Archer D50

User Guide
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+
Modem Router

REV1.0.0 1910011430
Contents
About This Guide
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Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router

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1. 1. Product Overview ..................................................................................... 3
1. 2. Main Features ........................................................................................... 4
1. 3. Panel Layout ............................................................................................. 5
1. 3. 1.Top View ......................................................................................... 5
1. 3. 2.The Back Panel .............................................................................. 7

Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware

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2. 1. Position Your Modem Router .................................................................... 9
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router.................................................................... 9

Chapter 3 Log into Your Modem Router

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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections

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4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard ......................................................................... 15
4. 2. Manually Set up an Internet Connection ................................................. 15
4. 3. Set up an IPv6 Connection ..................................................................... 16
4. 4. Test Internet Connectivity ....................................................................... 17

Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control

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Chapter 6 Network Security

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6. 1. MAC Filtering .......................................................................................... 24
6. 2. Access Control ....................................................................................... 25
6. 3. IP & MAC Binding ................................................................................... 27

Chapter 7 IPTV
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Chapter 8 USB Settings

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8. 1. Local Storage Sharing ............................................................................ 32
8. 1. 1.Access the USB disk ................................................................... 32
8. 1. 2.Customize Your Settings .............................................................. 34
8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server .............................................................. 37
8. 2. 1.Access the USB disk ................................................................... 37
8. 2. 2.Customize Your Settings .............................................................. 40
8. 3. Media Sharing ........................................................................................ 41
8. 3. 1.Access the USB disk ................................................................... 42
8. 3. 2.Customize Your Settings .............................................................. 43
8. 4. Printer Sharing ........................................................................................ 44

Chapter 9 Parental Controls

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Chapter 10 Guest Network

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10. 1. Create a Network for Guests .................................................................. 54
10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options ......................................................... 54

Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding

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11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server ........................ 57
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering ............................................ 58
11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ ........................... 59
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP ............................... 60

Chapter 12 Specify Your Network Settings

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12. 1. LAN Settings ........................................................................................... 63
12. 1. 1.Change the LAN IP Address ...................................................... 63
12. 1. 2.Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server ............................... 63
12. 1. 3.Reserve LAN IP Addresses ....................................................... 64
12. 2. Wireless Settings .................................................................................... 65
12. 2. 1.Specify Basic Wireless Settings ................................................. 65
 12. 2. 2.Use WPS for Wireless Connection ............................................ 67
12. 2. 3.Schedule Your Wireless Function .............................................. 69
12. 2. 4.View Wireless Information ......................................................... 70
12. 2. 5.Advanced Wireless Settings ...................................................... 71
12. 3. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account ............................................... 73
12. 4. Interface Grouping .................................................................................. 73
12. 5. Create Static Routes............................................................................... 75
12. 6. Set up a VPN Connection ....................................................................... 77
12. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel ........................................................................... 81
12. 7. 1.Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4................................... 81
12. 7. 2.Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP... 82

Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network

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13. 1. Set System Time and Region ................................................................. 85
13. 2. Update the Firmware .............................................................................. 86
13. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings .......................................... 87
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account ......................................................... 88
13. 5. Local Management ................................................................................. 88
13. 6. Remote Management ............................................................................. 89
13. 7. System Log............................................................................................. 90
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics ...................................................... 91
13. 9. CWMP Settings ...................................................................................... 92
13. 10. SNMP Settings ...................................................................................... 94

Appendix A: Specifications

96 Appendix B: Troubleshooting

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About This Guide
This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the
modem router appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick
Installation Guide is also released with each TP-LINK modem router, you are
suggested to configure your modem 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:
Convention Descriptio
n
modem Stands for AC1200 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router without
router/ any explanation.
router
Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting
parameters up the device, which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the
parameters according to your demand.

The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual
screenshots web page of your device due to the various firmware versions. Please
just configure your product based on the actual web page.

Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a

Blue Italic
specific section.

Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue,

Blue
including the menus, items, buttons, etc.

The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page.
> For example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC
Filtering function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the
Advanced tab.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
Note: device.

Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
Tips: device.

• Click to edit the corresponding entry.

symbols on the
web page • Click to delete the corresponding entry.
• Click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.

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Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your

Modem Router
This chapter introduces what the modem router can do and shows its main
features and appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Main Features
• Panel Layout
Chapter Get to Know About Your Modem
1 Router

1 1 Product Overview
What This Product Does
TP-LINK’s Archer D50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router is a
combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless
router and ADSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space.
Featuring a variety of features and rich functionality, Archer D50 is the perfect
hub of your home or business network.
802 11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s Archer D50 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, 802.11ac is the perfect
way to accelerate a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple
devices may cause.
1200Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less
Interference
With 867Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps
over the 2.4GHz band, Archer D50 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 two fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers, Archer D50 is
able to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home.
Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing
Using the Archer D50’s multi-functional USB 2.0 port, you can share a printer
with multiple computers and devices on your network and can also share files &
media at home or via the FTP server while away from home.
Interchangeable LAN/WAN Port - Versatile Connectivity
The Archer D50 supports ADSL or Ethernet WAN connections (EWAN), which
allows users to have the flexibility of different Internet connections among ADSL,
cable or fiber modem using its interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique
feature makes it easier when users need to change to fiber or cable services
when necessary.
Guest Network
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your
home or office network in a controlled manner without needing to expose private
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Wi-Fi access codes or other personal data. Router

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IPv6 Supported
Archer D50 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the
Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experience.

1 2 Main Features
• Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n
• Simultaneous 2.4GHz 300Mbps and 5GHz 867Mbps connections for
1200Mbps of total available bandwidth
• 2 dual band fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers provide stable
signals and optimal wireless coverage
• Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server.
Share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely
via FTP server
• Ethernet WAN (EWAN) offers another broadband connectivity option for
connecting VDSL, cable or fiber modems
• Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology
• Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 1Mbps
• Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km
• Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit)
• Built-in DHCP server
• High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive
bandwidth
• Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO)
• Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO
user
• Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your
home or office network
• Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access
policies for children or staff
• IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth
of devices connected to the router
• Supports IP/MAC filter and URL filter, Access Control list
• SPI and NAT firewall protects end-user devices from potential attacks from the
Internet
• WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense
against security threats
• Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP
• Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button
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• Wi-Fi On/Off
1 Button allows users to turn their Router radio on or off
wireless

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• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

• Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering
• Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing
• Supports system log and flow Statistics
• Supports IPv6

1 3 Panel Layout

1 3 1 Top View

The modem router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (View from top to bottom).
You can check the modem router’s working status by following the LED
Explanation table.
LED
Explanation
Name Status Indicatio
n
On System initialization complete.
System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do
Flashin
Power not disconnect or power off the modem router.
g
Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is
Off
connected correctly.

On ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.

Flashin The ADSL negotiation is in progress.
g

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ADSL synchronization failed. Please refer to Note 1 for
Off
troubleshooting.

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1 Router

LED
Explanation
Name Status Indicatio
n
On The network is available with a successful Internet
connection.
Internet There is no successful Internet connection or the modem
Off router is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to Note
2 for troubleshooting.

On The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.

Wireless 2.4Ghz
Off The wireless 2.4 GHz band is disabled.
On The wireless 5GHz band is working properly.
Wireless 5Ghz
Off The wireless 5GHz band is disabled.
On At least one LAN port is connected.
LAN
Off No LAN port is connected.
A wireless device has been successfully added to the
On
network by WPS function.

WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for

about 2 minutes. Please press the WPS button on
WPS Flashin
other wireless devices that you want to add to the
g
network while the LED is flashing.

A wireless device has failed to be added to the network by

Off
WPS function.

On The USB device is identified and ready to use.

USB Flashin The USB device is being identified.

g
Off No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

Note:
1. If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router
for more information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have already made a right
connection, please contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now.
2. If the Internet LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED is also off, please refer to
1. If your ADSL LED is ON, please check your Internet configuration. You may need to check this part of
information with your ISP and make sure everything have been input correctly.

