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1. Wireless Settings Wireless 2 4GHz Mvi Enable Wireless Radio Wireless Network Name SSID TP LINK_2642 _ Hide SSID Password 09897717 Wireless 5GHz Mi Enable Wireless Radio Wireless Network Name SSID TP LINK_2642_5G Hide SSID Password 09897717 Save To enable or disable the wireless function of 2 4GHz or 5GHz The wireless radio is enabled by default if you want to disable the wireless function of the router just clear the Enable Wireless Radio checkbox In this case all the wireless settings will be invalid To change the wireless network name SSID and wireless password of 2 4GHz or 5GHz Create a new SSID in Wireless Network Name SSID and customize the password for the network in Password The default SSID is TP LINK_XXXX for 2 4GHz TP LINK_XXXX_5G for 5GHz and the value is case sensitive A Note If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings you will be disconnected when the settings are effective Please write down the new SSID and password for future use To hide SSID of 2 4GHz or 5GHz Select Hide SSID and your SSID will not broadcast Your SSID won t display when you scan for local wireless network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network Chapter 11 Customize your network settings 57 Advanced Settings Go to Advanced gt Wireless gt Wireless Settings Settings United States Wireless Mi Enable Wireless Radio Wireless Network Name SSID
2. lt Installed Printer List gt Printer Name L Fax nter CER Ee Windows Chapter 6 USB Application 32 080 6 TP Link USB Printer Controller Add to Auto Connect Printer List POETE Printer List 110 10 10 180 D Stylus Photo 720 f97c12 eee 1000 J110 series ee 1000 J110 series 1 Mac 5 You will see the printer marked as Auto Connect Printer Now you can print with this printer D A Configure Auto Connect Connect for eenen Reguestto Sewer for Printing Scanning Connect Windows e00 TP Link USB Printer Controller T Dea Ge ae E MFF series Auto Connected Printer Mac Tips The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs Multi Function Printers To scan with TP LINK USB Printer Controller right click the printer and select Network Scanner Then a scanning window will pop up Finish the scanning process by following the on screen instructions Chapter 6 USB Application 33 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate explicit and malicious websites and controls access to specified websites at specified time I wantto Control what types of websites my children or other home network users can visit and even the times of day they are allowed to access the Internet For example want to allow my children s devices e g a computer or a tablet to access only www tp link com and Wikipedia org fro
3. A Note 1 Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version as shown in the webpage 2 Make sure that you have a stable connection between the router and your computer It is NOT recommended to upgrade the firmware wirelessly 3 Make sure you remove any USB storage device connected to the router before the firmware upgrade to prevent data loss 4 Backup your router configuration 5 Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade Follow the steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www tp link com 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 3 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt Firmware Upgrade 4 Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file and click Upgrade Firmware Upgrade 2 New Firmware File Browse Firmware Version Hardware Version 5 Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting 12 4 Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router You can backup the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the router to a previous settings from the backup file when needed Moreover if necessary you can erase the current settings and reset the router to the default factory settings 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the ro
4. LJ ID MAC Address Description Status Modify MAC Address 00 14 78 43 45 45 View Existing Devices Description Mary Wi Enable This Entry O 1 00 0A EB 13 23 94 Ingrid Q A 3 Click View Existing Devices and select the device to manage the router from the Existing Devices list or enter the MAC address of the device manually 4 Specify a Description for this entry 5 Select the Enable This Entry checkbox 6 Click OK to make the settings effective 12 8 Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices authority to manage the router 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt Administration and complete the settings In Remote Management section according to your needs Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely Select Disable Remote Management and click Save Remote Management Disable Remote Management Enable Remote Management for All Devices Enable Remote Management for Specified Devices Save Allow all devices to manage the router remotely 1 Select Enable Remote Management for All Devices Chapter 12 Manage the Router 67 Remote Management Disable Remote Management Enable Remote Management for All Devices Enable Remote Management for Specified Devices Web Management Port 1024 Save 2 Enter Web Management Port 1024 65535 or 80 3 Clic
5. the router can forward them to the corresponding host Port triggering is mainly applied to online games VolPs and video players Common applications include MSN Gaming Zone Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players etc Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules he pA 3 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router Go to Advanced gt NAT Forwarding gt Port Triggering and click Add Click View Existing Applications and select the desired application The external port internal port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example Click OK to save the settings Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 48 Port Triggering add Delete Triggering Triggering External External Port Protocol Port Protocol Status Modify L WD Application Application MSN Gaming Zone View Existing Applications Triggering Port 47624 XX 1 65535 Triggering Protocol ALL v External Port 2300 2400 28800 29000 OF XX XX 1 65535 at most 5 pairs External Protocol ALL v vi Enable This Entry m Tips 1 You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need 2 The triggering ports can not be overlapped 3 Ifthe application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list please enter the parameters manually You should verify the external ports th
6. 1 Inthe Set Time field select Get automatically from the Internet Time Settings 2 Current Time 01 02 2015 02 38 49 Set Time Get automatically from the Internet Manually Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time v NTP Server I time nist gov NTP Server II time nw nist gov Optional obtain Select your local Time Zone from the drop down menu In the NTP Server fileld enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server In the NTP Server II fileld enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server Optional Click Obtion Click Save to make the settings effective Se e wf To manually set the date and time 1 Inthe Set Time field select Manually Chapter 12 Manage the Router 61 Time Settings Current Time 01 02 2015 02 38 49 Set Time Get automatically from the Internet Date 01 02 2015 Time 02 y 38 2 Set the current Date In MM DD YYYY format 3 Set the current Time In HH MM SS format 4 Click Save to make the settings effective To set up Daylight Saving Time 1 Select Enable Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time M Enable Daylight Saving Time Start 2015 Mar vw End 2015 Nov vw First Running Status 2nd Save Save 2 Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone 4 Cli
7. 4GHz S5GHz Internet Router Tom e g Wired Clients Wireless Clients Printer USB Disk Internet Status Connected Connection Type PPPoE IP Address 14 154 225 98 G Tips 1 If your Internet connection type is Bigpond Cable please go to Advanced gt Network gt Internet 2 Ifyou use Dynamic IP and PPPoE and you are provided any other parameters that are not required on the page please go to Advanced gt Network gt Internet to complete the configuration 3 Ifyou still cannot connect to the Internet refer to FAQ for further instructions 4 3 Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection Your ISP provides information about one of the following Internet connection types PPPoE Dynamic IP SLAAC DHCPv6 Static IP 6to4 tunnel Pass Through Bridge 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net then log in with the password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt IPv6 to log into the configuration page Internet Internet Connection Type v LAN Assigned Type O DHCPv6 SLAAC Stateless DHCP SLAAC RDNSS Address Prefix 64 Address FE80 20A EBFF FEAC 8815 64 Save 3 Select the Internet connection type provided by ISP Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 16 Internet IPv6 Static IP LAN Dynamic IP SLAAC DHCPv6 PPPoE Assigned Type DHCP SLAAC RDNSS 6to4 Tunnel Address Prefix 64 Pass Through Bridge Address FE80 20A EBFF FEOC 2642 64 Save Tips If you do not know what your Inter
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9. Explorer V Disable script debugging Other E Display a notification about every script error Display Accelerator button on selection nT Takes effect after you restart Internet Explorer Restore advanced settings Reset Internet Explorer settings Resets Internet Explorer s settings to their default condition You should only use this if your browser is in an unusable state 5 Change a web browser or computer and login again 6 Reset the router to factory default settings Press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds and then release J Note You ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the Internet once the router is reset Open a web browser and login again If login still fails please contact the technical support Q4 How to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless network For example my house covers a large area The wireless network coverage of the router I m using the root router is limited want to use an extended router to extend the wireless network of the root router J Note e WDS bridging only requires configuration on the extended router e WDS bridging function can be enabled either in 2 4GHz frequency or 5GHz frequency for a dual band router We use the WDS bridging function in 2 4GHz frequency as an example 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Configure the IP address of the router 1
10. Goto Advanced gt Network gt LAN configure the IP address of the extended router to be in the same subnet with the root router For example the IP address of the root router is 192 168 0 1 the IP address of the extended router can be 192 168 0 2 192 168 0 254 We take 192 168 0 2 as example 2 Click Save A Note Login to the web management page again if the IP address of the router is altered FAQ 75 LAN Ss MAC Address 00 0A4 EB 0C 26 42 IP Address 192 168 0 2 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 v Save 3 Survey the SSID to be bridged 1 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt System Parameters to load the 2 4GHz WDS click Enable WDS Bridging Click Survey locate the root router s SSID and click Choose Here we take TP LINK_2512 as example If the root router has wireless password you should enter the wireless password of the root router 3 4 Click Save 2 4GHz WDS WDS Bridging v Enable WDS Bridging SSID to be bridged TP LINK_2512 MAC Address to be bridged 00 00 00 84 25 12 Example 00 1D 0F 11 22 33 WDS Mode Auto T Security O None WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WEP Password 123456789 Save 4 Disable DHCP 1 Goto Network gt DHCP Server 2 Deselect Enable DHCP Server 3 Click Save Settings DHCP Server C Enable DHCP Server IP Address Pool 192 168 0 100 192 168 0 199 Address Lease Time 120 minutes 2 2880 The default value is 120 Default Gateway 192 168 0 2 Optional Primary DNS
11. List Refresh Reset All Delete All IP Address MAC Total Packets Total Bytes Current Packets Current Bytes Modify Address 192 168 0 200 5 0 E5 49 1E 06 0 0 0 0 QW 80 192 168 0 20 40 16 9F BF 51 0C i H 9 i 192 168 0 155 0 0 14 78 43 45 1 346 0 0 WW 45 192 168 0 1 00 r Od OA EB 13 09 19 z 594 a 0 o 192 168 0 123 C 4 E9 84 23 06 1 594 0 0 W C6 192 168 0 4 00 5 j OA EB 13 01 02 442 G Q w 192 168 0 100 C 8 85 50 5D 02 0 0 0 0 5 WwW 40 192 168 0 184 C 8 85 50 5D 02 0 0 0 0 gt ti 40 gz Click Refresh to update the statistic information on the page Click Reset All to reset all statistic values in the list to zero Click Delete All to delete all statistic information in the list Click to reset the statistic information of the specific device Click to delete the specific device item in the list 12 11 Control LEDs The router LEDs indicate router activities and behavior You can turn on or turn off the router from the web based management page Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router To turn on or turn off the LEDs Click the LED icon on the top right of the page To turn off LEDs during Night Mode Period 1 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt System Parameters 2 Inthe LED section select the Enable Night Mode checkbox 3 Specify a time period in the Night Mode Period according to your needs and th
12. Optional Secondary DNS Optional Now you can login to the web management page click Advanced gt Status gt Wireless to check the WDS status When the WDS status is Run it means WDS bridging is successfully built FAQ 76 Q5 I cannot access the Internet even though the configuration is finished what can I do 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Status to check Internet status As the follow picture shows if IP Address is a valid IP address please try the methods below and try again G internet amp IPv4 IPv6 MAC Address O0 04 EB AC 88 16 IP Address 59 40 0 91 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 59 40 0 1 Primary DNS 202 96 128 166 Secondary DNS 202 96 134 133 Connection Type Dynamic IP 1 Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses please manually configure DNS server 1 Goto Advanced gt Network gt DHCP Server 2 Enter 8 8 8 8 as Primary DNS click Save Tips 8 8 8 8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google Settings Q DHCP Server Mi Enable DHCP Server IP Address Pool 192 168 0 100 192 168 0 199 Address Lease Time 120 minutes 2 2880 The default value is 120 Default Gateway 192 168 0 2 Optional Primary DNS 8 8 8 8 Optional Secondary DNS Optional Save 2 Power cycle the modem and the TP LINK router 1 Power off your modem and TP LINK router leave the
