TP-Link TL-WR844N, User Manual

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Page 2: ... WISP Mode 10 2 2 3 Range Extender Mode 11 2 2 4 Access Point Mode 12 Chapter 3 Log In to the Router 14 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 16 4 1 Operation Mode 17 4 2 Network 17 4 2 1 Status 17 4 2 2 Internet 19 4 2 3 MAC Clone 25 4 2 4 LAN 26 4 2 5 IPTV 26 4 2 6 DHCP 27 4 2 7 Dynamic DNS 29 4 2 8 Static Routing 30 4 3 Wireless 31 4 3 1 Wireless Settings 31 4 3 2 Guest Network...

Page 3: ...ade 54 4 9 2 Backup Restore 54 4 9 3 Change Password 55 4 9 4 Local Management 56 4 9 5 Remote Management 57 4 9 6 System Log 59 4 9 7 Diagnostic 59 4 9 8 Time Settings 61 4 9 9 Reboot 62 4 9 10 LED Control 63 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 64 5 1 Operation Mode 65 5 2 Network 65 5 2 1 Status 65 5 2 2 Internet 67 5 2 3 MAC Clone 73 5 2 4 LAN 74 5 2 5 DHCP 74 5 2 6 Dynamic DNS 76 5 2 7...

Page 4: ... 9 System 101 5 9 1 Firmware Upgrade 101 5 9 2 Backup Restore 102 5 9 3 Change Password 103 5 9 4 Local Management 103 5 9 5 Remote Management 105 5 9 6 System Log 106 5 9 7 Diagnostic 107 5 9 8 Time Settings 108 5 9 9 Reboot 110 5 9 10 LED Control 110 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 112 6 1 Operation Mode 113 6 2 Firmware Upgrade 113 6 3 Backup Restore 114 6 4 Administration 1...

Page 5: ... Range Extender Mode 122 7 1 Operation Mode 123 7 2 Firmware Upgrade 123 7 3 Backup Restore 124 7 4 Administration 125 7 4 1 Change Password 125 7 4 2 Local Management 126 7 5 System Log 127 7 6 Time Settings 127 7 7 Reboot 129 7 8 LED Control 129 FAQ 131 ...

Page 6: ...g 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 Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1 environmental factors including build...

Page 7: ...Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance It contains the following sections Product Overview Panel Layout ...

Page 8: ...al to all your devices while boosting widespread coverage throughout your home and the built in Ethernet ports supply high speed connection to your wired devices Moreover it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app 1 2 Panel Layout 1 2 1 Top View The router s LEDs are located on the front panel You can check the ro...

Page 9: ...ected while in Router Mode Green Solid on Router WISP Mode Internet is available Access Point Mode The WAN port is connected Range Extender Mode The router is connected to the host network Blinking The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded LAN LED Green Solid on At least one LAN port is connected Wi Fi LED Green Solid on Wireless function is enabled Blinking WPS connection is in prog...

Page 10: ...twork devices to the router WPS RESET Button To enable the WPS function press this button for 1 second If you have a WPS supported device you can press this button to quickly establish connection between the router and the client device and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds until the Internet LED blinks to reset t...

Page 11: ...Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet This chapter contains the following sections Position Your Router Connect to the Internet ...

Page 12: ...it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way to avoid a tripping hazard Generally the router is placed on a horizontal surface such as on a shelf or desktop The device also can be mounted on the wall as shown in the following figure 80 14 1 2 3 A A 2 1 D NOTE 4 87 D 10 37mm H H 3mm Note The diameter of ...

Page 13: ...Connect the power adapter to the router Connect the modem to the router s WAN port via an Ethernet cable 1 Turn off the modem and remove the backup battery if it has one 2 Connect the modem to the router s WAN port with an Ethernet cable 3 Turn on the modem and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart 4 Connect the power adapter to the router 2 Connect your computer to the router Method 1 Wired...

Page 14: ...by iOS devices 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 1 Tab the WPS icon on the device s screen Here we take an Android phone as an example 2 Immedia...

Page 15: ...net connection 5 Enjoy Forwirelessdevices youmayhavetoreconnecttothewirelessnetworkifyou have customized the SSID wireless name and password during the configuration 2 2 2 WISP Mode This mode connects to the ISP network wirelessly in areas without wired service Router Devices Public Wi Fi 1 Connect the power adapter to the router and power on the router 2 Connect a computer to the router via an Et...

