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  • Page 1 User Guide AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX21 ©2020 TP-Link 1910012913 REV1.20.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service ........22...
  • Page 3 7. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally ........32 7.
  • Page 4 13. 9. Advanced Wireless Settings ..........80 Chapter 14.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center https://www.tp-link.com/support. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. TP-Link Community provided discuss products https://community.tp-link.com.
  • Page 6 *Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location. *Use of 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), and features including OFDMA, 1024-QAM, and Target Wake Time requires clients to also support corresponding features.Actual power reduction by Target Wake Time may vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Router

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...

  • Page 8: Top Panel

    1024QAM improve throughput by 4 times and dramatically increase the whole network capacity and efficiency. It’s also backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.

  • Page 9: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Status Indication The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. (5GHz Wireless) The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. Green On Internet service is available. The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet service Orange On (Internet) is not available.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Description Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Antennas Wi-Fi performance.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware

    Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Note: Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds, then release the button. Both the LEDs should turn solid on. 5.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3. Log In To Your Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Router...
  • Page 15 • If the login window does not appear, please refer to the Section. • If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bound your cloud router to it, the login password you created here will be invalid. Please log in to the cloud router using your TP-Link ID.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection

    Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection • Set Up the Router as an Access Point •...

  • Page 17: Use Quick Setup Wizard

    • To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section. • If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed. • If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.

  • Page 18: Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have the TP-Link ID, create one first. 3. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network. 4. Launch the Tether app, tap the button and select Router >...
  • Page 19 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen. 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection...

  • Page 21: Set Up The Router As An Access Point

    Set Up the Router as an Access Point The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Go to Advanced > IPv6. 3. Enable IPv6 and select the internet connection type provided by your ISP. Tips: If you do not know what your internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known information provided by your ISP.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If your ISP provides two separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection. 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection).
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP, and click Save. 6. Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection. Tips: Visit the section if there is no internet connection.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5. Tp-Link Cloud Service

    TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app. To ensure that your router stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available.

  • Page 26: Register A Tp-Link Id

    Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app.

  • Page 27: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. 5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin...

  • Page 28: Add Tp-Link Id To Manage The Router

    3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

  • Page 29: Manage The Router Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    5. Manage your router as needed. Note: If you need to remotely access your router from your smart devices, you need to: • Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link • Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 30: Chapter 6. Guest Network

    Chapter 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 customize guest network options to ensure network security and privacy.

  • Page 31: Create A Network For Guests

    Chapter 6 Guest Network 6. 1. Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network or click Wireless on the top page.

  • Page 32: Customize Guest Network Options

    You can turn on or off the guest network function conveniently. 6. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 33 Chapter 6 Guest Network Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping. • Allow guests to access your local network Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your router’s LAN ports or main network via methods such as network neighbors and Ping.

  • Page 34: Chapter 7. Usb Settings

    Chapter USB Settings This chapter describes how to use the USB ports to share files and media from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. The router supports USB external flash drives and hard drives. It contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 35: Access The Usb Storage Device

    Chapter 7 USB Settings 7. 1. Access the USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then access files stored there locally or remotely. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router. •...

  • Page 36: Access The Usb Device Remotely

    Chapter 7 USB Settings • Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then press Enter. Windows computer 1 ) Select > Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect.
  • Page 37 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. Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 38: Customize The Access Settings

    1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 39 Chapter 7 USB Settings 2. Now you can access the USB storage device by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb://MyShare (for Mac). • To Only Share Specific Content Focus on the File Sharing section. Specify sharing folders that you want to share and click Save.

  • Page 40: Media Sharing

    USB storage device directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, tablet and PS2/3/4. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 41: Time Machine

    Time Machine backs up all files on your Mac computer to a USB storage device connected to your router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 42 Chapter 7 USB Settings 3. Tick the checkbox to enable Time Machine. 4. Click Select to select a location for Time Machine backups. 5. Set the Size Limit for Backups. Note: 0 means no limit for the space. 6. Click Save.

  • Page 43: Chapter 8. Parental Controls

    Chapter Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time. It contains the following sections: • Setting Up Access Restrictions • Monitoring Internet Usage...

  • Page 44: Setting Up Access Restrictions

    2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time (10 PM to 7 AM) on weekdays. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 45 Chapter 8 Parental Controls 1 ) Enter a keyword (for example, “Facebook”) or a URL (for example, “www. facebook.com”). All websites containing the keywords will be blocked. 2 ) Click Next. 6. Set time restrictions on internet access. 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday &...

  • Page 46: Monitoring Internet Usage

    Check which websites my child has visited and how much time they have spent online recently. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 47 Chapter 8 Parental Controls Done! You can now check up on your child’s online activities.

  • Page 48: Chapter 9. Qos

    Chapter This chapter introduces how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to specify prioritization of traffic and minimize the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load.
  • Page 49 2 hours. How can I do that? 1. Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 50: Chapter 10. Network Security

    Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network from cyber attacks, block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...

  • Page 51: Protect The Network From Cyber Attacks

    This function is enabled by default. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 52 Chapter 10 Network Security 2 ) Click and select devices you want to be blocked and Click ADD. 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the blacklist. •...

  • Page 53: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 10 Network Security 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the whitelist. • Add unconnected devices 1 ) Click Manually. 2 ) Enter the Device Name MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed and click ADD.
  • Page 54 Chapter 10 Network Security I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 55 Chapter 10 Network Security • To bind the unconnected device: 1 ) Click in the Binding List section. 2 ) Enter the MAC Address IP Address that you want to bind. 3 ) Click SAVE. Done! Now you don’t need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks!

