend and not other times. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 7 5. Enter a Description for the entry. Keep the Enable This Entry checkbox selected. Click OK. 6. Select Whitelist as the restriction policy. Tips: 1. In Blacklist mode, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period. 2. In Whitelist mode, the controlled devices can only access websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period. 7. Click website and click Save. .
Chapter 7 Done! Now you can control your children’s Internet access according to your needs.
Chapter 8 QoS This chapter introduces how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to specify prioritization of traffic and minimize the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load.
Chapter 8 8. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS QoS (Quality of Service) is designed to ensure the efficient operation of the network when come across network overload or congestion. I want to: Specify priority levels for some devices or applications. For example, I have several devices that are connected to my wireless network. I would like to: • Set my ftp server with faster surfing speed; • Set my phone an intermediate speed on the Internet. How can I do that? 1.
Chapter 8 1 ) Set a High Priority rule for the ftp server. a . Click Add in the High Priority section. Tips: In the QoS rule field, displays three rule type include By Device, By Application and By Physical Port. b . Select By Application and then select FTP in the list. Scroll down and click OK. Tips: If your application isn’t listed on the screen, click Custom Application to add application manually.
Chapter 8 • Name: Enter a name for your applicaiton. • Protocol: Select the protocol for your application, if your are not sure, select ALL. • Port: Enter the destination port for your application, usually each application has a fixed port, please ensure you enter the correct the port. In this case, the destination port for ftp is 21. 2 ) Set a Middle Priority rule for the phone. a . Click Add in the Middle Priority section. b . Select By Device and then click View Existing Devices. c .
Chapter 8 3 ) Set a Low Priority rule for the WIFI-GUEST. a . Select By Physical Port and then select WIFI-HOST. Click OK. 4 ) The QoS rules list will display in the table. Tips: If you want to delete a QoS rule, click the list. Done! 8. 2. to remove the responding rule from Now QoS is implemented to Prioritize Internet Traffic. Update the Database This function can help to add or update the applications of the router supports.
Chapter 8 new version and upgrade. New database versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. 1. Download the latest QoS database from our website (www.tp-link.com). 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > QoS > Database. Click Browse to select the database upgrade file, then click Upgrade. Wait until the upgrade is completed and do not operate during the process.
Chapter 9 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks from flooding your network with server requests using DoS Protection, block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP & MAC Binding.
Chapter 9 9. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection protect the router from cyber attacks. The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default, and it’s recommended to keep the default setting. DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your network with server requests.
Chapter 9 5. If you want to ignore the ping packets from WAN/LAN port, select Ignore Ping Packet From WAN/LAN Port . 6. Click Save to make the settings effective. 9. 2. Access Control Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed devices (Whitelist). I want to: Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless).
Chapter 9 3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically. To allow specific device(s) 1 ) Select Whitelist and click Save. 2 ) Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist section. Enter the Device Name and MAC Address (You can copy and paste the information from the following list if the device is connected to your network). 3 ) Click OK.
Chapter 9 9. 3. IP & MAC Binding IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP Spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to an device with matching IP address in the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address. I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding Router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices in the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate on the Internet, which protects the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with the specified device in the local network.
Chapter 10 10. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the Internet, Virtual Servers can realize the service and provide it to the Internet users. At the same time Virtual Servers can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the Internet. Virtual Servers can be used for setting up public services in your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet.
Chapter 10 Tips: 1. It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. 2. If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the service needs. 3. You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the External Port should not be overlapped.
Chapter 10 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add. 3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically filled with contents. The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example. 4. Click OK. Tips: 1. You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need.
Chapter 10 Note: When DMZ is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time. I want to: Make the home PC join the Internet online game without port restriction. For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can login normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ with all ports opened. How can I do that? 1.
Chapter 10 Tips: 1. UPnP is enabled by default in this router. 2. Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. 3. UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of operating system need to install the UPnP components).
Chapter 11 VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through Internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN. OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stable. It is suitable for restricted environment, such as campus network and company intranet.
Chapter 11 11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network In the OpenVPN connection, the home network can act as a server, and the remote client can access the server through the router which acts as an OpenVPN Server gateway. To use the VPN feature, you should enable OpenVPN Server on your router, and install and run VPN client software on the remote client. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection. Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 11 7. Click Save. 8. Click Generate to generate a new certificate. Note: If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click Generate to update the certificate. 9. Click Export to save the OpenVPN configuration file. Remote client will use this configuration file to access your router. Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Client 1. Visit http://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.