Page 16: ... devices to the wireless network and enjoy the internet 2 2 3 Range Extender Mode This mode boosts your home wireless coverage Note Some functions like NAT and Parental Controls cannot work in Range Extender Mode 1 Connect the power adapter to the router 2 Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID wireless name and password printed on the bottom label o...

Page 17: ...ur host router and the Wi Fi dead zone The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network Extended Network Host Network Devices Host Router Router 7 Enjoy You can customize the SSID and password of the extended network 2 2 4 Access Point Mode This mode connects your router to your existing network to extend Wi Fi Devices Router Existing Router Ethernet4 Ethernet3 Ethern...

Page 18: ...ifi net in the address bar of a web browser Create a password to log in Note If the above screen does not pop up it means that your IE Web browser has been set to a proxy Go to menu Tools Internet Options Connections LAN Settings in the screen that appears untick the Using Proxy checkbox and click OK 5 Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Access Point Mode Wait for the router to re...

Page 19: ...Chapter 3 Log In to the Router This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of the router ...

Page 20: ...ith a Web browser such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari Follow the steps below to log in to your router 1 Set up the TCP IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router Note If the login window does not appear please refer to the FAQ section ...

Page 21: ...ss Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a wireless router It contains the following sections Operation Mode Network Wireless NAT Forwarding Parental Controls QoS Security IPv6 System ...

Page 22: ...ith the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Operation Mode 3 Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE 4 2 Network 4 2 1 Status 4 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with password you set for the router 5 Go to Advanced Network Status You can view the current status information of the router ...

Page 23: ...ection Type Indicates the way in which your router is connected to the internet IP Address The WAN IP address of the router Subnet Mask The subnet mask associated with the WAN IP address Default Gateway The Gateway currently used is shown here When you use Dynamic IP as the internet connection type click Renew or Release here to obtain new IP parameters dynamically from the ISP or release them Pri...

Page 24: ... The IP address range for the DHCP server to assign IP addresses Dynamic DNS This field displays the current settings of the Dynamic DNS Domain Name System and you can configure them on the Advanced Network Dynamic DNS page Service Provider The Dynamic DNS service provider you have signed up for Host Name The Domain Name you have entered in the Dynamic DNS page Status The status of the Dynamic DNS...

Page 25: ...t MTU size unless required by your ISP Host Name This option specifies the name of the router Get IP with Unicast DHCP A few ISPs DHCP servers do support the broadcast applications If you cannot get the IP address normally you can choose this option it is rarely required Static IP If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP address subnet mask default gateway and DNS setting please select Static IP ...

Page 26: ...ubnet mask Default Gateway Enter the gateway IP address in dotted decimal notation provided by your ISP Primary Secondary DNS Optional Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted decimal notation provided by your ISP MTU Size The normal MTU Maximum Transmission Unit value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP PP...

Page 27: ...se select Use the Following IP Address and enter the IP address provided by your ISP in dotted decimal notation DNS Address The default setting is to get an IP address dynamically from your ISP If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the router please select Use the Following DNS Addresses and enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation of your ISP s primary DNS server If a ...

Page 28: ...ckground L2TP If your ISP provides L2TP connection please select L2TP Username Password Enter the username and password provided by your ISP These fields are case sensitive VPN Server IP Domain Name Enter the VPN server s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP MTU Size The default MTU size is 1460 bytes which is usually fine It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless...

Page 29: ...me function as On Demand mode Enter a maximum time in minutes the internet connection can be inactive before it is terminated into the Max Idle Time The default value is 15 minutes If you want the internet connection remains active all the time enter 0 zero Note Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the in...

Page 30: ...ion as On Demand mode Enter a maximum time in minutes the internet connection can be inactive before it is terminated into the Max Idle Time The default value is 15 minutes If you want the internet connection remains active all the time enter 0 zero Note Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet c...

Page 31: ...s of the LAN and click SAVE MAC Address The physical address of the LAN ports The value can not be changed IP Address Enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation of your router the default one is 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Normally 255 255 255 0 is used as the subnet mask Note If you have changed the IP address you must use the new IP addres...

Page 32: ...and the router acts as a DHCP server it dynamically assigns TCP IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool You can change the settings of DHCP Server if necessary and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices To specify the IP address that the router assigns 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network DH...

