User Guide AC750 Wi-Fi Travel Router TL-WR902AC REV3.0.
Contents About This Guide..........................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. 3. 4.Wireless MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4. 3. 5.Wireless Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 4. 4. 4. 5. 4. 3. 6.Wireless Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 16. 5.Backup & Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 4. 16. 6.Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 4. 16. 7.Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 4. 16. 8.System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 8. Log Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Chapter 6. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode. . . . . . . . . .108 6. 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 6. 4. Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. 6. 7. 5. 2.DHCP Client List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 7. 6. 1.Storage Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 7. 6. 2.FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. 7. 8. 6. 4.User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 8. 7. 1.Virtual Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 8. 7. 2.Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 notice that features of the router 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 Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 1. 1. Product Overview 1. 2. Appearance To meet the wireless needs of almost any situation you might encounter, the TP-Link portable router, with multiple operating modes, is designed for home and travel use. The portable size of the router means that you can put it in your pocket and take it with you wherever you go. The built-in adapter makes it perfect for travelers, students, and anyone else living life on the go.
Chapter 1 LED (WPS) Get to Know About Your Router Status Indication On The light stays on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is established, then goes off. Blinking Off WPS connection is in progress. No WPS connection is established. Port and Button Description Item Mode Switch WAN/LAN Power 3G/4G USB (WPS) Description This button is used to switch the operating mode of the router.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
Connect the Hardware Chapter 2 2. 1. Position Your Router • The router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various 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. • The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
Connect the Hardware Chapter 2 2. 2. 2. Access Point Mode Create a wireless network from an Ethernet connection. This mode is suitable for dorm rooms or homes where there’s already a wired router but you need a wireless network. 1. Switch the operating mode to AP/Rng Ext/Client and connect the hardware according to Step A to D. 2. Connect your device to the router wirelessly. The Wi-Fi network name and password are on the router’s label.
Connect the Hardware Chapter 2 1. Switch the operating mode to AP/Rng Ext/Client and plug the router into an electrical outlet within the signal range of your host AP. 2. Connect your device to the router wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. The Wi-Fi network name and password are on the router’s label. Internet A B Host AP OR Smart TV 2. 2. 5. OR Desktop Other Device Hotspot Router Mode In Hotspot Router mode, the router enables multiple users to share internet connection from WISP. 1.
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the internet via the web-based Quick Setup Wizard.
Chapter 3 3. 1. Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard Log In to the Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log 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.
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 2. In this case, we take Dynamic IP for instance. Please select to clone the mac address or not and click Next. For other connection types, please enter the parameters provided by your ISP, and then click Next. 3. Select the wireless band you want to enable. It’s suggested to keep the two bands both enabled. And click Next. 4. Either customize your Wireless Network Name and Wireless Password for the 2.
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 5. Click Save to apply the settings. 3. 2. 2. Access Point Mode 1. Select Access Point for the operation mode of the router. 2. Either customize your Wireless Network Name and Wireless Password for the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network or keep the default ones, and then click Next. 3. Select the LAN IP type of the router or leave the default settings Smart IP for most cases, and then click Next.
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 4. Click Finish to apply the settings. 3. 2. 3. Range Extender Mode 1. Select Range Extender for the operation mode of the router. 2. Click Connect to connect to the host network in the AP List page. 3. Enter the password of the host network and then either copy the Wireless Name from the host network or customize it.
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 4. Select the LAN IP type of the router or leave the default settings Smart IP for most cases, and then click Next. 5. Click Finish to apply the settings. 6. Relocate the router about halfway between your host netowork and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi password as that of your host network, but may have different wireless network name if you have customized it during the configuration. 3. 2. 4.
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 3. Enter the password of the host network. 4. Select the LAN IP type of the router or leave the default settings Smart IP for most cases, and then click Next. 5. Click Finish to apply the settings. Now connect your wired-only device to the router with an Ethernet cable. 3. 2. 5. Hotspot Router Mode 1. Select the WAN Connection Type. When using the router in a hotel room or a small office, select Dynamic IP.
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 2. Click Connect to connect to the public Wi-Fi in the AP List page. 3. Enter the password of the public Wi-Fi in the Password field of the Client Setting section. In the Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz section, either customize your Local Network SSID and Wireless Password for the 2.4GHz/5GHz network or keep the default ones, and then click Next.
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 4. Click Finish to apply the settings.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a standard wireless router.
Chapter 4 4. 1. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. • Hardware Version - The version information of the router’s hardware. • LAN - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Network > LAN page.
Chapter 4 • • Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode IP Address - The LAN IP address of the router. Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address. • Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz - This field displays the basic information or status of the wireless function, and you can configure them on the Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Basic Settings page. • Operation Mode - The current operation mode of the router. • Name (SSID) - The SSID of the network.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Click Renew to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click Release to release the IP parameters. • MTU(Bytes) - 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. • IGMP Proxy - Select to enable the IGMP Proxy feature if the IPTV service provided by the ISP is IGMP techonology-based.
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. • Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Primary/Secondary DNS Server - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • PPP Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Confirm Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct. • 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.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • IGMP Proxy - Select to enable the IGMP Proxy feature if the IPTV service provided by the ISP is IGMP techonology-based. • Use IP address specified by ISP - If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to the router, please select Use IP address specified by ISP and enter the IP address provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation.
