User's Manual

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Table Of Contents

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router
- 1.1 Product Overview
- 1.2 Main Features
- 1.3 Panel Layout
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware
- 2.1 Requirements for Operation
- 2.2 Position Your Router
- 2.3 Connect Your Router
Chapter 3. Log into Your Router
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection
- 4.1 Use Quick Setup Wizard
- 4.2 Manually Set up an Internet Connection
- 4.3 Set up IPv6 Connection
Chapter 5. Guest Network
Chapter 6. USB Application
- 6.1 Device Settings
- 6.2 Sharing Access
- 6.3 Printer Sever
Chapter 7. Parental Controls
Chapter 8. Security
- 8.1 Settings
- 8.2 Access Control
- 8.3 IP & MAC Binding
Chapter 9. NAT Forwarding
- 9.1 Share Local Resources in the Internet by ALG
- 9.2 Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server
- 9.3 Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering
- 9.4 Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ
- 9.5 Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP
Chapter 10. QoS
Chapter 11. Specify the Network Settings
- 11.1 Change LAN Settings
  - 11.1.1 Change the LAN IP address
- 11.2 Configure to support IPTV service
- 11.3 Specify DHCP Server Settings
- 11.4 Dynamic DNS
- 11.5 Static Routing
- 11.6 Specify Wireless Settings
- 11.7 WPS
4. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisadns.ddns.net).
5. Click Login and Save.
1. Change the routers 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 set for the router. Go to Network →Advanced Routing. Click Add to add a new static routing entry.
- Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router
- Allow specific devices to manage the router
Chapter 12. Administrate Your Network
- 12.1 Set Up System Time
- 12.2 Test the Network Connectivity
- 12.3 Upgrade the Firmware
- 12.4 Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
- 12.5 Change the Administrator Account
- 12.6 Password Recovery
- 12.7 Local Management
- 12.8 Remote Management
- 12.9 System Log
- 12.10 Reboot the Router
- 12.11 Logout
Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration. In Remote Management section, finish the settings according to your needs.
- Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely:
- Allow all devices to manage the router remotely:
- Allow specific devices to manage the router remotely:
Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide & FAQ
Appendix C: Configure the PC

2.1 Requirements for Operation

To connect and use the router for Internet sharing, you must have the following:

• Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).

• PCs with an active Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.

• TCP/IP protocol on each PC.

• Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.

2.2 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.

2.3 Connect Your Router

Follow the steps below to connect your router.

1. If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite

modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to complete

the hardware connection.

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