Page 33: ...ord you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network DHCP Server and locate the Address Reservation section 3 Click Add in the Address Reservation section 4 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the you device you want to reserve an IP for Then the MAC and IP Address will be automatically filled in You can also enter the MAC and IP address of the client device To check the DHCP client list 1 Visi...

Page 34: ... you need to sign up for DDNS service providers such as www comexe cn www dyndns org or www noip com The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a password or key 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network Dynamic DNS 3 Select the DDNS Service Provider NO IP or DynDNS If you don t have a DDNS account you have to r...

Page 35: ...er A but I also want to visit my company s network Now I have a switch and Router B I connect the devices as shown in the following figure so that the physical connection between my PC and my company s server is established To surf the internet and visit my company s network at the same time I need to configure the static routing Company s server PC Router B Router A Switch LAN 192 168 0 1 192 168...

Page 36: ...same subnet with the router s IP which sends out data In the example the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router B 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 data packets In the example the data are sent to the gateway through the LAN port of Router A so LAN should be selected Description Enter a descripti...

Page 37: ... the recommended security type WPA WPA2 Enterprise It s based on Radius Server WEP It is based on the IEEE 802 11 standard Version Keep default version value Encryption Select Auto TKIP or AES We recommend you keep the default settings Transmit Power Select High Middle or Low to specify the data transmit power The default and recommended setting is High Channel Width This field determines which op...

Page 38: ... Guest Network 3 Enable the 2 4GHz Guset Network 4 Create a network name for your guest network 5 Select the Security type and create the Password of the guest network 6 Click SAVE Now you guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set Customize Guest Network Options 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 1 Go to Advanced Wireless ...

Page 39: ...The wireless function can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless function 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Wireless Wireless Schedule 3 Enable the Wireless Schedule function 4 Click Add to specify a wireless off period during which you need the wireless off automatically and click SAVE Note The effec...

Page 40: ... net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Wireless WPS 3 Follow one of the following two methods to connect your client device to the router s Wi Fi network Method ONE Push the WPS Button 1 Click Start on the screen 2 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your device A Device XX XX XX XX XX XX Connected message should appear on the screen and the LED should cha...

Page 41: ...tification number preset to each router WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN The default PIN is printed on the label of your router 4 3 5 Additional Wireless Settings 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Wireless Additional Settings 3 Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save Note If ...

Page 42: ... than the specified RTS Threshold size the router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame The default value is 2346 DTIM Interval This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages When the ...

Page 43: ...orwarding can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the internet Port Forwarding can be used to set up public services in your local network such as HTTP FTP DNS POP3 SMTP and Telnet Different 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...

Page 44: ...ltiple 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 on the internet can enter http WAN IP in this example http 218 18 232 154 to visit your personal website Note If you have changed the default External Port you should use http WAN IP External Port to visit the website The WAN IP should be a public I...

Page 45: ...n The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example 5 Click SAVE Note You can add multiple port triggering rules as needed The triggering ports can not be overlapped If the application you need is not listed in the Common Services list please enter the parameters manually You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them in External Ports field You ...

Page 46: ...ssign a static IP address to your PC for example 192 168 0 100 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 3 Go to Advanced NAT Forwarding DMZ and select Enable 4 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your PC The DMZ Host IP Address will be automatically filled in Or enter the PC s IP address 192 168 0 100 manually in the DMZ Host IP Address field 5 Click SAVE...

Page 47: ...Some of operating system need to install the UPnP components Forexample whenyouconnectyourXboxtotherouterwhichisconnectedtotheinternet 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 play Xbox online games without a hitch Router Xbox LAN WAN If necessary you can follow the steps ...

Page 48: ...hild s devices restrict internet access to 2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time 10 PM to 7 AM on school nights from Sunday to Thursday How can I do that 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Parental Controls 3 Click Add to create a profile for a family member 4 Add basic profile information 1 Enter a Name for the pr...

Page 49: ...network are listed here If you are unable to find the device you want to add connect it to your network and then try again 4 Click NEXT 5 Block content for this profile 1 Enter the key word of the website that you want to block Click if want to block multiple websites 2 Click NEXT 6 Set time restrictions on internet access ...