  • Page 56: Chapter 11. Nat Forwarding

    The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

  • Page 57: Share Local Resources On The Internet By Port Forwarding

    WAN: 218.18.232.154 How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 58 Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 5. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled in. 6. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 manually in the Device IP Address field.

  • Page 59: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the Port Triggering rules: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 60: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 4. Click SAVE. Tips: • You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need. • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. • 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...

  • Page 61: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    NAT Forwarding How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 62 Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. INTERNET If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 63: Chapter 12. Vpn Server

    Chapter VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN. OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stable.

  • Page 64: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network

    OpenVPN connection. INTERNET Home Network Router Remote Devices Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server >...

  • Page 65: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN connection. Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 66 Chapter 12 VPN Server 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP, and tick the Enable box of PPTP. Note: Before you enable Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet.
  • Page 67 Chapter 12 VPN Server 3 ) Click ADD. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use the Windows built-in PPTP software as an example.
  • Page 68 Chapter 12 VPN Server 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next.
  • Page 69 Chapter 12 VPN Server 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.
  • Page 70 Chapter 12 VPN Server...

  • Page 71: Chapter 13. Customize Your Network Settings

    Chapter Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account •...

  • Page 72: Change The Lan Settings

    If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 73 Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings 2 ) Click SAVE. 3 ) After configuring IGMP proxy, IPTV can work behind your router now. You can connect your set-top box to any of the router’s Ethernet port. If IGMP is not the technology your ISP applies to provide IPTV service: 1 ) Tick Enable IPTV/VLAN.

  • Page 74: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 75: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    NO-IP or DynDNS. If you don’t have a DDNS account, you have to register first by clicking Register Now. Note: To enjoy TP-Link’s DDNS service, you have to log in with a TP-Link ID. If you have not logged in with one, click 4. Click Register in the...

  • Page 76: Create Static Routes

    Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings If you have selected NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. 5. Click LOGIN AND SAVE. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click Logout first, and then log in with a new account.
  • Page 77 1. Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A. 3. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 78: Specify Wireless Settings

    The preset SSID and password can be found on the label of the router. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 79 Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings • To enable or disable the wireless function: 1. Go to Wireless Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. The wireless function is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of the router, just untick the Enable checkbox of each wireless network.
  • Page 80 Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings 3. Keep the default values or set a new SSID and password, and click SAVE. This SSID and password will be applied for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. • To change the security option: 1.

  • Page 81: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    The wireless network can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 82: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Make sure the Wi-Fi of your router is on and go to Advanced >...

  • Page 83: Push The Wps Button

    LED of the router should change from flashing to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection. 13. 9. Advanced Wireless Settings Check advanced wireless settings for your device. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 84 Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings • - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. • Short GI - It is recommended to enable this function, for it will increase the data capacity by reducing the guard interval time. •...

  • Page 85: Chapter 14. Manage The Router

    Chapter Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It contains the following sections: • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Change the Login Password • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 86: Upgrade The Firmware

    Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 14. 1. 1. Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the upgrade icon will display in the top-right corner of the page.

  • Page 87: Local Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade page. 14. 1. 2. Local Upgrade 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 88 Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off the router. • After reset, you can still use the current login password or the TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page. • To reset the router to factory default settings: 1.

  • Page 89: Change The Login Password

    The account management feature allows you to change your login password of the web management page. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the account management feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Advanced >...

  • Page 90: Local Management

    This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 91 Chapter 14 Manage the Router • Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router: Select All Devices Local Managers. • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select All Devices Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Device.

  • Page 92: Remote Management

    5. Click SAVE. 14. 6. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices’ authority to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 93: System Log

    Chapter 14 Manage the Router 4. Click SAVE. Devices on the internet can log in to http://Router’s WAN IP address:port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router. Tips: • You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Network Map >...
  • Page 94 Chapter 14 Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > System Log. 3. Choose the type and level of the system logs as needed.

  • Page 95: Test The Network Connectivity

    Chapter 14 Manage the Router Email From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. 2 ) Select Require Password. Tips: Generally, Require Password should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password. Username: Enter the email address used for sending the system log.
  • Page 96 Chapter 14 Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity;...

  • Page 97: Set Up System Time

    Parental Controls. You can choose the way to obtain the system time as needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 98 Chapter 14 Manage the Router 5. (Optional) In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server. 6. Click SAVE. • To get time from your computer: 1. In the Set Time field, select Get from Managing Device.

  • Page 99: Set The Router To Reboot Regularly

    14. 10. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly The Scheduled Reboot feature cleans the cache to enhance the running performance of the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 100: Control The Led

    The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 101: Faq

    Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management password? • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the router, click...
  • Page 102 4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 103 Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4. What should I do if I can’t access the internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced>...
  • Page 104 • Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes until it gets a solid cable or Internet light.
  • Page 105 • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and you can’t access the internet.
  • Page 106 • Double check the internet connection type. 1 ) Confirm your internet connection type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 107 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on...
  • Page 108 If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps below: • Authenticating problem/password mismatch: 1 ) Sometimes you will be asked to type in a PIN number when you connect to the 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 label of your router.
  • Page 109 • Windows unable to connect to XXXX / Can not join this network / Taking longer than usual to connect to this network: • Check the wireless signal strength of your network. If it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again. •...
  • Page 110 Component Name Model I.T.E. Power T120150-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com 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.
  • Page 111 We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 112 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15.

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