13. Settings DHCP Server Vi Enable DHCP Server IP Address Pool 192 168 0 100 s 192 168 0 199 Address Lease Time 120 minutes 2 2880 The default value is 120 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 Optional Primary DNS Optional Secondary DNS Optional Save Address Reservation add Delete Reserved IP A Mee ID MAC Address ae Description Status Modify DHCP Client List Client Number 0 C Refresh ID Client Name MAC Address Assigned IP Address Lease Time To specify the IP address that the router assigns 1 2 gt 4 Make sure that the Enable DHCP Server checkbox is selected Enter the starting and ending IP address in the IP Address Pool Enter other parameters if the ISP offers the Default Gateway is automatically filled the same as the LAN IP address of the router Click Save to make the settings effective To reserve an IP address for a specified client device k Click the Add button Chapter 11 Customize your network settings 53 Address Reservation R Reserved IP ID MAC Address Wons Description add Delete Status Modify IP Address Description C Enable This Entry MAC Address View Existing Devices Enter the IP address to set to the client device Enter the Description for the rule Select the Enable This Entry checkbox Click OK mD M e w mw Click View Exsiting Devices or enter the MAC address of the client device The IP address reser
14. Sharing Access Focus on the Folder Sharing section Click the button to disable Share All then click Add to add a new sharing folder Folder Sharing eee s 7S Toggle On to share all files and folders or keep it Off to only Share All OT tains BPP T share the specified folders Add Delete C ID Folder Name Folder Path Media Sharing Volume Name Active Modify Volume Name G v Folder Path G Lessons Bonus_Lesson_ Browse Folder Name lessons vi Allow Guest Network Access C Enable Authentication R Enable Write Access a Enable Media Sharing a EA 3 Select the Volume Name and Folder Path then enter a Folder Name as you like 4 Decide the way you share the folder i Allow Guest Network Access If you select this check box guest network can access to the this folder Enable Authentication Select to enable authentication for this folder sharing and you will be required to use a username and password to access the USB disk Refer to To Set up Authentication for Data Security to learn more Enable Write Access If you select this check box network clients can modify this folder Enable Media Sharing Select to enable media sharing for this folder and you can view photos play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA supported devices Click Media Sharing to learn more 5e CICKOR Tips The router can share 32 volumes at most You can click on the page to detach the corres
15. TP LINK_2642 C Hide SSID Security WPA WPA2 Personal Recommended Version Auto WPA PSK O WPA2 PSK Encryption Auto TKIP O AES Password 09897717 Mode 802 11b q n mixed v Channel Width Auto v Channel Auto v Transmit Power O Low O Midde High To change the working region for the router Select the Region from the drop down list and click Save A Note Per FCC regulations all Wi Fi products marketed in the U S is locked to the U S region Chapter 11 Customize your network settings Save 2 4GHz 5GHz Save 58 Settings Wireless 2 4GHz 5GHz Vi Enable Wireless Radic Wireless Network Name SSID TP LINK_263F C Hide SSID Security WPA WPA2 Personal Recommended v Version Auto WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Encryption Auto TKIP AES Password 09897717 Mode 802 11b a n mixed v Channel Width Auto v Channel Auto v Transmit Power O Low Middle High To change the security option 1 Select the wireless network 2 4GHz or 5GHz 2 Select an option from the Security dropdown list The router provides four security options No Security WPA WPA2 Personal Recommended WPA WPA2 Enterprise and WEP We recommend you don t change the default settings unless necessary If you select other options configure the related parameters according to the help page In addition e Mode Select a transmission mode according to your wireless client devices 802 11b g n mixed 802 11g n mixed
16. as you like such as My Share then click Save Sharing Settings Network Media Server Name My Share Enable Access Method Link Port vi Network Neighborhood My Share vi FTP ftp 192 168 0 74 21 21 bal FTP Via Internet ftp 0 0 0 0 21 Edit 21 4 Now you can access the USB disk with My Share smb My Share for Mac 6 2 Remote Access via FTP Server You can access your USB disk outside the local area network For example Chapter 6 USB Application 25 Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to and paying for a photo sharing site or email system Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation Remove the files on your camera s memory card from time to time during the journey J Note If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192 168 x x or 10 x x x you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the Internet 6 2 1 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 four 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 exFat NTFS and HFS Before you physically disconnec
17. the external power has been connected If you use a USB hard drive make sure its file system is FAT32 exFat NTFS and HFS Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router safely remove it to avoid data damage Go to Advanced gt USB Settings gt Device Settings and click Safety Remove 2 Access Your USB Disk By default all the network clients can access all folders on your USB disk Refer to the following table for access instructions You can also customize your sharing content and set a sharing account referring to Customize Your Settings 1 Press Windows a R on the keyboard or select Start gt Run 2 Type the server address tplinkwifi net or ftp tplinkwifi net in the dialog box 3 GickOR 1 Select Go gt Connect to Server 2 Type the server address smb tplinkwifi net or ftp tplinkwifi net 3 Click Connect Use a third party app for network files management Tips You can also access all folders by using your Network Media Server Name Refer to Jo Customize the Address of the USB Disk to learn more 6 1 2 Customize Your Settings To Only Share Specific Content By default Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared If you want to only share specific folders follow the steps below Chapter6 USB Application 23 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net then log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Go to Basic or Advanced gt USB Settings gt
18. username password and domain name of the account such as lisadns ddns net 5 Click Login and Save Tips If you want to use anew DDNS account please Logout first then login with the new account 11 5 Create Static Routes 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 want to How can do that Visit multiple networks and multiple servers at the same time For example in a small office my PC can surf the Internet but also want to visit my company s network Now have a switch and another router connect the devices as shown in the following figure so that the physical connection between my PC and my company s server is achieved To surf the Internet and visit my company s network at the same time need to configure the static routing PC 1 Router 1 Router 2 WAN 172 30 30 100 INTERNET LAN 192 168 0 2 eeceeccosce LAN 192 168 0 1 172 30 30 1 Router 3 PC 2 192 168 0 100 1 Change the router s LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet Disable Router 2 s DHCP function 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 3 Go to Network gt Advanced Routing 4 Click Add to add a new Static routing ent
19. with the antennas listed below and having a maximum gain of 3 dBi Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Korea Warning Statements Ja TAANE 22S AFEA SAO US NCC Notice amp BSMI Notice tis HH BRE RCT TE EI E EIA PHR Mas 6k ZR BE gt FERRET AH Pepe AF He A ERRE gt ITS BSS RET ZPTEBKIBE BHUR RCRA EA BS EA TIE ET OSES TERG ELIE gt SEER GOREN MAAAR HKLGHE FERAL EDRR EZERS BUT SE PLSD ERA ION SF BUD IRE FLNE Reo ROL EWE AEH Ji ae Bn OE MB a K R RETA BS AN E m AY 2 I A AN n PAA nn Alles TCI EJS GHZ ALR CRS ARI SCR TAME TIER TARGA gt Ga ZTRK SCAR Re eee AEE i e p OREH gt MERA
20. 0 0 IPv4 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 IPv4 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Tunnel Address RKA Advanced YJ Yo Disconnect 5 Pass Through Bridge Click Save and skip to step 6 Internet IPv6 ca Internet Connection Type Pass Through Bridge v Save 5 Configure LAN ports Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types Fill in Address Prefix provided by ISP and click Save to save the settings Tips Find Help on the management interface to know more about items LAN Assigned Type DHcPv6 SLAAC Stateless DHCP SLAAC RDNSS Address Prefix 64 Address FE80 20A EBFF FEAC 881B 64 Save 6 Click Status to check whether you succeed or not The following figure is an example of a successful PPPoE configuration Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 19 Tips Visit FAQ if there is no Internet connection Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Internet MAC Address IP Address Default Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Connection Type IPv4 IPv6 00 04 EB AC 25 01 200 1 c68 202 2111 120 q fe80 edd0 80d2 7f5e 6be i 2001 c68 202 2111 1 2003 c66 262 1211112 PPPoE 20 Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network When you have guests in your house apartment or workplace you can create a guest network for them In addition you can limit the network authorities for guests to
21. 9 Network Security 43 The level of protection is based on the traffic packets number The protection will be triggered immediately when the number of packets exceeds the preset threshold value the value can be set on Advanced gt System Tools gt System Parameters gt DoS Protection Level Settings and the vicious host will be displayed in the Blocked DoS Host List Select Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port if you want to ignore the ping packets from WAN port 6 Select Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port if you want to ignore the ping packets from LAN port 7 Click Save to make the settings effective 9 2 Access Control Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network via wired or wireless based on a list of blocked devices Blacklist or a list of allowed devices Whitelist I wantto Block or allow specific client devices to access my network via wired or wireless How can 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router do that 2 Goto Advanced gt Security gt Access Control Access Control Access Control on Access Mode Default Access Mode Blacklist Whitelist Save Devices Online Refresh Block Connection LJ ID Device Name IP Address MAC Address ee Modify L 1 UNKNOWN 192 168 0 28 00 0A EB 13 23 94 Wired D L 2 UNKNOWN 192 168 0 155 00 14 78 43 45 45 Wired LI 3 ARCHER_D20 192 168 0 20 40 16 9F B
22. F 51 0C Wired D O 5 UNKNOWN 192 168 0 133 00 0A EB 14 7B 00 Wired D Devices in Blacklist add Delete LJ D Device Name MAC Address Modify 3 Enable Access Control 4 Select the access mode to either block recommended or allow the device s in the list To block specific device s 1 Select Blacklist and click Save Chapter9 Network Security 44 2 Select the device s to be blocked in the Devices Online table 3 Click Block above the Devices Online table The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically To allow specific device s 1 Select Whitelist and click Save 2 Click Add Devices in Whitelist add Delete LJ wp Device Name MAC Address Modify Device Name MAC Address LJ 1 00 0A EB 14 7B 00 Gi Ww a 2 40 16 9F BF 51 0C A Ww 4 00 14 78 43 45 45 A WW 5 00 0A EB 13 23 94 4A WwW 3 Enter the Device Name and MAC Address You can copy and paste the information from the following list if the device is connected to your network 4 Click OK Done Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network via wired or wireless using the Blacklist or Whitelist 9 3 IP amp MAC Binding IP amp MAC Binding namely ARP Address Resolution Protocol Binding is used to bind network device s IP address to its MAC address This will prevent ARP Spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to an device with mat
23. If it continues on saying Network Security Key Mismatch it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router A Note Wireless Password Network Security Key is case sensitive Connect to wireless network e Windows was unable to connect to XXXX Can not join this network Taking longer than usual to connect to this network 1 2 3 4 FAQ Check the wireless signal strength of your network if it is weak 1 3 bars please move the router closer and try again Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1 6 0r 11 to reduce interference from other networks Re install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer Connect to wireless network 81 Specifications Ethernet Ports USB Port Button External Power Supply Dimensions W x D x H Antenna Wireless Standards Frequency Signal Rate Transmit Power Reception Sensitivity Wireless Function Wireless Security WAN Type DHCP Quality of Service Port Forwarding Dynamic DNS VPN Access Control Firewall Security Protocols USB Sharing Management Guest Network Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Specifications 4 10 100 1000Mbps LAN Ports 1 10 100 1000Mbps WAN Port 2 USB 3 0 Ports WPS Button Reset Button Wireless On Off Button LED On Off Button Power On Off Button 12V 4A 10 4X7 8X1 5 in 263 8X197 8x37 3mm 4 Dual Band Detachable Antennas IEEE 802 1 1