Page 50: ...s profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period 3 Click SAVE Note The effective time limits are based on the time of the router You can go to Advanced System Time to modify the time Done The amount of time your child spends online is controlled and inappropriate content is blocked on their devices 4 6 QoS QoS Quality of Service is designed to ensure the efficient operation ...

Page 51: ... the Enable checkbox of QoS 4 Enter the maximum upload and download bandwidths provided by your internet service provider and then click SAVE 1Mbps equals to 1 000Kbps 5 Find your computer in the Device Priority section and toggle on Priority Select 2 hours from the drop down list of Timing Your computer will be prioritized for the next 2 hours Done You can now enjoy playing games without lag on y...

Page 52: ...commended to keep the default settings 4 7 2 Access Control Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network via wired or wireless based on a list of blocked devices Blacklist or a list of allowed devices Whitelist I want to Block or allow specific client devices to access my network via wired or wireless How can I do that 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log ...

Page 53: ...devices you want to be blocked You can see the devices have been added to the blacklist To allow specific device s 1 Select Whitelist and click SAVE 2 Add devices to the whitelist Add connected devices Click Select From Device List and select the devices you want to be allowed ...

Page 54: ...the Blacklist or Whitelist 4 7 3 IP MAC Binding IP MAC Binding namely ARP Address Resolution Protocol Binding is used to bind network device s IP address to its MAC address This will prevent ARP Spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with matching IP address in the Binding list but unrecognized MAC address I want to Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks How can I do th...

Page 55: ...cording to your need To bind the connected device s Locate the ARP List section and enable Bind to bind the IP and MAC addresses of a specific device To add a binding entry 1 Click Add in the Binding List section 2 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device you want to bind Or enter the MAC Address and IP Address that you want to bind 3 Click ADD ...

Page 56: ...i net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced IPv6 and you can view the current IPv6 status information of the router 3 Enable IPv6 and select the mode Router or Pass Through Bridge If you select Router Fill in WAN and LAN information as required by different connection types Normal The default connection type 1 Configure the WAN settings 2 Configure the LAN settings F...

Page 57: ...RouterinWirelessRouterMode 3 Click SAVE PPPoE Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6 and provides a username and password 1 Configure the WAN settings 2 Configure the LAN settings Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP ...

Page 58: ...53 Chapter 4 ConfiguretheRouterinWirelessRouterMode Tunnel 6to4 Select this type if your ISP uses 6 to 4 deployment fort assigning address 1 Configure the WAN settings 2 Configure the LAN settings ...

Page 59: ...e latest version 1 Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www tp link com 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 3 Go to Advanced System Firmware Upgrade 4 Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded firmware file and click UPGRADE 4 9 2 Backup Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router You can b...

Page 60: ...RESTORE 2 Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting To reset the router to factory default settings 1 Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router 2 Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting Note During the resetting process do not turn off or reset the router We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the router 4 9 3 Change Password 1 Vis...

Page 61: ...cal Management 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Administration and focus on the Local Management section Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router Select All Devices for Local Managers Allow specific devices to manage the router 1 Select All Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE 2 Click Add Device ...

Page 62: ... manually 4 Specify a Description for this entry 5 Click SAVE 4 9 5 Remote Management 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Administration and focus on the Remote Management section Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely Do not tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management Allow all devices to manage the router remotely ...

Page 63: ... Router s WAN IP address port number such as http 113 116 60 229 1024 to manage the router Tips You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Network Map Internet The router s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP Please refer to Dynamic DNS if you want to log in to the router through a domain name Allow a specific device to manage the router remotely 1 Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management 2 ...

Page 64: ...ually a dynamic IP Please refer to Dynamic DNS if you want to log in to the router through a domain name 4 9 6 System Log 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System System Log and you can view the logs of the router 3 Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk 4 9 7 Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity ...

Page 65: ...cross an Internet Protocol network 2 Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the tested host 3 Modify the Ping Count number and the Ping Packet Size It s recommended to keep the default value 4 If you have chosen Tracert you can modify the Traceroute Max TTL It s recommended to keep the default value 4 Click START to begin the diagnostics The figure below indicates the proper connection between the...

Page 66: ...er via the internet 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Time To set System Time 1 Select the way in which the router gets its time Get from Internet Get from Managing Device Manually 2 Select your local Time Zone 3 Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTP Server 2 4 Click SAVE To set up Daylight Saving Time 1 Select ...

