User Guide AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router Archer C54 REV1.0.
Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. 4. 1.Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 4. 4. 2.Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 4. 4. 3. UPnP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 4. 5. 4. 6. 4. 7. 4. 4. 4. DMZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 6. 4. Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Backup & Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs. When using this guide, please note that features available of the router may vary by model and software version. Router‘s availability may also vary by region or ISP.
More Info • The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support. • The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. • Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. • A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
Chapter 1 1. 1. Get to Know About Your Router Product Overview Enjoy internet with the dual-band Wi-Fi and 4 fast LAN ports. Equipped with 4 omnidirectional antennas, Archer C54 generates a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi across your house and a fast 5 GHz Wi-Fi, letting the whole family enjoy reliable Wi-Fi on every device. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app. 1. 2. Appearance 1. 2. 1.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router LED Status (2.4GHz Wireless) (5GHz Wireless) Indication On The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. Off The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. On The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. On At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port. Off No powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port. (LAN) Router Mode: Internet is available. Green On Access Point Mode: The WAN port is connected.
Chapter 1 1. 2. 3. Get to Know About Your Router The Bottom You can find the product label at the bottom of the router, then use default information on it to connect to the router. Note: 1. Use the default network names (SSIDs) and password to join the networks. Or scan the QR code to join the preset 2.4 GHz network directly. 2. Internet is not available until network setup completed.
Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect to the Internet
Chapter 2 2. 1. Connect to the Internet Position Your Router With the router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage vary depending on the actual environment of your router. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures or thick walls.
Chapter 2 2. 2. Connect to the Internet Connect to the Internet The Router provides three working modes: Wireless Router, Range Extender and Access Point. You can choose the mode to better suit your network needs and follow the guide to complete the configuration. 2. 2. 1. Wireless Router Mode 1. Follow the steps below to connect your router.
Chapter 2 • Connect to the Internet Method 2: Wireless 1 ) Connect your device to the router’s Wi-Fi using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. 2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network. Note: If you are using a smart device, you can also scan the QR code to join the preset 2.4 GHz network directly.
Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to menu Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, untick the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK. 4. Follow the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection. 5. Enjoy! For wireless devices, you may have to reconnect to the wireless network if you have customized the SSID (wireless name) and password during the configuration.
Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 4. Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Range Extender Mode. Wait for the router to reboot. 5. Follow the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection. 6. Relocate: Place the router between your host router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network. Host Network Host Router Extended Network Router Devices 7. Enjoy! You can customize the SSID and password of the extended network. 2. 2. 3.
Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 2. Connect the router to your wired host router’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable as shown above. 3. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and password printed on the bottom label of the router. 4. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Create a password to log in. Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a proxy.
Chapter 3 Log In to the Router This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of the router.
Chapter 3 Log In to the Router With the web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The webbased utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to your router. 1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a wireless router.
Chapter 4 4. 1. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode. 3. Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE. 4. 2. Network 4. 2. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status. You can view the current status information of the router.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Internet - This field displays the current settings of the internet, and you can configure them on the Advanced > Network > Internet page. • Status - Indicates whether the router has been connected to the internet. • Internet Connection Type - Indicates the way in which your router is connected to the internet. • IP Address - The WAN IP address of the router. • Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the WAN IP address.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • LAN - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Advanced > Network > LAN page. • MAC Address - The physical address of the router. • IP Address - The LAN IP address of the router. • Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. • Host Name -This option specifies the name of the router. • Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs’ DHCP servers do support the broadcast applications. If you cannot get the IP address normally, you can choose this option (it is rarely required).
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. • Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Primary/Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotteddecimal notation provided by your ISP.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • User Name/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE connection. If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP or Static IP to activate the secondary connection. • MTU Size - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode default value is 15 minutes. If you want the internet connection remains active all the time, enter 0 (zero). Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in the background. L2TP If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP. • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • On Demand - In this mode, the internet connection will be terminared automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be reestablished when you attempt to access the internet again. • Manual - In this mode, the internet connection is controlled manually by clicking the Connect/Disconnect button. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as On Demand mode.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. • MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1420” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP. • Connection Mode • Auto - In this mode, the internet connection reconnects automatically any it gets disconnected.