Chapter 11 Note: Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with Internet. 3. In the Client IP Address filed, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10 clients) that can be leased to the client by the PPTP VPN server. 4. Click Advanced to set the PPTP connection permission according to your needs.
Chapter 11 2 ) Enter the Username and Password to authenticate clients to the PPTP VPN Server. 3 ) Click OK. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Client Remote client can use Windows built-in PPTP software or third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use Windows built-in PPTP software as an example. 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select Set up a new connection or network.
Chapter 11 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
Chapter 11 5. Enter the WAN IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name and Password, it’s the username and password you have set on your router, and click Connect.
Chapter 11 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced networking features that are available for this router.
Chapter 12 12. 1. Change the LAN Settings The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.1, which you can use to log in to its web-based management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 12 2 ) Click Save. 3 ) After configuring IGMP proxy, IPTV can work behind your router now. You can connect your set-top box to any of the router’s Ethernet port. If IGMP is not the technology your ISP applies to provide IPTV service: 1 ) Tick the Enable IPTV check box. 2 ) Select the appropriate Mode according to your ISP. Select Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters are required, and then skip to Step 4.
Chapter 12 12. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings 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 the DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 12 2. Click View Exsiting Devices or enter the MAC address of the client device. 3. Enter the IP address to set to the client device. 4. Enter the Description for the rule. 5. Tick the Enable This Entry checkbox and click OK. 12. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP address to access your router remotely. However, the IP address can change any time and you don’t know when it changes.
Chapter 12 4. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisadns. ddns.net). 5. Click Login and Save. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account. 12. 5. Create Static Routes 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.
Chapter 12 How can I do that? 1. Change the router’s LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you‘ve set for the router. 3. Go to Network > Advanced Routing. 4. Click Add and finish the settings according to the following explanations: Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route.
Chapter 12 Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out the data packets. In the example, the data is sent to the gateway through the LAN port, so LAN should be selected. Description: Enter a description for this static routing entry. 5. Click OK to save the settings. 6. Check the System Routing Table below. If you can find the entry you’ve set in the System Routing Table, the static routing is set successfully. Done! Open a web browser on your PC.
Chapter 12 Note: If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected when the settings are effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use. ¾¾ To hide SSID : 1. Go to Basic > Wireless. 2. Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcast. Your SSID won’t display when you scan for local wireless network on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. ¾¾ To change the security option: 1.
Chapter 12 • Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. It is recommended to leave the channel to Auto, if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless connection issue. • Transmit Power - Select either High, Middle or Low to specify the data transmit power for 2.4GHz and 5GHz network. The default and recommended setting is High. 12. 7.
Chapter 12 2. Success will appear on the above screen and the WPS LED on the router will keep on for five minutes if the client has been successfully added to the network.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router.
Chapter 13 13. 1. Set Up System Time System time is the time displayed while the router is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls. You can choose the way you prefer to obtain the system time. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings. ¾¾ To get time from the Internet: 1.
Chapter 13 2. Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format). 3. Set the current Time (In HH/MM/SS format). 4. Click Save to make the settings effective. ¾¾ To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time. 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone. 3. Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone. 4. Click Save to make the settings effective. 13. 2.
Chapter 13 3. Enter the information with the help of page tips: 1 ) Choose Ping or Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity; • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time. • Traceroute is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network. 2 ) Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the tested host. 4.
Chapter 13 13. 3. Upgrade the Firmware TP-LINK aims at providing better network experience for users. We will inform you throught the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at TP-LINK official website, you can download it from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com for free. Note: 1. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the router and your computer.
Chapter 13 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you’ve set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Focus on the Device Information section. Make sure the downloaded firmware file is matched with the Hardware Version. 5. Focus on the Local Upgrade section. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click Upgrade. 6. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting. 13. 4.
Chapter 13 2. Wait a few moments for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the router. ¾¾ To reset the router to factory default settings: 1. Click Factory Restore to reset the router. 2. Wait a few moments for the resetting and rebooting. Note: 1. During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router. 2. We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router. 13. 5.
Chapter 13 3. Enter the old username and old password. Enter the new username and enter the new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click Save. 4. Use the new username and password for the following logins. 13. 6. Password Recovery This feature allows you to recover your default login username and password in case you forget them. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 13 13. 7. Local Management This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you’ve set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and complete the settings In Local Management section according to your needs.
Chapter 13 6 ) Click OK to make the settings effective. 13. 8. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and complete the settings in Remote Management section according to your needs. • Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely: Select Disable Remote Management and click Save.