24. K_8815 12345678 On TP LINK_8814_5G 12345678 Summary 12 Internet Connection Type Wireless Settings Test Your Connection v Region and Time Zone Summary Congratulatic ee You have completed th Success Click Test Internet Con Click Finish to end the Quick Setup process I gt Test Internet Connec 10 Now your computer and WiFi device can connect to the Internet tips You can connect your computer to the router s LAN port using an Ethernet cable to join the local area network You can also find and select the wireless network name on your WiFi device to join the WiFi network 4 2 Manually configure your Internet Connection Settings In this part you can check your current Internet connection settings You can also modify the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP Follow the steps below to check or modify your Internet connection settings 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Goto Basic gt Internet on the left to enter the setting page 3 Select your Internet connection type from the drop down list Internet E Auto Detect Internet Connection Type Dynamic IP T J Note If you are unsure what your connection type is click Auto Detect Since different connection types need different cables and connection information you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to judge your connection type 4 Foll
25. MAC Address Do NOT Clone MAC Address Clone Current Computer MAC Address Note If you select Clone MAC Address Please make sure the MAC Address of this computer is registered with your ISP before clicking Next 7 Configure your wireless settings and click Next Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection J Note Internet Connection Type Wireless Settings Region and Time Zone Wireless 2 4GHz Wireless Network Name SSID Password Wireless 5GHz Wireless Network Name SSID Password t Vi Enable Wireless Radio TP LINK_8815 C Hide SSID 42532781 vi Enable Wireless Radio TP LINK_8814_5G C Hide SSID 42532781 1 You may customize your 2 4GHZ 5GHz SSID and password Once done the wireless connection will disconnect automatically and you must then use the new SSID password to regain access to the Internet 2 Tick Hide SSID if you want to hide this wireless network name 8 Confirm the information and click Save 9 Click Test Internet Connection If you successfully connect to the Internet the screen will display as follows Internet Connection Type Wireless Settings Region and Time Zone Region Time Zone Internet Connection Type Wireless 2 4GHz Wireless Network Name SSID Password Wireless 5GHz Wireless Network Name SSID Password Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection United States GMT 07 00 Mountain Time US Canada Dynamic IP On TP LIN
26. New Domain Name to Access wikipedia org Chapter 7 Parental Controls 36 Chapter 7 Done Now you can control your children s Internet access according to your needs Parental Controls 37 QoS This chapter introduces how to create a QoS rule to specify prioritization of traffic and minimize the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load This chapter contains the following sections Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service Update the Database 8 1 Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service QoS Quality of Service is designed to ensure the efficient operation of the network when the network overload or congestion I wantto Specify priority levels for some devices or applications For example have several devices that are connected to my wireless network would like to e Set my ftp server with faster surfing speed e Set my phone an intermediate speed on the Internet e Set the WIFI GUEST with slower surfing speed How can 1 Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation do that 1 Visit htto tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt QoS gt Settings Select the Enable QoS checkbox Input the maximum upload and download bandwidth provided by your service provider 1Mbps is equal to 1000Kbps 5 Click Advanced to display the priority setting scrolling bar 6 Drag the scroll bar to set the bandwidth priority
27. Pv6 which is the foundation of the next generation of the Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experience Parental Control Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to deploy restricted access for children or staff With URL blocking you can easily set up a black or white list to limit the level of web access Tether APP TP LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your devices Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 2 1 2 Main Features Wireless and Wired Performance e Supports 802 11ac Muti User MIMO e Supports 802 11ac The next generation of Wi Fi compatible with 802 1 1n e Simultaneous 2 4GHz 800Mbps and 5GHz 1733Mbps connections for 2533Mbps of total available bandwidth 4 dual band fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers provide stable signals and optimal wireless coverage e Beamforming technology delivers highly efficient wireless connection e Provides WPA WPA2 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK authentication TKIP AES encryption security e Shares data and Internet access for users supporting Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP Internet access e Supports USB Storage Sharing Print Server FTP Server Media Server Shares a printer locally and files amp media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server e Built in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing e Guest Network access provides secure Wi Fi access for guests sharing your h
28. S Denial of Service Protection protect the router from cyber attacks The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol This function is enabled by default and it s recommended to keep the default setting DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your network with server requests Follow the steps below to configure DoS Protection 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Security gt Settings DoS Protection DoS Protection on ICMP FLOOD Attack Filtering UDP FLOOD Attack Filtering TCP SYN FLOOD Attack Filtering Blocked DoS Host List Host Number 0 LI ID IP Address 3 Enable DoS Protection Off v off k off v Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port Refresh Delete MAC Address 4 Set the level Off Low Middle or High of protection for ICMP FLOOD Attack Filtering UDP FIOOD Attack Filtering and TCP SYN FLOOD Attack Filtering ICMP FLOOD Attack Filtering Enable to prevent the Internet Control Message Protocol ICMP flood attack UDP FIOOD Attack Filtering Enable to prevent the User Datagram Protocol UDP flood attack TCP SYN FLOOD Attack Filtering Enable to prevent the Transmission Control Protocol Synchronize TCP SYN flood attack Tips Chapter
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30. Some ISP will register the MAC address of your computer when you access the Internet for the first time through their Cable modem if you add a router into your network to share your Internet connection the ISP will not accept it as the MAC address is changed so we need to clone your computer s MAC address to the router The MAC addresses of a computer in wired connection and wireless connection are different 3 Modify the LAN IP address of the router A Note Most TP LINK routers use 192 168 0 1 192 168 1 1 as their default LAN IP address it may be conflicting with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem router If so the router is not able to Communicate with your modem and cause you can t access the Internet To resolve the problem we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid such conflict for example 192 168 2 1 1 Visit http tpolinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Network gt LAN FAQ 78 3 Modify the LAN IP address as the follow picture shows Here we take 192 168 2 1 as an example 4 Click Save LAN MAC Address IP Address 192 Subnet Mask 255 1 Power off your modem and TP LINK ro Power on your modem first wait abou Power back TP LINK router a two N 00 0A4 EB 0C 26 42 168 2 1 295 255 0 Power cycle the modem and the TP LINK router uter leave them off for 1 minute t 2 minutes until it get a solid cab
31. TP LINK Archer C2600 Contents Chapter 1 About This Guide cece ccc cece cece cect eect cee eee eeceeeeceees 1 Chapter 2 Get to Know About Your Router cece cece cece ee ee ceeeees 2 1 1 Product OVEIVICW lt 205 406 pene cannsbapaebsesarfasuestance Seiad 2449s eda TAEI ESOR Eiri 2 ke a E oer ee E E E ee ee E EE ee ee E EEA 3 ko Fanell yU errar rr rneer OEN EEE E E O ANE NEES Gea 3 E dy JOD VIEW T E E E EEE E E EE IAE E E E EE A E E E pees 3 P P e A E E ENE E EE E EE E EE E E N T E TEE TE 4 Roae IME SIC Panel r EEEE E EE EATE E EREE acess 5 Chapter 3 Connect the Hardware cece cece ccc cece eee e eee eeceeeecees 6 2 1 Position Your ROULGE 524262 lt ceecbeeshccceeebee ce tite ikari eitera den aeea ea da trecteedeed ceeees 6 22 CONNECT YoUr ROUTE escien E e EE A E E E R E E E E E E E EE EEE E URE 6 Chapter 4 Log into Your Router sssssssscssocsssscccocoseeecsocssseeceoo 9 Chapter 5 Set Up Internet CONNECTION cece cc ec eee cee cee e eee eeeeees 10 4 1 COUNGK SMUD cr AE E orev usawwte cacesdawse enue se gucecucruseue er enw iene E E aie E E EE 10 4 2 Manually configure your Internet Connection Settings cece ccc cece cece eee e eee eeeeennees 13 4 3 setting Up an IPv6 Internet CONNECION 2 c252000icencceseeedieedeceeeedeesscased esi veneseaeedeeseesseead 16 Chapter 6 Guest Network ccc cc ccc cece eee e cece eee e eee eeeeeesceses 21 5 1 Create GUGSEINGIWOIK oocaneudaqwediaveusayuu
32. ac is the perfect way to accelerate a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause 2533Mbps Concurrent Dual Band More Bandwidth Less Interference With 1733Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 800Mbps over the 2 4GHz band Archer C2600 offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks and ensures amazing wireless performance Simple tasks such as sending e mails or web browsing can be handled by the 2 4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band all at the same time Broad Wi Fi Coverage and Targeted Connection Featuring four fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers Archer C2600 is able to boost Wi Fi coverage throughout your home Advanced Beamforming technology enables Archer C2600 to focus Wi Fi signal to connected devices delivering a more targeted and highly efficient wireless connection Multifunctional USB Port Easy Storage and Sharing Using the Archer C2600 s multi functional USB 3 0 port you can share a printer with multiple computers and devices on your network and can also share files amp media at home or via the FTP server while away from home Guest Network Guest Network Access provides secure Wi Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network in a controlled manner without exposing private Wi Fi access codes or other personal data IPv6 Supported Archer C2600 supports I
33. ac n a 5GHz IEEE 802 1 1b g n 2 4GHz 2 4GHz 5GHz 1733Mbps at 5GHz 800Mbps at 2 4GHz CE lt 20dBm 2 4GHz lt 23dBm 5GHz FCC lt 30dBm 5GHz 11a 6Mbps 91dBm 11a 54Mbps 73dBm 11n HT20 69dBm 11n HT40 67dBm 11ac HT20 66dBm 11ac HT40 61dBm 11ac HT80 58dBm 2 4GHz 11g 54Mbps 76dBm 11n HT20 73dBm 11n HT40 71dBm Enable Disable Wireless Radio WDS Bridge WMM Wireless Statistics 64 1 28 bit WEP WPA WPA2 WPA PSK WPA PSK2 encryptions Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP Dual Access L2TP Dual Access Bigpond Server Client DHCP Client List Address Reservation WMM Bandwidth Control Virtual Server Port Triggering UPnP DMZ DynDns Comexe NO IP PPTP L2TP IPSec Parental Control Local Management Control Host list Access Schedule Rule Management DoS SPI Firewall IP Address Filter Domain Filter IP and MAC Address Binding Supports IPv4 and IPv6 Supports Samba Storage FTP Server Media Server Printer Server Access Control Local Management Remote Management 2 4GHz guest network x 1 5GHz guest network x 1 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F 40 C 70 C 40 F 158 F 10 90 non condensing 5 90 non condensing 82 COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice TP LINK is a registered trademark of TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of the specifications may
34. ad connected to the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks Chapter 6 USB Application 28 1 Open the Windows Media Player 2 Click the media server name such as Genie Media Severs under the list of Other Libraries then you can directly view photos play music and watch movies that you share on the USB disks The ee lear ie Je t Library Music All music Organize Stream Create playlet Alburn Eg English Bob Acri Playlists Bob Acri a Jd Music Bob Acri GM Artist ine E Album 7004 Genre E Videos Pictures Mr Scruff iS Recorded TV Minja Tuma Mr Scruff Ff Other Libraries Electronic 4 FF Genie Media Servers 2008 gt fd Music E Videos Pictures E Recorded TV Richard Stoltzman Administrator win7 digs satis Richard Stoltzman t Genie Media Servers ee o R ICHA RD aami Classical e Use a third party DLNA supported player 6 3 2 Customize Your Settings To Only Share Specific Content By default Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared If you want to only share specific folders follow the steps below 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net then log in with the username and password you set for the router Go to Advanced gt USB Settings gt Sharing Access Focus on the section of Folder Sharing Click the button to disable Share All then click Add to add a new sharing folder Select the Volume Name and Folder Path t
35. be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Copyright 2015 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved FCC STATEMENT FE 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harm
