User Guide AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Archer C5400 REV2.2.
Contents About This Guide..........................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. 1. 1.Access the USB Device Locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 7. 1. 2.Access the USB Device Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 7. 2. 7. 3. 7. 1. 3.Customize the Access Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Media Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. 9. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Chapter 13. Manage the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 13. 1. 13. 2. 13. 3. 13. 4. 13. 5. Set Up System Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs. When using this guide, please notice that features of the router may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and internet service provider.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
Chapter 1 1. 1. Get to Know About Your Router Product Overview The TP-LINK router is designed to fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and users demanding higher networking performance. The powerful antennas ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while boosting widespread coverage throughout your home, and the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item USB 3.0 Port Power On/Off Button Description For connecting to a USB 3.0 device or a USB 3.0 printer. It is also compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Press this button to power on or off the router. Power Port For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter. Antennas Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best WiFi performance. 1. 2. 2.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Name (WPS) Status On/Off Flashing On (USB) Flashing Button Explanation Item Off Indication This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is established, then turns off. WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. The inserted USB device is ready to use. A USB device is being identified. No device is plugged into the USB port.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
Chapter 2 2. 1. Connect the Hardware Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source. • Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. • The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 3. Connect the modem to your router’s Internet port with an Ethernet cable. 4. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 5. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router. 6. Confirm that the following LEDs are on and solid to verify the hardware is connected correctly. 2.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware • 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. • The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP.
Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to your router. 1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and create a login password for secure management purposes.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has necessary ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service.
Chapter 4 4. 1. Set Up Internet Connection Use Quick Setup Wizard The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you to set up your router. Tips: If you need the IPv6 internet connection, please refer to the section of Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection. Follow the steps below to set up your router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet. 3.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If you are unsure of what your connection type is, click Auto Detect. Since different connection types require different cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to determine your connection type. 4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration. 1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP, you need to select whether to clone the MAC address.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username and password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen. 5. Click Save. 6. To check your internet connection, click Network Map on the left of the page. After the connection succeeds, the screen will display as follows. Here we take PPPoE as an example.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Note: It may take 1-2 minutes to make the settings valid. Tips: • If your internet connection type is BigPond Cable, please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to set your router. • If you use Dynamic IP and PPPoE and you are provided with any other parameters that are not required on the page, please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration. • If you still cannot access the internet, refer to the FAQ section for further instructions. 4. 3.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 3. After rebooting, connect the router to your existing wired router via an Ethernet cable. 4. Log in again to the web management page http://tplinkwifi.net, and click Quick Setup. 5. Configure your wireless settings and click Next. 6. Confirm the information and click Save. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Tips: • Functions, such as Parental Controls, Qos and NAT Forwarding, are not supported in the Access Point mode. • Functions, such as Guest Network and USB Settings, are the same as those in the Router mode. 4. 4. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Renew. 3 ) PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Connect.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection). Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Connect. 5 ) Pass-Through (Bridge): Click Save and skip to Step 6.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP, and click Save. Tips: Find Help on the web management page to know more about items. 6. Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection. The following figure is an example of a successful PPPoE configuration. Tips: Visit the FAQ section if there is no internet connection.
Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet. To ensure that your router stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is avaliable. Surely you can also manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices with a single TP-Link ID.
Chapter 5 5. 1. TP-Link Cloud Service Register a TP-Link ID If you have skipped the registration during the Quick Setup process, you can： 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud. 3. Click Register Now and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID. 4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link Cloud page to log in.
Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service ¾¾ To change your password: 1. Click behind the Password. 5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to or from the same router as Users.
Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service • Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the router. 5. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section. 3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app.
Chapter 5 5. 4. TP-Link Cloud Service Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets. 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search “TP-Link Tether” or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. OR 2. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network. 3. Launch the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password your set for the router. 4.
Chapter 6 Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network options to ensure network security and privacy.
Chapter 6 6. 1. Guest Network Create a Network for Guests 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 > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section. 3. Create a guest network as needed. 1 ) Enable 2.4GHz Wireless network, 5GHz-1 Wireless or 5GHz-2 Wireless network. 2 ) Customize the SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for guest network access. 3 ) Select the Security type.
Chapter 6 6. 2. Guest Network Set Portal Authentication Imagine that you run a small shop and provide a guest network for your customers. You want to seize every opportunity to promote your shop, which makes portal authentication an excellent choice. Customers will be directed to a web page for access verification, on which your personalized promotion is displayed.
Chapter 6 Guest Network 6. (Optional) You can click Click to Edit to personalize the authentication page, and click Save. • Portal Title – Up to 31 characters. • Logo Image – Upload a JPG or PNG image (less than 100KB) to customize the logo. • • Terms of Use – Up to 1023 characters. Background Image – Upload a JPG or PNG image (less than 2MB) to customize the background. 7. Click Save.