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1 3 2 The Back Panel

The modem router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and
antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
Item Descriptio
n
For connecting the modem router to the Internet. Connect the port to
ADSL the splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone
cable. For details, please refer to Connect the Hardware.

WPS The switch for the WPS function.

WiFi For turning on/off the Wi-Fi function.

There are two ways to reset the modem router’s factory defaults.
Method one: With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and
hold the RESET button for at least 8-10 seconds. And the modem router
RESET
will reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two: Restore the default settings from Backup & Restore of the
modem router’s Web-based Management.

For connecting the modem router to your PC or other Ethernet network

LAN1, LAN2,
devices. In wireless router mode you will be able to connect to
LAN3,
Cable/FTTH/ VDSL/ADSL devices.
LAN4/WAN
USB For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
POWER ON/OFF The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the modem router.
For connecting the modem router to power socket via the provided
POWER
power adapter.

Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best
Antennas
Wi-Fi performance.

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Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

This chapter contains the following sections:
• Position Your Modem Router
• Connect Your Modem Router
Chapter Connect the
2 Hardware

2 1 Position Your Modem Router

With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the
wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage
varies depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in.
Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete
structures, thickness and number of walls.
For your security and best Wi-Fi performance, please:
• Do Not locate the modem router in the place where it will be exposed to
moisture or excessive heat.
• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
• Place the modem router in a location where it can be connected to the various
devices as well as to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they
do not create a tripping hazard.
Tips: The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

2 2 Connect Your Modem Router

Follow the steps below to connect your modem router.
1 Connect the ADSL line and power adapter. The electrical outlet shall be
installed near the device and shall be easily accessible

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Power
Adapter

3 Turn on the modem

router.
Modem
Router

Phone
Jack
1 Connect the ADSL
splitter to the phone
jack.

2 Connect the modem router to

the ADSL splitter.
ADSL
Splitter

Connect to the phone

(Optional)

2 Connect your computer to the modem router.

Method 1: Wired
Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the LAN port on the modem router
Archer D50 via the Ethernet cable.
Method 2: Wirelessly
Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed
on the product label of the modem router to connect wirelessly.
Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless 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.)
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.

1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen.

2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your modem router.

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3 ) The WPS LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process.
4 ) When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected
to the modem router.

WPS WiFi RESET

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Chapter 3

Log into Your

Modem Router
Chapter 3 Log into Your Modem
Router

With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the Archer D50
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router. The Web-based utility can
be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Follow the steps below to log into your modem router.
1 If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address,
you need to change it to obtain an IP address automatically. Refer to
Appendix B: Troubleshooting to configure your computer.
2 Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or
http://192.168.1.1. Insert username and password (if you have not set a
personal password or username the default are: user admin and password:
admin)

Note: For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the password that you have set to log in.

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Chapter 4

Set Up
Internet
Connections
NOTE: if you have received or bought the router directly form Wind
Infostrada the router is plug&play so you don’t have to follow this chapter

This chapter introduces how to connect your modem router to the Internet. The
modem 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 includes the following sections:
• Use Quick Setup Wizard
• Manually Set up an Internet Connection
• Set up an IPv6 Connection
• Test Internet Connectivity
Chapter Set Up Internet
4 Connections

4 1 Use Quick Setup Wizard

To set up your modem router with several easy steps quickly:
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Click Quick Setup, select your ISP from the dropdown list or select Other if
you can’t find your ISP, then click Next.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Note:
1. During the quick setup process, you can change the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless
password. Once done, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the
modem router.
2. The modem router supports two operation modes, DSL Modem Router Mode and Wireless Router
mode. If you already have a modem or your Internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall, you can
set up the modem router as a regular wireless router to share the Internet. Refer to Appendix B:
Troubleshooting for details.

4 2 Manually Set up an Internet Connection

To manually add an Internet connection without following the instructions of the
Quick Setup wizard:
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Basic > Internet page. Select your ISP, and the VPI and VCI
values will be automatically filled in. Enter the information provided by your
ISP for the Connection Type. If you can’t find your ISP in the ISP List, select
Other and then enter the information provided by your ISP.

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3 Click Save tomakethesettingseffectiveandyoucanreferto Test Internet

Connectivity
to test the Internet connection.
Tips: You can view and edit all Internet connections on Advanced > Network > Internet page.

4 3 Set up an IPv6 Connection

If the DSL line your ISP provided also supports IPv6 connection and your ISP
has provided some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can configure the modem
router to permit IPv6 connection.
Follow the steps below to set up an IPv6 connection.
1 Configure the WAN settings.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page. Select your WAN Interface
Name and click the (Edit) icon.

3 ) Scroll down to configure the IPv6 parameters.

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Select the checkbox to enable IPv6 feature.

Addressing Type: Consult your ISP for the addressing type, DHCPv6 or
SLAAC. SLAAC is the most commonly used addressing type.
IPv6 Gateway: Keep the default setting as Current Connection.
Note: If your ISP has provided the IPv6 address, click Advanced to reveal more settings. Check
to use IPv6 specified by ISP and enter the parameters provided by your ISP.

4 ) Click OK to make the settings effective.

2 Configure the IPv6 LAN settings. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings
page.
Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.

1 ) Select the Prefix Delegated WAN Connection, the IPv6 connection you
just set up, from the drop-down list.
2 ) Leave the rest of the settings as
default. 3 ) Click Save to make the
settings effective.
3 Done. IPv6 service is available for your network.

4 4 Test Internet Connectivity

Setting up the Internet connection, you need to know the Internet connectivity.
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The modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you Connections
locate the malfunction.

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1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page.

3 Click Start to test the Internet connectivity and you will see the test result
in the gray box.

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Chapter 5

Bandwidth Control
The Bandwidth Control feature is used to fully utilize your limit bandwidth and
optimize the load respectively. With this feature enabled, you can assign a
specific minimum or maximum bandwidth for each computer, thus minimizing the
impact caused when the connection is under heavy load.
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I want Use an independent bandwidth and enjoy a good Internet

to: experience without being affected by other users who are
sharing the same router.
For example, my roommate and I share 512Kbps
Upstream Bandwidth and 8Mbps Downstream Bandwidth
via this router, she likes to watch live show and play online
games, which may take up much bandwidth. I don’t want to
be affected, so we agree to equally distribute the
bandwidth. Our IP addresses are 192.168.1.101 and
192.168.1.110.
Tips: To use the bandwidth control feature, you’d better set
static IP Address on each computer to be controlled or
configure Address reservation on the modem router in
order to manage easily. About how to configure address
reservation, please refer to Reserve LAN IP Addresses.
How can 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
I do you set for the modem router.
that? 2 Go to Advanced > Bandwidth Control page.

3 Enable Bandwidth Control, choose DSL on the line type.

If you don’t know how to choose the line type, please
contact your ISP which line type you have access.
4
EntertheTotalUpstreamBandwidthandtheTotalDownstre
am Bandwidth given by your ISP. (1Mbps=1024Kbps).
Click Save to save the settings.
5 Click Add to add controlling rules for each computer
respectively.

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1 ) IP Range: Enter the IP address. The field can be

single IP address or IP address range according to
your demands. When you configure the single IP
address, the computer with this IP address will get
independent given bandwidth. When you configure
the IP address range, all computers in the range will
share the given bandwidth.
2 ) Port Range: Keep the default settings. The default
port range of TCP protocol or UDP protocol is from 1
to 65535.
3 ) Protocol: Keep the default setting. Or you can
choose the TCP protocol or UDP protocol or both of
them.
4 ) Priority: Keep the default setting. You can change the
value if you want to first guarantee the bandwidth for
one computer. The smaller value has the higher
priority.
5) Upstream/Downstream: Enter the bandwidth
according to your division.
6 ) Check to enable this entry and click OK to save the
settings.
6 Follow the steps above to add a rule for the other
computer.
And then you will get the following table.