36. bytes 64 ttl 50 seq 2 time 53 671 ms Reply from 116 214 12 74 bytes 64 ttl 50 seq 3 time 56 045 ms Reply from 116 214 12 74 bytes 64 ttl 50 seq 4 time 57 857 ms Ping Statistic www Yahoo com Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost 0 0 00 loss Round trip min avg max 51 640 54 803 57 857 ms The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server www Yahoo com tested through Traceroute traceroute to www Yahoo com 116 214 12 74 20 hops max 38 byte packets 1 219 133 12 1 219 133 12 1 19 556 ms 22 274 ms 22 024 ms 113 106 38 77 113 106 38 77 30 115 ms 22 649 ms 20 931 ms 183 56 65 14 183 56 65 14 26 210 ms 29 428 ms 28 272 ms 202 97 60 25 202 97 60 25 29 272 ms 25 461 ms 202 97 60 46 202 97 60 46 27 335 ms 27 616 ms 28 272 ms 202 97 60 149 202 97 60 149 22 805 ms 24 024 ms 24 711 ms 202 97 6 30 202 97 56 30 47 610 ms 54 452 ms 61 137 ms 9 r4105 s2 tp hinet net 220 128 6 110 51 171 ms 50 515 ms 56 107 ms 10 220 128 11 190 220 128 11 190 60 950 ms 60 200 ms 60 419 ms bd mM Ow mn hb wn 12 3 Upgrade the Firmware TP LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features giving you a better network experience We will release the latest firmware at TP LINK official website you can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www tp link com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version Chapter 12 Manage the Router 63
37. ching IP address in the Binding list but unrecognized MAC address I wantto Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks How can 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router do that 2 Goto Advanced gt Security gt IP amp MAC Binding Chapter9 Network Security 45 Settings G ARP Binding on ARP List ARP Entry Number 5 Refresh ID MAC Address IP Address Bound Modify 1 00 0A EB 13 23 94 192 168 0 28 Unbound amp 2 00 14 78 43 45 45 192 168 0 155 Unbound E 3 40 16 9F BF 51 0C 192 168 0 20 Unbound P 4 50 E5 49 1E 06 80 192 168 0 200 Unbound P 5 00 0A EB 14 7B 00 192 168 0 133 Unbound P T Binding List add Delete m ID MAC Address IP Address Description Status Modify 3 Enable IP amp MAC Binding 4 Bind your device s according to your need To bind the connected device s 1 Select the device s to be bound in the ARP List 2 Click amp to add to the Binding List To bind the unconnected device 1 Click Add Binding List O add Delete LJ wb MAC Address IP Address Description Status Modify MAC Address IP Address Description Optional Enable This Entry 2 Enter the MAC address and IP address that you want to bind 3 Select the checkbox to enable the entry and click OK Now you don t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks Chapter9 Network Security 46 NAT Forwarding Router s NAT Networ
38. ck Save to make the settings effective 12 2 Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt Diagnostics Chapter 12 Manage the Router 62 Diagnostics B Diagnostic Tool Ping O Traceroute IP Address Domain Name A Advanced Ping Count 4 1 50 Ping Packet Size 64 4 1472 Bytes 3 Enter the information with the help of page tips 1 Choose Ping or Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host and measure the round trip time Traceroute is used to display the route path your router has passed to reach the tested host and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network 2 Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the tested host 4 Click Start to begin the diagnostics 2 Tips Click Advanced you can modify the ping count ping packet size or the Traceroute Max TTL It s recommended to keep the default value The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server www Yahoo com tested through Ping PING www Yahoo com 116 214 12 74 64 data bytes Reply from 116 214 12 74 bytes 64 ttl 50 seq 1 time 51 640 ms Reply from 116 214 12 74
39. cocosseecsocsoseeesocosseeeeo 73 Chapter 1S SOSCINCAUIOINS diac cei ices cease cease aE 82 About This Guide This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the router appropriate to your needs In addition to this guide a Quick Installation Guide is also released with each TP LINK router you are suggested to configure your router for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration Conventions In this guide the following conventions are used router Stands for AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router without any explanation R Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting up the device which may differ from the actual situation You can set the parameters according to your demand ene The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual web page of your device due to the various firmware versions Please just configure your product based on the actual web page Blue Italic Hyperlinks are in blue italic You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section Blue Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue including the menus items buttons etc The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page For example Advanced gt Wireless gt gt MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced
40. d you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt System Log 3 Choose the type and level of the system log to your need Chapter 12 Manage the Router 68 4 Click Save Log to save the system log to local System Log 2 Log Filter Type ALL v andLevel ALL 7 Refresh Delete all ID Time Type Level Log Content V Mail Settings me To Send the System Log to a Mailbox at a Fixed Time For example want to check my router s working status at a fixed time every day However it s too troublesome to login to the web interface every time want to go checking It would be great if the system log could be sent to my mailbox at 8 a m every day 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt System Log 3 Click Mail Settings A Mail Settings From To SMTP Server C Enable Authentication C Enable Auto Mail Save 4 Enter the information with the help of page tips Chapter 12 Manage the Router 69 A Mail Settings From zhangsan hotmail com To homezhang hotmail com SMTP Server smtp mail outlook com Mi Enable Authentication Username zhangsan Password eeeeeesseees Mi Enable Auto Mail Log at 08 w 00 w HH MM everyday O Log every 1 From Enter the email address used to send the system log 2 To Enter the recipient s email address which can be the same to or different fr
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42. e LEDs will be off during the period A Click Save to make the settings effective Chapter 12 Manage the Router 71 LED Night mode Night Mode Period Chapter 12 Manage the Router Mi Enable Night Mode 22 v 00 vY to 06 00 Y HH MM Save 72 FAQ Q1 What can do if forgot my wireless password The default password is labeled at the back of the router If the password has been altered please connect the router to the computer using a cable and follow the steps below 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Basic gt Wireless locate the password on the loading page and mark down your new password for future use Q2 How to retrieve the username and password of the web management page The default username and password of the web management page are admin in lower case If the password has been altered please follow the steps below If you have altered the login username and password and Password Recovery is enabled A Note Ensure the Internet access is available before using this method 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net 2 Click Forget password gt Send Code the verification code will be sent to the mailbox you set when enabling Password Recovery Login to your mailbox to copy the verification code Paste the verification code on the window which pops up in Step 2 Click Confirm the login username and
43. e application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the format the page displays 10 3 Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ When a PC is set to be a DMZ Demilitarized Zone host in the local network it is totally exposed to the Internet which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with all ports opened When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special applications such as IP camera and database software you can set the PC to be a DMZ host A Note DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open When it is enabled the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet which may bring some potential safety hazard If DMZ is not in use please disable it in time I wantto Make the home PC join the Internet online game without port restriction For example due to some port restriction when playing the online games you can login normally but cannot join a team with other players To solve this problem set your PC as a DMZ with all ports opened How can 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC for example 192 168 0 100 do that 2 visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 3 Go to Advanced gt NAT Forwarding gt DMZ and select the checkbox to enable DMZ DMZ DMZ IM Enable DMZ DMZ Hos
44. eless devices that support WPS including Android phones tablets most USB network cards can be connected to your router through this method WPS is not supported by IOS devices J Note The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled Also the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 7 1 Tab the WPS icon on the device s screen 2 Immediately press the WPS button on your router lt WLAN Teina prasi Tama r Tim ATO Secured with 802 1x TP fox a6 Secured with WPA2 protected network Fu ble available TR a Seraneil with WPA WPA TR o_o Secured with WPA2 protected network available 7h ex 3007 Secured with WPAZ protected network Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Log into Your Router With a Web based utility it is easy to configure and manage the rouer 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 into your router 1 Set up the TCP IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router amp
45. ensure network security and privacy This chapter contains the following sections e Create Guest Network e Customize Guest Network Options 5 1 Create Guest Network 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Guest Network 3 Create a 2 4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs Wireless 2 4GHz 5GHz Wireless 2 4GHz _ Enable Guest Network Wireless Network ne rs iso peace TP LINK_Guest_2642 C Hide SSID SSID Security No Security WPA WPA2 Persona Version Auto WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Encryption Auto TKIP AES 1 Enable Wireless Network 2 4GHz or Wireless Network 5GHz 2 Setan easy to identify SSID Don t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests and other people to manually input this SSID for Wi Fi access 3 Set Security to WPA WPA2 Personal keep the default Version and Encryption values and set an easy to remember password 4 Click Save Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set Tips To view guest network information go to Advanced gt Status and find the Guest Network section 5 2 Customize Guest Network Options 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Guest Network 3 Customize guest network options according to your needs Chapter5 Guest Network 21 Settings vi Allow guests to
46. ep it Off to only ra gi share the specified folders Add Delete L ID Folder Name Folder Path Media Sharing Volume Name Active Modify Volume Name v Folder Name Allow Guest Network Access lt Enable Authentication lt Enable Write Access C Enable Media Sharing EJ EJ 5 Click OK Tips The router can share 32 volumes at most You can click Y on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share 6 3 Media Sharing The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA supported devices such as your computer pad and PS2 3 6 3 1 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 four 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 exFat NTFS and HFS Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router safely remove it to avoid data damage Go to Advanced gt USB Settings gt Device Settings and click Safety Remove 2 Play the Media on Your USB Disk Now the DLNA supported devices such as your computer and p
47. ferent service uses different service port Port 80 is used in HTTP service port 21 in FTP service port 25 in SMTP service and port 110 in POP3 service Please verify the service port number before the configuration want to How can do that Share my personal website I ve built in local network with my friends through the Internet For example the personal website has been built in my home PC 192 168 0 100 hope that my friends in the Internet can visit my website in some way The PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218 18 232 154 Personal Website Router INTERNET eoceceesece LAN WAN 218 18 282 154 Home 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC for example 192 168 0 100 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router Go to Advanced gt NAT Forwarding gt Virtual Servers click Add KR Ww N Click View Existing Services and select HTTP The external port internal port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents Enter the PC s IP address 192 168 0 100 in the Internal IP field 5 Click OK to save the settings Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 47 Virtual Servers add Delete ID Service Type External Internal IP Internal Port Protocol Status Modify Port Service Type HTTP View Existing Services External Port 80 XX XX or XX Internal IP 192 168 0 100 Internal Port 80 XX or Blank 1 65535 Pr
48. ful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter CE Mark Warning C 1588 O 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 National Restrictions This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries and other countries following the EU directive 1999 5 EC without any limitation except for the coun
49. gt C ft D http tplinkwifi net TP LINK Forget password A Note If the login window does not appear please refer to FAQ gt Q3 I cannot login to the router s web management page what can do Chapter 3 Log into Your Router Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet The router is equipped with a web based Quick Setup wizard It has many ISP information built in automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed Furthermore you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provided IPv6 service This chapter contains the following sections e Quick Setup e Manually configure your Internet Connection Settings gt Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 4 1 Quick Setup The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router to access the Internet Tips If you need the IPv6 Internet connection please refer to the section of Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection Follow the steps below to set up your router to access the Internet 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Goto Quick Setup on the top of the page 3 Select your Region and Time Zone from the drop down list and click Next Region Please Select v Time Zone Please Select v R Note Per FCC regulations all Wi Fi products marketed in the U S must be fixed