Page 67: ... 4 9 9 Reboot Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting and the system will reboot automatically You can also reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Reboot and you can restart your router To reboot the router manually Click REBOOT and wait a few ...

Page 68: ... a time period during which the LED is off 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System LED Control 3 Enable Night Mode 4 Specify the LED off time and the LED will be off during this period every day Note The effective LED off time is based on the time of the router You can go to Advanced System Time to modify the time 5 Click SAVE ...

Page 69: ...in WISP Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working in WISP mode It contains the following sections Operation Mode Network Wireless NAT Forwarding Parental Controls QoS Security IPv6 System ...

Page 70: ...1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Operation Mode 3 Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE 5 2 Network 5 2 1 Status 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router ...

Page 71: ...e current settings of the internet and you can configure them on the Advanced Network Internet page Status Indicates whether the router has been connected to the internet Internet Connection Type Indicates the way in which your router is connected to the internet IP Address The WAN IP address of the router Subnet Mask The subnet mask associated with the WAN IP address ...

Page 72: ...rver Indicates whether the DHCP server is enabled of disabled It is enabled by default and the router acts as a DHCP server IP Address Pool The IP address range for the DHCP server to assign IP addresses Dynamic DNS This field displays the current settings of the Dynamic DNS Domain Name System and you can configure them on the Advanced Network Dynamic DNS page Service Provider The Dynamic DNS serv...

Page 73: ...TU size unless required by your ISP Host Name This option specifies the name of the router Get IP with Unicast DHCP A few ISPs DHCP servers do support the broadcast applications If you cannot get the IP address normally you can choose this option it is rarely required Static IP If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP address subnet mask default gateway and DNS setting please select Static IP ...

Page 74: ...net mask Default Gateway Enter the gateway IP address in dotted decimal notation provided by your ISP Primary Secondary DNS Optional Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted decimal notation provided by your ISP MTU Size The normal MTU Maximum Transmission Unit value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP PPPo...

Page 75: ...select Use the Following IP Address and enter the IP address provided by your ISP in dotted decimal notation DNS Address The default setting is to get an IP address dynamically from your ISP If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the router please select Use the Following DNS Addresses and enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation of your ISP s primary DNS server If a sec...

Page 76: ...name and password provided by your ISP These fields are case sensitive VPN Server IP Domain Name Enter the VPN server s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP MTU Size The default MTU size is 1460 bytes which is usually fine It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP Connection Mode Auto In this mode the internet connection reconnects automatical...

Page 77: ...ctive all the time enter 0 zero Note Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in the background PPTP If your ISP provides PPTP connection please select PPTP Username Password Enter the username and password provided by your ISP These fields are case sensitive VPN Server IP Domain Name...

Page 78: ...the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in the background 5 2 3 MAC Clone 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network Internet and locate the MAC Clone section 3 Configure the WAN MAC address and click SAVE Use Default MAC Address Do...

Page 79: ...ote If you have changed the IP address you must use the new IP address or http tplinkwifi net to log in If the new IP address you set is not in the same subnet as the old one the IP address pool in the DHCP Server will be configured automatically but the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re configured 5 2 5 DHCP By default the DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ...

Page 80: ...u must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically To reserve an IP address for a specified client device 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network DHCP Server and locate the Address Reservation section 3 Click Add in the Address Reservation section 4 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the you device y...

Page 81: ...TP server or e mail server with a fixed domain name named by yourself and a dynamic IP address Thus your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain name no matter what your IP address is Before using this feature you need to sign up for DDNS service providers such as www comexe cn www dyndns org or www noip com The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a password or key...

Page 82: ...etwork 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 I want to Visit multiple networks and servers at the same time For example in a small office my PC can surf the internet through Router A but I also want to visit my company s network Now I have a switch and Route...

Page 83: ...ting section 4 Click Add and finish the settings according to the following explanations Network Destination The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of Router A In the example the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address so here enter 172 30 30 1 Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask de...

Page 84: ...Routing Table below If you can find the entry you ve set the static routing is set successfully 5 3 Wireless 5 3 1 Wireless Settings 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Wireless Wireless Settings 3 Configure the wireless settings for the wireless network and click SAVE 2 4GHz Select this checkbox to enable the 2 4GHz wireless network Net...

