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
- HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Anti-Virus
- Network Security
- NAT Forwarding
- VPN Server
- Customize Your Network Settings
- 12. 1. Change the LAN Settings
- 12. 2. Set Up Link Aggregation
- 12. 3. Configure to Support IPTV Service
- 12. 4. Specify DHCP Server Settings
- 12. 5. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
- 12. 6. Create Static Routes
- 12. 7. Specify Wireless Settings
- 12. 8. Use WPS for Wireless Connection
- 12. 9. Schedule Your Wireless Function
- Manage the Router
- 13. 1. Set Up System Time
- 13. 2. Control LEDs
- 13. 3. Test the Network Connectivity
- 13. 4. Upgrade the Firmware
- 13. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
- 13. 6. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly
- 13. 7. Change the Administrator Account
- 13. 8. Password Recovery
- 13. 9. Local Management
- 13. 10. Remote Management
- 13. 11. System Log
- 13. 12. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
- 13. 13. System Parameters
- 13. 14. Log Out
- Work with Alexa
- FAQ
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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
1. Connect the powered-off modem to the router’s WAN port with an Ethernet cable.
2. Power 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 hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
2.4G
On
5G
On
On
Internet
Power
On
Note:
Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds.
Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
5. Connect your computer to the router wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable..
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet cable
• Method 2: Wirelessly
1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at
the bottom of the router.
2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart
device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Connect automatically Connect
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
Other...
< Settings
OR
Smart DeviceComputer
• Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.
Note:
• WPS is not supported by iOS devices.