Chapter 6 6. 3. Guest Network Customize Guest Network Options 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 > Guest Network. Locate the Settings section. 3. Customize guest network options according to your needs.
Chapter 7 USB Settings This chapter describes how to use the USB ports to share files, media and a printer from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. The router supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers.
Chapter 7 7. 1. USB Settings Access the USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then access files stored there locally or remotely. • • • • Tips: If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router. If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected. If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS or HFS+.
Chapter 7 USB Settings ¾¾ Method 2: Windows computer Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net or ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then press Enter. 1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect. Mac 4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up a username and a password to deny anonymous access to the USB disks, you should select the Registered User radio box.
Chapter 7 USB Settings • Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying for) a photo-sharing site or email system. • Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation. • Remove the files on your camera’s memory card from time to time during the journey. Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the Internet.
Chapter 7 USB Settings 1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for Windows users) or open a web browser. 2 ) Type the server address in the address bar: Type in ftp://: (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21). If you have specified the domain name of the router, you can also type in ftp://: (such as ftp://MyDomainName:21) Computer 3 ) Press Enter on the keyboard.
Chapter 7 USB Settings 2. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb:// MyShare (for Mac). ¾¾ To Only Share Specific Content 1. Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder. 2. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like. 3.
Chapter 7 • • • USB Settings Enable Authentication: Tick to enable authentication for this folder sharing, and you will be required to log in to the Sharing Account to access the USB disk. Refer to To Set up Authentication for Data Security to learn more. Enable Write Access: If you tick this checkbox, network clients can modify this folder.
Chapter 7 USB Settings Note: For Windows users, do not set the sharing username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems: • If the sharing password is also the same as the Windows password, authentication will not work since the Windows will automatically use its account information for USB access.
Chapter 7 7. 2. USB Settings Media Sharing The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, tablet and PS2/3/4. 1. When your USB disk is inserted into the router, your DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks. 2. Refer to the following table for detailed instructions.
Chapter 7 USB Settings Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service. If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer. 2. Connect the Printer Cable a printer to the USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. 3. Install the TP-Link USB Printer Controller Utility TP-Link USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer.
Chapter 7 USB Settings Mac 3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set AutoConnect Printer. Windows Mac 4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply.
Chapter 7 USB Settings Mac 5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer. Windows Mac Tips: The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs (Multi-Function Printers). To scan with TP-Link USB Printer Controller, right-click the printer and select Network Scanner. Then, a scanning window will pop up. Finish the scanning process by following on-screen instructions.
Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus TP-Link HomeCareTM powered by Trend MicroTM provides a kit of features to help you create a personalized network that caters for the whole family. You can ensure appropriate internet access for everyone with Parental Controls, save bandwidth for the things that matter with QoS and keep your network secure with built-in Antivirus.
Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus 8. 1. Parental Controls 8. 1. 1. Scenario 1: Setting Up Access Restrictions Parental Controls allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family. You can block inappropriate content, set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day.
Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus Note: Only devices that have previously been connected to your router’s network are listed here. If you are unable to find the device you want to add, connect it to your network and then try again. 4 ) Click Next. 5. Block content for this profile. 1 ) Select a filter level based on the age of the family member this profile belongs to. Blocked content will then be displayed in the Filter Content list.
Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus 4 ) Click Next. 6. Set time restrictions on internet access. 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday & Sunday then set the allowed online time to 2 hours each day. 2 ) Enable Bed Time on Monday to Friday and use the up/ down arrows or enter times in the fields. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period. 3 ) Click Save.
Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus 2. Go to Basic > HomeCare > Parental Controls or Advanced > Parental Controls. 3. Find the correct profile and click in the Insights column. Note: If you have not set up a profile for your child yet, you should do that first by clicking , then follow the steps to create a profile. Refer to Scenario 1: Setting Up Access Restrictions for detailed instructions. 4.
Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus 3. In the Application Priority tab, click Gaming to prioritize this online activity. The default is Standard, with no application prioritized. 4. In the Device Priority tab, find your computer and toggle on Priority. Click the entry in the Timing column and select 2 hours as the duration you want the device to be prioritized for. Done! 8. 3. You can now enjoy playing games without lag on your computer for the next 2 hours.
Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus Identifies and blocks potential threats from attackers and fixes vulnerabilities in the network. • Infected Device Quarantine Prevents infected devices from sending your sensitive information to clients outside your network or spreading security threats. ¾¾ To access your router’s Antivirus settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 9 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP & MAC Binding.
Chapter 9 9. 1. Network Security 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.