50. hem vertically for best signal reception 2 Turn off the modem and remove the backup battery if it has one 3 Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 6 4 Turnon the modem and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart 5 Turn on the router 6 Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the configuration D gt Ff Power JAG 5G Internet On On On On A Note If the 24G LED N and 5G LED N are off please press the Wi Fi On Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later Tips For optimum performance orient the four antennas as shown in the drawing below 2 Connect your computer to the router Method 1 Wired Turn off the Wi Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below Ethernet cable Method 2 Wirelessly Connect wirelessly by using the SSID Network Name and Wireless Password PIN printed on the product label at the bottom of the router TP LINK AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Model Archer C2600 Boner ON AA Il a ane M mn M MEEI EI M alt Il Default Access http tplinkwifi net rm ATT Username admin E 5734 Password admin TUDOR OO ON U DT UO VDOT UD IOTI FCC ID T MAD CHINA ps Wireless Password PIN XXXXXXXX C 1 08 8 S SSID TP LINK_XXXX XXX cc WI C 8 i i ing i Method 3 Use the WPS button Wir
51. hen enter a Folder Name as you like Select Enable Media Sharing and click OK vb a ie a Chapter 6 USB Application 29 Folder Sharing eee Toggle On to share all files and folders or keep it Off to only Share All E share the specified folders Add Delete C ID Folder Name Folder Path Media Sharing Volume Name Active Modify Volume Name v Folder Path Browse Folder Name Allow Guest Network Access _ Enable Authentication _ Enable Write Access Vi Enable Media Sharing ES Ea Tips The router can share 32 volumes at most You can click Y on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share 6 4 Printer Sharing The feature of Printer Sharing helps you share a printer with different computers connected to the router 1 Install the Driver of the Printer Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service If you do not have the driver contact the printer manufacturer 2 Connect the Printer Cable a printer to the USB port with the USB cable Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on A Note Printers unlisted may be incompatible with the router You can check Printer Compatibility List to verify whether your printer is supported by the router http www tp link com common compatible print server 3 Install the TP LINK USB Printer Controller Utility TP LINK USB Printer Controller Uti
52. here is no Internet connection Off The WAN port is not connected On The wireless 2 4GHz band is working properly N Wireless Off The wireless 2 4 GHz band is disabled On The wireless 5GHz band is working properly N Wireless Off The wireless 5GHz band is disabled On At least one LAN port is connected LA LAN Off No LAN port is connected On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2 minutes Please press the WPS 3 WPS Flash button on other wireless devices that you want to add to the network while the LED is flashing Off The router is not in the WPS process On The USB device is identified and ready to use Flash The USB device is being identified P USB No USB device is plugged into the USB port or the USB device is not identified or USB device ff 2 has been safely ejected A Note After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off 1 3 2 The Back Panel HINI el L AHINI aL AIN at The router s back panel shows the connection ports buttons and antennas view from left to right Refer to the following for detailed instructions LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 These ports 1 2 3 4 connect the router to the local PC s Internet This port is where you will connect the DSL cable Modem or Ethernet Power For connecting the router to po
53. k Address Translation feature makes the devices in the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate in the Internet which protect the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices However it also brings about the problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with the specified device in the local network With forwarding feature the router can penetrate the isolation of NAT and allows the external hosts in the Internet to initiatively communicate with the devices in the local network thus to realize some special functions TP LINK router includes four forwarding rules If two or more rules are set the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers Port Triggering UPNP and DMZ This chapter contains the following sections Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering e Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP 10 1 Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the Internet Virtual Server can realize the service and provide it to the Internet users At the same time virtual server can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the Internet Virtual server can be used for setting up public services in your local network such as HTTP FTP DNS POP3 SMTP and Telnet Dif
54. k Save Devices on the Internet can log in to http Router s WAN IP address oort number such as http 113 116 60 229 1024 to manage the router Tips 1 You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Basic gt Network Maps gt Internet 2 The router s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP Please refer to Set up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name Allow specific devices to manage the router remotely 1 Select Enable Remote Management for Specified Devices Enter Web Management Port 1024 65535 or 80 ln Remote Management IP address enter the IP address of the remote device to manage the router Click Save Remote Management Disable Remote Management Enable Remote Management for All Devices Enable Remote Management for Specified Devices Web Management Port 1024 Remote Management IP Address 219 133 14 168 Devices using this WAN IP can manage the router by logging in to http Router s WAN IP port number such as http 1 13 116 60 229 1024 Tips The router s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name 12 9 System Log When the router does not work properly you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting To Save the System Log in Local 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and passwor
55. le or Internet light Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the Internet access 5 Double check the Internet Connection Type 1 Goto Advanced gt Network gt lnternet a A W N Click Save IPv4 Internet Connection Type MAC Clone Use Default MAC Address O Use Current Computer MAC A Use Custom MAC Address 6 3 Confirm your Internet Connection Type which can be learned from the ISP Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router Select your Internet Connection Type and fill in other parameters with the help of page tips Static IP Dynamic IP PPPoE L2TP PPTP Power cycle the modem and the TP LINK router again Please refer to Upgrade the Firmware to upgrade the firmware of the router 4 Check the TCP IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get Internet from the router If you ve tried every method above but cannot access the Internet please contact the technical support Q6 cannot find my wireless network or cannot connect the wireless network what can do If you fail to find any wireless network pleas 1 Make sure the wireless function is enabled if you re using a laptop with built in wireless adapter You can refer to the e follow the steps below relevant document or contact the laptop manufacturer fa FAQ Make sure the wireless adapter driver is installed successfully and the wireless adapte
56. lity helps you access the shared printer Download and install the utility on each computer that needs printer service You can get the utility from http www tp link com app usb PC Utility is for Windows computer and Mac Utility is for Mac computer Chapter6 USB Application 30 P Printer Sharing Enjoy wireless printing with multiple devices in your home or office network How to Set up w Printer Compatibility List w PC Utility w Mac Utility arruo 9 Gee are D are O arw C One G ame GC are dJ ere CO oO T eO a a OOO ote pe ou a ae bam A baw gt ow dme L ee gt lt a gt oo 4 Access the Printer You should set the shared printer as Auto Connect Printer on every computer that needs printer service US a ale lamie 1 Double click the icon on your desktop to launch the USB Printer Controller 2 Highlight the printer you share sf Configure Auto Connect Connect for eaa H equest to Server for Printing Scanning zi i Connect Windows O O TP link USB Printer Controller x 2 1 MFP Mac System Tools About Configure Auto Connect Connect for Dieconnect for FAequest to Server Bii anning Connect Set Auto Connect Printer Windows Chapter 6 USB Application m Set Auto Connect Printer Delete Auto Connect Printer Close Mac 4 Select the printer you share then click Apply
57. m 18 00 6PM to 22 00 10PM at the weekend and not other times How can 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router do that 2 Go to Basic or Advanced gt Parental Controls and enable Parental Controls Parental Controls 2 Parental Controls og Devices Under Parental Controls dd Delete la ID Device Name MAC Address i dias Description Status Modify Content Restriction Restriction Policy Blacklist Whitelist Add a New Keyword to Block 3 Click Add And then Click View Existing Devices and select the access device Or input the Device Name and MAC Address manually Chapter 7 Parental Controls 34 Devices Under Parental Controls Add Delete Internet Access ial 35 Device Name MAC Address Time Description Status Modify Device Name PCi tew Existing Devices MAC Address 00 0A EB 14 7B 00 Internet Access Time Description Optional Mi Enable This Entry Cancel 4 Click the icon to set the Internet Access Time Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell s and click OK System Time Tue 6th Jan 2015 03 07 56 GMT 08 00 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 00 00 01 00 02 00 03 00 04 00 05 00 06 00 O7 00 08 00 09 00 10 00 11 00 12 00 13 00 14 00 15 00 16 00 17 00 18 00 19 00 20 00 21 00 22 00 23 00 24 00 B Internet Access Time 5 Enter a Description fo
58. m off for 1 minute 2 Power on your modem first wait about 2 minutes until it get a solid cable or Internet light 3 Power back TP LINK router 4 Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the Internet access 3 Reset the router to factory default settings and reconfigure A Note You ll have to reconfigure the router to access the Internet once the router is reset 1 Reset the router to factory default settings press and hold the RESET button for at least 10 seconds and then release FAQ 77 2 Reconfigure the router with the help of Quick Setup 4 Please refer to Upgrade the Firmware to upgrade the firmware of the router As the follow picture shows if the IP Address is 0 0 0 0 please try the methods below and try again Internet IPv4 IPv6 MAC Address 00 04 EB AC 88 16 IP Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS 0 0 0 0 Connection Type None 1 Check the physical connection Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper 2 Clone the MAC address of your computer 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Network gt Internet 3 Choose an option to your need Enter the MAC address if Use Custom MAC Address is selected and click Save MAC Clone Use Default MAC Address Use Current Computer MAC Address Use Custom MAC Address Tips
59. n Account Management section Account Management Old Username admin Old Password s New Username Mary New Password eececcece Confirm New Password eeeccceee Save 3 Enter the old username and old password Enter the new username and enter the new password twice both case sensitive Click Save Use the new username and password for the following logins 12 6 Password Recovery This feature allows you to recover your login username and password in case you forget them Chapter 12 Manage the Router 65 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt Administration and complete the settings in Password Recovery section Password Recovery Vi Enable Password Recovery From lisa gmail com To mary gmail com SMTP Server smtp gmail com Mi Enable Authentication Username XXXXXXXX Password ss sesees Select the Enable Password Recovery checkbox 4 Specify a mailbox From to send the recovery letter and enter its SMTP Server address Specify a mailbox To to receive the recovery letter If the mailbox From to send the recovery letter requires encryption select Enable Authentication and enter its username and password Tips SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems For example the SMTP server address of Gmail is smtp gmail com You can refer to their Help page to learn the SMTP
60. nd Restore Configuration Settings of the router s Web based Management Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 5 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections Position Your Router Connect Your Router 2 1 Position Your Router The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat e Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source e 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 Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic sensitive 2 2 Connect Your Router Follow the steps below to connect your router 1 Ifyour Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL Cable Satellite modem connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router s Internet port then follow steps 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection Q Power adapter Ur 1 Install the antennas 5 Turn on the router Archer C2600 2 Turn off the modem and remove the backup battery if it has one 3 Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable Power adapter 4 Turn on the modem and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart 1 Install the antennas and position t