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Done Now you and your roommate have an independent

! bandwidth.

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Chapter 6

Network Security
This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized
users by implementing these three network security functions. You can block or
allow specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC
Filtering, or using Access Control for wired and wireless networks, or you can
prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP & MAC Binding.
• MAC Filtering
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
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6 1 MAC Filtering
This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control)
address, a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example,
D8:5D:4C:B4:46:EA) of every network device, to determine if the device can or
cannot access your wireless network.

I want Prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless

to: network by utilizing the network device’s MAC address and
IP address.
For example, I have a computer that is connected to my
wireless network. Now, an unknown device (an intruder) is
also using my wireless network, which affects my Internet
speed. I would like to control my wireless network with the
following capabilities:
• My computer is always allowed to access the wireless
network.
• The unknown device is not allowed to access the
wireless network.
How can • I don’t have to keep changing my wireless password as
I do often.
that?
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the router.
2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering and enable
Wireless MAC Filtering.

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3 Select the filtering rule to either block (recommended) or

allow the device(s) in the list.

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To block specific device(s)

1 ) Select Block wireless access from the devices in the
list below and click Save.
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 List
automatically.
To allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Allow wireless access only from the devices
in the list below and click Save.
2 ) Click Add.

3 ) Enter the MAC Address (You can copy and paste the
MAC Address from Devices Online list if the device is
connected to your wireless network) and enter the
Description of the device.
4 ) Select the checkbox to enable this entry, and click
OK.
Done
! Now MAC Filtering is implemented to protect your wireless
network.

6 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 Block or allow specific client devices to access my network

to: (via wired or wireless).

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How can 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password

I do you set for the router.
that? 2 Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control and enable
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 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Devices
Online table.
3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The
selected deviceswillbeaddedto Devicesin
Blacklistautomatically.
To allow specific device(s)
1 ) Select Whitelist and click
Save. 2 ) Click Add.

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3 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address (You can

copy and paste the information from Devices Online
table 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.

6 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 Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.

to: 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
How can you set for the router.
I do 2 Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding and
that? enable IP & MAC Binding.

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3 Bind your device(s) according to your needs.

To bind the connected device(s)
1 ) Select the device(s) to be bound in the ARP
List. 2 ) Click Bind to add to the Binding List.
To bind the unconnected device
1 ) Click Add.

2 ) Enter the MAC address and IP address that you

want to bind.
3 ) Select the checkbox to enable the entry and click OK.

Done Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP
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IPTV
IPTV is the abbreviation of Internet Protocol Television. The service can only be
delivered through the Internet, and our modem router provides a specific LAN
port for IPTV.
By automatically seperating IPTV from Internet surfing, we guarantee you a high
quality of video streaming and a high speed of Internet surfing.
Chapter 7 IPTV

I want Configure the modem router to enable Internet Protocol

to: Television (IPTV) Services.
For example, I already bought IPTV service, but this
service can only be delivered through the Internet.
Therefore, I need to configure my modem router first.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
How can you set for the router.
I do 2 Go to Advanced > IPTV to open the configuration page.
that?

3 Click Enable IPTV to enable this function.

4 Specify a LAN port for IPTV connection and connect the
set- top box to this port.
5 Fill in PVC parameters (VPI and VCI). These parameters
are provided by your IPTV service provider.
6 Click Save to make the settings effective.

Done Configurations needed on modem router is done now! You

! may need other configurations on your set-top box before
enjoying your TV.

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Chapter 8

USB Settings
This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the
modem router among different clients.
The modem router supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB
printers. This chapter contains the following sections:
• Local Storage Sharing
• Remote Access via FTP Serverr
• Media Sharing
• Printer Sharing
Chapter USB
8 Settings

8 1 Local Storage Sharing

Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network.

8 1 1 Access the USB disk

1 Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the modem 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 4 devices are connected to the modem router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has
been connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router, safely remove it to avoid
data damage: Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .

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 by referring to Customize
Your Settings.
➢ Method 1:
Go to Computer > Network, then click the Network Server
Name (ARCHER _D50 by default) in the Computer section.
Note:
Operations in different systems are similar. Here we take Windows 7 as an example.

Windows
computer

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➢ Method 2:
Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the
server address \\tplinkmodem.net or ftp://tplinkmodem.net in
the address bar, then press [Enter].

Windows
computer

1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server

2 ) Type the server address
smb://tplinkmodem.net 3 ) Click Connect

Mac

4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have
set up a username and a password to deny anonymous
access to the USB disks, you should select the Registered
User radio box. To learn how to set up an account for the
access, refer to To Set up Authentication for Data
Security.)

pad Use a third-party app for network files management.

Tips:
You can also access your USB disk by using your Network/Media Server Name as the server address.
Refer to To Customize the Address of the USB Disk to learn more.

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8 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:
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing
section.
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 enter a Folder Name as you
like.
4 Decide the way you share the folder:
• Enable Authentication: Tick 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 tick this check box, network clients can
modify this folder.
• Enable Media Sharing: Tick 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
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5 Click OK.

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Tips:
The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the
corresponding 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://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.

3 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.

• If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders.

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Note:
Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing
Authentication settings. Please log out from Windows and try to access again. For more details, refer to T9.
What can I do if I cannot
access the USB disk after I modify the Authentication settings?

➢ 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://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3 Make sure Network Neighborhood is ticked, and enter a Network/Media
Server Name as you like, such as MyShare, then click Save.

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4 Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or
smb:// MyShare (for Mac).

8 2 Remote Access via FTP Server

You can access your USB disk outside the local area
network. For example:
• 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.
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.

8 2 1 Access the USB disk

1 Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the modem 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 4 devices are connected to the modem router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has
been connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router, safely remove it to avoid
data damage: Select Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .

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2 Enable Authentication for Data Security

It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data
security.
1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 ) Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3 ) Choose to use the default Account (admin) or use a new account and click
Save.

4 ) Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account.

• If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication
for all folders.

• If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders.

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3 Enable the FTP(via Internet)

Select the check box to enable FTP(via Internet), then click Save.

4 Access Your USB Disk via Internet

Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk:

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1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for

Windows users) or open a web browser.
2 ) Type the server address in the address bar:
Type in ftp://<WAN IP address of the modem
router>:<port number> (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21). If
you have specified the domain name of the modem
router, you can also type in ftp://<domain name>:<port
number> (such as ftp:// MyDomainName:21)

Compute
r

The Address Bar the Windows Explorer

(Windows 7)
3 ) Press Enter on the keyboard.
4 ) Access with the username and password you set in
Step 2
Enable Authentication for Data Security.
Tips:
You can also access the USB disk via a third-party app for network files
management, which can resume broken file transfers.
Pad Use a third-party app for network files management.

Tips:
Click Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for your
modem router.

8 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 http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Select Basic > USB Settings > 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.

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3 Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then specify the Folder Name as
you like.
4 Tick Enable Authentication. If you allow network clients to modify this
folder, tick Enable Write Access.
5 Click OK.
Tips:
The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the
corresponding volume you do not need to share.

8 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 PS2/3/4.

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8 3 1 Access the USB disk

1 Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the modem 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 4 devices are connected to the modem router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has
been connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router, safely remove it to avoid
data damage: Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click .

2 Access the Media Files on Your USB Disk

Now the DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad)
connected to the modem router can detect and play the media files on the
USB disks.

• Go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name

(Archer_D50 by default) in the Media Devices section.
Note:
Here we take Windows 7 as an example.

Windows
computer

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Pad • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player.

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8 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://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3 Focus on the section of Folder Sharing. Click the button to disable Share
All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder.

4 Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you
like.
5 Tick Enable Media Sharing and click OK.
Tips:
The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the
corresponding volume you do not need to share.

