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TP-Link BE7200 User Manual

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BE7200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
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  • Page 1 User Guide BE7200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router © 2024 TP-Link 1910013736...
  • Page 2 Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service ........24...
  • Page 3 7. 3. 3. Push the WPS Button..........39 7.
  • Page 4 14. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP ......81 Chapter 15. VPN Server&Client........83 15.
  • Page 5 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 is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the...
  • Page 6 **HomeShield includes both basic and advanced features. Advanced features require a paid subscription. For details, visit tp-link.com/homeshield ***TP-Link EasyMesh-compatible products can network with other devices that use EasyMesh. Failed connections may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors. The EasyMesh- compatible function is still being developed on some models and will be supported in subsequent software updates.
  • Page 7 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 The new features of Wi-Fi 7 and 4k QAM dramatically improve throughput and increase the capacity and efficiency of the whole network. It is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive Tether app and powerful web interface.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. (5GHz Wireless) The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. White On Internet service is available. The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet service Red On (Internet) is not available.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router The following parts are located on the back panel. Item Description Press for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on your client device to start the WPS process. Press for 1 second to turn on or off the LED of your router. LED/ Wi-Fi Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router.
  • Page 11 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 1 ) Turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one. 2 ) Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically. If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the router’s 10 GHz WAN/LAN port to it, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Computer Smart Device < Settings Wi-Fi Connections are available Wi-Fi Wireless Network Connection CHOOSE A NETWORK... TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Connect automatically Connect Other... • Method 3: Use the WPS button Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.
  • Page 15 Chapter Log In to Your Router...
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
  • Page 17 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 18 • 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 19 ISP. Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 3 ) If you choose Transix/ Xpass/ Connect/ v6plus/ OCN Virtual Connect/ IPv6 Option, please note that some advanced features will be unavailable.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 6 ) 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. 7 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection...
  • Page 22 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 23 (Bridge). After setting up the IPv6 internet connection, you can add IPv6 firewall rules to protect your IPv6 network. • Set up an IPv6 Internet 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 24 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced Settings to input further information if your ISP requires. Click SAVE and then click CONNECT. Note: If your ISP provides two separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection). Click Advanced Settings to input further information if your ISP requires. Click SAVE and then click CONNECT.
  • Page 26 This feature is available only when you’ve set up an IPv6 connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Specify a Service Name for the rule. 6. In the Internal IP field, enter a valid IPv6 address to run the service. You can click Select from clients, choose a local host device, and its IPv6 address will be automatically filled in as the Internal IP.
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 Chapter Network Map...
  • Page 34 Network Map Network Map outlines device connectivity of your network visually and helps you manage general settings of the network. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map.
  • Page 35 Chapter 6 Network Map • Click Mesh Devices to view the devices that form a mesh network with the router. • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network, or set Speed Limit to limit their upload and download speeds.
  • Page 36 Chapter 6 Network Map To limit the speeds of a device: 1. Click in the Modify column. 2. Enable Speed Limit. 3. Set the download and upload speed limit according to your needs. 4. Click SAVE. The speeds of the device will be limited.
  • Page 37 Chapter Wireless Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure the wireless settings. It contains the following sections: • Specify Wireless Settings • Schedule Your Wireless Function • Use WPS for Wireless Connection • Advanced Wireless Settings...
  • Page 38 The preset SSIDs and password can be found on the label of the router. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. 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 Wireless Settings • To enable or disable OFDMA/MU-MIMO: OFDMA enables multiple users to transmit data simultaneously, and thus greatly improves speed and efficiency. Noted that only when your clients also support OFDMA, can you fully enjoy the benefits. It is disabled by default. A router with the MU-MIMO feature serves multiple devices simultaneously while a traditional router serves only one user at a time.
  • Page 40 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings • To change the security option: 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select an option from the Security drop-down list. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary. • To change the transmit power: 1.
  • Page 41 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 42 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 43 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 7. 3. 2. Connect via the Router’s PIN Select Router’s PIN Method 1 to enable Router’s PIN. You can use the default PIN or generate a new one. Note: PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN.
  • Page 44 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 7. 4. 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 > Wireless >...
  • Page 45 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings • AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. • Airtime Fairness - This function can improve the overall network performance by sacrificing a little bit of network time on your slow devices. •...
  • Page 46 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 47 Chapter 8 Guest Network 8. 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 48 You can turn on or off the guest network function conveniently. 8. 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 49 Chapter IoT Network This router can create a dedicated wireless network for you to manage your IoT devices together, such as smart lights and cameras, enhancing their connection stability.
  • Page 50 Chapter 9 IoT Network 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 > Network. 3. Create an IoT network as needed. 1 ) Tick the Enable checkbox for the 2.4GHz, or 5 GHz wireless network. For the 5 GHz network, make sure your IoT devices can connect to a 5 GHz network.
  • Page 51 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 52 Chapter 10 USB Settings 10. 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 53 Chapter 10 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 54 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 55 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 56 Chapter 10 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 57 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 58 Chapter 10 USB Settings • Go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name (Model number-share by default) in the Media Devices section. Note: Here we take Windows 7 as an example. Windows Computer Tablet • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player.