61. net connection type is contact your ISP or judge according to already known information provided by your ISP 4 Fill in information as required by different connection type Red blanks must be filled 1 Static IP Fill in blanks and click Save Internet 1Pv6 ron Internet Connection Type Static IP v Secondary DNS bytes The default is 1500 do not change unless necessary Save 2 Dynamic IP SLAAC DHCPv6 Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires Click Save to save the settings and then click Renew to finish the configuration MTU Size 1500 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 17 Internet a IPv6 on Internet Connection Type Dynamic IP SLAAC DHCPv6 w IPv6 Address Primary DNS Secondary DNS Advanced 3 PPPoE Fill in the Username and Password Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the configuration Internet g3 IPV6 on Internet Connection Type PPPoE v Username Password IPv6 Address O Advanced Save 4 6to4 Tunnel An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type 4 2 Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the configuration Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 18 Internet IPV6 o B Internet Connection Type 6to4 Tunnel v IPv4 Address 0 0
62. om the sender s email address 3 SMTP Server Enter the SMTP server address 2 Tips SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems For example the SMTP server address of Hotmail is smtp mail outlook com You can refer to their Help page to learn the SMTP server address 4 Select Enable Authentication 2 Tips Generally Enable Authentication should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password 5 Username Enter the email address used to send the system log 6 Password Enter the password to login the sender s email address 7 Select Enable Auto Mail 2 Tips The router will send the system log to the designated email address if this option is enabled 8 Seta fixed time The recipient will receive the system log sent at this time every day Click Save 12 10 Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the LAN WAN and WLAN sent and received packets allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic statistics P 2 gt Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router Go to Advanced gt System Tools gt Traffic Statistics Toggle on Traffic Statistics and then you can monitor the traffic statistics in Traffic Statistics List section Tips This function is enabled by default Chapter 12 Manage the Router 70 Traffic Statistics Q Traffic Statistics ong Traffic Statistics
63. ome or office network e Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for children or staff e Quality of Service QoS makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices connected to the router e Supports IP MAC filter and URL filter Access Control list SPI and NAT firewall protects end user devices from potential attacks from the Internet e Easy one touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button e Wi Fi On Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off e Supports firmware upgrade and Web management e Supports Virtual Server DMZ host and Port Triggering e Supports Dynamic DNS UPnP and Static Routing e Provides Automatic connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet e Supports system log and Traffic Statistics e Supports IPv6 1 3 Panel Layout 1 3 1 Top View UU The router s LEDs are located on the top panel view from top to bottom You can check the router s working status by following the LED Explanation table LED Explanation Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 3 On System initialization completes System initialization or firmware upgrade is in process Do not disconnect or power off the D Power Li router Off Power is off Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly White The router is connected to the Internet F Internet Orange The WAN port is connected but t
64. or 802 11n only for 2 4GHz and 802 1 1a n ac mixed 802 11n ac mixed or 802 11ac only for 5GHz It is recommended to just leave it as default e Channel Width Select a channel width bandwidth for the wireless network e Channel Select an operating channel for the wireless network It is recommended to leave the channel to Auto if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless connection issue e Transmit Power Select either High Middle or Low to specify the data transmit power The default and recommended setting is High 11 7 Use WPS for wireless connection Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS gives consumers an easier approach to set up a security protected Wi Fi connection 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Wireless gt WPS 11 7 1 Set the router s PIN Router s PIN is enabled by default to allow wireless devices to connect to the router using the PIN You can use the default one or generate a new one Chapter 11 Customize your network settings 59 Router s PIN Gs Router s PIN cI J Note l If you want to enable disable the WPS feature go to System Tools gt System Parameters gt WPS select or clear the Enable WPS check box 2 PIN Personal Identification Number is an eight character identification number preset to each router WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN The default PIN is labeled on
65. otocol TCP v vi Enable This Entry a x Tips 1 Itis recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use 2 If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type you can enter the corresponding parameters manually You should verify the port number that the service need 3 You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a router Please note that the External Port should not be overlapped Done Users in the Internet can enter http WAN IP in this example http 218 18 232 154 to visit your personal website Tips 1 WAN IP should be a public IP address For the WAN IP is assigned dynamically by ISP it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Then you can use http domain name to visit the website 2 Ifyou have changed the default External Port you should use http WAN IP External Port or http domain name External Port to visit the website 10 2 Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port all the external ports will be opened for subsequent connections The router can record the IP address of the host When the data from the Internet return to the external ports
66. otocol for your application if your are not sure select ALL e Port Enter the destination port for your application usually each application has a fixed port please ensure you enter the correct the port In this case the destination port for ftp is 21 2 Seta middle priority rule for the phone a Select By Device and then click View Existing Devices QoS Rule Type By Device By Application By Physical Port Device Name View Existing Devices MAC Address b Choose the respective device from the list o Access Devices List ID Device Name IP Address MAC Address Operation 1 192 168 0 64 00 0A EB 00 13 01 Choose 2 192 168 0 200 50 E5 49 1E 06 80 Choose 3 192 168 0 4 00 0A EB 13 01 02 Choose 4 192 168 0 20 40 16 9F BF 51 0C Choose C CickOR Chapter8 QoS 40 QoS Rule Type By Device By Application By Physical Port Device Name MAC Address C8 85 50 5D 02 40 3 Seta low priority rule for the WIFI GUEST a Select By Physical Port and then select WIFI HOST Click OK QoS Rule Type O By Device By Application amp By Physical Port Port LANI LANZ LAN3 LAN4 WIFI HOST WIFI GUEST 4 The QoS rules list will display in the table QoS Rule List High Priority 60 Middle Priority 30 Low Priority 10 FTP T gt WIFI GUEST ii Tips If you want to delete a QoS rule click Tu to remove the responding rule from the list Done Now 0S is implemented
67. ow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration 1 If you choose Dynamic IP you need to select whether to clone the MAC address Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with cable TV or fiber cable Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 13 Internet Auto Detect Internet Connection Type Dynamic IP T Do NOT Clone MAC Address Clone Current Computer MAC Address Note If you are not sure which Internet Connection Type you have use Auto Detect or contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for assistance Save 2 Ifyou choose Static IP enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields Internet Auto Detect Internet Connection Type Static IP T IP Address 197 168 203 218 Subnet Mask 255 299 295 0 Default Gateway 192 168 203 219 Primary DNS 192 168 203 254 Secondary DNS 192 168 202 254 Optional Note If you are not sure which Internet Connection Type you have use Auto Detect or contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for assistance Save 3 Ifyou choose PPPoE enter the username and password provided by your ISP PPPoE users usually have DSL cable Internet Auto Detect Internet Connection Type PPPoE T Username 0755046735540 163 gd Password TETTI Note If you are not sure which Internet Connection Type you have use Auto Detect or contact your Internet Service Provider ISP fo
68. password will be reset as admin after the click Enter admin in lower case as both username and password to login Tips Please refer to Password Recovery to learn how to configure Password Recovery oS S If you have altered the username and password but Password Recovery is disabled 1 Reset the router to factory default settings Press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds and then release 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net 3 Enter admin in lower case as both username and password to login J Note You ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the Internet once the router is reset and please mark down your new password for future use Q3 I cannot login to the router s web management page what can do This can happen for a variety of reasons please try the methods below and try again 1 Make sure the router connects to the computer correctly and the corresponding LED indicator s light up 2 Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured as Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically 3 Make sure the http tplinkwifi net you input is right 4 Check your computer s settings 1 Goto Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet and click View network status and tasks 2 Click Internet Options on the bottom left 3 Click Connections select Never dial a connection FAQ 73 To set up an Internet connection cick Setup Dial up and Virtual Private Ne
69. percentage A Note Add each priority up no more than 100 High priority is greater than Middle priority and middle priority is greater than Low priority 7 Click Save QoS g Qos vi Enable QoS Upload Bandwidth 00 Mbps v Download Bandwidth 00 Mbps v Advanced High Priority ER 60 Middle Priority Ce 30 Low Priority m 0 2 Add QoS Rules Tips Chapter8 QoS 38 In the QoS Rule List field displays three priority In the QoS rule field displays three rule type include By device By application and By physical port QoS Rule List High Priority 60 Middle Priority 30 Low Priority 10 Add Add Add QoS Rule Type By Device By Application By Physical Port 1 Seta high priority rule for the ftp server a Select By Application and then select ftp in the list Click OK x QoS Rule Type O By Device By Application By Physical Port Application C SSH L BT C HTTPS L Telnet C Emule C SMTP C VPN C Facebook C POPS C DNS C vonage i FTP C ICMP C netTalk PPTP C NNTP C iTalkBB L L TP C MSN C GTalk C IPSec C Skype C HTTP C whatsapp Custom Application gt Cancel Tips If your application isn t listed on the screen click Custom Application to add application manually Chapter8 QoS 39 Custom Application ww Name FIP Protocol ALL T Port 21 XX or XX XX 1 65535 at most 5 pairs Name Enter a name for your applicaiton e Protocol Select the pr
70. ponding volume you do not need to share To Set up Authentication for Data Security If you enable Authentication network clients will be required to enter the username and password you set when accessing the USB disk 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net then log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt USB Settings gt Sharing Access Focus on the Sharing Account section Chapter 6 USB Application 24 Sharing Account amp Prepare an account for sharing contents You can use the login account or create a new one Account Use Default Account Use New Account Choose to use the default Account admin or use a new account and click Save 4 Enable Authentication to apply the account you just set If you leave Share All enabled click the button to enable Authentication for all folders Folder Sharing Share All of Toggle On to share all files and folders or keep it Off to only share the specified folders Enable Authentication on If Share All is disabled enable Authentication for specific folders To Customize the Address of the USB Disk You can customize the server name and use the name to access your USB disk 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net then log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt USB Settings gt Sharing Access Focus on the Sharing Settings section 3 Make sure Network Neighborhood is ticked and enter a Network Media Server Name
71. r assistance SAVE Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 14 4 Ifyou choose L2TP enter the username and password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection Internet Auto Detect Internet Connection Type L2TP Username I2tp Password TITEI Secondary Connection Dynamic IP Static IP VPN Server IP Domain Name 192 168 202 254 Note If you are not sure which Internet Connection Type you have use Auto Detect or contact your Save 5 If you choose PPTP enter the username password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection Internet B Internet Service Provider ISP for assistance Auto Detect Internet Connection Type PPTP F Username pptp Password METTY Secondary Connection Dynamic IP Static IP VPN Server IP Domain Name 192 168 202 254 Nate If you are not sure which Internet Connection Type you have use Auto Detect or contact your Save 5 Click Save to make the settings take effect To check your Internet connection click Network Map on the left of the page J Note It may take 1 2 minutes to make the settings valid Internet Service Provider ISP for assistance 6 After the connection succeed the screen will display as follows Here we take PPPoE as an example Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 15 Fal Fe 2