Chapter 4 • Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode your internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects. Connect manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on demand mode.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • MTU(Bytes) - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. • IGMP Proxy - Select to enable the IGMP Proxy feature if the IPTV service provided by the ISP is IGMP techonology-based. • Connection Mode • Always On - Connect automatically after the router is connected. • Connect manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Confirm Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct. • Connect/Disconnect - Click this button to connect or disconnect immediately. • Addressing Type - Select either as required by your ISP.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Location - Please select the location where you are enjoying the 3G/4G service. • Mobile ISP - Please select the ISP providing the 3G/4G service. The router will automatically fill in the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP. • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP if any. • Authentication Type - Some ISPs require authentication to access the internet. Please select Auto or consult your ISP.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Use the following IP Address - Select this option and enter the IP address provided by your ISP. • Use the Following DNS Servers - Select this checkbox and enter the DNS server address(es) in dotted decimal notation provided by your ISP. This 3G/4G connection will only use the specified DNS server(s). If your 3G/4G USB modem cannot be identified by the router, please follow the steps below to have furtuer configuration. 1.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports. The value can not be changed. • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your router (factory default - 192.168.0.254). • Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. • IGMP Snooping - The IGMP Snooping feature allows the router to only forward multicast traffic to ports that have requested them.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 3. Wireless 4. 3. 1. Basic Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Basic Settings. 3. Configure the basic settings for the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network and click Save. • Wireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-Link_XXXX (XXXX indicates the last unique four numbers of each router’s MAC address).
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > WPS. 3. Follow one of the following three methods to connect your client device to the router’s Wi-Fi network. Method ONE: Press the WPS Button on Your Client Device 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Add device. 2. Select Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect. 3.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Select Enter new device PIN, enter your client device’s current PIN in the PIN filed and click Connect. 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method Three: Enter the Router’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and get the Current PIN of the router. 2. Enter the router’s current PIN on your client device to join the router’s Wi-Fi network. 4. 3. 3.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Disable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. • WPA/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared passphrase. • Version - Select Auto, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. • Wireless Password - Enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.
Chapter 4 • • • • • • • Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Type - The default setting is Auto, which can select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on the wireless client’s capability and request. WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1 ) Enter the MAC address 00:0A:EB:B0:00:0B/00:0A:EB:00: 07:5F in the MAC Address field. 2 ) Enter Client A/B in the Description field. 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled. 4 ) Click Save and click Back. 7. The configured filtering rules should be listed as the picture shows below. Done! 4. 3. 5. Now only client A and client B can access your network. Wireless Advanced 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Transmit Power - Select High, Middle or Low which you would like to specify for the router. High is the default setting and recommended. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100.
Chapter 4 4. 3. 6. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Wireless Statistics 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Wireless Statistics to check the data packets sent and received by each client device connected to the router. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the connected wireless client. • Current Status - The running status of the connected wireless client.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Guest Network Isolation - If enabled, one guest can not communicate with another. • Guest Network Bandwidth Control - If enabled, the Guest Network Bandwidth Control rules will take effect. • Band Select - Select the wireless band 2.4GHz or 5GHz for the guest network. • Guest Network - Enable or disable the guest network . • Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters.
Chapter 4 4. 5. 1. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode DHCP Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Settings. 3. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save. • DHCP Server - Enable or disable the DHCP server. If disabled, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Client List to view the information of the clients connected to the router. • Client Name - The name of the DHCP client. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client. • Assigned IP - The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP client. • Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4 ) Click Save. 4. 6. USB Settings 4. 6. 1. Storage Sharing You can insert a USB drive to share files among users on the LAN, access the USB drive remotely on the internet and enjoy videos and photos stored in the USB drive. Share your USB storage device with different users on the network. ¾¾ To access the USB disk: 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1 ) Click Go in the top left corner of the desktop and go to Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net/volume1. Note: Here we take volume1 for example. 3 ) Click Connect. Mac 4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box (If you have set up a username and password to deny anonymous access to the USB disk, you should select the Registered User radio box.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode a shared folder which does not allow anonymous login, uncheck the box to disable this function. And Folder Table will be displayed as shown below. • Share Name - This folder’s display name. • Directory - The real full path of the specified folder. • User Access - The authorization of the user is displayed. * users mean Super Users who have the full-access permission to all activated volumes and share folders.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to USB Settings > FTP Server. 3. Click Add New Folder. 4. Specify a name for the folder to be shared in the Share Name field. And select the folder you want to share. And determine the access right of user accounts. 5. Click Apply. 6. You can check which folder is shared and also edit or delete the folder. ¾¾ To access the USB disk locally: 1.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer), type the server address ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, enter a username and password and then press [Enter]. Windows Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example. 1 ) Click Go in the top left corner of the desktop and go to Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address ftp://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 a domain name for the router, you can also type in ftp://: (such as ftp://MyDomainName:21) Windows The Windows Explorer (Windows 8) 3 ) Press [Enter].