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➢ To Specify the Media Server

You can also modify the media server name or disable the feature of Media
Sharing as needed.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Select Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
3 Enter a Network/Media Server Name as you like, such as MyShare. You can
deselect the check box of Media Server to disable the media server feature.

4 Click Save.

8 4 Printer Sharing
The feature of Printer Sharing helps you share a printer with different computers
connected to the modem router.
Note:
Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the modem router:
http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server/.

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

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Cable a printer to the USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds
until the USB LED becomes solid on.
3 Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility
TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer.
Download and Install the utility on each computer that needs printer service.
1 ) Visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/.
2 ) Click PC Utility (for Windows users) or Mac Utility to download the
installation file and uncompress it.

3 ) Open the uncompressed folder, then click TP-LINK USB Printer Controller
Setup (for Windows users) or TP-Link UDS Printer Controller Installer (for
Mac users) to install the utility.
4 Access the Printer
You should set the shared printer as Auto-Connect Printer on every computer
that needs printer service.

1 ) Double-clicktheicon onyourdesktoptolaunchthe USBPrinter

Controller. 2 ) Highlight the printer you share.

Windows

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Mac
3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set
Auto- Connect Printer.

Windows

Mac
4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply.

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Windows

Mac
5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can
print with this printer.

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Windows

Mac
Tip
s:
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 on-screen
instructions.

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Chapter 9

Parental Controls
This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites,
and control access to specified websites at specified time.
Chapter Parental
9 Controls

I want control what types of websites my children or other home

to: network users can visit and even the time of day they are
allowed to access the Internet.
For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a
computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and
Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on
weekdays and not other time.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
How can you set for the router.
I do 2 Go to Basic or Advanced > Parental Controls and enable
that? Parental Control.

3 Click Add.

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4 Click View Existing Devices, and select the device to be

controlled. Or, enter the Device Name and MAC
Address manually.
5 Click the icon to set the Effective Time. Drag the
cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK.

6 Enter a Description for the entry.

7 Select the checkbox to enable this entry and click OK.
8 Select the restriction mode.
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.

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9 Click Add a New Keyword. You can add up to 200

keywords for both Blacklist and Whitelist. Below are
some sample entries to allow access.
1 ) Enter a web address (e.g. www.tp-link.com) 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 (e.g. edu or .org) to allow
access only to the websites with that suffix.
3 ) If you wish to block all Internet browsing access, do
not add any keyword to the Whitelist.
10 Enter the keywords or websites you want to add and
Done click Save.
! Now you can control your children’s Internet access
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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 assign
network authorities and bandwidth for guests to ensure network security,
privacy, and fluency.
• Create a Network for Guests
• Customize Guest Network Options
Chapter Guest
10 Network

10 1 Create a Network for Guests

1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section.
3 Create a 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs.

1 ) Enable 2.4GHz Wireless Network or 5GHz Wireless Network .

2 ) Set an 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 > Status and find the Guest Network section.

10 2 Customize Guest Network Options

1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Guest Network.

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3 Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs.

• 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.
• Allow guests to access my USB storage sharing
Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access your
router’s USB storage sharing.
• Enable guest network bandwidth control
Select this checkbox to assign the upstream and downstream bandwidth of
the guest network. This option is available only when Bandwidth Control is
enabled on the Advanced > Bandwidth Control page.

4 Click Save. Now users in your guest network can enjoy only the network
authorities and bandwidth you assigned!
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and find the Guest Network section.

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Chapter 11

NAT Forwarding
Modem router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices
in the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate in the Internet, which
protects the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also
brings about the problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with
the specified device in the local network.
With forwarding feature the modem 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 modem 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
• Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ
• Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP
Chapter NAT
11 Forwarding

11 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. 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 number before the configuration.

I want share my personal website I’ve built in local network with

to: my friends through the Internet.
For example, the personal website has been built in my
home PC (192.168.1.100). I hope that my friends in the
Internet can visit my website in some way. The PC is
connected to the modem router with the WAN IP address
218.18.232.154.
Personal Website
Modem Router

LA WAN: 218.18.232.154
N
Home

How can 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example

I do 192.168.1.100.
that? 2 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
3 Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers,
click Add.

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4 Click View Existing Services, and choose HTTP. The

external port, internal port and protocol will be
automatically filled with contents. Enter the PC’s IP
address 192.168.1.100 in the Internal IP field.
5 Click OK to save the settings.
Tips:
1. It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if
you are not clear about which port and protocol to use.
2. 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 needs.
3. You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several
services in a modem router. Please note that the External Port cannot 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 by DDNS, go to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account for
more information. Then you can use http://domain name to visit the website.
2. If you have changed the default External Port, you should use http:// WAN
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11 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 modem router
can record the IP address of the host. When the data from the Internet return to
the external ports, the

modem router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is
mainly applied to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications
include MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc.
Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules:
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add.

3 Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The
triggering port and protocol, the external port and protocol will be
automatically filled with contents. Here we take application MSN Gaming
Zone as an example.
4 Click OK to save the settings.

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1. You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need.
2. If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters
manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port
field according to the format the page displays.

11 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
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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, like IP camera and database software, you can set
the PC to be a DMZ host.
Note:
DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. 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 want make the home PC join the Internet online game without
to: 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.
1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example
How can 192.168.1.100.
I do 2 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
that? you set for the modem router.
3 Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select
the checkbox to enable DMZ.

4 Enter the IP address 192.168.1.100 in the DMZ Host IP

Address filed.
5 Click Save to save the settings.
The configuration is completed. You’ve set your PC to a
DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with
Done! other players.

11 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
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devices in the both sides of NAT device can freely communicate with
each other realizing the

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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:
1. UPnP is enabled by default in this modem 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 modem router which has
connected to the Internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the
modem 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.

LA WA
N N

Xbox Modem Router

If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router;
2 Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to
your needs.

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Specify Your Network

Settings
This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic
configuration of the modem router using the web-based management page.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• LAN Settings
• Wireless Settings
• Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
• Interface Grouping
• Create Static Routes
• Set up a VPN Connection
• Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel
Chapter Specify Your Network
12 Settings

12 1 LAN Settings

12 1 1 Change the LAN IP Address

The modem router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.1.1, 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.
Follow the steps below to change your IP address.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.

3 Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs.

4 Select the Subnet Mask from the drop-down list. The subnet mask together
with the IP address identifies the local IP subnet.
5 Keep IGMP Snooping as enabled by default. IGMP snooping is the process of
listening to IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) network traffic. The
function prevents hosts on a local network from receiving traffic for a
multicast group they have not explicitly joined.
6 You can configure the modem router’s Second IP and Subnet Mask for LAN
interface through which you can also access the web management page.
7 Leave the rest of the default settings as they are.
8 Click Save to make the settings effective.

12 1 2 Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server

You can configure the modem router to act as a DHCP server to assign IP
addresses to its clients. To use the DHCP server function of the modem router,
you must configure all computers on the LAN to obtain an IP Address
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Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server.

1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.

3 Select DHCP to enable the DHCP function and select DHCP Server.
4 Specify the IP Address Pool, the start address and end address must be on
the same subnet with LAN IP. The modem router will assign addresses
within this specified range to its clients. It is from 192.168.1.100 to
192.168.1.199 by default.
5 Enter a value for the Address Lease Time. The Address Lease Time is the
amount of time in which a DHCP client can lease its current dynamic IP
address assigned by the modem router. After the dynamic IP address
expires, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address.
The default is 1440 minutes.
6 Keep the rest of the settings as default and click Save to make your settings
effective.
Note:
1. The modem router can be configured to work as a DHCP Relay. A DHCP relay is a computer that
forwards DHCP data between computers that request IP addresses and the DHCP server that assigns
the addresses. Each of the device’s interfaces can be configured as a DHCP relay. If it is enabled, the
DHCP requests from local PCs will be forwarded to the DHCP server that runs on WAN side.
2. You can also appoint IP addresses within a specified range to devices of the same type by using
Condition Pool feature. For example, you can assign IP addresses within the range (192.168.1.50
to192.168.1.80) to Camera devices, thus facilitating the network management. Enable DHCP feature and
configure the parameters according to your actual situation on Advanced > Network > LAN Settings
page.

