User's Guide

Chapter 9

Network Security

9. 1. Firewall

The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks

and validates the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This

function is enabled by default.

1. Visit

http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for

the router.

2. Go to

Advanced > Security > Firewall.

3. It’s recommended to keep the default settings. If necessary, deselect the

corresponding checkbox and click

Save.

9. 2. Access Control

Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network

(via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed

devices (Whitelist).

I want to:

Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless).

How can I do that?

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for

the router.

2. Go to

Advanced > Security > Access Control.

3. Enable

Access Control.

4. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the

list.

To block specific device(s):