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 5. Click Add New Folder. Specify a name for the folder to be shared in the Share Name field. And select the folder you want to share. 6. Click Apply. ¾¾ To access the USB disk: 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 2 devices are connected to the router.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Go to Computer > Network, and click the Media Server Name in the Media Devices section. Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example. Windows Tablet 4. 6. 4. • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player. User Accounts You can specify the username and password for Storage Sharing and FTP Server access. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to USB Settings > User Accounts. 3.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 5. You can check the newly added account and also edit or delete the account. 4. 7. Port Forwarding The router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices on 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.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Personal Website Router LAN WAN: 218.18.232.154 Home 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 username and password you set for the router. 3. Go to Forwarding > Virtual Servers. 4. Click Add New. Select HTTP from the Common Service Port list. The service port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled in. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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. Port triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad, Quick Time 4 players and more. Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules: 1.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction. I want to: For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can log in normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports opened. How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit. Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. LAN Xbox WAN Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Forwarding > UPnP. 3. Click Disable or Enable according to your needs. 4. 8. Security 4. 8. 1.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Firewall - A firewall protects your network from internet attacks. • SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. SPI Firewall is enabled by default.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer “control/data” protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. • • • • • FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable. TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable. H323 ALG - To allow Microsoft NetMeeting clients to communicate across NAT, keep the default Enable.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the number of the current ICMP-FLOOD packets is beyond the set value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately. • Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering - Check the box to enable or disable this function. • UDP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 500. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1 ) Select Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. 2 ) Enter the MAC address of each PC separately. The format of the MAC address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). Only the PCs with the listed MAC addresses can use the password to browse the built-in web pages to perform administrator tasks. 3 ) Click Set, and your PC’s MAC address will also be listed. 4 ) Click Save.
Chapter 4 4. 9. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Parental Controls Parental Controls allows you to block inappropriate and malicious websites, and control access to specific websites at specific time for your children’s devices. For example, you want the children’s PC with the MAC address 00:11:22:33:44:AA can access www.tp-link.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with the MAC address 00:11:22:33:44:BB is without any restriction. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Enter 00-11-22-33-44-BB in the MAC Address -1 field. • Enter www.tp-link.com in the Add URL field and click Add. • Select the allowed access time. 5. Click Save. 4. 10. Access Control Access Control is used to deny or allow specific client devices to access your network with access time and content restrictions.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2 ) Select MAC Address as the mode type. Create a unique description (e.g. host_1) for the host in the Host Description field and enter 00:11:22:33:44:AA in the MAC Address filed. 3 ) Click Save. 3. Go to Access Control > Target and configure the target settings: 1 ) Click Add New. 2 ) Select URL Address as the mode type. Create a unique description (e.g.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3 ) Click Save. 5. Go to Access Control > Rule and add a new access control rule. 1 ) Click Add New. 2 ) Give a name for the rule in the Description field. Select host_1 from the host drop-down list; select target_1 from the target drop-down list; select schedule_1 from the schedule drop-down list. 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled as click Save. 6. Select Enable Internet access control to enable Access Control function. 7.
Chapter 4 Done! Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Now only the specific host(s) can visit the target(s) within the scheduled time period. 4. 11. Advanced Routing Static Routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination. 4. 11. 1. Static Routing List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 4 • Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Interface - It is empty by default. Please select a connection from the dropdown list if the Gateway is left empty or is not on the same network segment as LAN/WAN interface. 3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list. 4. Click Save. You can also do the following operations to modify the current settings. • Click Delete Selected to delete selected entries. • Click Enable Selected to enable selected entries.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode The values you configure for the Egress Bandwidth and Ingress Bandwidth should be less than 100,000Kbps. For optimal control of the bandwidth, please select the right Line Type and consult your ISP for the total egress and ingress bandwidth. • Enable Bandwidth Control - Check this box so that the Bandwidth Control settings can take effect. • Egress Bandwidth - The upload speed through the WAN port.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Click Save. 4. 13. 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. This will prevent ARP spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with a matching IP address in the ARP list, but with an unrecognized MAC address. 4. 13. 1. Binding Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Enter the MAC address and IP address and select the Bind checkbox. 3. Click Save. ¾¾ To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Find the desired entry in the table. 2. Click Edit or click Delete Selected. 4. 13. 2. ARP List To manage a device, you can observe the device on the LAN by checking its MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you can also configure the items.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Comexe DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.comexe.cn, the following page will appear. To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name received from your dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 2. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. • Logout - Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service. No-ip DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. • Logout - Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service. 4. 15. IPv6 Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types: Dynamic IPv6, Static IPv6, PPPoEv6 and Tunnel 6to4. 1.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3 ) PPPoEv6: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advance to input further information if your ISP requires. Note: If your ISP provides two separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, please untick the PPPoE same session with IPv4 connection checkbox and manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Start IPv6 Address - Enter a value for the DHCPv6 server to start with when issuing IPv6 addresses. • End IPv6 Address - Enter a value for the DHCPv6 server to end with when issuing IPv6 addresses. • Leased Time - The Leased Time is the amount of time in which a network user will be allowed connection to the router with their current dynamic IPv6 address. Enter the amount of time, in hours, then the user will be leased this dynamic IPv6 address.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode ¾¾ To set time manually: 1. Select your local time zone. 2. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format. 3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format. 4. Click Save. ¾¾ To set time automatically: 1. Select your local time zone. 2. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I or NTP Server II. 3. Click Get GMT to get time from the internet if you have connected to the internet. ¾¾ To set Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. • Diagnostic Tool - Select one diagnostic tool. • • Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway. Tracerouter - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Note: Only one user can use this tool at one time. Options “Number of Pings”, “Ping Size” and “Ping Timeout” are used for the Ping function. Option “Tracert Hops” is used for the Tracert function. 4. 16. 3. 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.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Backup & Restore. ¾¾ To backup configuration settings: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer. A “.bin“ file of the current settings will be stored in your computer. ¾¾ To restore configuration settings: 1.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 16. 7. Password 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Password, and you can change the factory default username and password of the router.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the router permanently, not just from the page. • Save Log - Click to save all the logs in a txt file. • Log Settings - Click to set the logs in the screen. • • • Save Locally - If Save Locally is selected, events will be recorded in the local memory.