12 1 3 Reserve LAN IP Addresses

You can view and add a reserved address for a client. When you specify an IP
address for a device on the LAN, that device will always receive the same IP
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permanent IP addresses, please configure Address Reservation on the router for

the purpose.
Follow the steps below to reserve an IP address for your device.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.
3 Scroll down to locate the Address Reservation table and click Add to add an
address reservation entry for your device.

4 Enter the MAC address of the device for which you want to reserve IP
address.
5 Specify the IP address which will be reserved by the router.
6 Check to Enable this entry and click OK to make the settings effective.

12 2 Wireless Settings

12 2 1 Specify Basic Wireless Settings

The modem 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.
Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem
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➢ To enable or disable the wireless function:

Enable the 2.4GHz Wireless Network or 5GHz Wireless Network. If you don’t
want to use the wireless function, just uncheck the box. If you disable the
wireless function, all the wireless settings won’t be effective.
➢ To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless
password:
Enter a new SSID using up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX
and the value is case-sensitive.
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:
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.
➢ To change the mode or channel:
Go to Advanced > Wireless >Wireless Settings page and select the wireless
network 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
Mode: Select the desired mode.
• 802.11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n devices.
• 802.11gn mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11g and 802.11n wireless
clients.
• 802.11bgn mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n
wireless clients.
Note: When 802.11n only mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the modem
router.
It is strongly recommended that you select 802.11bgn mixed, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
wireless stations can connect to the modem router.

• 802.11ac only (5Ghz): Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11ac
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• 802.11ac/n mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using both 802.11ac and 802.11n
wireless clients.
• 802.11a/n/ac mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a,
802.11n and 802.11ac wireless clients. It is strongly recommended that you
select 11a/n/ac mixed.
Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field
determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change
the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another
nearby access point.
Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list. The default
setting is Automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients
automatically.
➢ To change the security option:
1 Go to Advanced > Wireless >Wireless Settings page.
2 Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
3 Select an option from the Security drop-down list. The router provides four
options, None, WPA/WPA2 Personal (Recommended), WPA/WPA2
Enterprise, WEP. WPA2 uses the newest standard and the security level is
the highest. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless
necessary.

12 2 2 Use WPS for Wireless Connection

You can use WPS feature to add a new wireless device to your existing network
quickly.
Method 1 Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button
Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
1 Press the WPS button on the back panel of the modem router for 1 second.

2 Press the WPS button of the client device directly.

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4 When the WPS LED is on, the client device has Settings
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Method 2 Enter the client device’s PIN on the modem router

1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Wireless >WPS page. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz
or 5GHz according to your wireless client.

3 Keep the default WPS status as Enabled and select the PIN Code radio
button.
4 Enter the client device’s PIN in the field on the above WPS screen. Then
click the Connect button.
5 “Connect successfully” will appear on the above screen, which means the
client device has successfully connected to the modem router.
Method 3 Enter the modem router’s PIN on your client device
Use this method if your client device asks for the modem router’s PIN.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Wireless >WPS page. Select the wireless network 2.4GHz
or 5GHz according to your wireless client.

3 Keep the Router’s PIN status as enabled. Take a note of the Current PIN
of the modem router. You can also click the Generate button to get a new
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4 On the client device, enter the modem router’s PIN. (The default PIN is also
labeled on the bottom of the modem router.)
5 The WPS LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process.
6 When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully
connected to the modem router.
Note:
1. The WPS LED on the modem router will light on for five minutes if the device has been successfully
added to the network.
2. The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the modem router is disabled. Please
make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

12 2 3 Schedule Your Wireless Function

You can automatically turn off your wireless network (both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) at
time when you do not need the wireless connection.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule page.
3 Select the 2.4GHz wireless network to configure. Toggle on the button to
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4 Set the time. Drag the cursor to cover the time area and click Save to
make the settings effective. The selected time will be in red.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set time for 5GHz wireless network.
Note:
1. If you just set time for one wireless band, the other wireless band is still always on, so set time for both of
the two bands to schedule your whole wireless network.
2. The wireless LED (2.4GHz , 5GHz ) will turn off if the corresponding wireless network is disabled.
3. The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.

12 2 4 View Wireless Information

➢ To view the detailed wireless network settings:
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Status page. You can see the Wireless box.
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Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the router icon on Basic> Network Map.

➢ To view the detailed information of the connected wireless

clients:
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Statistics page.
3 You can view the detailed information of the wireless clients, including its
connected wireless band and security option as well as the packets
transmitted.
Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the wireless clients icon on Basic> Network Map.

12 2 5 Advanced Wireless Settings

Advanced wireless settings are for those who have a network concept. If you are
not familiar with the settings on this page, it’s strongly recommended that you
keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network
performance.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
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• Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 200 and 1000 in milliseconds to

determine the duration between which beacon packets are broadcasted by the
router to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 200 milliseconds.
• RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet
size of data transmission through the router. By default, the RTS (Request to
Send) Threshold size is 2346. If the packet size is greater than the preset
threshold, the router sends Request to Send frames to a particular receiving
station and negotiates the sending of a data frame, or else the packet will be
sent immediately.
• DTIM Interval: Enter a value between 1 and 255 to determine the interval of
the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). 1 indicates the DTIM Interval is
the same as Beacon Interval.
• Group Key Update Period: Enter the number of seconds to control the time
interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default is 0, indicating no
key renewal.
• Enable WMM: This feature guarantees the packets with high-priority messages
being transmitted preferentially. WMM is enabled compulsively under 802.11n
or 802.11ac mode. It is strongly recommended to enable WMM.
• Enable Short GI: This feature is enabled by default and recommended to
increase the data capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time.
• AP Isolation: Select this checkbox to enable the AP Isolation feature that allows
you to confine and restrict all wireless devices on your network from interacting
with each other, but still able to access the Internet. AP isolation is disabled by
default.
• WDS: Select this checkbox to enable the WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
Bridging feature to allow the router to bridge with another access point (AP) in a
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12 3 Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account

Most ISPs (Internet service providers) 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.
Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the
modem router.

To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below:

1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > Network> Dynamic DNS.
3 Select the DDNS service provider (Dyndns or NO-IP). If you don’t have a
DDNS account, select a service provider and click Go to register.

4 Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as
lisa.ddns. net).
5 Click Login and Save.
Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account.

12 4 Interface Grouping

I want Divide my devices connected to the modem router into

to: different groups and disallow devices’ cross-group
communication.
For example, in my house, devices connected to LAN1 and
LAN3 are for work, while others for entertainment. I want to
isolate working devices from others while keep all devices’
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to the
Internet.

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How can 1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password

I do you set for the modem router.
that? 2 Go to Advanced > Network > Interface Grouping to open
the configuration page where some interfaces can be
grouped together.

3 Click to Add a new group.

4 Name the group.

5 Check the boxes of LAN1 and LAN3 in Available LAN.
Here Wi-Fi 2.4G network and Wi-Fi 5G network are
viewed as a LAN interface respectively.
6 Click Enable Group Isolation to isolate working devices
and disallow other devices from communicating with
them.
7 Click OK to save the settings.
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Done Now your working devices connected to LAN1 and LAN3

! are in an isolated group!
Note: VLAN function is enabled by default. You cannot disable it when
IPTV is
enabled.

12 5 Create Static Routes

A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to
reach a specific host or network. Data from one point to another will always
follow the same path regardless of other considerations. Normal Internet usage
does not require this setting to be configured.