Page 85: ...ed It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point If you select auto then AP will choose the best channel automatically Channel This field determines which operating frequency will be used The default channel is set to Auto It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with ano...

Page 86: ...ork options according to your needs Allow guests to see each other Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping Allow guests to access my local network Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your...

Page 87: ... can go to Advanced System Time to modify the time The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set 5 3 4 WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to your router s network quickly via WPS Note The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the...

Page 88: ...XX Connected message should appear on the screen and the LED should change from blinking to solid on indicating successful WPS connection Note XX XX XX XX XX XX is the MAC address of your device Method TWO Using a PIN Connects via the Client s PIN 1 Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and select Client s PIN 2 Enter the PIN of your device and click CONNECT Then your device will get connected to the rou...

Page 89: ...onal Wireless Settings 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Wireless Additional Settings 3 Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save Note If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page it s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values otherwise it may result in lower wireless network ...

Page 90: ... for associated clients it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value You can specify the value between 1 255 Beacon Intervals The default value is 1 which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval Group Key Update Period Enter a number of seconds minimum 30 to control the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal The default value is 0 meaning no key renewal 5 4 ...

Page 91: ...Please verify the service port number before the configuration I want to SharemypersonalwebsiteI vebuiltinlocalnetworkwithmyfriendsthroughtheinternet For example the personal website has been built in my home PC 192 168 0 100 I hope that my friends on the internet can visit my website in some way My PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218 18 232 154 Router WAN 218 18 232 154 LAN ...

Page 92: ...he website The WAN IP should be a public IP address For the WAN IP is assigned dynamically by the ISP it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN referring to Dynamic DNS Then users on the internet can use http domain name to visit the website 5 4 2 Port Triggering Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports When a host in the local netw...

Page 93: ... 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 Note DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to op...

Page 94: ...rresponding ports With UPnP enabled the applications or host devices on the local network and the internet can freely communicate with each other realizing the seamless connection of the network 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 telephone conference or remote assistance etc Tips UP...

Page 95: ...rols allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family You can block inappropriate content set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day I want to Block access to inappropriate online content for my child s devices restrict internet access to 2 hours every day and block internet access during bed t...

Page 96: ...asier to identify 2 Under Devices click 3 Select the devices that belong to this family member Access restrictions will be applied to these devices Click ADD when finished Note Only devices that have previously been connected to your router s network are listed here If you are unable to find the device you want to add connect it to your network and then try again 4 Click NEXT 5 Block content for t...

Page 97: ...92 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in WISP Mode 1 Enter the key word of the website that you want to block Click if want to block multiple websites 2 Click NEXT 6 Set time restrictions on internet access ...

Page 98: ... Service is designed to ensure the efficient operation of the network when come accross network overload or congestion Devices set as high priority will be allocated more bandwidth and so continue to run smoothly even when there are many devices connected to the network I want to Ensure a fast connection of my computer while I play online games for the next 2 hours How can I do that 1 Visit http t...

Page 99: ...ting these network security functions 5 7 1 Firewall The SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol This function is enabled by default 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Security Firewall and configure the parameters as...

Page 100: ...vices to access my network via wired or wireless How can I do that 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Security Access Control 3 Select the access mode to either block recommended or allow the device s in the list To block specific device s 1 Select Blacklist and click SAVE 2 Click Add and select devices you want to be blocked You can se...

Page 101: ... Add devices to the whitelist Add connected devices Click Select From Device List and select the devices you want to be allowed Add unconnected devices Click Add Manually and enter the Device Name and MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed ...

Page 102: ... ARP Spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with matching IP address in the Binding list but unrecognized MAC address I want to Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks How can I do that 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Security IP MAC Binding 3 Enable IP MAC Binding and click SAVE 4 Bind your device s accord...

Page 103: ...nction and set up the parameters of the router s Wide Area Network WAN and Local Area Network LAN 5 8 1 IPv6 Status 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced IPv6 and you can view the current IPv6 status information of the router 3 Enable IPv6 and select the mode Router or Pass Through Bridge If you select Router Fill in WAN and LAN informatio...

Page 104: ... the Router in WISP Mode 2 Configure the LAN settings Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP 3 Click SAVE PPPoE Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6 and provides a username and password 1 Configure the WAN settings ...

Page 105: ...igure the Router in WISP Mode 2 Configure the LAN settings Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP 4 Tunnel 6to4 Select this type if your ISP uses 6 to 4 deployment fort assigning address 1 Configure the WAN settings ...