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Packets Bytes Current ICMP Tx UDP Tx TCP SYN Tx Operation Reset Delete The total number of packets received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistic interval seconds. The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistic interval seconds. The number of the ICMP packets transmitted to WAN per second at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like “current transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate”.
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. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router in Access Point Mode. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. • Hardware Version - The version information of the router’s hardware.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz - This field displays the basic information or status of the wireless function, and you can configure them on the Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Basic Settings page. • Operation Mode - The current operation mode of the router. • Name (SSID) - The SSID of the network. • • • • • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless feature is enabled or not Mode - The current wireless working mode in use.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • LAN Type - Either select Smart IP(DHCP) to get IP address from DHCP server, or Static IP to configure IP address manually. • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN port. The value can not be changed. • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation if your select Static IP (factory default - 192.168.0.254). • Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Wireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-Link_XXXX (XXXX indicates the last unique four numbers of each router’s MAC address). It is strongly recommended that you change your network name (SSID). This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test. • Mode - Select the desired mode. It is strongly recommended that you keep the default setting 11bgn mixed or 11a/n/ac mixed.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device. 4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method TWO: Enter the Client’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Add Device. 2. Select Enter the new device’s PIN, enter your client device’s current PIN in the PIN filed and click Connect. 3.
Chapter 5 5. 4. 3. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Wireless Security 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Wireless Security. 3. Configure the security settings of your 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network and click Save. • Disable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Version - Select Auto, WPA or WPA2. • Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server. • • • • Encryption - Select Auto, TKIP or AES. Radius Port - Enter the port that Radius server used. Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius server. Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update. • WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.
Chapter 5 How can I do that? Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Wireless MAC Filtering. 3. Click Enable to enable the Wireless MAC Filtering function. 4. Select Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access as the filtering rule. 5. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already. 6. Click Add New and fill in the blank.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 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. • Transmit Power - Select High, Middle or Low which you would like to specify for the router. High is the default setting and recommended.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended to enable this function. 5. 4. 6. Wireless Statistics 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Wireless Statistics to check the data packets sent and received by each client device connected to the router.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Rate - The Throughput unit. • Run Time - How long this function is running. • Transmit - Wireless transmit rate information. • Receive - Wireless receive rate information. Click Start/Stop to start or stop wireless throughput monitor. 5. 5. DHCP 5. 5. 1.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • DHCP Server - Enable or disable the DHCP server. If disabled, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually. • Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.100 is the default start address. • End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Client Name - The name of the DHCP client. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client. • Assigned IP - The IP address that the outer has allocated to the DHCP client. • Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user. You cannot change any of the values on this page.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 6. USB Settings 5. 6. 1. Storage Sharing You can insert a USB drive to share files among users on the LAN, access the USB drive remotely on the internet and enjoy videos and photos stored in the USB drive. Share your USB storage device with different users on the network. ¾¾ To access the USB disk: 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 1 ) Click Go in the top left corner of the desktop and go to Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net/volume1. Note: Here we take volume1 for example. 3 ) Click Connect. Mac 4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box (If you have set up a username and password to deny anonymous access to the USB disk, you should select the Registered User radio box.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode a shared folder which does not allow anonymous login, uncheck the box to disable this function. And Folder Table will be displayed as shown below. • Share Name - This folder’s display name. • Directory - The real full path of the specified folder. • User Access - The authorization of the user is displayed. * users mean Super Users who have the full-access permission to all activated volumes and share folders.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to USB Settings > FTP Server. 3. Click Add New Folder. 4. Specify a name for the folder to be shared in the Share Name field. And select the folder you want to share. And determine the access right of user accounts. 5. Click Apply. 6. You can check which folder is shared and also edit or delete the folder. ¾¾ To access the USB disk locally: 1.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer), type the server address ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, enter a username and password and then press [Enter]. Windows Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example. 1 ) Click Go in the top left corner of the desktop and go to Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address ftp://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 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 a domain name for the router, you can also type in ftp://: (such as ftp://MyDomainName:21) Windows The Windows Explorer (Windows 8) 3 ) Press [Enter].
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. Click Add New Folder. Specify a name for the folder to be shared in the Share Name field. And select the folder you want to share. 6. Click Apply. ¾¾ To access the USB disk: 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 2 devices are connected to the router.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Go to Computer > Network, and click the Media Server Name in the Media Devices section. Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example. Windows Tablet 5. 6. 4. • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player. User Accounts You can specify the username and password for Storage Sharing and FTP Server access. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to USB Settings > User Accounts. 3.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. You can check the newly added account and also edit or delete the account. 5. 7. System Tools 5. 7. 1. 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 username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. • Diagnostic Tool - Select one diagnostic tool.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Note: You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or domain name. If pinging/tracerouting the IP address is successful, but pinging/tracerouting the domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the domain name you are specifying can be resolved by using Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domain name (such as www.