I want Visit multiple networks and multiple servers at the same

to: time.
For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the Internet,
but I also want to visit my company’s server. Now I have a
switch and another router. I 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, I need to configure the static routing.
Modem Router Company’s
router 2 server

WAN: 172.30.30.100

LAN: 192.168.1.1 LAN: 192.168.1.2

172.30.30.1

Switc
h

My PC
192.168.1.100

How can 1 Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on
I do the same subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP function.
that?
2 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
you set for the modem router.
3 Go to Advanced > Network > Advanced Routing. Select
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4 Click Add to add a new static routing entry. Finish the

settings according to the following explanations:

• Destination IP: 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.
• 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

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Router 2 and then to the Server, so the default gateway

should be 192.168.1.2.
• Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that
sends out the data packets. In the example, the data is
sent to the gateway through the LAN port, so LAN should
be selected.

Done 5 Check to enable this entry and click OK to save the

settings.
!
Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company
server’s IP address to visit the company network.

12 6 Set up a VPN Connection

VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a private network established across the public
network, generally via the Internet. However, the private network is a logical
network without any physical network lines, so it is called Virtual Private
Network.
With the wide application of the Internet, more and more data are needed to be
shared through the Internet. Connecting the local network to the Internet directly,
though can allow the data exchange, will cause the private data to be exposed to
all the users on the Internet.
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology is developed and used to
establish the private network through the public network, which can provides a
secure communication to a remote computer or remote network, and guarantee
a secured data exchange. IPSec is one of the major implementations of VPNs.

I want Establishan IPSecVPNtunneltoconnecttwo LANsvia

to: Internetso that the hosts in different remote LANs are able
to communicate with each as if they are in the same LAN.
For example, I am the network administrator of a regional
office, I need to let my office staff can visit the
headquarter’s servers and resources, and vice versa. I
know that the modem router in my office and the device in
headquarter both support IPSec VPN feature, so I decide
to set up a VPN connection with the headquarter office.
The following diagram is a typical VPN topology. Here Site
A refers to regional office’s network (local network). And
Site B refers to the headquarter’s network (remote
network) which I want to connect.

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Site Site
A Modem Router B
2

WAN: WAN:
219.134.112.246 219.134.112.247

Modem router 1

LAN: 192.168.1.1 LAN: 192.168.2.1

Subnetmask: Subnetmask:
255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0

PC 1 PC 2

How can 1 Make sure of the topology you want to build and record
I do site A (local network) and site B (remote network)’s LAN
that? IP and WAN IP.
2 Configuration on site A (local network).
1 ) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the
password you set for the modem router.
2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > IPSec VPN to open the
configuration page. Click Add to set up a VPN
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3 ) In the IPSec Connection Name column, specify a

name. 4 ) In the Remote IPSec Gateway (URL) column,
Enter Site B’s
WAN IP address.
5 ) To configure Site A’s LAN:
In the Tunnel access from local IP addresses column,
here we take Subnet Address as an example. Then
input the LAN IP range of Site A in the IP Address for
VPN column, and input Subnet Mask of Site A.
6 ) To configure Site B’s LAN:
In the Tunnel access from local IP addresses column,
here we take Subnet Address as an example. Then
input the LAN IP range of Site B in the IP Address for
VPN column, and input Subnet Mask of Site B.
7 ) Select the Key Exchange Method for the policy. We
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8 ) Enter the Pre-Shared Key for IKE authentication.

Then keep Perfect Forward Secrecy enabled.
Note:
The key should consist of visible characters without blank
space. Make sure Site A and Site B use the same key.

9 ) Leave the Advanced Settings as default value. Then

click OK to save.
3 Configuration on Site B (remote network). Refer to step 2
configuration on Site A and make sure that Site A and
Site B use the same pre-shared keys and Perfect
Forward Secrecy settings.
4 The Status column will change to UP if the VPN
connection has been set up successfully.
5 Check the VPN connection. You can ping site B’ LAN
IP from your computer in site A to verify that the IPSec
VPN connection is set up correctly.
Tips: To check the VPN connection, you can do the following.
On the host in Site A, press Start ) + R to open Run dialog. Input “cmd”
and hit OK.

a . Inthe CLIwindow, typein“ping

192.168.2.x”(“192.168.2.x” can be IP address of any
host in Site B). Then press [Enter].

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If Ping proceeds successfully (gets replies from host in

Site B), the IPSec connection is working properly now.
Done Now IPSec VPN is implemented to establish a connection.
!
Note:
1. The product supports a maximum of ten simultaneous connections.
2. If one of the site has been off line for a while, for example, if Site A has been disconnected, on Site B
you need to click Disable and then click Enable after Site A back on line in order to re-establish the
IPSec tunnel.

12 7 Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel

The IPv6 Tunnel feature helps you obtain IPv6 resources based on an IPv4
WAN connection or vice versa.
IPv6 Tunnel is a transition mechanism that enables IPv6-only hosts to reach
IPv4 services or vice versa and allows isolated IPv6 hosts and networks to reach
each other over IPv4-only infrastructure before IPv6 completely supplants IPv4.
It is a temporary solution for networks that do not support native dual-stack,
where both IPv6 and IPv4 run independently.
The modem router provides three tunneling mechanisms: 6to4, 6rd and DS-Lite.
The way to set up 6rd and DS-Lite tunnel are similar.

12 7 1 Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4

The 6to4 tunnel is a kind of public service. If there is any 6to4 server in your
network, you can use this mechanism to access IPv6 service. If your ISP
provides you with an IPv4-only connection but you want to visit IPv6 websites,
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I want Set up the IPv6 tunnel though my ISP doesn’t provide me

to: with the tunnel service.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
How can you set for the modem router.
I do 2 Go to Advanced > Network > IPv6 Tunnel.
that? 3 Tick the check box, select 6to4 as the tunneling
mechanism and select a WAN connection from the
drop-down list, then click Save.

Note:
If there is no available WAN connection to choose, make sure you have
connected to the Internet and the connection type is not Bridge.

Now you can visit the IPv6 websites with the 6to4 tunnel.

Done!
Note:
Still not being able to access IPv6 resources means that not any 6to4 public server was found in your
network. You can contact your ISP to sign up for IPv6 connection service.

12 7 2 Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by

Your ISP

I want Specify the 6rd tunnel with the parameters provided by my

to: 6rd tunnel service provider.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password
How can you set for the modem router.
I do 2 Go to Advanced > Network > IPv6 Tunnel.
that? 3 Tick the check box, select 6rd as the tunneling
mechanism and select a WAN connection from the
drop-down list.
4 According to the parameters provided by your ISP,
choose Auto or Manual. More parameters are needed if
you choose Manual.
5 Click Save.
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Note:
If there is no available WAN connection to choose, make sure you have
connected to the Internet and the connection type is not Bridge.

Done Now you can visit the IPv6 websites with the 6rd tunnel.
!

Tips:
The way to set up DS-Lite tunnel is similar to that of 6rd tunnel. If you are provided with an IPv6-only WAN
connection and have signed up for DS-Lite tunnel service, specify the DS-Lite tunnel by referring to the steps
above.

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Administrate Your
Network
This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your
modem router’s network.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Set System Time and Region
• Update the Firmware
• Back up and Restore Configuration Settings
• Change the Administrator Account
• Local Management
• Remote Management
• System Log
• Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
• CWMP Settings
• SNMP Settings
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13 1 Set System Time and Region

System time is the time displayed while the modem router is running. The system
time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental
Controls and Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system
time.
Follow the steps below to set your system time.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings page.

3 Select your Region from the drop-down list. The region is where the wireless
function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless
function of the device in a region other than regions specified in the list. If
your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government
agency for assistance.
4 Configure the system time using the following
methods: Manually: Select your time zone and enter
your local time.
Get from PC: Click this button if you want to use the current managing PC’s
time.
Get GMT: Click this button if you want to get time from the Internet. Make sure
your modem router can access the Internet before you select this way to get
system time.
5 Click Save to make your settings effective.
6 After setting the system time, you can set Daylight Saving time according to
your needs. Tick the checkbox to enable Daylight Saving, set the start and
end time and then click Save to make the settings effective.

