Archer D9 User Guide AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router REV2.1.
Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. 1. 3. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. 1. 1.Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 8. 2. 8. 1. 2.Customize Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Remote Access via FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 8. 2. 1.Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 12. 7. 1.Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 12. 7. 2.Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP. . . . . . . . .84 Chapter 13. Administrate Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 13. 1. 13. 2. 13. 3. 13. 4. 13. 5. 13. 6. 13. 7. 13. 8. 13. 9. 13. 10.
About This Guide This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the modem router appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also released with each TP-LINK modem router, you are suggested to configure your modem router for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router This chapter introduces what the modem router can do and shows its main features and appearance.
Chapter 1 1. 1. Get to Know About Your Modem Router Product Overview Faster Speed • 1900Mbs Wireless Speed Coming with 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology, Archer D9 delivers superfast 1900Mbps data transfer rates. Simultaneous dual band offers you the flexibility of two dedicated network and avoids interference for a better online experience.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router More than Just Phone Line Connection The Archer D9 provides users with the flexibility of different Internet connections including ADSL, cable of fiber using its interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique feature makes it easier when users need to change to fiber or cable services. Guest Network Guest Network Access provides another secure Wi-Fi network for guests sharing your home or small office network.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router • Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive surge protection circuit. • High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive bandwidth. • Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO). • Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user. • Real-time Configuration and device monitoring. • Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit). • Built-in DHCP server.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router 1. 3. Panel Layout 1. 3. 1. The Front Panel The modem router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. You can check the modem router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router LED Explanation Name On Power ADSL Internet Wireless 2.4Ghz Wireless 5Ghz WPS LAN USB Indication Status Flashing System initialization complete. System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not disconnect or power off the modem router. Off Power is off. On ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use. Flashing The ADSL negotiation is in progress. Off ADSL synchronization failed. On Internet connection is available.
Chapter 1 1. 3. 2. Get to Know About Your Modem Router The Back Panel The modem router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Item Description ADSL For connecting the modem router to the Internet. Connect the port to the splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone cable. For details, please refer to Connect Your Modem Router. WPS The switch for the WPS function. WiFi ON/OFF USB 3.
Chapter 1 1. 3. 3. Get to Know About Your Modem Router The Side Panel The router’s side panel has the RESET button and a USB 2.0 port. RESET: There are two ways to reset the modem router’s factory defaults. Method 1: With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button for at least 8-10 seconds. And the modem router will reboot to its factory default settings. Method 2: Restore the default settings from Backup & Restore of the modem router’s Web-based Management. USB 2.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Modem Router • Connect Your Modem Router
Chapter 2 2. 1. Connect the Hardware Position Your Modem Router With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thickness and number of walls.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Power Adapter Modem Router Phone Jack 3 Turn on the modem router. 1 Connect the ADSL splitter to the phone jack. 2 Connect the modem router to the ADSL splitter. ADSL Splitter Connect to the phone (Optional) 2. Connect your computer to the modem router. Method 1: Wired Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the LAN port on the modem router Archer D9 via the Ethernet cable.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 3 ) The WPS LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process. 4 ) When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the modem router.
Chapter 3 Log into Your Modem Router
Chapter 3 Log into Your Modem Router With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the Archer D9 AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log into your modem router. 1.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections This chapter introduces how to connect your modem router to the Internet. The modem router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many 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 provided IPv6 service.
Chapter 4 4. 1. Set Up Internet Connections Use Quick Setup Wizard To set up your modem router with several easy steps quickly: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Click Quick Setup, select your ISP from the dropdown list or select Other if you can’t find your ISP, then click Next. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Note: 1.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 3. Click Save to make the settings effective and you can refer to Test Internet Connectivity to test the Internet connection. Tips: You can view and edit all Internet connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page. 4. 3. Set up an IPv6 Connection If the DSL line your ISP provided also supports IPv6 connection and your ISP has provided some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can configure the modem router to permit IPv6 connection.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Select the checkbox to enable IPv6 feature. Addressing Type: Consult your ISP for the addressing type, DHCPv6 or SLAAC. SLAAC is the most commonly used addressing type. IPv6 Gateway: Keep the default setting as Current Connection. Note: If your ISP has provided the IPv6 address, click Advanced to reveal more settings. Check to use IPv6 specified by ISP and enter the parameters provided by your ISP. 4 ) Click OK to make the settings effective. 2.