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Switch- Enable or disable Ping Watch Dog. • Destination IP - The IP address of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is sending ping packets. • Interval - Time interval between two ping packets which are sent out continuously. • Startup Delay - Time delay before first ping packet is sent out when the router is restarted. • Fail Count - Upper limit of the ping packets the router can drop continuously.
Chapter 5 5. 7. 4. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values. • The default Username: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.0.254 • • 5. 7. 5. The default Password: admin The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.
Chapter 5 5. 7. 6. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Reboot 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you can restart your router. Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, including: • Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically). • Change the DHCP settings. • Change the operation mode. • Change the web management port.
Chapter 5 5. 7. 8. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. • Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list. • Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the router permanently, not just from the page. • Save Log - Click to save all the logs in a txt file.
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 Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router in Range Extender Mode. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. • Hardware Version - The version information of the router’s hardware.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz - This field displays the basic information or status of the wireless function, and you can configure them on the Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Basic Settings page. • Operation Mode - The current operation mode of the router. • Name (SSID) of Root AP - The SSID of the connected host network. • • • • • • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless feature is enabled or not. Name (SSID) - The SSID of the network.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • LAN Type - Either select Smart IP(DHCP) to get IP address from DHCP server, or Static IP to configure IP address manually. • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN port. The value can not be changed. • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation if your select Static IP (factory default - 192.168.0.254). • Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Password - Enter the password of the host network you want to connect to if it is encrypted. 6. 4. 2. Extended Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Extended Network. 3. Configure the settings of the 2.4GHz/5GHz extended network and click Save. • Extended 2.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 4. Select Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access as the filtering rule. 5. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already. 6. Click Add New and fill in the blank. 1 ) Enter the MAC address 00:0A:EB:B0:00:0B/00:0A:EB:00: 07:5F in the MAC Address field. 2 ) Enter wireless client A/B in the Description field. 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled. 4 ) Click Save and click Back. 7.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Transmit Power - Select High, Middle or Low which you would like to specify for the router. High is the default setting and recommended. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended to enable this function. 6. 4. 5. Wireless Statistics 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5Ghz > Wireless Statistics to check the data packets sent and received by each client device connected to the router.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • DHCP Server - Enable or disable the DHCP server. If disabled, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually. • Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.100 is the default start address. • End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Client Name - The name of the DHCP client. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client. • Assigned IP - The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP client. • Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user. You cannot change any of the values on this page.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer), type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, enter a username and password if required and then press [Enter]. Windows Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example. 1 ) Click Go in the top left corner of the desktop and go to Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net/volume1. Note: Here we take volume1 for example. 3 ) Click Connect.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Server Status - the Storage Sharing’s current status. • Anonymous access to all volumes - This function is enabled by default, so users can access all activated volumes of Storage Sharing without accounts. If you want to add a shared folder which does not allow anonymous login, uncheck the box to disable this function. And Folder Table will be displayed as shown below. • Share Name - This folder’s display name.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 1. Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3. Go to USB Settings > FTP Server. 4. Click Enable to enable the FTP Server. 5. Click Enable to enable the internet access to the FTP server. 6. Specify a port number for the Service Port.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 2 devices are connected to the 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. • Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to USB Settings > USB Mass Storage and click Disconnect. 2.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 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 a domain name for the router, you can also type in ftp://: (such as ftp://MyDomainName:21) Windows The Windows Explorer (Windows 8) 3 ) Press [Enter].
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 5. Click Add New Folder. Specify a name for the folder to be shared in the Share Name field. And select the folder you want to share. 6. Click Apply. ¾¾ To access the USB disk: 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 2 devices are connected to the router.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Go to Computer > Network, and click the Media Server Name in the Media Devices section. Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example. Windows Tablet 6. 6. 4. • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player. User Accounts You can specify the username and password for Storage Sharing and FTP Server access. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to USB Settings > User Accounts. 3.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 5. You can check the newly added account and also edit or delete the account. 6. 7. System Tools 6. 7. 1. 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 username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. • Diagnostic Tool - Select one diagnostic tool.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Ping Timeout - Set the waiting time for the reply of each Ping packet. If there is no reply in the specified time, the connection is overtime. • Traceroute Max TTL - The max number of hops for a Traceroute connection. 3. Click Start to check the connectivity of the internet. 4. The Diagnostic Results page displays the diagnosis result. If the result is similar to the following figure, the connectivity of the internet is fine.
Chapter 6 6. 7. 3. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values. • The default Username: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.0.254 • • 6. 7. 4. The default Password: admin The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode ¾¾ To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Choose File to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not power off or reset the router. 6. 7. 5. Reboot 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you can restart your router.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode It is strongly recommended that you change the default username and password of the router, for all users that try to access the router’s web-based utility or Quick Setup will be prompted for the router’s username and password. Note: The new username and password must not exceed 15 characters and not include any spacing. 3. Click Save. 6. 7. 7. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Log Settings - Click to set the logs in the screen. • • • 6. 8. Save Locally - If Save Locally is selected, events will be recorded in the local memory. Minimum Level - Select the Minimum level in the drop-down list, for the Minimum Level, all logged events above or equal to the selected level will be displayed.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a client.