Page 106: ...f you select Pass Through Bridge Click SAVE No configuration is required 5 9 System 5 9 1 Firmware Upgrade TP Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features giving users a better network experience We will release the latest firmware at TP Link official website ...

Page 107: ...guration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router You can back up the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Backup Restore To back up configuration settings Click BACK UP to save a copy...

Page 108: ...d you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the router 5 9 3 Change Password 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Administration and focus on the Change Password section 3 Enter the old password then a new password twice both case sensitive Click SAVE 4 Use the new password for future logins 5 9 4 Local Manage...

Page 109: ...the router Select All Devices for Local Managers Allow specific devices to manage the router 1 Select All Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE 2 Click Add Device 3 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list or enter the MAC address of the device manually 4 Specify a Description for this entry 5 Click SAVE ...

Page 110: ...manage the router remotely 1 Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management 2 Keep the HTTP port as default setting recommended or enter a value between 1024 and 65535 3 Select All Devices for Remote Managers 4 Click SAVE Devices on the internet can log in to http Router s WAN IP address port number such as http 113 116 60 229 1024 to manage the router Tips You can find the WAN IP address of the ro...

Page 111: ...field enter the IP address of the remote device to manage the router 5 Click SAVE Devices using this WAN IP can manage the router by logging in to http Router s WAN IP port number such as http 113 116 60 229 1024 Tips The router s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP Please refer to Dynamic DNS if you want to log in to the router through a domain name 5 9 6 System Log 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log...

Page 112: ...ween the router and the host or other network devices 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Diagnostics 3 Enter the information 1 Choose Ping or Tracert as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host and measure the round trip time ...

Page 113: ...L It s recommended to keep the default value 4 Click START to begin the diagnostics The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server www Yahoo com tested through Ping The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server www Yahoo com tested through Tracert 5 9 8 Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually o...

Page 114: ... 1 or NTP Server 2 4 Click SAVE To set up Daylight Saving Time 1 Select Enable Daylight Saving Time 2 Select the start time from the drop down list in the Start fields 3 Select the end time from the drop down list in the End fields 4 Click SAVE Note This setting will be used for some time based functions such as firewall You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully ot...

Page 115: ...outer To reboot the router manually Click REBOOT and wait a few minutes for the router to reboot To set the router to reboot regularly 1 Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule 2 Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots 3 Click SAVE 5 9 10 LED Control The LED of the router indicates its activities and status You can enable the Night Mode feature to s...

Page 116: ...uter in WISP Mode 4 Specify the LED off time and the LED will be off during this period every day Note The effective LED off time is based on the time of the router You can go to Advanced System Time to modify the time 5 Click SAVE ...

Page 117: ... This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as an access point It contains the following sections Operation Mode Firmware Upgrade Backup Restore Administration System Log Diagnostic Time Settings Reboot LED Control ...

Page 118: ...3 Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE 6 2 Firmware Upgrade TP Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features giving users a better network experience We will release the latest firmware at TP Link official website www tp link com You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version ...

Page 119: ...ou can back up the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to System Backup Restore To back up configuration settings Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer A bin file of the current set...

Page 120: ...t turn off or reset the router We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the router 6 4 Administration 6 4 1 Change Password 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to System Administration and focus on the Change Password section 3 Enter the old password then a new password twice both case sensitive Click SAV...

Page 121: ... section Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router Select All Devices for Local Managers Allow specific devices to manage the router 1 Select All Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE 2 Click Add Device 3 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list or enter the MAC address of the device manually 4 Specify a Description for ...

Page 122: ... 2 Go to System System Log and you can view the logs of the router 3 Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk 6 6 Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to System Diagnostics ...

Page 123: ... across an Internet Protocol network 2 Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the tested host 3 Modify the Ping Count number and the Ping Packet Size It s recommended to keep the default value 4 If you have chosen Tracert you can modify the Traceroute Max TTL It s recommended to keep the default value 4 Click START to begin the diagnostics The figure below indicates the proper connection between t...

Page 124: ...NTP server via the internet 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to System Time To set System Time 1 Select the way in which the router gets its time Get from Internet Get from Managing Device Manually 2 Select your local Time Zone 3 Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTP Server 2 4 Click SAVE To set up Daylight Saving Time 1 Select E...

