User Guide Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi AP 1910020931 REV1.0.
Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. 3. 9. 4. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 IP & MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chapter 10. NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 10. 1. 10. 2. 10. 3. 10. 4. 10. 5. Translate Address and Port by ALG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. 3. 13. 4. 13. 5. 13. 6. 13. 7. Test Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Update the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Back Up and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Reboot the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. When using this guide, please note that features of your device may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and internet service provider.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Device This chapter introduces what your device can do and shows its appearance.
Chapter 1 1. 1. Get to Know About Your DeviceDevice Product Overview The Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi AP is designed to extend your network coverage. You can use multiple APs to create a seamless, intelligent and easy-to-configure mesh network that covers the entire home. The Mesh Wi-Fi system consists of a Main AP, one or more agents. The Main AP connects to a wired router, a modem or gateway, the agents extend the wireless coverage of your network. 1. 2.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your DeviceDevice For information about the button and ports, you can refer to the explanation table below. Item WPS button Power port Description Press the button to start a WPS or mesh sync process. For connecting the device to a power socket via the provided power adapter. For connecting the device to: a) a wired router(access point mode) WAN/LAN port b) a DSL/Cable modem, the Ethernet outlet or other internet devices(router mode).
Chapter 2 Connect the Device This chapter contains the following sections: • Position the Device • Connect Your Device
Chapter 2 2. 1. Connect the Device Position the Device • The device should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the device in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source. • Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard.
Chapter 2 Connect the Device Internet Power Adapter POWER Modem Router WAN/LAN LAN1 LAN2 RESET Main AP 1 2 1. Connect the power adapter to the AP. 2. Connect the WAN/LAN port of the AP to your wired router’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable. 3. Verify the status LED (on the bottom of the device) is flashing blue before continuing with the configuration. 4. Connect your computer to the AP.
Chapter 2 Connect the Device Computer Smart Device < Settings Wi-Fi Connections are available Wi-Fi Wireless Network Connection OR TP-Link_XXXX Connect automatically Connect CHOOSE A NETWORK... TP-Link_XXXX Other...
Chapter 3 Log In to Your Device This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of the device.
Chapter 3 Log In to Your Device With the web management page, it is easy to configure and manage your device. The web management page 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 device. 1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer. 2. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to connect your device to the internet in Router Mode. The device is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It includes the necessary configuration options of ISP, automates the setup process and verifies whether those settings have been successfully completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service.
Chapter 4 4. 1. Set Up Internet Connection Use Quick Setup Wizard The Quick Setup wizard will guide you through the process to set up your device. Tips: If you need the IPv6 internet connection, please refer to the section of Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection. Follow the steps below to set up your AP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for your device. 2. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the Username and Password, and select the DNS Address Mode provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the DNS address mode you selected.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the Username and Password, and select the DNS Address Mode provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the DNS address mode you selected. 5. Click Save to make the settings effective, and you can refer to Test Internet Connectivity to test if the internet connection works. Note: It may take 1-2 minutes to save the settings. Tips: 1.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save. The AP will reboot and switch to Access Point mode. 3. After rebooting, connect the AP to your existing wired router via an Ethernet cable. 4. Log in again to the web management page http://tplinkwifi.net, and click Quick Setup. 5. Configure your wireless settings and click Next. 6. Confirm the information and click Save. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi.
Chapter 4 4. 4. Set Up Internet Connection Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection If your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), 6to4 tunnel and Static IP, 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. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2.
Chapter 5 Create Mesh Wi-Fi System This chapter describes how you can add the agents to create a mesh Wi-Fi system to extend the wireless coverage.
Chapter 5 Create Mesh Wi-Fi System The Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System includes a Main AP, one or more agents. If you have more than one mesh AP devices, you can add the remaining ones as agents to create a mesh Wi-Fi system and extend your Wi-Fi coverage. When the Quick Setup process is completed, your AP can be used as a Main AP of the mesh network. Please note that you can only add the AP device as agent when it is in factory default settings.
Chapter 5 Create Mesh Wi-Fi System Main AP Agent Ethernet Cable • Method 3: Add mesh device via web management page 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > Mesh, click add more mesh devices. and follow the step by step instructions to Tips: 1. If the agent’s status LED still flashes blue, please repeat the synchronizing process. 2. The agent automatically follows the Wi-Fi settings of the Main AP. 3.
Chapter 5 Create Mesh Wi-Fi System synchronization. If you have more than one agent, we recommend that you place the mesh router in the middle of your agents. You can use the agent’ LED status to help you to determine where to place them. Tips: After the placement, if the LED status of agent is flashing red, please move it closer to the Main AP or the other agent, you can go to Network Map to check the Main AP and the agent’s connection status.
Chapter 6 Multi-SSID Multi-SSID function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for your visitors without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a multi-SSID wireless network for them. In addition, you can customize the network settings to ensure your network security and privacy.
Chapter 6 ¾ Multi-SSID To create a multi-SSID network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Basic > Multi-SSID or Advanced > Wireless > Multi-SSID. 3. Create the multi-SSID network as needed. 1 ) Select the Enable check box to create the corresponding multi-SSID network. You can create three multi-SSID wireless networks at most. 2 ) Enter a new Network Name (SSID) or use the default name, this field is casesensitive.
Chapter 7 TP-Link Cloud Service TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your AP with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Aginet app. To ensure that your AP 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 7 7. 1. TP-Link Cloud Service Register a TP-Link ID If you have skipped the registration during the Quick Setup process, you can: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 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 ID page to log in. The TP-Link ID used to log in to the AP for the first time will be automatically bound as an Admin.
Chapter 7 • TP-Link Cloud Service To change your password: 1. Click behind the Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. 7. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the AP for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account.
Chapter 7 TP-Link Cloud Service the same AP as Users. All accounts can monitor and manage the AP locally or remotely, but user accounts cannot: • Reset the AP to its factory default settings either on the web management page or in the Aginet app. • Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the AP. 7. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the AP 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section. 3.
Chapter 7 7. 4. TP-Link Cloud Service Manage the AP via the TP-Link Aginet App The Aginet app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets. 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search “TP-Link Aginet” or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. 2. Launch the Aginet app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Note: If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, create one first. 3. Connect your device to the AP’s wireless network. 4.
Chapter 8 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.
Chapter 8 I want to: Parental Controls 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 (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6 PM) to 22:00 (10 PM) on the weekdays and not other time. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2.
Chapter 8 Parental Controls 5. Enter a Description for the entry, keep the Enable This Entry check box selected, and then click Save. 6. Enable Content Restriction, and select Whitelist as the restriction policy. Tips: • With Blacklist selected, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Effective Time period. • With Whitelist selected, the controlled devices can only access websites containing the specified keywords during the Effective Time period.
Chapter 8 Parental Controls 8. You can add up to 32 keywords for either Blacklist or Whitelist. Below are some sample entries for your reference. • For Whitelist: Enter a web address (e.g. wikipedia.org) to allow access only to its related websites. If you wish to block all internet browsing access, do not add any keyword to the Whitelist. • For Blacklist: Specify a web address (e.g. wikipedia.org), a web address keyword (e.g. wikipedia) or a domain suffix (e.g. .edu or .
Chapter 9 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing 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 by using IP & MAC Binding.
Network Security Chapter 9 9. 1. Firewall & DoS Protection The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection protect the AP from cyber attacks. The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the AP based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default, and it is recommended to keep the default settings. DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your network with server requests.
Network Security Chapter 9 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. 9. 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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Service Filtering. 3.
Network Security Chapter 9 5. Select a Service Type from the drop-down list and the following four boxes will be automatically filled in. 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 OK to make the settings effective. Note: If you want to disable an entry, click the 9. 3. icon.
Network Security Chapter 9 3. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) to access your network. To block specific device(s): 1 ) Select Blacklist and click Save. 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table (or click the Add under the Devices in Blacklist and enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually). 3 ) Click Block above the Online Devices table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.
Network Security Chapter 9 3 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address. (You can copy and paste the information from Online Devices table if the device is connected to your network.) 4 ) Click OK. Done! 9. 4. Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) by Blacklist or Whitelist. 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.
Network Security Chapter 9 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 Enable This Entry check box to enable the entry and click OK. Done! Enjoy the internet without worrying about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 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 10 NAT Forwarding 10. 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 etc. Enabling ALG is recommended. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > ALG.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 10. 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. Virtual server can be used for setting up public services in your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 4. Click View Existing Applications, and choose HTTP. The external port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled in. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 in the Internal IP field. 5. Click OK to make the settings effective. 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 10 NAT Forwarding 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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering, and click Add. 3.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 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 hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time. I want to: Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction.
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 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 device. 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 operating systems need to install the UPnP components).
Chapter 11 VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN. OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stable. It is suitable for restricted environment, such as campus network and company intranet.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network In the OpenVPN connection, the home network can act as a server, and the remote device can access the server through the router which acts as an OpenVPN Server gateway. To use the VPN feature, you should enable OpenVPN Server on your router, and install and run VPN client software on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection. Home Network Main AP Remote Device Step1.
Chapter 11 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. Click Export to save the OpenVPN configuration file which will be used by the remote device to access your AP. Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Device 1. Visit http://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.
Chapter 11 VPN Server Note: Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for AP’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet. 3. In the Client IP Address filed, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server. 4. Enter the Username and Password to authenticate clients to the PPTP VPN server. 5. Click Save to make the settings effective. Step 2.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the AP (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 6. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your AP, and click Connect. 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.
Chapter 11 VPN Server Tips: You can go to Advanced > VPN > VPN Connections to view the clients that are currently connected to the PPTP VPN servers. 11. 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.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > VPN > IPSec VPN, and click Add. 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.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 7 ) Select the Key Exchange Method for the policy. We select Auto(IKE) here. 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. 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.
Chapter 11 VPN Server 5. Now IPSec VPN is implemented to establish a connection. 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. 11. 4.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the network setting of the AP using the web management page.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 1. Change LAN Settings 12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address The AP is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.254 in router mode and three guest IP address, 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.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4. 3. Enable 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 AP will assign addresses within this specified range to its clients. It is from 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4. 3. Scroll down to locate the Address Reservation section and click Add to add an address reservation entry for your device. 4. Enter the MAC Address of the device for which you want to reserve IP address. 5. Specify the IP address which will be reserved by the AP. 6.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 1 ) Select the RADVD as the address type to make the AP assign IPv6 address prefixes to hosts. Note: Do not select the Enable check boxes to enable RDNSS and ULA Prefix unless required by your ISP. Otherwise you may not be able to access the IPv6 network. For more information about RDNSS and ULA Prefix, contact our technical support. 2 ) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default value Delegated.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 1 ) Select the DHCPv6 Server as the address type to make the AP assign IPv6 addresses to hosts. 2 ) Specify the Starting/Ending IPv6 Address for the IPv6 suffixes. The AP will generate IPv6 addresses within the specified range. 3 ) Keep Address Lease Time as default. 4 ) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default value Delegated. If your ISP has provided a specific IPv6 site prefix, select Static and enter the prefix. 5 ) Keep WAN Connection as the default setting. 4.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 4. If you don’t have a DDNS account, you have to register first by clicking click Go to register ... . 5. Click Log in and Save. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please log out first, then log in with the new account. 12. 4. Create Static Routes A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings Router A Router B Company’s server WAN: 172.30.30.100 LAN: 192.168.0.1 LAN: 192.168.0.2 172.30.30.1 Switch PC 192.168.0.100 How can I do that? 1. Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for Router A. 3. Go to Advanced > Network > Static Routing. Select your current WAN Interface and click Save. 4.
Chapter 12 Customize 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 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: Determines the destination network with the destination IP address. If the destination is a single IP address, enter 255.255.255.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 5. Activate RIP RIP (Routing Information Protocol) is a distance-vector routing protocol which can be used to exchange topology information between routers. Generally, it is used in small to medium-sized network as an Interior Gateway Protocol. RIP uses the UDP (User Datagram Protocol) as its transport protocol. • To enable RIP 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > RIP Settings.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 6. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel The IPv6 Tunnel feature helps you obtain IPv6 resources based on an IPv4 WAN connection or vice versa. IPv6 Tunnel is a transition mechanism that enables IPv6-only hosts to reach IPv4 services or vice versa and allows isolated IPv6 hosts and networks to reach each other over IPv4-only infrastructure before IPv6 completely supplants IPv4.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 6. 2. Specify the IPV6 Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP ¾ To specify the 6rd Tunnel I want to: Specify the 6rd tunnel with the parameters provided by my 6rd tunnel service provider. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 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 12 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPv6 Tunnel. 3. Tick the check box, select Map-T as the tunneling mechanism and select a WAN connection from the drop-down list. 4. According to the parameters provided by your ISP, choose Auto or Manual. More parameters are needed if you choose Manual. 5. Click Save.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 7. Specify Wireless Settings 12. 7. 1. Change Basic Wireless Settings The AP’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. ¾ To enable or disable the wireless function: 1. Go to Basic > Wireless. 2.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 2. Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcast. Your SSID won’t display on your wireless devices when you scan for local wireless networks and you need to manually join the network. ¾ To enable or disable band steering: Band Steering allows each of the device’s wireless bands to use the same wireless settings. The device can balance network demand and assign devices to the optimum band. 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 2. Select an option from the Security drop-down list and configure the related parameters. The router provides threr options, No Security, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 personal (Recommended), and WPA/WPA2 enterprise. WPA3 is the latest standard and the security level is the highest. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary. 3. Click Save to make the settings effective. 12. 7. 2.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Statistics page. 3. You can view the detailed information of the wireless clients, including its connection type and security option as well as the packets transmitted. Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the Online Devices icon on Basic> Network Map. 12. 7. 3. Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced wireless settings are for those who want more network controls.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings • WMM: This feature guarantees the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. WMM is enabled compulsively under 802.11n or 802.11ac mode. • Short GI: This feature is enabled by default and recommended to increase the data capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 3. Make sure the Enable WPS is turned on, and then click Connect. 4. Press the WPS button of the client device directly. 5. The status LED may flash blue fast for about 2 minutes during the WPS process. 6. Connect successfully will appear after the Connect button, which means the client device has successfully connected to the AP. Method 3: Enter the AP’s PIN on your client device Use this method if your client device asks for the AP’s PIN. 1.
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 5. Connect successfully will appear after the Connect button, which means the client device has successfully connected to the AP.
Chapter 13 Manage Your AP This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your AP’s network.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP 13. 1. Set System Time System time is the time displayed while the AP 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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings page. 3.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP 13. 2. Control LED The LEDs indicate the AP activities and behaviors. You can turn on or turn off the AP from the management web-page. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > LED Control, and enable Night Mode. 3. Specify the Night Mode Period according to your need, and the LEDs will be off during this period. 4. Click Save to make the settings effective. 13. 3.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP 3. Click Start to test the internet connectivity and you will find the test results in the gray box. Locate to Ping & Traceroute & Nslookup, you can test the internet by using Ping, Traceroute or Nslookup method. Ping: Enter the IP address of host, you can send ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packets to network host and the diagnostic result will be display. Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network. Nslookup: Enter the Domain name, you can check whether DNS is resolving domain name normally and the diagnostic result will be display. Note: Click Advanced, you can modify the ping count, ping packet size or the Traceroute Max TTL. It’s recommended to keep the default value. 13. 4.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore. ¾ To back up configuration settings: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A conf.bin file will be stored to your computer. ¾ To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore 2.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools> Reboot Schedule, and enable Reboot Schedule. 3. Specify the Reboot Time when the AP reboots and the Repeat to decide how often it reboots. 4. Click Save to make the settings effective. Note: The Auto Reboot feature takes effect based on the AP’s system time. Please make sure you have already set the time of the AP. 13. 7. Administration Management 13. 7. 1.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP 3. Enter the old password, then a new password twice (both case-sensitive). 4. Click Save to make the settings effective. 5. Use the new password for future logins. 13. 7. 2. Local Management You can control the local devices’ authority to manage the AP via Local Management feature. By default all local connected devices are allowed to manage the AP. You can also specify one device to manage the AP and enable local management over a more secure way, HTTPS.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use the remote management feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet. Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the AP over HTTPS. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, and locate the Remote Management section. 3.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP 13. 7. 4. ICMP Ping ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Ping is used to diagnose the network by sending ICMP echo request packets to the target remote or local host and waiting for an ICMP response. You can control the AP’s replies to ICMP Ping requests. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, and locate the ICMP Ping section. 3. Specify the ICMP Ping reply options.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP 13. 8. System Log System Log can help you know what happened to your AP, facilitating you to locate the malfunctions. For example when your AP does not work properly, you may need to save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log page.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP • Save Locally: Select this option to cache the system log to the AP’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 Manage Your APAP • CWMP: Enable or disable the CWMP (CPE WAN Management Protocol) function. • Inform: Enable or disable the function of sending an inform message to the ACS (Auto Configuration Server) periodically. • Inform DataModel with TR098: Enable or disable the function of sending inform complying with the data model defined in TR-098. • Inform Interval: Set the time interval in seconds when the Inform message will be sent to the ACS.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP manager, and sending traps when an event occurs. So a router contains SNMP “agent” software can be monitored and/or controlled by SNMP Manager using SNMP messages. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > SNMP Settings.
Chapter 13 Manage Your APAP 13. 11. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the LAN, WAN and WLAN sent and received packets, allowing you to monitor the volume of internet traffic statistics. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Traffic Statistics. 3.
FAQ Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the device. If the password has been changed: 1. Connect your computer to the AP using an Ethernet cable. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 3. Go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password. Q2.
4 ) Click LAN settings and clear the following three options and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings.
• Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the AP to factory default settings and try again. If login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the AP to access the internet once the AP 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 with the password you set for the AP. 2.
• Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Please manually configure the DNS server. 1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings, and locate the DHCP section. 2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, click Save. Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google. • Restart the modem and the AP. 1 ) Power off your modem and AP, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes until it gets a solid cable or Internet light. 3 ) Power on the AP.
• Check the TCP/IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get internet from the AP. As the following image shows, if the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, please try the methods below: • Make sure the physical connection between the AP and the modem is proper. • Clone the MAC address of your computer. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP. 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet and click the edit icon to find the MAC Clone section.
• Modify the LAN IP address of the AP. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and you can’t access the internet. To resolve this problem, you need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the AP.
6 ) Restart the modem and the AP again. • Please upgrade the firmware of the AP. If you’ve tried every method above but still cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support. Q5. What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network? If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below: • Make sure the wireless function of your device is enabled if you’re using a laptop with built-in wireless adapter.
5 ) Right click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties. 6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK. If you can find other wireless network except your own, please follow the steps below: • Check the WLAN LED indicator on your wireless AP/modem. • Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your AP/modem. Move it closer if it is currently too far away.
2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless AP. Note: Wireless Password/Network Security Key is case sensitive.
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