72. r is enabled On Windows 7 1 Ifyou see the message No connections are available it is usually because the wireless function is disabled or blocked somehow 2 Clicking on Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself On Windows XP 1 If you see the message Windows cannot configure this wireless connection this is usually because windows configuration utility is disabled or you are running another wireless configuration tool to connect the wireless 2 Exit the wireless configuration tool the TP LINK Utility for example 3 Select and right click on My Computer on desktop select Manage to open Computer Management window 4 Expand Services and Applications gt Services find and locate Wireless Zero Configuration in the Services list on the right side 5 Right click Wireless Zero Configuration and then select Properties 6 Change Startup type to Automatic click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started And then click OK 7 Connect to wireless network If you can find other wireless network except your own please follow the steps below 1 Check the WLAN LED indicator on your wireless router modem 2 Make sure your computer device is still in the range of your router modem move closer if it is currently too far away 3 Goto Advanced gt Wireless gt Wireless Settings and check the wireless router settings double check your Wireless Network Name make sure the Region is selec
73. r the entry Keep the Enable This Entry checkbox available Click OK Chapter 7 Parental Controls 35 Devices Under Parental Controls Add Delete Internet Access m ID Device Name MAC Address Time Description Status Modify MAC Address 00 0A EB 14 7B 00 Internet Access Time Description Surf Internet on weekdays Optional vi Enable This Entry 6 Select the restriction policy 1 In Blacklist mode the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period 2 In Whitelist mode the controlled devices can only access websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period Content Restriction Restriction Policy Blacklist Whitelist Add a New Keyword to Block Save 7 Click Add a new keyword to Block You can add up to 32 keywords for either Blacklist or Whitelist Below are some sample entries to allow access 1 Enter a web address e g wikipedia org or a web address keyword e g wikipedia to only allow or block access to the websites containing that keyword 2 Specify the domain suffix eg edu or org to allow access only to the websites with that suffix 3 Ifyou wish to block all Internet browsing access do not add any keyword to the Whitelist 8 Enter a keyword or a website and click Save Content Restriction Restriction Policy Blacklist Whitelist Add a
74. rk gt LAN page 3 Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs LAN MAC Address 00 0A EB 0C 26 42 IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask 2599 299 2990 v Save 4 Leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings 5 Click Save J Note If you have set the Virtual Server DMZ or DHCP address reservation and the new LAN IP address is not in the same subnet with the old one then you should reconfigure them 11 2 Configure to support IPTV service I wantto Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet IPTV Phone service provided by my Internet Service Provider ISP How can 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router do that 2 Goto Advanced gt Network gt IPTV to open the configuration page 3 If your ISP provide the networking service based on IGMP technology e g British Telecom BT and Talk Talk in UK 1 Select the IGMP Proxy checkbox and select the IGMP Version either V2 or V3 according to information provided by your ISP Chapter 11 Customize your network settings 51 IGMP Proxy vi Enable IGMP Version V2 v 2 Click Save 3 After configuring IGMP proxy IPTV can work behind your router now You can connect your set top box to any of the router s LAN port If IGMP is not the technology your ISP apply to provide IPTV service 1 Select the Enable IPTV check box 2 Select the appropriate Mode according to your ISP Select Bridge if yo
75. ry Chapter 11 Customize your network settings 55 Static Routing 2 dd Delete k ID Network Subnet Mask Default Gateway Interface Description Status Modify Destination 5 Finish the settings according to the following explanations Network Destination 172 30 30 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 255 Default Gateway 192 168 0 2 Interface LAN v Description company s network Enable This Entry Network Destination The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of the router In the example the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address so here enters 172 30 30 1 Subnet Mask Determines the destination network with the destination IP address If the destination is a single IP address enter 255 255 255 255 otherwise enter the subnet mask of the corresponding network IP In the example the destination network is a single IP so here enters 255 255 255 255 Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets will be sent This IP address must be on the same subnet with the router s IP which sends out the data In the example the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router 2 and then to the Server so the default gateway should be 192 168 0 2 Interface Determined by the port WAN LAN that sends out the data packets In the example the data is sent to the gateway thro
76. see each other vi Allow guests to access my local network Allow guests to see each other Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other Allow guests to access my local network Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local network not just Internet access 4 Click Save Now users in your guest network can enjoy only the network authorities you assigned Tips To view guest network information go to Advanced gt Status and find the Guest Network section Chapter5 Guest Network 22 USB Application This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the router among different clients The router only supports USB external flash drives hard drives and USB printers and does not support USB 3G 4G modems This chapter contains the following sections e Local Storage Sharing Remote Access via FIP Server Media Sharing Printer Sharing 6 1 Local Storage Sharing Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network 6 1 1 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 i If you use USB hubs make sure no more than four devices are connected to the router If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power make sure
77. server address Generally Enable Authentication should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password 5 Click Save to make the settings effective You can click Test Mail to test whether the configuration is successful To recover your login username and password please refer to FAQ gt Q2 How to retrieve the username and password of the web management page 12 7 Local Management This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router using the MAC address based authentication 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt Administration and complete the settings In Local Management section according to your needs Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router Toggle on Access for All LAN Connected Devices Tips This function is enabled by default Local Management Access for All LAN Toggle On to enable the management for all devices on Connected Devices on B LAN or keep it Off to enable the management for a specific device Allow specific devices to manage the router 1 Toggle off Access for All LAN Connected Devices 2 Click Add Chapter 12 Manage the Router 66 Local Management 7 PST Toggle On to enable the management for all devices on DE R im LAN or keep it Off to enable the management for a specific device add Delete
78. t IP Address 192 168 0 100 Save Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 49 4 Enter the IP address 192 168 0 100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed 5 Click Save to save the settings Done The configuration is completed You ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players 10 4 Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP UPnP Universal Plug and Play protocol allows the applications or host devices to automatically find the front end NAT device and send request to it to open the corresponding ports With UPnP enabled the applications or host devices in the both sides of NAT device can freely communicate with each other realizing the seamless connection of the network You may need to enable the UPnP if you want to use applications for multiplayer gaming peer to peer connections real time communication such as VoIP or teleohone conference or remote assistance etc 2 Tips 1 UPnP is enabled by default in this router 2 Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature 3 UPnP feature needs the support of operating system e g Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 etc Some of operating system need to install the UPnP components For example when you connect your Xbox to the router which has connected to the Internet to play online games UPnP will send request to the router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit Therefore you can pla
79. t a USB device from the router safely remove it to avoid data damage Go to Advanced gt USB Settings gt Device Settings and click Safety Remove 2 Enable Authentication for Data Security It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data security 1 Visit httpo tplinkwifi net then log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt USB Settings gt Sharing Access 3 Choose to Use default Account admin or Use New Account and click Save Sharing Account amp Prepare an account for sharing contents You can use the login account or create a new one Account Use Default Account Use New Account 4 Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account If you leave Share All enabled click the button to enable Authentication for all folders Folder Sharing E R Toggle On to share all files and folders or keep it Off to only Share All share the specified folders Enable Authentication on If Share All is disabled enable Authentication for specific folders 3 Enable the FTP via Internet Select the check box to enable FTP via Internet then click Save Chapter6 USB Application 26 Sharing Settings Network Media Server Name C2600 Share Enable Access Method Link Port m Network Neighborhood C2600 Share bal FIP ftp 192 168 0 74 21 21 vi FTP Via Internet ftp 0 0 0 0 21 Edit 21 4 Access Your USB Disk via Internet Now different clien
80. tab Note Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device Tips Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device 7 click to edit the corresponding entry symbols on the web page click to delete the corresponding entry 9 click to enable or disable the corresponding entry Chapter 1 About This Guide 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and appearance This chapter contains the following sections Product Overview e Main Features e Panel Layout 1 1 Product Overview What This Product Does TP LINK s Archer C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router integrates 4 port Switch Firewall NAT router and Wireless AP Powered by Multi User MIMO technology the AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range and speed which can fully meet the need of Small Office Home Office SOHO networks and the users demanding higher networking performance Your wireless connections are radio band selectable to avoid interference in your area and the four built in Gigabit ports supply high speed connection to your wired devices 802 11ac The Next Generation of Wi Fi TP LINK s Archer C2600 comes with the next generation Wi Fi standard 802 11ac backward compatible with 802 11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds With higher power efficiency and robust security 802 1 l
81. ted correctly and wireless is not hided J Note Different countries have different laws about wireless channel For example USA allows 2 4GHz channel from 1 to 11 while UK allows from 1 to 13 If you select the Region as UK or the Channel as 12 13 while you are in USA your computer might not be able to pick up the signal Settings E Region United States Wireless 2 4GHz 5GHz vi Enable Wireless Radio Wireless Network Name SSID TP LINK_2642 C Hide SSID Security WPA WPA2 Personal Recommended v Version Auto WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Encryption Auto O TKIP O AES Password 09897717 Mode 802 11b g n mixed v Channel Width Auto v Channel Auto v Transmit Power O Low O Midde High 4 Connect to wireless network FAQ 80 If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect please follow the steps below e Authenticating problem password mismatch ly 4 Sometimes it will ask you to type in a PIN number when you connect to the wireless network for the first time This PIN number is different from the Wireless Password Network Security Key usually you can only find it on the back of your wireless router Type the 8 digit PIN from the router display it is not the general wireless password Connect using a security key instead aa If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed you may choose Connecting using a security key instead and then type in the Wireless Password Network Security Key
82. the bottom of the router 11 7 2 Use the WPS Wizard for Wi Fi connections 1 Select a setup method Push Button Recommended Click the Connect button on the screen Within two minutes push the WPS button on the client device PIN Enter the client s PIN and click Connect WPS Wizard Select a setup method Push Button Recommended PIN Enter the client s PIN 2 Success will appear on the above screen and the WPS LED on the router will keep on for five minutes if the client has been successfully added to the network Chapter 11 Customize your network settings 60 Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router This chapter includes the following sections Set Up System Time Test the Network Connectivity Upgrade the Firmware e Backup and Restore Configuration Settings e Change the Administrator Account e Password Recovery Local Management Remote Management System Log e Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics Control LEDs 12 1 Set Up System Time System time is the time displayed while the router is running The system time you configure here will be used for other time based functions like Parental Controls You can manually set how to get the system time Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router Go to Advanced gt System Tools gt Time Settings To automatically synchronize the time
