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
5
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Router
1. 2. 2. The Side and Back Panel
The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the side and rear panel.
Item Description
USB 3.0 Ports
(Type A + Type C )
For connecting your USB storage devices to the router.
Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router.
2.5 Giga WAN Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack.
LAN Ports (1-8) For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router.
Power Port For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
Reset Button
Use a pin to press and hold the button until the LED begins circulating blue
to its factory default settings.
Item Description
WPS Button
Press the WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on your client
to start the WPS process.
Wi-Fi Button
Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless
function of your router.
LED Button Press the LED button to turn on or off the LED of your router.