Chapter 9 Network Security 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the checkbox(es). 3 ) Click Block above the Online Devices table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically. To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Whitelist and click Save. 2 ) Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist section.
Chapter 9 9. 3. Network Security IP & MAC Binding IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP Spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with matching IP address in the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address. I want to: How can I do that? Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding The router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes devices on the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate with devices on the internet, which protects the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the problem that an external host cannot initiatively communicate with a specified device on the local network.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 10. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers When you build up a server on the local network and want to share it on the internet, Virtual Servers can realize the service and provide it to internet users. At the same time Virtual Servers can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the internet. Virtual Servers can be used for setting up public services on your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding Tips: It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. • If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the service needs. • You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the External Port should not be overlapped.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The Triggering Port, External Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example. 4. Click OK. Tips: • You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need. • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. • If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding Note: When DMZ is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time. I want to: Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction. For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can login normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports open.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding Tips: • UPnP is enabled by default in this router. • Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. • UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of operating system need to install the UPnP components).
Chapter 11 VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN. OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stable. It is suitable for restricted environment, such as campus network and company intranet.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network In the OpenVPN connection, the home network can act as a server, and the remote device can access the server through the router which acts as an OpenVPN Server gateway. To use the VPN feature, you should enable OpenVPN Server on your router, and install and run VPN client software on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection. Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 6. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network; select Internet and Home Network if you also want the remote device to access internet through the VPN Server. 7. Click Save. 8. Click Generate to get a new certificate. Note: If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click Generate to update the certificate. 9.
Chapter 11 VPN Server Note: Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet. 3. In the Client IP Address filed, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server. 4. Click Advanced to set the PPTP connection permission according to your needs.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the Username and Password to authenticate devices to the PPTP VPN Server. 3 ) Click OK. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use the Windows built-in PPTP software as an example. 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select Set up a new connection or network.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 6. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.
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Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 1. Change the LAN Settings The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.1, which you can use to log in to its web management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 12 • • Customize Your Network Settings LACP active: enables LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) unconditionally. LACP passive: enables LACP only when an LACP device is detected. 5. Specify two ports for link aggregation. 6. Click Save. 12. 3. Configure to Support IPTV Service I want to: Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my internet service provider (ISP). How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 1 ) Tick Enable IPTV. 2 ) Select the appropriate Mode according to your ISP. • Select Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters are required. • Select Custom if your ISP is not listed but provides necessary parameters. 3 ) After you have selected a mode, the necessary parameters, including the LAN port for IPTV connection, are predetermined. If not, select the LAN type to determine which port is used to support IPTV service. 4 ) Click Save.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Tick the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router. 4. Click Save. ¾¾ To reserve an IP address for a specified client device: 1. Click Add in the Address Reservation section. 2. Click View Existing Devices or enter the MAC address of the client device. 3.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 5. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Most ISPs assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP address to access your router remotely. However, the IP address can change from time to time and you don’t know when it changes. In this case, you might apply the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) feature on the router to allow you and your friends to access your router and local servers (FTP, HTTP, etc.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings If you have chosen NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. 5. Click Login and Save. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click Logout first, and then log in with a new account. 12. 6. Create Static Routes Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings and visit my company’s network at the same time, I need to configure the static routing. Router A Company’s server Router B WAN: 172.30.30.100 LAN: 192.168.0.1 LAN: 192.168.0.2 172.30.30.1 Switch PC 192.168.0.100 How can I do that? 1. Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings address, so here enter 172.30.30.1. Subnet Mask: Determines the destination network with the destination IP address. If the destination is a single IP address, enter 255.255.255.255; otherwise, enter the subnet mask of the corresponding network IP. In the example, the destination network is a single IP, so here enter 255.255.255.255. Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets will be sent.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 2. The wireless radio is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of the router, just untick the Enable Wireless Radio checkbox. In this case, all the wireless settings will be invalid. ¾¾ To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password: 1. Go to Basic > Wireless. 2. Create a new SSID in Network Name (SSID) and customize the password for the network in Password. The value is case-sensitive.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings ¾¾ To change the security option: 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 or 5GHz-2. 3. Select an option from the Security drop-down list. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary. If you select other options, configure the related parameters according to the help page. In addition • Mode - Select a transmission mode according to your wireless client devices.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings For example, you have a gaming computer next to the router in the living room, and a slower family computer upstairs. Enable the airtime fairness feature so that your gaming computer can perform as optimally as possible. 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 or 5GHz-2. 3. Check the box for Enable Airtime Fairness. 4. Click Save.