Chapter 7 7. 1. Configure the Router in Client Mode Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router in Client Mode. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. • Hardware Version - The version information of the router’s hardware. • LAN - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Network > LAN page.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz - This field displays the basic information or status of the wireless function, and you can configure them on the Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Wireless Settings page. • Operation Mode - The current operation mode of the router. • Name (SSID) of Root AP - The SSID of the connected host network. • • • • • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless feature is enabled or not. Mode - The current wireless working mode in use.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • LAN Type - Either select Smart IP(DHCP) to get IP address from DHCP server, or Static IP to configure IP address manually. • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN port. The value can not be changed. • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation if your select Static IP (factory default - 192.168.0.254). • Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Password - Enter the password of the host network you want to connect to if it is encrypted. 7. 5. DHCP 7. 5. 1. DHCP Settings 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. You can change the settings of DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. 1.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Default Domain (Optional) - Input the domain name of your network. • Primary DNS (Optional) - Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. • Secondary DNS (Optional) - Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers. Note: To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically. 7. 5. 2. DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 2 devices are connected to the 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. • Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to USB Settings > USB Mass Storage and click Disconnect. 2.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode ¾¾ To customize your settings: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to USB Settings > Storage Sharing. • Server Status - the Storage Sharing’s current status. • Anonymous access to all volumes - This function is enabled by default, so users can access all activated volumes of Storage Sharing without accounts.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 1. Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3. Go to USB Settings > FTP Server. 4. Click Enable to enable the FTP Server. 5. Click Enable to enable the internet access to the FTP server. 6. Specify a port number for the Service Port. The default value is 21.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode ¾¾ To access the USB disk locally: 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 2 devices are connected to the router. • If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 1 ) Click Go in the top left corner of the desktop and go to Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address ftp://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect. Mac 4 ) When prompted, select the Registered User radio box and enter a username and password (To learn how to set up an account for the access, refer to User Accounts). Tablet Use a third-party app for network files management.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 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 a domain name for the router, you can also type in ftp://: (such as ftp://MyDomainName:21) Windows The Windows Explorer (Windows 8) 3 ) Press [Enter].
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 5. Click Add New Folder. Specify a name for the folder to be shared in the Share Name field. And select the folder you want to share. 6. Click Apply. ¾¾ To access the USB disk: 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 2 devices are connected to the router.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Go to Computer > Network, and click the Media Server Name in the Media Devices section. Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example. Windows Tablet 7. 6. 4. • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player. User Accounts You can specify the username and password for Storage Sharing and FTP Server access. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to USB Settings > User Accounts. 3.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode 5. You can check the newly added account and also edit or delete the account. 7. 7. System Tools 7. 7. 1. 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 username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. • Diagnostic Tool - Select one diagnostic tool.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode • Ping Timeout - Set the waiting time for the reply of each Ping packet. If there is no reply in the specified time, the connection is overtime. • Traceroute Max TTL - The max number of hops for a Traceroute connection. 3. Click Start to check the connectivity of the internet. 4. The Diagnostic Results page displays the diagnosis result. If the result is similar to the following figure, the connectivity of the Internet is fine.
Chapter 7 7. 7. 3. Configure the Router in Client Mode Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values. • The default Username: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.0.254 • • 7. 7. 4. The default Password: admin The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.
Chapter 7 7. 7. 5. Configure the Router in Client Mode Reboot 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you can restart your router. Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, including: • Change the LAN IP address (system will reboot automatically). • Change the DHCP settings. • Change the operation mode. • Change the web management port.
Chapter 7 Configure the Router in Client Mode Note: The new username and password must not exceed 15 characters and not include any spacing. 3. Click Save. 7. 7. 7. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. • Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list. • Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the router permanently, not just from the page.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a hotspot router.
Chapter 8 8. 1. Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. • Hardware Version - The version information of the router’s hardware. • LAN - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Network > LAN page.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • MAC Address - The physical address of the router. • Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address. • IP Address - The LAN IP address of the router. • Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz - This field displays the basic information or status of the wireless function, and you can configure them on the Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Basic Settings page. • Operation Mode - The current operation mode of the router.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Dynamic IP If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please select Dynamic IP, and the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. Click Renew to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click Release to release the IP parameters. • MTU(Bytes) - 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.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot 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. • Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Primary/Secondary DNS Server - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Confirm Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct. • 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. • Connection Mode • Always On - Connect automatically after the router is connected.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Use IP address specified by ISP - If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to the router, please select Use IP address specified by ISP and enter the IP address provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation. • Set DNS server manually - If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the router, please select Set DNS server manually and enter the IP address in dotteddecimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server.
Chapter 8 • Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Connect manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • IGMP Proxy - Select to enable the IGMP Proxy feature if the IPTV service provided by the ISP is IGMP techonology-based. • Connection Mode • Always On - Connect automatically after the router is connected. • Connect manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on demand mode.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Confirm Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct. • Connect/Disconnect - Click this button to connect or disconnect immediately. • Addressing Type - Select either as required by your ISP. If Static IP is selected, please enter the IP address, subnet marsk, gateway and DNS also provided by your ISP.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports. The value can not be changed. • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your router (factory default - 192.168.0.254). • Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. Note: • If you have changed the IP address, you must use the new IP address to log in.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 8. 3. Wireless 8. 3. 1. Basic Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Basic Settings. 3. Configure the basic settings for the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network and click Save. In the Client Setting section, you can change the settings for the public Wi-Fi that you want to connect to. • Scan - Click to scan for wireless networks.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. • Channel Width - Select any channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can automatically adjust the channel width for your clients.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device. 4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method TWO: Enter the Client’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Add device. 2. Select Enter new device PIN, enter your client device’s current PIN in the PIN filed and click Connect. 3.
