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 9
Network Security
9. 1. Firewall
The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks
and validates the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This
function is enabled by default.
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 > Security > Firewall.
3. It’s recommended to keep the default settings. If necessary, deselect the
corresponding checkbox and click Save.
9. 2. Access Control
Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network
(via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed
devices (Whitelist).
I want to:
Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless).
How can I do that?
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 > Security > Access Control.
3. Enable Access Control.
4. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the
list.
To block specific device(s):