User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Get to Know About Your Modem Router
- Connect the Hardware
- Log into Your Modem Router
- Set Up Internet Connections
- Bandwidth Control
- Network Security
- IPTV
- USB Settings
- Parental Controls
- Guest Network
- NAT Forwarding
- Specify Your Network Settings
- Administrate Your Network
- Appendix A: Specifications
- Appendix B: Troubleshooting
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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Modem Router
1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
TP-LINK’s Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router is a
combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router
and ADSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. Featuring a
variety of features and rich functionality, Archer D5 is the perfect hub of your home or
business network.
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s Archer D5 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac,
backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. With
higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate
a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.
1.2Gbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
With 867Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over
the 2.4GHz band, Archer D5 offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks and
ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or web
browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like
online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the
same time.
External Antennas - Fully Expanded Coverage
With detachable dual band external antennas combined with higher quality antenna
technology, you can experience excellent wireless performance with high speed
and stability. This provides you with incredible wireless coverage and reliability from
anywhere in your large home or office.
Full Gigabit Wired Connections - Ultrafast Data Transfer Speeds
With one Gigabit LAN/WAN port and 3 Gigabit LAN ports, the Archer D5 is the ideal
choice for bandwidth heavy users that rely on speedy, reliable connections for
bandwidth intensive work or entertainment such as lag-free conference calls, HD video
streaming or online gaming.
Dual Multifunctional USB Ports – Easy Storage and Sharing
Using the Archer D5’s two multi-functional USB 2.0 ports, you can share a printer with
multiple computers and devices on your network and can also share files & media at
home or via the FTP server while away from home.