Chapter 13 Tips: The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name. 13. 9. System Log When the router does not work properly, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. ¾¾ To Save the System Log in Local: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log. 3.
Chapter 13 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you’ve set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log. 3. Click Mail Settings. 4. Enter the information with the help of page tips: 1 ) From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. 2 ) To: Enter the recipient’s email address, which can be the same as or different from the sender’s email address. 3 ) SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address.
Chapter 13 13. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the LAN, WAN and WLAN sent and received packets, allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic statistics. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Traffic Statistics. 3. Toggle on Traffic Statistics, and then you can monitor the traffic statistics in Traffic Statistics List section.
Chapter 13 13. 11. Control LEDs The router LEDs indicate router activities and behavior. You can turn on or turn off the router from the management web-page. ¾¾ To turn on or off the LEDs: • Press the LED button LEDs. on the router about 2 seconds to turn on or off the • Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you’ve set for the router. Click the LED icon on the top right of the page. ¾¾ To turn off LEDs during Night Mode Period: 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.
FAQ Q1. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password? If it is your first time to connect the wireless network, use the password labeled at the bottom of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect the router to the computer using a cable and follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.
• 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 login: http://tplinkwifi.net. • 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.
5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings. • Use another web browser or computer to login again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If 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 to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless network? For example, my house covers a large area. The wireless network coverage of the router I’m using (the root router) is limited. I want to use an extended router to extend the wireless network of the root router. Note: • WDS bridging only requires configuration on the extended router. • WDS bridging function can be enabled either in 2.4GHz frequency or 5GHz frequency for a dual-band router. We use the WDS bridging function in 2.
4. Disable DHCP: 1 ) Go to Network > DHCP Server. 2 ) Deselect Enable DHCP Server and click Save. Now you can go to Advanced > Status > Wireless to check the WDS status. When the WDS status is Run, it means WDS bridging is successfully built. Q5. I cannot access the Internet even though the configuration is finished, what can I do? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.
• 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, click Save. Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google. • Power cycle the modem and the TP-LINK router. 1 ) Power off your modem and TP-LINK router, leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, wait about 2 minutes until it gets a solid cable or Internet light. 3 ) Power back TP-LINK router.
• 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 username and password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet and focus on the MAC Clone section. 3 ) Choose an option to your need (Enter the MAC address if Use Custom MAC Address is selected), and click Save.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you’ve set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN. 3 ) Modify the LAN IP address as the follow picture shows. Here we take 192.168.2.1 as an example. 4 ) Click Save. • Power cycle the modem and the TP-LINK router. 1 ) Power off your modem and TP-LINK router, leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, wait about 2 minutes until it get a solid cable or Internet light. 3 ) Power back TP-LINK router.
6 ) Power cycle the modem and the TP-LINK router again. • Please refer to Upgrade the Firmware to upgrade the firmware of the router. If you’ve tried every method above but cannot access the Internet, please contact the technical support. Q6.
3 ) Select and right click on My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open Computer Management window. 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, find and locate Wireless Zero Configuration in the Services list on the right side. 5 ) Right click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties. 6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK.
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. 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.
Q8. What can I do if I am still required to enter the password for USB access even though I have selected Remember my credentials in my Windows computer? Because of Windows special credential mechanism, if the USB access username you set is the same as the Windows account name, Windows will be unable to remember the password you set for the USB. To solve this problem, you can set a different USB access username or make the USB access password the same as your Windows account.
Specifications Hardware Ethernet Ports Four 10/100/1000Mbps LAN Ports One 10/100/1000Mbps WAN Port USB Port Two USB 3.0 Port Button WPS Button, Reset Button, Wi-Fi On/Off Button, LED On/Off Button, Power On/Off Button External Power Supply 12V/4.2A Dimensions (W x D x H) 230mm×230mm×43mm Four 2.4GHz dipole antennas: 3dBi,1.6dBi,1.5dBi,1.1dBi; Antenna four 5GHz dipole antennas: 3.4dBi,3.3dBi,2.7dBi,2.6dBi; one 60GHz dipole antenna (32 array unit): 14dBi Wireless Wireless Standards IEEE 802.
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Mark Warning RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body. Restricted to indoor use. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs.
Avertissement: 1） Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; 2） Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Name: AD7200 Multi-band Wi-Fi Router Model Number: AD7200 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives: Directive 1999/5/EC, Directive 2011/65/EU, Directive 2009 /125 /EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: EN 300328 V1.9.1 EN 301489-1 V1.9.