Chapter 4 • Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Use Custom MAC Address - Select if your ISP requires you to register the MAC address and enter the correct MAC address in this field, in case the ISP binds the assigned IP address to the specific MAC address. Note: • You can only use the MAC Address Clone function for PCs on the LAN. • If you have changed the WAN MAC address when the WAN connection is PPPoE, it will not take effect until the connection is re-established. 4. 2. 4. LAN 1.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • IPTV/VLAN - Select to enable the IPTV feature. • Mode - Select the appropriate mode according to your ISP. • LAN 1/2/3/4 - Assign your LAN port to whether function as the internet supplier or as the IPTV supplier. 4. 2. 6. DHCP Server By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router. 4. Click SAVE. Note: To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically. • To reserve an IP address for a specified client device: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 4 4. 2. 7. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Dynamic DNS The router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dynamic IP address. Thus your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain name no matter what your IP address is. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service providers such as www.comexe.cn, www.dyndns.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 5. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 6. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 7. If your service provider is NO-IP, select WAN IP binding to ensure that the domain name is bound to the WAN IP of this router. 8. Click LOGIN AND SAVE. 4. 2. 8.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • 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 Router A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enter 172.30.30.1. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • 2.4GHz/5GHz - Select this checkbox to enable the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network. • Network Name (SSID) - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. • Hide SSID - Select this checkbox if you want to hide the 2.4GHz network name (SSID) from the Wi-Fi network list. In this case, you need to manually join the network. • Security - Select an option from the Security drop-down list.
Chapter 4 4. 3. 2. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Guest Network Guest Network allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your host network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network settings to ensure network security and privacy. • Create a Guest Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 4 • Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Allow guests to access my local network Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your router’s LAN ports or main network via methods such as network neighbors and Ping. 4. Click SAVE. Now you can ensure network security and privacy! 4. 3. 3.
Chapter 4 4. 3. 4. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to your router’s network quickly via WPS. Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Connects vis the Router’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and select Router’s PIN. 2. Enter the PIN on your personal device. You can use the default PIN or generate a new one. Note: PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN. The default PIN is printed on the label of your router.
Chapter 4 4. 3. 5. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Additional Wireless Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings. 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save. Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Group Key Update Period - Enter a number of seconds (minimum 30) to control the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default value is 0, meaning no key renewal. 4. 4. NAT Forwarding The router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices on the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate on the internet, which protects the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding. 4. Click Add. 5. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. 6. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC.
Chapter 4 4. 4. 2. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Port Triggering Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports. When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the IP address of the host. When the data from the internet return to the external ports, the router can forward them to the corresponding host.
Chapter 4 4. 4. 3. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode UPnP The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows the applications or host devices to automatically find the front-end NAT device and send request to it to open the corresponding ports. With UPnP enabled, the applications or host devices on the local network and the internet can freely communicate with each other realizing the seamless connection of the network.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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, such as 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.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode I want to: Block access to inappropriate online content for my child’s devices, restrict internet access to 2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time (10 PM to 7 AM) on weekdays. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advancec > Parental Controls. 3. Click Add to create a profile for a family member. 4. Add basic profile information.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1 ) Enter the key word of the website that you want to block. Click block multiple websites. if want to 2 ) Click NEXT. 6. Set time restrictions on internet access.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday & Sunday then set the allowed online time to 2 hours each day. 2 ) Enable Bed Time on School Nights and use the up/down arrows or enter times in the fields. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period. 3 ) Click SAVE. Note: The effective time limits are based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time to modify the time.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Done! You can now enjoy playing games without lag on your computer for the next 2 hours. 4. 7. Security This function allows you to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these network security functions. 4. 7. 1. Firewall The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > 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 ) Click Add and select devices you want to block.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2 ) Add devices to the whitelist. • Add connected devices Click Select From Device List and select the devices you want to be allowed. • Add unconnected devices Click Add Manually and enter the Device Name and MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Done! Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist. 4. 7. 3. 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 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2 ) Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device you want to bind. Or enter the MAC Address and IP Address that you want to bind. 3 ) Click ADD. 4. 8. ALG (Application Layer Gateway) View your ALG (Application Layer Gateway) settings in this page. It is recommended to keep them as default. 4. 9.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • If you select Router: Fill in WAN and LAN information as required by different connection types. 1. Normal: The default connection type. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP. 3 ) Click SAVE.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. PPPoE: Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6, and provides a username and password. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Tunnel 6to4: Select this type if your ISP uses 6 to 4 deployment fort assigning address. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. • If you select Pass-Through (Bridge): Click SAVE. No configuration is required. 4. 10. System 4. 10. 1. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode www.tp-link.com. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > System > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded firmware file, and click UPGRADE.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 2. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Backup & Restore.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 3. Change Password 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration, and focus on the Change Password section. 3. Enter the old password, then a new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click SAVE. 4. Use the new password for future logins. 4. 10. 4. Local Management 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Click Add Device. 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Click SAVE. 4. 10. 5. Remote Management 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration, and focus on the Remote Management section.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTP port as default setting (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 3. Select All Devices for Remote Managers. 4. Click SAVE. Devices on the internet can log in to http://Router’s WAN IP address: port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router. • • • Tips: You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Network Map > Internet.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Select Specified Device for Remote Managers. 4. In the Only this IP Address field, enter the IP address of the remote device to manage the router. 5. Click SAVE. Devices using this WAN IP can manage the router by logging in to http://Router’s WAN IP:port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024). Tips: The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Dynamic DNS if you want to log in to the router through a domain name. 4. 10. 6.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Go to Advanced > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping or Tracert as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity; • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time. • Tracert is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 8. Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Time. • To set System Time: 1. Select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing Device, Manually. 2.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start fields. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End fields. 4. Click SAVE. Note: This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully; otherwise, time-based functions will not take effect. 4. 10. 9.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Click SAVE. 4. 10. 10. LED Control The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > LED Control. 3. Enable Night Mode. 4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day.
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Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as an access point.
Chapter 5 5. 1. &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Operation Mode. 3. Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE. 5. 2. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website www.tp-link.com.
Chapter 5 5. 3. &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Backup & Restore.
Chapter 5 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH 1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router. • We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router. 5. 4. Administration 5. 4. 1. Change Password 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 5 • &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Add Device. 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Click SAVE. 5. 5. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 5 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH 3. Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. 5. 6. Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Diagnostics. 3.
Chapter 5 • &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Tracert is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network. 2 ) Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the tested host. 3 ) Modify the Ping Count number and the Ping Packet Size. It’s recommended to keep the default value. 4 ) If you have chosen Tracert, you can modify the Traceroute Max TTL. It’s recommended to keep the default value. 4.
Chapter 5 • &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH To set System Time: 1. Select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing Device, Manually. 2. Select your local Time Zone. 3. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTP Server 2. 4. Click SAVE. • To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start fields. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End fields. 4.
Chapter 5 5. 8. &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH Reboot Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, and the system will reboot automatically. You can also reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Reboot, and you can restart your router. • To reboot the router manually: Click REBOOT, and wait a few minutes for the router to reboot.
Chapter 5 &RQƮJXUH WKH 5RXWHU LQ $FFHVV 3RLQW 0RGH 4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day. Note: The effective LED off time is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time & Language to modify the time. 5. Click SAVE.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a range extender.
Chapter 6 6. 1. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Operation Mode. 3. Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE. 6. 2. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website www.tp-link.com.
Chapter 6 6. 3. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Backup & Restore.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router. • We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router. 6. 4. Administration 6. 4. 1. Change Password 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 6 • Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Add Device. 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Click SAVE. 6. 5. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 3. Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. 6. 6. Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Time.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 1. Select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing Device, Manually. 2. Select your local Time Zone. 3. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTP Server 2. 4. Click SAVE. • To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start fields. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End fields. 4. Click SAVE.
Chapter 6 • Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode To reboot the router manually: Click REBOOT, and wait a few minutes for the router to reboot. • To set the router to reboot regularly: 1. Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule. 2. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots. 3. Click SAVE. 6. 8. LED Control The LED of the router indicates its activities and status.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day. Note: The effective LED off time is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time & Language to modify the time. 5. Click SAVE.
FAQ Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings or to retrieve or reset your wireless password. Q2.
4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK.
• Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4. What should I do if I cannot access the internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in to with the password you set for the router. 2.
• Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and the router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes. 3 ) Power on the router, and wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the Internet access. • Reset the router to factory default settings and reconfigure the router. • Upgrade the firmware of the router. • Check the TCP/IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get internet from the router. If the IP Address is 0.0.0.
• The MAC addresses of a computer in wired connection and wireless connection are different. • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, it may conflict with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you can’t access the Internet.
6 ) Restart the modem and the router. • Please upgrade the firmware of the router. If you’ve tried every method above but cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support. Q5. What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect to the wireless network? If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below: • Make sure the wireless function of your device is enabled if you’re using a laptop with a built-in wireless adapter.
1 ) If you see the message Windows cannot configure this wireless connection, this is usually because windows configuration utility is disabled or you are running another wireless configuration tool to connect the wireless. 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click My Computer on Desktop, and select Manage to open Computer Management window.
• Windows unable to connect to XXXX / Can not join this network / Taking longer than usual to connect to this network: • Check the wireless signal strength of your network, if it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again. • Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1,6,or 11 to reduce interference from other networks. • Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer.
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