Chapter 8 8. 3. 3. Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Wireless Security 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Wireless Security. 3. Configure the security settings of your 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network and click Save. • Disable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Radius Port - Enter the port that Radius server used. • Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update. • Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius server. • WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 3. Click Enable to enable the Wireless MAC Filtering function. 4. Select Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access as the filtering rule. 5. Delete or disable all entries if there are any entries already. 6. Click Add New and fill in the blanks. 1 ) Enter the MAC address 00:0A:EB:B0:00:0B/00:0A:EB:00: 07:5F in the MAC Address field. 2 ) Enter Client A/B in the Description field. 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Transmit Power - Select High, Middle or Low which you would like to specify for the router. High is the default setting and recommended. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100.
Chapter 8 8. 3. 6. Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Wireless Statistics 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz > Wireless Statistics to check the data packets sent and received by each client device connected to the router. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the connected wireless client. • Current Status - The running status of the connected wireless client.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Guest Network Isolation - If enabled, one guest can not communicate with another. • Guest Network Bandwidth Control - If enabled, the Guest Network Bandwidth Control rules will take effect. • Band Select - Select the wireless band 2.4GHz or 5GHz for the guest network. • Guest Network - Enable or disable the guest network . • Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters.
Chapter 8 8. 5. 1. Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode DHCP Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Settings. 3. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save. • DHCP Server - Enable or disable the DHCP server. If disabled, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Client List to view the information of the clients connected to the router. • Client Name - The name of the DHCP client. • MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client. • Assigned IP - The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP client. • Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 4 ) Click Save. 8. 6. USB Settings 8. 6. 1. Storage Sharing You can insert a USB drive to share files among users on the LAN, access the USB drive remotely on the internet and enjoy videos and photos stored in the USB drive. Share your USB storage device with different users on the network. ¾¾ To access the USB disk: 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 1 ) Click Go in the top left corner of the desktop and go to Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net/volume1. Note: Here we take volume1 for example. 3 ) Click Connect. Mac 4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box (If you have set up a username and password to deny anonymous access to the USB disk, you should select the Registered User radio box.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode a shared folder which does not allow anonymous login, uncheck the box to disable this function. And Folder Table will be displayed as shown below. • Share Name - This folder’s display name. • Directory - The real full path of the specified folder. • User Access - The authorization of the user is displayed. * users mean Super Users who have the full-access permission to all activated volumes and share folders.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to USB Settings > FTP Server. 3. Click Add New Folder. 4. Specify a name for the folder to be shared in the Share Name field. And select the folder you want to share. And determine the access right of user accounts. 5. Click Apply. 6. You can check which folder is shared and also edit or delete the folder. ¾¾ To access the USB disk locally: 1.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer), type the server address ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, enter a username and password and then press [Enter]. Windows Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example. 1 ) Click Go in the top left corner of the desktop and go to Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address ftp://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 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 a domain name for the router, you can also type in ftp://: (such as ftp://MyDomainName:21) Windows The Windows Explorer (Windows 8) 3 ) Press [Enter].
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 5. Click Add New Folder. Specify a name for the folder to be shared in the Share Name field. And select the folder you want to share. 6. Click Apply. ¾¾ To access the USB disk: 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 2 devices are connected to the router.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Go to Computer > Network, and click the Media Server Name in the Media Devices section. Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example. Windows Tablet 8. 6. 4. • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player. User Accounts You can specify the username and password for Storage Sharing and FTP Server access. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to USB Settings > User Accounts. 3.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 5. You can check the newly added account and also edit or delete the account. 8. 7. Port Forwarding The router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices on 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.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Personal Website Router LAN WAN: 218.18.232.154 Home 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 username and password you set for the router. 3. Go to Forwarding > Virtual Servers. 4. Click Add New. Select HTTP from the Common Service Port list. The service port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled in. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 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. Port triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad, Quick Time 4 players and more. Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules: 1.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Make the home PC join the Internet online game without port restriction. I want to: For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can log in normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports opened. How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit. Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. LAN Xbox WAN Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Forwarding > UPnP. 3. Click Disable or Enable according to your needs. 8. 8. Security 8. 8. 1.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Firewall - A firewall protects your network from Internet attacks. • SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. SPI Firewall is enabled by default.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer “control/data” protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. • • • • • FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable. TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable. H323 ALG - To allow Microsoft NetMeeting clients to communicate across NAT, keep the default Enable.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the number of the current ICMP-FLOOD packets is beyond the set value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately. • Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering - Check the box to enable or disable this function. • UDP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 500. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 1 ) Select Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. 2 ) Enter the MAC address of each PC separately. The format of the MAC address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). Only the PCs with the listed MAC addresses can use the password to browse the built-in web pages to perform administrator tasks. 3 ) Click Set, and your PC’s MAC address will also be listed. 4 ) Click Save.
Chapter 8 8. 9. Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Parental Controls Parental Controls allows you to block inappropriate and malicious websites, and control access to specific websites at specific time for your children’s devices. For example, you want the children’s PC with the MAC address 00:11:22:33:44:AA can access www.tp-link.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with the MAC address 00:11:22:33:44:BB is without any restriction. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Enter 00-11-22-33-44-BB in the MAC Address -1 field. • Enter www.tp-link.com in the Add URL field and click Add. • Select the allowed access time. 5. Click Save. 8. 10. Access Control Access Control is used to deny or allow specific client devices to access your network with access time and content restrictions.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 2 ) Select MAC Address as the mode type. Create a unique description (e.g. host_1) for the host in the Host Description field and enter 00:11:22:33:44:AA in the MAC Address filed. 3 ) Click Save. 3. Go to Access Control > Target and configure the target settings: 1 ) Click Add New. 2 ) Select URL Address as the mode type. Create a unique description (e.g.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 3 ) Click Save. 5. Go to Access Control > Rule and add a new access control rule. 1 ) Click Add New. 2 ) Give a name for the rule in the Description field. Select host_1 from the host drop-down list; select target_1 from the target drop-down list; select schedule_1 from the schedule drop-down list. 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled as click Save. 6. Select Enable Internet access control to enable Access Control function. 7.
Chapter 8 Done! Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Now only the specific host(s) can visit the target(s) within the scheduled time period. 8. 11. Advanced Routing Static Routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination. 8. 11. 1. Static Routing List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 8 • Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Interface - It is empty by default. Please select a connection from the dropdown list if the Gateway is left empty or is not on the same network segment as LAN/WAN interface. 3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list. 4. Click Save. You can also do the following operations to modify the current settings. • Click Delete Selected to delete selected entries. • Click Enable Selected to enable selected entries.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode The values you configure for the Egress Bandwidth and Ingress Bandwidth should be less than 100,000Kbps. For optimal control of the bandwidth, please select the right Line Type and consult your ISP for the total egress and ingress bandwidth. • Enable Bandwidth Control - Check this box so that the Bandwidth Control settings can take effect. • Egress Bandwidth - The upload speed through the WAN port.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 3. Click Save. 8. 13. 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. This will prevent ARP spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with a matching IP address in the ARP list, but with an unrecognized MAC address. 8. 13. 1. Binding Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 2. Enter the MAC address and IP address and select the Bind checkbox. 3. Click Save. ¾¾ To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Find the desired entry in the table. 2. Click Edit or click Delete Selected. 8. 13. 2. ARP List To manage a device, you can observe the device on the LAN by checking its MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you can also configure the items.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Comexe DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.comexe.cn, the following page will appear. To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name received from your dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 2. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. • Logout - Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service. No-ip DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. • Logout - Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service. 8. 15. System Tools 8. 15. 1. Time Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 3. Click Get GMT to get time from the Internet if you have connected to the Internet. ¾¾ To set Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start field. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End field. 4. Click Save. Note: This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Traceroute Max TTL - The max number of hops for a Traceroute connection. 3. Click Start to check the connectivity of the Internet. 4. The Diagnostic Results page displays the diagnosis result. If the result is similar to the following figure, the connectivity of the Internet is fine. Note: Only one user can use this tool at one time. Options “Number of Pings”, “Ping Size” and “Ping Timeout” are used for the Ping function.
Chapter 8 • The default Username: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.0.1 • • Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode The default Password: admin The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 8. 15. 5. 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.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, including: • Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically). • Change the DHCP Settings. • Change the Web Management Port. • Upgrade the firmware of the router (system will reboot automatically). • Restore the router to its factory defaults (system will reboot automatically). • Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically). 8. 15. 7.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode 2. Go to System Tools > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. • Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list. • Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the router permanently, not just from the page. • Save Log - Click to save all the logs in a txt file. • Log Settings - Click to set the logs in the screen. • • • Save Locally - If Save Locally is selected, events will be recorded in the local memory.
Chapter 8 Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode • Traffic Statistics - Enable or Disable. The default value is disabled. To enable, click the Enable button. If disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will disabled. • Statistics Interval - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 in the drop-down list. The Packets Statistic Interval indicates the time section of the packets statistic. • Click Refresh to refresh immediately.
FAQ Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the internet? • If using a cable modem, unplug the Ethernet cable and reboot the modem. Wait until its Online LED is on and stable, then reconnect the Ethernet cable to the modem. • If you’re in a hotel room or on a trade show, the internet may be limited and requires that you authenticate for the service or purchase the Internet access. • If your internet access is still not available, contact TP-Link Technical Support. Q2.
• Move the router to a new location away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave, and baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference. • When in Range Extender mode, the ideal location to place the router is halfway between your host AP and the Wi-Fi dead zone. If that is not possible, place the router closer to your host AP to ensure stable performance.
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power) 2412MHz—2472MHz(20dBm) 5180MHz—5240MHz(23dBm) RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements: 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
電源適配器 − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 備考1. "超出0.1 wt %" 及 "超出0.01 wt %" 系指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含 量基準值。 備考2. "○"系指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 備考3. " − " 系指該項限用物質為排除項目。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
Symbol Explanation RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/ EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