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13 2 Update the Firmware

TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and enriching 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 our website:
www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
Follow the steps below to update your firmware to the latest.
1 Download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com.
2 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
3 Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade page.

4 Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click Upgrade.
5 Wait for the upgrading and then the modem router will automatically reboot.
Note:
1. Before upgrading the firmware, it’s better to back up your current settings. For more details, refer to Back
up and Restore Configuration Settings.
2. During the upgrading process, do not turn off or reset the router.
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13 3 Back up and Restore Configuration Settings

The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can
back up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the
modem router to a previous settings from the backup file when needed.
Moreover, if needed you can erase the current settings and reset the modem
router to the default factory settings.
To back up configuration settings:
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.
3 Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A
conf. bin file will be stored to your computer.
To restore configuration settings:
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.

3 Click Browse to locate the previous backup configuration file, and click
Restore.
4 Wait for the restoring and then the modem router will automatically reboot.
To reset the modem router to factory default settings:
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.
3 Click Factory Restore to reset the modem router.
4 Wait for the resetting and then the modem router will automatically reboot.
Note:
1. During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the modem router.
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13 4 Change the Administrator Account

Admin account is used to log in to the modem router’s web-based management
page. You are required to set the admin account at first login. You can also
change it on the web page.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > System Tools> Administration page. Locate the
Account Management section.

3 Enter the old password. Enter the new password and enter again to confirm.
4 Click Save to make the settings effective.

13 5 Local Management
You can control the local devices’ authority to manage the modem router via
Local Management feature. By default all local connected devices are allowed to
manage the modem router. You can also allow only one device to manage the
modem router.
Follow the steps below to specify the local management.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > System Tools> Administration page. Locate
the Local Management section.
3 Keep the Port as the default setting. Enter the IP address or MAC address
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4 Click Save to make the settings effective. Now only the device
(192.168.1.100) can manage the modem router. If you want that all local
devices can manage the modem router, just leave the IP/MAC Address field
blank.

13 6 Remote Management
By default, the remote devices are not allowed to manage the modem router
from the Internet.
Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the modem router.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > System Tools> Administration page. Locate the Remote
Management section.

3 Tick the checkbox to enable Remote Management. Keep the Port as the
default setting. Leave the IP/MAC Address field blank. If you just want to
allow a specific device to manage the modem router, you can enter the IP
address of the remote device in the IP/MAC Address field.
4 Click Save to make the settings effective. Now, all devices on the
Internet can log in to http://modem router’s WAN IP address:port number
(such as http://113.116.60.229:80) to manage the modem router.
Tips:
1. You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Basic > Network Maps > 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.

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13 7 System Log
System Log can help you know what happened to your modem router, facilitating
you to locate the malfunctions. For example when your modem router does not
work properly, you will need to save the system log and send it to the technical
support for troubleshooting.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Click Advanced > System Tools > System Log page.

To view the system logs:

1 Select the log Type. Select ALL to view all kinds of logs, or select the log
type from the dropdown list to view the specific logs.
2 Select the log Level and you will see the logs with the specific or higher levels.
3 Click Refresh to refresh the log list.
To save the system logs:
You can choose to save the system logs to your local computer or a remote
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Click Save Log to save the logs in a txt file to your

computer. Click Log Settings to set the save path of the

logs.

• Save Locally: Select this option to cache the system log to the router’s local
memory, select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-
down list. The logs will be shown in the table in descending order on the
System Log page.
• Save Remotely: Select this option to send the system log to a remote server,
select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list and
enter the information of the remote server. If the remote server has a log
viewer client or a sniffer tool implemented, you can view and analyze the
system log remotely in real- time.

13 8 Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics

The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the LAN, WAN and
WLAN sent and received packets, allowing you to monitor the volume of Internet
traffic statistics.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > System Tools > Statistics.
3 Toggle on Traffic Statistics, and then you can monitor the traffic statistics in
Traffic Statistics List section. This function is disabled by default.

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13 9 CWMP Settings
The modem router offers CWMP feature. The function supports TR-069 protocol
which collects information, diagnoses the devices and configures the devices
automatically via ACS (Auto-Configuration Server).
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > System Tools > CWMP Settings page.

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• Enable CWMP: Toggle On to enable the CWMP (CPE WAN Management

Protocol) feature.
• Inform: Enable this feature to send an Inform message to the ACS (Auto
Configuration Server) periodically.
• Inform Interval: Enter the time interval in seconds when the Inform message
will be sent to the ACS.
• ACS URL: Enter the web address of the ACS which is provided by your ISP.
• ACS Username/Password: Enter the username/password to log in to the ACS
server.
• Interface used by TR-069 client: Select which interface to be used by the TR-069
client.
• Display SOAP messages on serial console: Toggle to enable or disable this
feature.
• Connection Request Authentication: Select this checkbox to enable
authentication for the connection request.
• Connection Request Username/Password: Enter the username/password for
the ACS server to log in to the router.
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• Connection Request Port: Enter the port that connects to the ACS server.
• Connection Request URL: Enter the URL that connects to the ACS server.
• Get RPC methods: Click to get the methods to support
CWMP. Click Save to make the settings effective.

13 10 SNMP Settings
SNMP(Simple Network Management Protocol)
hasbeenwidelyappliedinthecomputer networks currently, which is used for
ensuring the transmission of the management information between two nodes.
In this way, network administrators can easily search and modify the information
on any node on the network. Meanwhile, they can locate faults promptly and
implement the fault diagnosis, capacity planning and report generating.
An SNMP Agent is an application running on the modem router that performs
the operational role of receiving and processing SNMP messages, sending
responses to the SNMP manager, and sending traps when an event occurs. So
a router contains SNMP “agent” software can be monitored and/or controlled by
SNMP Manager using SNMP messages.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the
modem router.
2 Go to Advanced > System Tools > SNMP Settings page.

• Enable SNMP Agent: Toggle On to enable the built-in SNMP agent that
allows the router to operate as the operational role in receiving and
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messages, sending responses to the SNMP manager, and triggering SNMP

traps when an event occurs.
• Read Community: Displays the default public community string that protects
the router from unauthorized access.
• Set Community: Displays the default read and write community string that
protects the router from unauthorized changes.
• System Name: Displays the administratively-assigned name for this managed
device.
• System Description: Displays the textual description of the managed device.
This value should include the full name and version identification of the system’s
hardware type, software operating-system, and networking software.
• System Location: Displays the physical location of this device (e.g., telephone
closet, 3rd floor).
• System Contact: Displays the textual identification of the contact person for
this managed device, together with information on how to contact this person.
• Trap Manager IP: Displays the IP address of the host to receive the traps.
You are suggested to keep the default settings. Click Save to make the settings
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Appendix A:
Specifications General

ANSI T1.413, ITU G.992.1, ITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.5,

Standards
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE
and
802.11ac, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, TCP/IP, PPPoA, PPPoE, SNTP,
Protocols
HTTP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT
Safety & Emission FCC, CE
Four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports (Auto
Ports MDI/MDIX) One RJ11 port
One USB 2.0 port

10Base-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5

cable 100Base-TX: UTP category-
Network Medium 5, 5e cable 1000Base-TX: UTP
category-5, 5e cable Max line
length: 6.5Km
Downstream: Up to 24Mbps
Data Rates
Upstream: Up to 1Mbps

Antenna 2 detachable external dual band antennas, 2dBi for 2.4GHz and 3dBi for
5GHz
Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP or Mac OS or Linux-based operating
System system Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari browser for
Requirement web-based configuration

Physical and Environment

Working
Temperature 0℃ ~ 40℃

Working Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)

Storage -40℃ ~ 70℃
Temperature
Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)
Appendix
Troubleshooting
B:
T1 How do I restore my modem router’s configuration to its
factory default settings?
With the modem router powered on, press and hold down the RESET button on
the rear panel of the modem router for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn back on
momentarily, then release the button.
Note: Once the modem router is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will need to re-
configure the modem router.