Page 125: ...t 6 8 Reboot Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting and the system will reboot automatically You can also reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to System Reboot and you can restart your router To reboot the router manually Click REBOOT and wait a few minutes fo...

Page 126: ... time period during which the LED is off 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to System LED Control 3 Enable Night Mode 4 Specify the LED off time and the LED will be off during this period every day Note The effective LED off time is based on the time of the router You can go to Advanced System Time to modify the time 5 Click SAVE ...

Page 127: ...r Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a range extender It contains the following sections Operation Mode Firmware Upgrade Backup Restore Administration System Log Time Settings Reboot LED Control ...

Page 128: ...Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE 7 2 Firmware Upgrade TP Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features giving users a better network experience We will release the latest firmware at TP Link official website www tp link com You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version ...

Page 129: ... can back up the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to System Backup Restore To back up configuration settings Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer A bin file of the current setti...

Page 130: ...turn off or reset the router We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the router 7 4 Administration 7 4 1 Change Password 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to System Administration and focus on the Change Password section 3 Enter the old password then a new password twice both case sensitive Click SAVE ...

Page 131: ...ection Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router Select All Devices for Local Managers Allow specific devices to manage the router 1 Select All Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE 2 Click Add Device 3 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list or enter the MAC address of the device manually 4 Specify a Description for th...

Page 132: ...e logs of the router 3 Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk 7 6 Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization The router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to System Time To set System Time ...

Page 133: ... NTP Server 2 4 Click SAVE To set up Daylight Saving Time 1 Select Enable Daylight Saving 2 Select the start time from the drop down list in the Start fields 3 Select the end time from the drop down list in the End fields 4 Click SAVE Note This setting will be used for some time based functions such as firewall You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully otherwise ti...

Page 134: ...r router To reboot the router manually Click REBOOT and wait a few minutes for the router to reboot To set the router to reboot regularly 1 Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule 2 Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots 3 Click SAVE 7 8 LED Control The LED of the router indicates its activities and status You can enable the Night Mode feature to s...

Page 135: ...inRangeExtenderMode 4 Specify the LED off time and the LED will be off during this period every day Note The effective LED off time is based on the time of the router You can go to Advanced System Time to modify the time 5 Click SAVE ...

Page 136: ... router to its factory default settings 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and create a password for future login 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 Q4 What should I do if I cannot log in to the router s web management page This can happen for a variety of reasons Please try the methods below to lo...

Page 137: ...132 4 Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK 5 Go to Advanced Restore advanced settings and click OK ...

Page 138: ... internet even though the configuration is finished 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in to with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network Status to check the Internet status If IP Address is a valid one please try the methods below and try again Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses please manually configure DNS server 1 Go to Advanced Network DHCP Server...

Page 139: ...ss is 0 0 0 0 please try the methods below and try again Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper 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 Go to Advanced Network Internet select Clone Current Device MAC and click SAVE Tips Some ISP will register the MAC address of your c...

Page 140: ...log in with the username and password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network LAN 3 ModifytheLANIPaddressasthefollowpictureshows Herewetake192 168 2 1 as an example 4 Click Save Restart the modem and the router 1 Power off your modem and the router and leave them off for 1 minute 2 Power on your modem first and wait about 2 minutes 3 Power on the router and wait another 1 or 2 minutes and ...

Page 141: ... the steps below Make sure the wireless function of your device is enabled if you re using a laptop with a built in wireless adapter You can refer to the relevant document or contact the laptop manufacturer Make sure the wireless adapter driver is installed successfully and the wireless adapter is enabled On Windows 7 1 If you see the message No connections are available it is usually because the ...

Page 142: ... other wireless network except your own please follow the steps below Make sure your computer device is still in the range of your router modem Move closer if it is currently too far away If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect please follow the steps below Authenticating problem password mismatch 1 Sometimes you will be asked to type in a PIN number when you connect to the wirel...

Page 143: ... this network Check the wireless signal strength of your network if it is weak 1 3 bars please move the router closer and try again Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1 6 or 11 to reduce interference from other networks Re install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer ...

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Page 145: ...tp link com en ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements 2014 53 EU Article 3 1a on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음 NCC ...

Page 146: ...humidity or hot environments Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the device Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device Do not use any other chargers than those recommended Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer an...

Page 147: ...ct bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012 19 EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equ...