User Guide
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, Antivirus
- 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. Test Your Internet Speed
- 13. 5. Upgrade the Firmware
- 13. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
- 13. 7. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly
- 13. 8. Change the Administrator Account
- 13. 9. Password Recovery
- 13. 10. Local Management
- 13. 11. Remote Management
- 13. 12. System Log
- 13. 13. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
- 13. 14. System Parameters
- 13. 15. Log Out
- Work with Alexa and IFTTT
- FAQ
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Chapter 13
Manage the Router
13. 14. 2. 2.4GHz/5GHz WDS
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Bridging feature allows you to bridge a router with
an access point to extend the wireless network coverage. The access point should also
support WDS Bridging feature.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Parameters. Focus on 2.4GHz/5GHz WDS
section.
¾ If you want to bridge this router to an access point:
1. Enable the WDS Bridging feature.
2. Select Station mode.
3. Click Survey to scan all available networks and select the network you want to bridge.
The SSID (network name) and MAC Address will be automatically populated. You can
also manually fill in these parameters.
4. Select a Security type and enter related parameters, which should be the same as
the network to be bridged.
5. Click Save.
Note: You need to enable and configure the WDS Bridging feature for the access point as well.
¾ If you want to bridge an access point to this router:
1. Enable the WDS Bridging feature.
2. Select Router mode.
3. Click Save.