Chapter 4 4. 4. Set Up Internet Connections Test Internet Connectivity After manually setting up the Internet connection, you need to know the Internet connectivity. The modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the malfunction. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page. 3. Click Start to test the Internet connectivity and you will see the test result in the gray box.
Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control The Bandwidth Control feature is used to fully utilize your limited bandwidth and optimize the load respectively. With this feature enabled, you can assign a specific minimum or maximum bandwidth for each computer, thus minimizing the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load.
Chapter 5 I want to: Bandwidth Control Use an independent bandwidth and enjoy a good Internet experience without being affected by other users who are sharing the same router. For example, my roommate and I share 512Kbps Upstream Bandwidth and 8Mbps Downstream Bandwidth via this router, she likes to watch live show and play online games, which may take up much bandwidth. I don’t want to be affected, so we agree to equally distribute the bandwidth. Our IP addresses are 192.168.1.101 and 192.168.1.110.
Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control 1 ) IP Range: Enter the IP address. The field can be single IP address or IP address range according to your demands. When you configure the single IP address, the computer with this IP address will get independent given bandwidth. When you configure the IP address range, all computers in the range will share the given bandwidth. 2 ) Port Range: Keep the default settings. The default port range of TCP protocol or UDP protocol is from 1 to 65535.
Chapter 5 Done! Bandwidth Control Now you and your roommate have an independent bandwidth.
Chapter 6 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can block or allow specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC Filtering, or using Access Control for wired and wireless networks, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP & MAC Binding.
Chapter 6 6. 1. Network Security MAC Filtering This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control) address, a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example, D8:5D:4C:B4:46:EA) of every network device, to determine if the device can or cannot access your wireless network. I want to: Prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless network by utilizing the network device’s MAC address and IP address. For example, I have a computer that is connected to my wireless network.
Chapter 6 Network Security To block specific device(s) 1 ) Select Block wireless access from the devices in the list below and click Save. 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online table. 3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected devices will be added to Devices List automatically. To allow specific device(s) 1 ) Select Allow wireless access only from the devices in the list below and click Save. 2 ) Click Add.
Chapter 6 How can I do that? Network Security 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control and enable Access Control. 3. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list. To block specific device(s) 1 ) Select Blacklist and click Save. 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices Online table. 3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table.
Chapter 6 Network Security 3 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address (You can copy and paste the information from Devices Online table if the device is connected to your network). 4 ) Click OK. Done! 6. 3. Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist. 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.
Chapter 6 Network Security 3. Bind your device(s) according to your needs. To bind the connected device(s) 1 ) Select the device(s) to be bound in the ARP List. 2 ) Click Bind to add to the Binding List. To bind the unconnected device 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the MAC Address and IP Address that you want to bind. 3 ) Select the checkbox to enable the entry and click OK. Done! Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.
Chapter 7 IPTV IPTV is the abbreviation of Internet Protocol Television. The service can only be delivered through the Internet, and our modem router provides a specific LAN port for IPTV. By automatically seperating IPTV from Internet surfing, we guarantee you a high quality of video streaming and a high speed of Internet surfing.
Chapter 7 I want to: IPTV Configure the modem router to enable Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Services. For example, I already bought IPTV service, but this service can only be delivered through the Internet. Therefore, I need to configure my modem router first. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > IPTV to open the configuration page. 3. Click Enable IPTV to enable this function. 4.
Chapter 8 USB Settings This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the modem router among different clients. The modem router only supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers, and does not support USB 3G/4G modems.
Chapter 8 8. 1. USB Settings Local Storage Sharing Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network. 8. 1. 1. Access the USB disk 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the modem router.
Chapter 8 USB Settings ¾¾ Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkmodem.net or ftp://tplinkmodem.net in the address bar, then press [Enter]. Windows computer 1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkmodem.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 8 8. 1. 2. USB Settings Customize Your Settings ¾¾ To Only Share Specific Content By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder. 3.
Chapter 8 Tips: The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click volume you do not need to share. USB Settings on the page to detach the corresponding ¾¾ To Set up Authentication for Data Security If you enable Authentication, network clients will be required to enter the username and password you set when accessing the USB disk. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. 3.
Chapter 8 USB Settings Note: Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication settings. Please log out from Windows and try to access again. For more details, refer to T9. What can I do if I cannot access the USB disk after I modify the Authentication settings? ¾¾ To Customize the Address of the USB Disk You can customize the server name and use the name to access your USB disk. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.
Chapter 8 USB Settings 4. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb:// MyShare (for Mac). 8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. For example: • 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.
Chapter 8 USB Settings 2. Enable Authentication for Data Security It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data security. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2 ) Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. 3 ) Choose to use the default Account (admin) or use a new account and click Save. 4 ) Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account.
Chapter 8 USB Settings 3. Enable the FTP(via Internet) Select the check box to enable FTP(via Internet), then click Save. 4.
Chapter 8 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 modem router, you can also type in ftp://: (such as ftp:// MyDomainName:21) Computer The Address Bar the Windows Explorer (Windows 7) 3 ) Press Enter on the keyboard.
Chapter 8 USB Settings 3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then specify the Folder Name as you like. 4. Tick Enable Authentication. If you allow network clients to modify this folder, tick Enable Write Access. 5. Click OK. Tips: The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click volume you do not need to share. 8. 3.
Chapter 8 USB Settings 8. 3. 1. Access the USB disk 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the modem router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the modem router. • If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
Chapter 8 8. 3. 2. USB Settings Customize Your Settings ¾¾ To Only Share Specific Content By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. 3. Focus on the section of Folder Sharing. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder. 4.
Chapter 8 USB Settings ¾¾ To Specify the Media Server You can also modify the media server name or disable the feature of Media Sharing as needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. 3. Enter a Network/Media Server Name as you like, such as MyShare. You can deselect the check box of Media Server to disable the media server feature. 4. Click Save. 8. 4.
Chapter 8 USB Settings 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. Download and Install the utility on each computer that needs printer service. 1 ) Visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/. 2 ) Click PC Utility (for Windows users) or Mac Utility to download the installation file and uncompress it.
Chapter 8 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 8 USB Settings Windows Mac 5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer.
Chapter 8 USB Settings 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 9 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.
Chapter 9 I want to: Parental Controls control what types of websites my children or other home network users can visit and even the time of day they are allowed to access the Internet. For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other time. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 9 Parental Controls 4. Click View Existing Devices, and select the device to be controlled. Or, enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually. 5. Click the icon to set the Internet Access Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK. 6. Enter a Description for the entry. 7. Select the checkbox to enable this entry and click OK. 8. Select the restriction mode.
Chapter 9 Parental Controls 9. Click Add a New Keyword. You can add up to 200 keywords for both Blacklist and Whitelist. Below are some sample entries to allow access. 1 ) Enter a web address (e.g. www.tp-link.com) or a web address keyword (e.g. wikipedia) to only allow or block access to the websites containing that keyword. 2 ) Specify the domain suffix (eg. .edu or .org) to allow access only to the websites with that suffix.
Chapter 10 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 assign network authorities and bandwidth for guests to ensure network security, privacy, and fluency.
Chapter 10 Guest Network 10. 1. Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless Settings section. 3. Create a 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs. 1 ) Enable Wireless Network 2.4GHz or Wireless Network 5GHz. 2 ) Set an easy-to-identify SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests and other people to manually input this SSID for Wi-Fi access.
Chapter 10 Guest Network 3. Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs. • Allow guests to see each other Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other. • Allow guests to access my local network Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local network, not just Internet access.
Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding Modem router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices in the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate in the Internet, which protects the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with the specified device in the local network.
Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the Internet, Virtual Server can realize the service and provide it to the Internet users. At the same time virtual server can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the Internet. Virtual server can be used for setting up public services in your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet.
Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 4. Click View Existing Services, and choose HTTP. The external port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.1.100 in the Internal IP field. 5. Click OK to save the settings. Tips: 1. 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. 2.
Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding modem router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add. 3.
Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special applications, like IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host. Note: DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.
Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding to use applications for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc. Tips: 1. UPnP is enabled by default in this modem router. 2. Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. 3. 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 12 Specify Your Network Settings This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the modem router using the web-based management page.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 12. 1. LAN Settings 12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address The modem router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.1.1, which you can use to log in to its web-based 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.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4. 3. Select DHCP to enable the DHCP function and select DHCP Server. 4. Specify the IP Address Pool, the start address and end address must be on the same subnet with LAN IP. The modem router will assign addresses within this specified range to its clients.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings permanent IP addresses, please configure Address Reservation on the router for the purpose. Follow the steps below to reserve an IP address for your device. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4. 3. Scroll down to locate the Address Reservation table and click Add to add an address reservation entry for your device. 4.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings ¾¾ To enable or disable the wireless function: Enable the Wireless Network 2.4GHz or 5GHz. If you don’t want to use the wireless function, just uncheck the box. If you disable the wireless function, all the wireless settings won’t be effective. ¾¾ To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password: Enter a new SSID using up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX and the value is case-sensitive.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings • 802.11ac/n mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using both 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients. • 802.11a/n/ac mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless clients. It is strongly recommended that you select 11a/n/ac mixed. Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will be used.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Method 2 Enter the client device’s PIN on the modem router 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless >WPS page. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz according to your wireless client. 3. Keep the default WPS status as Enabled and select the PIN Code radio button. 4. Enter the client device’s PIN in the field on the above WPS screen. Then click the Connect button. 5.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 3. Keep the Router’s PIN status as enabled. Take a note of the Current PIN of the modem router. You can also click the Generate button to get a new PIN. 4. On the client device, enter the modem router’s PIN. (The default PIN is also labeled on the bottom of the modem router.) 5. The WPS LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process. 6. When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the modem router. Note: 1.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 4. Set the time. Drag the cursor to cover the time area and click Save to make the settings effective. The selected time will be in green. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set time for 5GHz wireless network. Note: 1. If you just set time for one wireless band, the other wireless band is still always on, so set time for both of the two bands to schedule your whole wireless network. 2. The wireless LED (2.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Tips: You can also see the wrieless details by clicking the router icon on Basic > Network Map. ¾¾ To view the detailed information of the connected wireless clients: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Statistics page. 3.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings • Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between which beacon packets are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds. • RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of data transmission through the router. By default, the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold size is 2346.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings • WDS: Select this checkbox to enable the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Bridging feature to allow the router to bridge with another access point (AP) in a wireless local area network (WLAN). Refer to T7. How to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless network? under Appendix B: Troubleshooting for detailed instructions. 12. 3.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings groups and disallow devices’ cross-group communication. For example, in my house, devices connected to LAN1 and LAN3 are for work, while others for entertainment. I want to isolate working devices from others while keep all devices’ access to the Internet. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 5. Check the boxes of LAN1 and LAN3 in Available LAN. Here Wi-Fi 2.4G network and Wi-Fi 5G network are viewed as a LAN interface respectively. 6. Click Enable Group Isolation to isolate working devices and disallow other devices from communicating with them. 7. Click OK to save the settings. Done! Now your working devices connected to LAN1 and LAN3 are in an isolated group! Note: VLAN function is enabled by default. You cannot disable it when IPTV is enabled.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 3. Go to Advanced > Network > Advanced Routing. Select your current WAN Interface and click Save. 4. Click Add to add a new static routing entry. Finish the settings according to the following explanations: • Destination IP: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings • Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets will be sent. This IP address must be on the same subnet with the router’s IP which sends out the data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router 2 and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.1.2. • Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out the data packets.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings want to connect. Site A Modem Router 2 WAN: 219.134.112.246 Site B WAN: 219.134.112.247 Modem router 1 LAN: 192.168.1.1 Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 LAN: 192.168.2.1 Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 PC 1 How can I do that? PC 2 1. Make sure of the topology you want to build and record site A (local network) and site B (remote network)’s LAN IP and WAN IP. 2. Configuration on site A (local network). 1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 3 ) In the IPSec Connection Name column, specify a name. 4 ) In the Remote IPSec Gateway (URL) column, Enter Site B’s WAN IP address. 5 ) To configure Site A’s LAN: In the Tunnel access from local IP addresses column, here we take Subnet Address as an example. Then input the LAN IP range of Site A in the IP Address for VPN column, and input Subnet Mask of Site A.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings 8 ) Enter the Pre-Shared Key for IKE authentication. Then keep Perfect Forward Secrecy enabled. Note: Make sure Site A and Site B use the same key. 9 ) Leave the Advanced Settings as default value. Then click OK to save. 3. Configuration on Site B (remote network). Refer to step 2 configuration on Site A and make sure that Site A and Site B use the same pre-shared keys and Perfect Forward Secrecy settings. 4.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings If Ping proceeds successfully (gets replies from host in Site B), the IPSec connection is working properly now. Done! Now IPSec VPN is implemented to establish a connection. Note: 1. The product supports a maximum of ten simultaneous connections. 2.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings I want to: Set up the IPv6 tunnel though my ISP doesn’t provide me with the tunnel service. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPv6 Tunnel. 3. Tick the check box, select 6to4 as the tunneling mechanism and select a WAN connection from the drop-down list, then click Save.
Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings Note: If there is no available WAN connection to choose, make sure you have connected to the Internet and the connection type is not Bridge. Done! Now you can visit the IPv6 websites with the 6rd tunnel. Tips: The way to set up DS-Lite tunnel is similar to that of 6rd tunnel. If you are provided with an IPv6-only WAN connection and have signed up for DS-Lite tunnel service, specify the DS-Lite tunnel by referring to the steps above.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your modem router’s network.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13. 1. Set System Time and Region System time is the time displayed while the modem router is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls and Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system time. Follow the steps below to set your system time. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13. 2. Update the Firmware TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and enriching the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website, you can download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. Follow the steps below to update your firmware to the latest. 1. Download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com. 2.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can back up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the modem router to a previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if needed you can erase the current settings and reset the modem router to the default factory settings. To back up configuration settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13. 4. Change the Administrator Account Admin account is used to log in to the modem router’s web-based management page. You are required to set the admin account at first login. You can also change it on the web page. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration page. Locate the Account Management section. 3. Enter the old password.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 4. Click Save to make the settings effective. Now only the device (192.168.1.100) can manage the modem router. If you want that all local devices can manage the modem router, just leave the IP/MAC Address field blank. 13. 6. Remote Management By default, the remote devices are not allowed to manage the modem router from the Internet. Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the modem router. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13. 7. System Log System Log can help you know what happened to your modem router, facilitating you to locate the malfunctions. For example when your modem router does not work properly, you will need to save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Click Advanced > System Tools > System Log page.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network • Save Locally: Select this option to cache the system log to the router’s local memory, select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list. The logs will be shown in the table in descending order on the System Log page. • Save Remotely: Select this option to send the system log to a remote server, select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list and enter the information of the remote server.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13. 9. CWMP Settings The modem router offers CWMP feature. The function supports TR-069 protocol which collects information, diagnoses the devices and configures the devices automatically via ACS (Auto-Configuration Server). 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > CWMP Settings page.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network • Enable CWMP: Toggle On to enable the CWMP (CPE WAN Management Protocol) feature. • Inform: Enable this feature to send an Inform message to the ACS (Auto Configuration Server) periodically. • Inform Interval: Enter the time interval in seconds when the Inform message will be sent to the ACS. • ACS URL: Enter the web address of the ACS which is provided by your ISP. • ACS Username/Password: Enter the username/password to log in to the ACS server.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network • Connection Request Port: Enter the port that connects to the ACS server. • Connection Request URL: Enter the URL that connects to the ACS server. • Get RPC methods: Click to get the methods to support CWMP. Click Save to make the settings effective. 13. 10. SNMP Settings SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) has been widely applied in the computer networks currently, which is used for ensuring the transmission of the management information between two nodes.
Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network messages, sending responses to the SNMP manager, and triggering SNMP traps when an event occurs. • Read Community: Displays the default public community string that protects the router from unauthorized access. • Set Community: Displays the default read and write community string that protects the router from unauthorized changes. • System Name: Displays the administratively-assigned name for this managed device.
Appendix A: Specifications General Standards and Protocols Safety & Emission Ports Network Medium ANSI T1.413, ITU G.992.1, ITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.5, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE802.3ab, TCP/IP, PPPoA, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT FCC, CE Four 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX) One RJ11 port One USB 3.0 port and one USB 2.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting T1. How do I restore my modem router’s configuration to its factory default settings? With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel of the modem router for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn back on momentarily, then release the button. Note: Once the modem router is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will need to reconfigure the modem router. T2.
4 ) Click LAN settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings.
• Change a web browser or computer and log in again. • Reset the modem router to factory default settings: With the modem router powered on, press and hold down the WPS/RESET button on the rear panel of the modem router for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn back on momentarily, then release the button. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the modem router to surf the Internet once the modem router is reset. Open a web browser and log in again. If login fails, please contact the technical support. T4.
4. Refer to T5 to clone the MAC address. 5. If you still cannot access the Internet, please restore your modem router to its factory default settings and reconfigure your modem router by following the instructions in Use Quick Setup Wizard. 6. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists. T5. How to configure MAC Clone? You can manually change the MAC address of the modem router.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the modem router. 3. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode page. 4. Select the Wireless Router Mode option and click Save to make the settings effective. Note: IPTV function is not supported in Wireless Router Mode. T7. How to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless network? My house covers a large area. The wireless network coverage of the router I’m using (the root router) is limited.
5. Click the connect icon and then the SSID and MAC will be automatically filled in. Configure the Security settings as the AP you choose to be bridged. 6. Click Save to make the settings effective. 7. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page to disable DHCP. Now, the root’s wireless network is extended and you can use the modem router’s SSID and password to enjoy the network.
2. Make sure the wireless adapter driver is installed successfully and the wireless adapter is enabled. On Windows 7 1 ) If you see the message No connections are available, it is usually because the wireless function is disabled or blocked somehow; 2 ) Clicking on Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself.
5 ) Select Wireless Zero Configuration, right click, 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.
7 ) Connect to wireless network. ¾¾ If you can find other wireless network except your own, please follow the steps below: 1. Check the WLAN LED indicator on your wireless router/modem; 2. Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem, move closer if it is currently too far away; 3.
2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose “Connecting using a security key instead”, and then type in the Network Security Key/Wireless Password; 3 ) If it continues on saying network security key mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password on your wireless router/modem; Note: Wireless password/Network Security Key is case sensitive. 4 ) Connect to wireless network. 2.
1 ) Check the wireless signal strength of your network, if it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again; 2 ) Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1,6,or 11 to reduce interference from other networks; 3 ) Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer; 4 ) Connect to wireless network. T9.
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