T2 What can I do if I forgot my password?

Web Management page password:
Restore the modem router to its factory default settings and then set a new
password using 1-15 characters.
Wireless Network password:
1 The default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the
modem router.
2 If the default wireless password has been changed, log into the modem
router’s web management page and go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or
reset your password.

T3 Whatcan Idoif
Icannotlogintothemodemrouter’swebmanagement page?
• Make sure the modem router connects to the computer correctly and the
corresponding LED indicator(s) light up.
• Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured to obtain an IP
address automatically and obtain DNS server address automatically.
• Make sure the default access you input is right.
• Check your computer’s settings:
1 ) Go to Start > Control Panel > 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;

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5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the

settings.

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• Change a web browser or computer and log in again.
• Resetthemodemroutertofactorydefaultsettings:Withthemodemrouterpower
ed on, press and hold down the RESET button on the rear panel of the
modem router for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn back on momentarily, then
release the button.
Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the modem router to surf the Internet once the modem router is
reset.
Open a web browser and log in again. If login fails, please contact the
technical support.
T4 What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
1 Check to see if all the connectors are connected well, including the telephone
line, Ethernet cables and power adapter.
2 Check to see if you can log in to the web management page of the modem
router. If you can, try the following steps. If you cannot, please set your
computer referring to T3 and then try to see if you can access the Internet. If
the problem persists, please go to the next step.
3 Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI, Connection Type, account
username and password are correct. If there are any mistakes, please
correct the settings and try again.

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factory default settings and reconfigure your modem router by following the
instructions in Use Quick Setup Wizard.
6 Please contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.
T5 How to configure MAC Clone?
You can manually change the MAC address of the modem router. It is helpful
when your Internet access account provided by your ISP is bound to one specific
MAC address, in other words, your ISP just permits only one computer with the
authenticated MAC address to access the Internet. In this case, you can use
MAC Clone to allow more computers to access the Internet via the same
account.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the modem
router.
2 Go to Advanced > Network > Internet page. Click the Add icon, and scroll
down to get the MAC Clone section.

• If you are using the computer with the authenticated MAC address to
access the modem router, please select Use Current Computer MAC
Address.
• If you know the authenticated MAC address, please select Use Custom
MAC Address and then enter the address.
3 Click OK to make the settings effective.

T6 How to use the modem router as a regular wireless router to

share my Internet?
The modem router supports two operation modes, DSL Modem Router Mode
and Wireless Router mode. If you already have a modem or your Internet comes
via an Ethernet cable from the wall, you can set up the modem router as a
regular wireless router to share the Internet.
1 Connect your modem router’s LAN4/WAN port to the modem or the network
port.
2 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the
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4 Select the Wireless Router Mode option and click Save to make the settings
effective.
Note: IPTV function is not supported in Wireless Router Mode.

T7 How to use the WDS Bridging function to extend my wireless

network?
My house covers a large area. The wireless network coverage of the router I’m
using (the root router) is limited. I want to use an extended router to extend the
wireless network of the primary router. Follow the steps to configure the modem
router.
1 Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with password you set for the modem
router.
2 Configure the LAN IP address of the modem router in the same subnet as the
root router. For example, the IP address of the root router is 192.168.0.1, the
IP address of the extended router should be from 192.168.0.2 to
192.168.0.254.).
3 Go to Advanced > Wireless >Advanced Settings page and select the wireless
network 5GHz. Locate the WDS (5GHz) section and select the checkbox to
enable the WDS Bridging function.

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filled in.
Configure the Security settings as the AP you choose to be bridged.

6 Click Save to make the settings effective.

7 Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page to disable DHCP.
Now, the root’s wireless network is extended and you can use the modem
router’s SSID and password to enjoy the network.
Note: The extended router (modem router) can have different SSID and password from the root router, you
can change your modem router’s SSID and password on Basic > Wireless page.

T8 What can I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot

connect the wireless network?
➢ If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps
below:
1 Make sure the wireless function is enabled if you’re using a laptop with built-in
wireless adapter. You can refer to the relevant document or contact the
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wireless adapter is enabled.
On Windows 7
1 ) If you 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 > Services, find and locate Wireless
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6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure
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➢ If you can find other wireless network except your own, please
follow the stepsbelow:
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 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings page to check the wireless
router settings. Double check your Wireless Name, and make sure the SSID
is not hidden;
4 Connect to wireless network.
➢ If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please
follow the steps below:
1 Authenticating problem, password mismatch.
1 ) 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/modem;

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using a security key instead”, and then type in the Network Security
Key/Wireless Password;

3 ) If it continues on saying network security key mismatch, it is suggested to

confirm the wireless password on your wireless router/modem;
Note: Wireless password/Network Security Key is case sensitive.

4 ) Connect to wireless network.

2 Windows was unable to connect to XXXX /Cannot join this network/Taking
longer than usual to connect to this network.

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 1 ) Check the wireless signal strength of your network, if it is weak (1~3
bars), please move the router closer and try again;
2 ) Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1,6,or 11 to reduce
interference from other networks;
3 ) Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the
computer; 4 ) Connect to wireless network.
T9 What can I do if I cannot access the USB disk after I modify
the Authentication settings?
This situation probably happens on your Windows computer due to its special
credential mechanism. Once you successfully access the USB disk, the
connection will be temporarily recorded and you will be refused to access the
USB disk with another account.
You can follow either method below to solve this problem:
➢ Method 1: Log off (sign out) from the Windows to delete the
temporary connection record.
➢ Method 2: (Only for Local Storage Sharing) Change the Address
of the USB Diskby referring to To Customize the Address of the USB Disk.

T10 What can I do if I am still required to enter the password for

USB access even though I have selected Remember my
credentials in my Windows computer?
Because of Windows special credential mechanism, if the USB access username
you set is the same as the Windows account name, Windows will be unable to
remember the password you set for the USB.
To solve this problem, you can set a different USB access username or make
the USB access password the same as your Windows account. After you modify
the access account, remember to log off (sigh out) from the Windows.

T11 Why am I never required to enter the account information

for USB access even though I have enabled the Authentication
feature?
This situation probably happens on your Windows computer due to its special
credential mechanism. If your USB access username and password are both the
same as your Windows account, the Windows will automatically use its account
information to access the USB disk. Therefore, you will have no need to enter
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No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or
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FCC
STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 harmful 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.”

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The device operates in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz / 5.745 ~ 5.85GHz frequency range. It is
restricted in indoor environment only. This device meets all the other
requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause

radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC 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 form
your body.
Restricted to indoor use.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Caution:
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems;
(ii) for devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted
for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still
complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point
operation as appropriate; and
The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the
bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause
interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

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Avertissement:
(i) Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé
uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de
brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes
canaux;
(ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s)
amovible(s) utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation
P.I.R.E spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de
radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont
la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars
pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC
établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé
et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de
rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice:
注意！
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第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均
不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干
擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依
電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫
療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。

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BSMI Notice:
安全諮詢及注意事項
• 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
• 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清
潔。
• 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
• 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆
蓋開口。
• 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉
位置中。
• 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此
項工作。

Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на

відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені
чинними законодавчими актами України.

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Safety Information
• When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off
the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off
power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power
source.
• Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of
electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please
contact us.
• Avoid water and wet locations.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.

• Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the
original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t
hesitate to contact us.
For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:

AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK EE
FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV
LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK
SI ES SE GB IS LI NO CH

Explanation of the symbols on the product label:

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

DC voltage

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