83. to Prioritize Internet Traffic 8 2 Update the Database Chapter 8 QoS 41 This function can help to add or update the applications of the router support If the applications you need are not listed in the Application list you can try to download the new version and upgrade New database versions are posted at www tp link comand can be downloaded for free 1 Download the latest QoS database from our website www tp link com 2 Go to Advanced gt QoS gt Database Click Browse to select the database upgrade file then click Upgrade Wait until the upgrade is completed and do not operate during the process Database Upgrade amp New Database File Browse Database Version Qos database 1 5 0 Chapter8 QoS 42 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions You can protect your home network against DoS Denial of Service attacks from flooding your network with server requests using DoS Protection block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP amp MAC Binding function This chapter contains the following sections e Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks e Access Control IP amp MAC Binding 9 1 Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks The SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall and Do
84. to the U S region only Region and Time Zone Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time KA 4 Click Auto Detect and the router will detect your connection type automatically J Note You can also choose the connection type manually If you use DSL line and you are only provided an account name and a password by your ISP choose PPPoE If you use cable TV or fiber cable choose Dynamic IP If you are provided more information such as IP address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway choose Static IP Contact your ISP if you are not sure about the Internet connection information Chapter4 Set Up Internet Connection Internet Connection Type Wireless Settings Test Your Connection Region and Time Zone Summary cee a m 6 O Dynamic IP Static IP O PPPoE L2TP PPTP Back Next 5 In this case the router automatically detects Dynamic IP as the connection type Click Next Internet Connection Type Wireless Settings Test Your Connection s Region and Time Zone Summary oranie Dynamic IP O Static IP O PPPoE O L2TP PPTP 6 Follow the instructions on the page to decide whether to clone MAC Address Click Next Internet Connection Type Wireless Settings Test Your Connection oe Region and Time Zone Summary If your ISP only allows Internet access to a specific MAC address you need to Clone that MAC Address to provide access to other devices If you are not sure select Do NOT clone
85. tries mentioned below Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service Outdoor use limited to10mWei rp Military Radiolocation use Refarming of the 2 4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years France within the band 2454 to allow current relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 2483 5 MHz Italy None If used outside of own premises general authorization is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply not for spectrum E OET This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the Norway p centre of Ny lesund Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications Note Please don t use the product outdoors in France Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil This device has been designed to operate
86. ts with Internet connection can access the USB disk e To download open a web browser and type the server address ftp lt WAN IP address of the router gt lt port number gt such as ftp 59 40 2 243 21 or if you set up a domain name for your router you can type the server address ftp lt domain name of the router gt lt port number gt such as ftp MyDomainName 21 in the address bar then press Enter on the keyboard e To upload use a third party app for network files management e Use a third party app for network files management Tips Go to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for you router 6 2 2 Customize Your Settings To Only Share Specific Content By default Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared If you want to only share specific folders follow the steps below 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net then log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Basic or Advanced gt USB Settings gt Sharing Access Focus on the section of Folder Sharing Click the button to disable Share All then click Add to add a new sharing folder 3 Select the Volume Name and Folder Path then specify the Folder Name as you like 4 Select Enable Authentication If you allow network clients to modify this folder select Enable Write Access Chapter 6 USB Application 27 Folder Sharing Share All Toggle On to share all files and folders or ke
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88. twork settings 4 Broadband Connection Choose Settings if you need to configure a proxy server for a connection Never dial a connection O Dial whenever a network connection is not present i Always dial my default connection Current Mone Set default Local Area Network LAN settings LAN Settings do not apply to dial up connections Choose Settings above for dial up settings Automatic configuration Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration Automatically detect settings Use automatic configuration script Proxy server Use a proxy server for your LAN These settings will not apply to dial up or VPN connections Address Pork 80 Advanced Bypass proxy server for local addresses 5 Goto Advanced gt Restore advanced settings click OK to save the settings FAQ E bg Ge ntcenet Properties keea General Security Programs Advanced settings re Accessibility Always expand ALT text for images Enable Caret Browsing for new windows and tabs Move system caret with focus selection changes Reset text size to medium for new windows and tabs V Reset text size to medium while zooming E Reset zoom level for new windows and tabs S Browsing Automatically recover from page layout errors with Compe E Close unused folders in History and Favorites V Disable script debugging Internet
89. ugh the LAN port so LAN should be selected Description Enter a description for this static routing entry 6 Click OK to save the settings Static Routing Ga add Delete ID areir Subnet Mask Default Gateway Interface Description Status Modify Destination J J a re A J ra ra J wi fa J N Fa J Fa 1 bs D J b g e Nm company s r AR 7 w LAN network 7 Check the System Routing Table below If you can find the entry you set in the System Routing Table the static routing is set successfully Chapter 11 Customize your network settings 56 System Routing Table Client Number 5 Refresh ID Destination Network Subnet Mask Gateway Interface 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 192 168 1 1 wan 2 172 30 30 1 DD JOP adea Pas AR da Dan PB e 192 168 0 2 lan 3 192 168 0 0 255 2559 255 0 0 0 0 0 lan 4 192 168 0 2 233 235 255 255 0 0 0 0 lan 5 192 168 1 0 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 wan Done Open a web browser on your PC Enter the company server s IP address to visit the company network 11 6 Specify Wireless Settings The router s wireless network name SSID and password and security option are preset in the factory The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Basic gt Wireless
90. ur ISP is not listed and no other parameters are required and then skip to Step 4 Select Custom if your ISP is not listed but provides necessary parameters Bridge LANi Russia LAN2 ai Singapore ExStream LAN3 Malaysia Unifi LAN4 Malaysia Maxis Custom 3 After you have selected a mode the necessary parameters are predetermined You can perform other configuration e g enter the IPTV Multicast VLAN ID and select the IPTV Multicast VLAN Priority in Russia mode according to your ISP 4 For Russia Singapore ExStream Malaysia Unifi and Malaysia Maxis mode connect device to the predetermined LAN port For Bridge and Custom mode select the LAN type and connect the set top box to the corresponding port 5 Click Save Done Your IPTV setup is done now You may need other configurations on your set top box before enjoying your TV Tips Qos and IPTV cannot be enabled at the same time 11 3 Specify DHCP Server 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 address for specified client device 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Network gt DHCP Server Chapter 11 Customize your network settings 52
91. uter 2 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt Backup amp Restore To backup configuration settings Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer A bin file of the current settings will be stored to your computer Backup B Save a copy of your current settings To restore configuration settings 1 Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer and click Restore Chapter 12 Manage the Router 64 Restore Restore saved settings from a file File Browse 2 Wait afew moments for the restoring and rebooting A Note During the restoring process do not turn off or reset the router To reset the router to factory default settings 1 Click Factory Restore to reset the router Factory Default Restore Revert all the configuration settings to their default values Factory Restore 2 Wait afew moments for the reset and reboot J Note 1 During the resetting process do not turn off or reset the router 2 We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router 12 5 Change the Administrator Account The account management feature allows you to change your login username and password of the web based management page 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router before 2 Goto Advanced gt System Tools gt Administration and complete the settings i
92. vation is configured successfully and you can see the rule shown as below Address Reservation O ID MAC Address ipana Description m 1 74 D4 39 24 DA E4 192 168 0 100 ingrid 11 4 Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account add Delete Status Modify Q Bw Most ISPs Internet service provieders assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP address to access your router remotely However the IP address can change any time and you don t know when it changes In this case you might need the DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Server feature on the router to allow you and your friends to access your router and local servers FTP HTTP etc using domain name in no need of checking and remembering the IP address J Note DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192 168 1 x to the router To set up DDNS please follow the instructions below 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Network gt Dynamic DNS 3 Select the DDNS service provider NO IP or Dyndns If you don t have a DDNS account select a service provider and click Go to register Chapter 11 Customize your network settings 54 Dynamic DNS Service Provider No IP DynDNS Goto register Username lisaddns Password ETETETT Domain Name lisa ddns net Update Interval 1 hour v Login and Save amp Not launching 4 Enter the
93. wer socket via the provided power adapter Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 4 Power On Off The switch for the power Press it to power on or off the router Antennas Used for wireless operation and data transmit Upright them for the best Wi Fi performance 1 3 3 The Side Panel fm bod CY USB 3 0 USB 3 0 Wi Fi On Off WPS Reset The router s side panel shows the USB ports and buttons view from left to right Refer to the following for detailed instructions USB 3 0 For connecting to a 3 0 USB storage device or a 3 0 USB printer It is also compatible with USB 2 0 devices WiFi On Off For turning on off the WiFi function The switch for the WPS function Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function If your client devices such as wireless adapters that support Wi Fi Protected Setup then you can press this button WPS l l l l to quickly establish a connection between the router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network The switch for the reset function There are two ways to reset the router s factory defaults Method one With the router powered on press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds until all LEDs e light on wireless LEDs may not light on if the WiFi on off button is off And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings Method two Restore the default setting from Backup a
94. y Xbox online games without a hitch LAN WAN INTERNET eoeoeoeveveeee KOOX Router If necessary you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt NAT Forwarding gt UPnP and toggle on or off according to your needs UPnP UPnP of UPnP Service List Client Number 0 Refresh ID Service Description External Port Protocol Internal IP Address Internal Port Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 50 Customize your network settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced networking features that are available for this router This chapter contains the following sections Change the LAN Settings e Configure to support IPTV service e Specify DHCP Server Settings Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account e Create Static Routes e Specify Wireless Settings e Use WPS for wireless connection 11 1 Change the LAN Settings The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192 168 0 1 which you can use to log in to its web based management page The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet you can change it 1 Visit Attp tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Goto Advanced gt Netwo

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