Chapter 12 • Customize Your Network Settings PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN. The default PIN is printed on the label of the router. 12. 8. 2. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections 1. Select a setup method: • • Push Button(Recommended): Click Connect on the screen. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the client device.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 6. Click Save. 7. If you also want to set wireless off time for other band(s), please repeat the steps above. Note: The Effective Time Schedule is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings to modify the time. • The wireless LED will be off if the corresponding wireless network is disabled. • The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router 13. 1. Set Up System Time System time is the time displayed while the router is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls. You can choose the way to obtain the system time as needed. 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 > Time Settings. ¾¾ To get time from the internet: 1.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router 2. Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format). 3. Set the current Time (In HH/MM/SS format). 4. Click Save. ¾¾ To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time. 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone. 3. Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone. 4. Click Save. 13. 2. Control LEDs The router‘s LEDs indicate router’s activities and status.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router 4. Specify a time period in the LED Off Time as needed, and the LEDs will be off during this period. 5. Click Save. 13. 3. Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 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 > Diagnostics. 3.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Ping. The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Traceroute. 13. 4. Test Your Internet Speed Speed Test provides an easy way to monitor your network speed.
Chapter 13 • • Manage the Router Note: To run a speed test, your router must be connected to the internet. For a more accurate result, make sure no apps or programs are running on devices on your network. ¾¾ To view history of internet speeds: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > Network Map and click 3. Click . to view a record of previous speed test results. 13. 5.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router 13. 5. 1. Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the update icon will display in the top-right corner of the page. Click the icon to go to the Firmware Upgrade page. Alternatively, you can go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade, and click Check for upgrade to see whether the latest firmware is released. 3.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router 4. Focus on the Device Information section. Make sure the downloaded firmware file is matched with the Hardware Version. 5. Focus on the Manual Upgrade section. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click Upgrade. 6. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete. 13. 5. 3.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore. ¾¾ To backup configuration settings: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of the current settings will be stored to your computer. ¾¾ To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router. • We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router. 13. 7. Change the Administrator Account The account management feature allows you to change your login password of the web management page.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and focus on the Password Recovery section. 3. Tick the Enable Password Recovery checkbox. 4. Specify a mailbox (From) for sending the recovery letter and enter its SMTP Server address. Specify a mailbox (To) for receiving the recovery letter. If the mailbox (From) to send the recovery letter requires encryption, select Enable Authentication and enter its username and password.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router Toggle on Access for All LAN Connected Devices. ¾¾ Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Toggle off Access for All LAN Connected Devices. 2. Click Add. 3. Click View Existing Devices and select the device to manage the router from the Existing Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Tick the Enable This Entry checkbox. 6. Click OK. 13. 10.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router ¾¾ Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely: Select Disable Remote Management and click Save. ¾¾ Allow all devices to manage the router remotely: 1. Select Enable Remote Management for All Devices. 2. Enter Web Management Port (1024-65535 or 80). 3. Click Save. Devices on the internet can log in to http://Router’s WAN IP address:port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router ¾¾ To save the system log locally: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log. 3. Choose the type and level of the system logs as needed. 4. Click Save Log to save the system logs to a local disk.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router 1 ) From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. 2 ) To: Enter the recipient’s email address, which can be the same as or different from the sender’s email address. 3 ) SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address. Tips: SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems. For example, the SMTP server address of Hotmail is smtp-mail.outlook.com. You can refer to their Help page to learn the SMTP server address. 4 ) Select Enable Authentication.
Chapter 13 Manage the Router 3. Toggle on Traffic Statistics, and then you can monitor the traffic statistics in Traffic Statistics List section. Click Refresh to update the statistic information on the page. Click Reset All to reset all statistic values in the list to zero. Click Delete All to delete all statistic information in the list. Click Click to reset the statistic information of the specific device. to delete the specific device item in the list.
FAQ Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered: 1. Connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password. Q2.
4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings.
• Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4. What should I do if I can’t access the internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2.
• Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Please manually configure the DNS server. 1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. 2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, click Save. Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google. • Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes until it gets a solid cable or Internet light. 3 ) Power on the router.
• Upgrade the firmware of the router. • Check the TCP/IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get internet from the router. As the picture below shows, if the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, please try the methods below and try again: • Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper. • Clone the MAC address of your computer. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
• Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and you can’t access the internet. To resolve this problem, we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.
6 ) Restart the modem and the router again. • Please upgrade the firmware of the router. If you’ve tried every method above but still cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support. Q5. What should I do if I can’t find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network? If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below: • Make sure the wireless function of your device is enabled if you’re using a laptop with built-in wireless adapter.
3 ) Select and right click on My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open Computer Management window. 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, find and locate Wireless Zero Configuration in the Services list on the right side. 5 ) Right click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties. 6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK.
2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router. Note: Wireless Password/Network Security Key is case sensitive.
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