User's 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
- Customize Your Network Settings
- VPN Server
- Manage the Router
- 14. 1. Set Up System Time
- 14. 2. Test the Network Connectivity
- 14. 3. Upgrade the Firmware
- 14. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
- 14. 5. Change the Login Password
- 14. 6. Password Recovery
- 14. 7. Local Management
- 14. 8. Remote Management
- 14. 9. System Log
- 14. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
- FAQ
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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2. 1. 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.
• Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as
Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
2. 2. Connect Your Router
Before you start, please turn off your modem if any, and remove the backup battery if it
has one. Install the antennas.
If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead
of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s
Internet port, and then follow step 3 to complete the hardware connection.
Internet
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1. Connect the modem to your router’s Internet port with an Ethernet cable.
2. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
3. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
4. Verify that the
LED is on (red or white) before moving on.
5. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired