User Guide AC2100 Wireless MU-MIMO VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Archer VR2100 REV1.0.
Contents About This Guide .........................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Physical Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7. IPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Chapter 8. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 8. 1. 8. 2. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Chapter 9.
14. 3. Use IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Chapter 15. Specify Your Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 15. 1. LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 15. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 15. 1. 2.
About This Guide This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and demonstrates how to configure them in typical scenarios. Features available in the modem router may vary by model and software version. Modem router availability may also vary by region or ISP.
More Info • The latest firmware and management app are available from the Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/. • The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the product packaging. • Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. • TP-Link Community is provided for you to share knowledge and discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.
Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Modem Router This chapter introduces the modem router by detailing its main features and appearance.
Chapter 1 1. 1. Product Overview TP-Link’s modem router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with wireless router and DSL modem capabilities. With DSL and LAN/WAN ports, the modem router is compatible with DSL connections and fiber/cable access. Ethernet ports and adjustable antennas enable the modem router to provide wired and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
Chapter 1 LED Explanation Name Status On Power DSL The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your modem router. Off Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly. On DSL synchronization is complete. Flashing WPS DSL synchronization is in progress. Off DSL synchronization failed. Please refer to Note 1 for troubleshooting. On Internet service is available.
Chapter 1 3. If the Internet LED is off, please check your DSL LED first. If your DSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1. If your DSL LED is ON, reconnect your modem router correctly by referring to related guide. 1. 2. 2. Back Panel The modem router’s back panel shows the ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Item Description Power Port For connecting the modem router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.
Chapter 1 1. 2. 3. Side Panel The modem router’s side panel shows the buttons and ports. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Item USB Port Description For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer. Wi-Fi Button Press to turn both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi on or off. WPS Button Press to start a WPS synchronization. Power On/Off Button The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the modem router.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Modem Router • Connect Your Modem Router
Chapter 2 2. 1. 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 environment your modem router is in. Obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thick walls.
Chapter 2 Phone Jack Power Adapter 1 Attach the antennas. 5 Verify that the following LEDs turn stable before continuing with the configuration. Phone Cable Power On DSL On 2 Power Power DSL LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 DSL LAN4/WAN 30° 30° LINE 4 Push in the Power button DSL Splitter PHONE MODEM on the side panel to turn on the modem router.
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Chapter 3 Log In to Your Modem Router
Chapter 3 Log In to Your Modem Router With the web management page, it is easy to configure and manage the modem router. The web management page 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 in to your modem router. 1. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address, you need to change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically.
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 provides IPv6 service.
Chapter 4 4. 1. Set Up Internet Connections Use Quick Setup Wizard 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem 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. To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, etc.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click Register Now to get one.
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 connection settings on the Advanced > Network > Internet page. 4. 3. Test Internet Connectivity After manually setting up the internet connection, you need to test the internet connectivity. The modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the source of any problems. 1.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 3. Click Start to test the internet connectivity and you will see the test result in the gray box. 4. 4. Set Up an IPv6 Connection If your ISP has provided a DSL line that supports IPv6 connection as well as some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can manually set up an IPv6 connection. If your ISP provides an IPv4-only connection or IPv6 tunnel service, permit IPv6 connection by referring to Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 5. Scroll down the page, enable IPv6, and configure the IPv6 parameters. • Addressing Type: Consult your ISP for the addressing type (DHCP 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. 6.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 5. Go to Basic > Internet, select the Connection Type, and enter the information provided by your ISP. 6. Click Save to make the settings effective. Tips: 1. You can view and edit all internet connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page. 2. In the Wireless Router Mode, you can also permit IPv6 connection by setting up an IPv6 connection or the IPv6 tunnel just as in the DSL Modem Router Mode.
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 available. 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://tplinkmodem.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 Change your password 1. Click behind the Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. 5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your router as an Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to the same router as Users.
Chapter 5 5. 3. 1. TP-Link Cloud Service Add an TP-Link ID to Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.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 refer to Install the Tether App on Your Smartphones or Tablets to install the app.
Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service 5. 4. Manage the Router via TP-Link Tether App 5. 4. 1. Install the Tether App on Your Smartphones or Tablets The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices like smartphones and tablets. 1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play and search the key word 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.
Chapter 6 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMeshTM feature.
Chapter 6 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming TP-Link OneMeshTM router and TP-Link OneMeshTM extenders work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible speeds thanks to OneMesh’s seamless coverage. Unified Wi-Fi Network Router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name, password, access control settings and more.
Chapter 6 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming Note: Early firmware versions may not support OneMeshTM. If you can’t find the OneMesh page, please upgrade your router to the latest firmware version. For upgrade instructions, refer to Upgrade the Firmware. 3. Connect one or more OneMeshTM extenders to this router by following the setup instructions in the extenders’ manuals. Note: To check full list of TP-Link OneMeshTM devices, visit https://www.tp-link.com/onemesh/compatibility. 4.
Chapter 6 • OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming To view all mesh devices and clients in the OneMeshTM network: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > Network Map. 3. Click the Mesh Devices, Wired Clients, or Wireless Clients icon to view the related device or client list. • To manage each OneMeshTM device in the network: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.
Chapter 6 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming 3. Click a OneMeshTM device to view the device information, or click Clients to view the clients connected to this device. On the Device Info page, you can: • Click Manage Device to redirect to the web mangement page of this OneMeshTM device. • Click Leave OneMesh to delete this device from the OneMeshTM network.
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 separating IPTV from Internet surfing, you can enjoy a high quality of video streaming and fast browsing speeds at the same time.
Chapter 7 I want to: 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > IPTV to open the configuration page. 3. Check Enable to enable IPTV function. 4.
Chapter 8 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 8 8. 1. Guest Network Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.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 Settings section. 3. Create 2.4GHz and 5GHz guest network according to your needs. 1 ) Enable 2.4GHz Wireless or 5GHz Wireless or enable both according to your needs. 2 ) Set an easy-to-identify SSID.
Chapter 8 Guest Network 3. Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs. • Allow Guests to Access Each Other Select this check box to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other’s files. • Allow Guests to Access My Local Network Select this check box to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local network, not just the internet.
Chapter 9 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 modem router supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers.
Chapter 9 9. 1. USB Settings Access the USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the modem 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 modem 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 or NTFS.
Chapter 9 USB Settings • 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 9 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. • Save and remove the files on your camera’s memory card during your travels. 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 9 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) Windows computer 3 ) Press Enter on the keyboard.
Chapter 9 USB Settings 2. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb:// MyShare (for Mac). • 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 9 USB Settings • Enable Authentication: Select 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 check box, network clients can modify this folder.
Chapter 9 USB Settings 2. Specify the folder(s) to enable authentication. • If you want to enable authentication for all folders, leave Share All enabled, and toggle on Enable Authentication. • If you want to enable authentication for specific folders, disable Share All and click Add to specify the folders, and select Enable Authentication. Note: Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication settings.
Chapter 9 USB Settings 2. Refer to the following table for detailed instructions. • Go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name (Archer_ model number by default) in the Media Devices section. Note: Here we take Windows 7 as an example. Windows Computer Smart device 9. 3. • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player. 3G/4G Settings The modem router can be used as a 3G/4G wireless router if you have a 3G/4G USB modem.
Chapter 9 USB Settings 1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 3. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > 3G/4G Settings, and select the box of Enable 3G/4G as a backup solution for Internet access. 4. Verify that your 3G/4G USB Modem is successfully identified. Note: The 3G/4G USB modem will not be identified if it is incompatible with the modem router.
Chapter 9 9. 3. 2. USB Settings As the Only Way to Access the Internet If you want the 3G/4G network to be your only way to access the internet, follow the steps below to configure: 1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 3. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode and choose 3G/4G Router Mode. 4.
Chapter 9 USB Settings • If you choose Connect manually, you need to click the Connect or Disconnect button to manually turn on or off the internet. • If you choose Connect on demand, the network will automatically turn off when there is no internet request in Max Idle Time, and turn on again when you try to connect to the internet. 9. Click Advanced to have more configurations if needed. 10. Click Save to make the settings effective.
Chapter 10 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites and limit internet access during specified time periods.
Chapter 10 Parental Controls I want to: Control what types of websites my children or other home network users can visit and the time of day they are allowed to access the internet. For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (for example, 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
Chapter 10 Parental Controls 4. Click Scan, and add the device to be controlled. Or, enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually. 5. Click the icon to set the Effective Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK. Note: The time of Parental Controls is based on the system time of the modem router. Please go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings to set the correct time.. 6. Enter a Description for the entry. 7. Select the check box to enable this entry and click OK. 8.
Chapter 10 Parental Controls 1 ) In Blacklist mode, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Effective Time period. 2 ) In Whitelist mode, the controlled devices can only access websites containing the specified keywords during the Effective Time period. 9. Click Add a New Keyword. You can add many keywords for both Blacklist and Whitelist. Below are some sample entries to allow access. 1 ) Enter a web address (for example, www.tp-link.
Chapter 11 QoS This chapter explains how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to prioritize your online activities, which minimizes the impact caused by heavy internet traffic.
Chapter 11 QoS 11. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS QoS (Quality of Service) is designed to ensure the efficient operation of the network when network congestion is encountered. I want to: Specify priority levels for some devices or applications. For example, I have several devices that are connected to my wireless network. I would like to set an intermediate speed on the internet for my phone. How can I do that? 1. Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.
Chapter 11 QoS 2 ) Choose the respective device from the list. 3 ) Click Save. 3. Refer to the steps above to apply other QoS rules if any. Note: If you want to delete a QoS rule, click to remove the responding rule from the list. Done! Now QoS is implemented to prioritize internet traffic. 11. 2. Update the Database This function can help to add or update the applications the router supports.
Chapter 11 QoS 3. Go to Advanced > QoS > Database. Click Browse to select the database upgrade file, and then click Upgrade. Wait until the upgrade is complete and do not operate the router during the process.
Chapter 12 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing these five network security functions. You can protect the router from cyber attacks using the Firewall, prevent certain users from accessing the specified service, and even block internet access completely using Service Filtering, or use Access Control to block or allow specific client devices to access your network.
Chapter 12 Network Security 12. 1. Firewall & DoS Protection The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection protect the router from cyber attacks. The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default, and it’s recommended to keep the default settings.
Chapter 12 Network Security 2. The protection will be triggered immediately when the number of packets exceeds the preset threshold value, and the vicious host will be displayed in the Blocked DoS Host List. 12. 2. Service Filtering With Service Filtering, you can prevent certain users from accessing the specified service, and even block internet access completely. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 12 Network Security 5. Select a Service Type from the drop-down list and the following four fields will be auto-populated. Select Custom when your desired service type is not listed, and enter the information manually. 6. Specify the IP address(es) that this filtering rule will apply to. 7. Click Save. Note: If you want to disable this entry, click the icon. 12. 3.
Chapter 12 Network Security 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 Online Devices table. 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.
Chapter 12 Network Security 1 ) Click San and the Device Name and MAC Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually. 2 ) Click Save. Done! Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist. 12. 4. IP & MAC Binding IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind a network device’s IP address to its MAC address.
Chapter 12 Network Security 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 check box to enable the entry and click OK. Done! Enjoy the internet without worrying about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. 12. 5. IPv6 Firewall IPv6 Firewall protects your IPv6 network by preventing access from the internet.
Chapter 12 Network Security 4. Select an interface name from the drop-down list. Interface names are names of the internet connections you have set up. 5. Click Scan to select a service from the list to automatically populate the Port field with an appropriate port number. It is recommended to keep the default Port if you are unsure about which one to use. If the service is not listed, manually enter the Service Type and the Port number (e.g., 21 or 21-25). 6.
Chapter 13 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 13 NAT Forwarding 13. 1. Translate Address and Port by ALG ALG (Application Layer Gateway) allows customized NAT (Network Address Translation) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer “control/data” protocols: FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. Enabling ALG is recommended. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > ALG.
Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding • RTSP ALG: If enabled, it allows RTSP (Real-Time Stream Protocol) clients and servers to transfer data via NAT. 13. 2. Share Local Resources over 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.
Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding 4. Click Scan, 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 Save 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. If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually.
Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding address of the host. When the data from the internet returns to the external ports, the 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, Quick Time 4 players, and so on. Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with 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 most applicable when you don’t know which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard.
Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding seamless connection of the network. You may need to enable the UPnP if you want to use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (for example, VoIP or telephone conference), or remote assistance. 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.
Chapter 14 VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through the internet when you are out of the house. The router offers three ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN, PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN and IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) VPN. OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stability. It is suitable for restricted environment, such as campus network and company intranet.
Chapter 14 VPN Server 14. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network In an 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, install and run VPN client software on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection. Step 1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.
Chapter 14 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 the 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 14 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 field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server. 4. Enter the Username and Password to authenticate clients to the PPTP VPN server. 5. Click Save. Step 2.
Chapter 14 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 14 VPN Server 6. Enter the Username 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.
Chapter 14 VPN Server 14. 3. Use IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network IPSec VPN is used to create a VPN connection between local and remote networks. To use IPSec VPN, you should check that both local and remote routers support IPSec VPN feature. Then, follow the steps below to set up an IPSec VPN connection. 1. The typical VPN topology is here. Site A refers to local network, and Site B refers to the remote network that is to be connected.
Chapter 14 VPN Server 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 ) Configure Site A’s LAN. In the Tunnel access from local IP addresses column, we take Subnet Address as an example. Input the LAN IP range of Site A in the IP Address for VPN column, and input Subnet Mask of Site A. 6 ) Configure Site B’s LAN. In the Tunnel access from remote IP addresses column, we take Subnet Address as an example.
Chapter 14 VPN Server 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 Save. Note: The Status column is Down after the configuration, and it will change to UP only when Site A and Site B are communicating via the VPN connection. 3. Configuration on Site B (remote network).
Chapter 14 VPN Server Note: 1. The product supports a maximum of ten simultaneous connections. 2. If one of the site has been offline for a while, for example, if Site A has been disconnected, on Site B you need to click Disable and then click Enable after Site A back on line in order to re-establish the IPSec tunnel.
Chapter 15 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 management page.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings 15. 1. LAN Settings 15. 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 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 in your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. Follow the steps below to change your IP address.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings 15. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server You can configure the modem router to act as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to its clients. To use the DHCP server function of the modem router, you must configure all computers on the LAN to obtain an IP Address automatically. Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings 15. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses You can view and add a reserved address for a client. When you specify an IP address for a device on the LAN, that device will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. If there are some devices in the LAN that require 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.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings 15. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings. 3. Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters. Note: If you have created an interface group, you can configure IPv6 LAN settings for the default interface group only. 1 ) Select the RADVD address type to make the modem router assign IPv6 address prefixes to hosts.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings Note: If you have created an interface group, you can configure IPv6 LAN settings for the default interface group only. 1 ) Select the DHCPv6 Server address type to make the modem router assign IPv6 addresses to hosts. 2 ) Specify the Starting/Ending IPv6 Address for the IPv6 suffixes. The modem router will generate IPv6 addresses within the specified range. 3 ) Keep Address Lease Time as the default value. 4 ) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default value Delegated.
Chapter 15 • Specify Your Network Settings To enable or disable the wireless function: Enable the 2.4 GHz or 5GHz Wireless Network. If you don’t want to use the wireless function, just deselect the box. If you disable the wireless function, all the wireless settings won’t be effective. • To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password: Enter a new SSID using up to 32 characters. The value is case-sensitive.
Chapter 15 • Specify Your Network Settings To change the mode or channel: Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings page and select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Mode: Select the desired mode. • 802.11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n devices. • 802.11gn mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11g and 802.11n wireless clients. • 802.11bgn mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients. Note: When 802.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically. Transmit Power: Select Low, Middle, or High to specify the data transmit power. The default and recommended setting is High. • To change the security option: 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings page. 2. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz. 3.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings 4. Press the WPS button of the client device directly. 5. The WPS LED of the router flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS process. 6. When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the modem router. Method 3: Enter the modem router’s PIN on your client device Use this method if your client device asks for the modem router’s PIN. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings 3. Select Client’s PIN. 4. Enter the client device’s PIN in the field. Then click the Connect button. 5. Device has been added successfully! will appear on the above screen, which means the client device has successfully connected to the modem router. 15. 3. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function You can automatically turn off your wireless network (both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings 15. 3. 4. View Wireless Information • To view the detailed wireless network settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Status page. You can see the Wireless box. 3. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz to view the wireless details. Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the router icon on Basic> Network Map.
Chapter 15 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 15 Specify Your Network Settings 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.) using domain name, in no need of checking and remembering the IP address. Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the modem router. To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings shown in the following figure so that the physical connection between my PC and my company’s server is achieved. To surf the internet and visit my company’s network at the same time, I need to configure the static routing. Modem router Company’s server Router 2 WAN: 172.30.30.100 LAN: 192.168.1.1 LAN: 192.168.1.2 172.30.30.1 Switch My PC 192.168.1.100 How can I do that? 1. Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings • Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of the router. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enters 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.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings IPv6 Tunnel is a transition mechanism that allows isolated IPv6 hosts and networks to reach each other over IPv4-only infrastructure before IPv6 completely supplants IPv4. It is a temporary solution for networks that do not support native dual-stack, where both IPv6 and IPv4 run independently. The modem router provides three tunneling mechanisms: 6to4, 6rd and DS-Lite. The way to set up 6rd and DS-Lite tunnel are similar. 15. 6. 1.
Chapter 15 Specify Your Network Settings 15. 6. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP I want to: Specify the 6rd tunnel with the parameters provided by my 6rd tunnel service provider. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPv6 Tunnel. 3. Tick the check box, select 6rd as the tunneling mechanism and select a WAN connection from the drop-down list. 4.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your modem router’s network.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network 16. 1. Set System Time 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the modem router. 2.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network 16. 2. Control LEDs The router‘s LEDs indicate router’s activities and status. You can turn on or turn off the LEDs either from the web management page or by pressing the LED button. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > LED Control. • To turn on/off LEDs Toggle on or off the LED Status to turn on or off the LEDs. • To set up Night Mode 1. Enable Night Mode. 2.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network 16. 3. Update the Firmware TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your router. The latest firmware can also be downloaded from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com for free. Note: 1. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the router and your computer.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network 16. 3. 2. Local Upgrade 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Focus on the Device Information section. Make sure the downloaded firmware file matches with the Hardware Version. 5. Focus on the Local Upgrade section.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network 3. Click Browse to locate the previous backup configuration file, and click Restore. 4. Wait for the restoring and then the modem router will automatically reboot. • To reset the modem router to factory default settings 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page. 3.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network 2. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots. Note: Before enabling Reboot Schedule, please make sure your router is connected to the internet, then go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings and choose Get from the Internet to get the correct network time. 3. Click Save. 16. 6. Change the Administrator Account Admin account is used to log in to the modem router’s web management page.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network 16. 7. Local Management You can control the local devices’ authority to manage the modem router via Local Management feature. By default all local connected devices are allowed to manage the modem router. You can also specify one device to manage the modem router and enable local management over a more secure way, HTTPS. Follow the steps below to allow only the specific device to manage the router via the local management over HTTPS. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration page. Locate the Remote Management section. 3. Tick the check box to enable Remote Management. Enable Remote Management via HTTPS to allow for HTTPS connection. Keep the Port as the default setting. 4. Set the client device allowed for remote management.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network 16. 9. 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced > System Tools > System Log page.
Chapter 16 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 16 Administrate Your Network 4. You can also go to Traffic Monitor List to view the traffic usage of all interfaces. 16. 11. CWMP Settings The modem router supports CWMP (CPE WAN Management Protocol), also called TR-069. This collects information, performs diagnostics and configures the devices automatically via ACS (Auto-Configuration Server). 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network • 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 16 Administrate Your Network • Get RPC methods: Click to get the methods to support CWMP. Click Save to make the settings effective. 16. 12. SNMP Settings SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is widely applied in the computer networks of today, and is used for ensuring the transmission of the management information between two nodes. In this way, network administrators can easily search and modify the information on any node on the network.
Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network • SNMP Agent for WAN: Toggle On to allow management from the WAN side using SNMP. • Read-only Community: Displays the default public community string that protects the router from unauthorized access. • Write Community: Displays the default write community string that protects the router from unauthorized changes. • System Name: Displays the administratively-assigned name for this managed device.
Appendix: Troubleshooting T1. How do I restore my modem router’s configuration to its factory default settings? With the modem router powered on, press and hold down the Reset button on the modem router for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn 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 re-configure 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. Refer to Back up and Restore Configuration Settings for detailed information. Open a web browser and log in again. If login fails, please contact our Technical Support. T4. What should I do if I cannot access the internet? 1. Ensure all connections are secure, including telephone lines, Ethernet cables and power adapters. 2.
6. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem persists. T5. How do I clone a MAC address? You can manually change the MAC address of the modem router. It is helpful when your internet access account provided by your ISP is bound to one specific MAC address, in other words, your ISP just permits only one computer with the authenticated MAC address to access the internet. In this case, you can use MAC Clone to allow more computers to access the internet via the same account. 1.
6 ) Click OK. • For Windows 7/8/8.1/10: 1 ) Right-click the Network icon on the system tray and select Open Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2 ) Right-click your network connection (wired or wireless) and select Properties. 3 ) Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 4 ) Select both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, then click OK. 5 ) Click OK again to save your configuration.
• If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, follow the steps below: 1. Authentication problem: Network Security Key Mismatch. 1 ) Sometimes you will be asked to type in a PIN number when you connect to the wireless network for the first time. This PIN number is different from the Wireless Password/Network Security Key, usually you can only find it on the label of your modem router.
4 ) Connect to wireless network. 2. Windows was unable to connect to XXXX /Cannot join this network/Taking longer than usual to connect to this network. 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.
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