  • Page 59 Chapter 10 USB Settings 10. 3. Time Machine 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 > > Time Machine. • You can follow the web instructions to back up all files on your Mac to a USB storage device connected to your router.
  • Page 60 Customize your home network with enhanced security using a kit of features built in TP-Link HomeShield. Whether protecting your sensitive data or limiting the access of kids and guests, TP-Link HomeShield provides you the tools you need to fully manage your network.
  • Page 61 Chapter 11 HomeShield 11. 1. Network Check Scan your whole network to help analyze and optimize your network. 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 62 You can block inappropriate content, set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 63 Chapter 11 HomeShield 1 ) Select the content categories to block in the Content Filter list. 2 ) You can also block/allow a specific website. Enter a keyword (for example, “Facebook”) or a URL (for example, “www.facebook.com”), then click Add. 3 ) Click NEXT.
  • Page 64 Chapter 11 HomeShield 4 ) Enable Bedtime and use the up/down arrows or enter times in the fields. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period. 5 ) Click SAVE. 6 ) After adding a profile, you can click the Insight icon to check the detailed visited history, and click to pause the network for this profile anytime.
  • Page 65 Devices set as high priority will be allocated more bandwidth and so continue to run smoothly even when there is heavy traffic on the network. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 66 Chapter 11 HomeShield...
  • Page 67 Chapter EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming This product is compatible with EasyMesh. This chapter introduces the EasyMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • Add a Router as a Satellite Device • Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device • Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network...
  • Page 68 Note: Routers and range extenders must be compatible with EasyMesh or OneMesh™. Firmware upgrades may be required. 12. 1. Add a Router as a Satellite 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 69 5. Click ADD. When prompted “This device has been added successfully“, click OK, then click FINISH. 12. 2. Add a Range Extender as a Satellite 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 70 In an EasyMesh network, you can manage all mesh devices and connected clients on your main router’s web page. • To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map.
  • Page 71 Chapter 12 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming • Change device information.
  • Page 72 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, you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...
  • Page 73 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 74 Chapter 13 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 Deny List. To allow specific device(s): 1 ) click Change...
  • Page 75 Chapter 13 Network Security 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the allow list. • Add unconnected devices 1 ) Click Manually. 2 ) Enter the Device Name MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed...
  • Page 76 Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address. I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 77 SIP ALG. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 78 Some devices, such as IoT devices, are vulnerable to security threats. To keep your important devices and data safe, you can isolate these devices to protect your network from being infected. 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 79 Chapter 13 Network Security Done! While isolated, isolated devices (these devices) can still access the internet and communicate with other isolated devices. However, isolated devices (these devices) cannot transfer data with devices on your home, including managing gateway devices, accessing USB devices, etc.
  • Page 80 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 81 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 82 Chapter 14 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 83 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 84 Chapter 14 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 85 Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 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 > NAT Forwarding >...
  • Page 86 *Image may differ from your actual product. 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 87 Chapter VPN Server&Client The router offers several ways to set up VPN connections: VPN Server allows remote devices to access your home network in a secured way through the internet. The router supports three types of VPN Server: OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with higher security and more stability, suitable for restricted environments such as campus network and company intranet.
  • Page 88 INTERNET Home Network Router (VPN Server) 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 89 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 4. Enter a VPN Service Port to which a VPN device connects, and the port number should be between 1024 and 65535. 5. In the VPN Subnet/Netmask fields, enter the range of IP addresses that can be leased to the device by the OpenVPN server.
  • Page 90 PPTP connection on remote devices. 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. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 91 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the Username Password to authenticate devices to the PPTP 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.
  • Page 92 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
  • Page 93 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect.
  • Page 94 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 7. Click Connect Now when the VPN connection is ready to use. 15. 3. Use L2TP/IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network L2TP/IPSec VPN Server is used to create a L2TP/IPSec VPN connection for remote devices to access your home network.
  • Page 95 Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step 1. Set up L2TP/IPSec 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. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 96 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 4 ) Click Add. 5 ) Enter the Username Password to authenticate devices to the L2TP/IPSec VPN Server. 6 ) Click ADD. Step 2. Configure L2TP/IPSec VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows or Mac OS built-in L2TP/IPSec software or a third-party L2TP/IPSec software to connect to L2TP/IPSec Server.
  • Page 97 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
  • Page 98 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field, and select the checkbox Don’t connect now; just set it up so I can connect later. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name Password you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on...
  • Page 99 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 7. Click Close when the VPN connection is ready to use 8. Go to Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings.
  • Page 100 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 9. Find the VPN connection you created, then double-click it. 10. Enter the User name Password you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on your router, and click Properties.
  • Page 101 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 11. Switch to the Security tab, select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/ IPSec) and click Advanced settings. 12. Select Use preshared key for authentication and enter the IPSec Pre-Shared Key you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on your router. Then click OK. Done! Click Connect to start VPN connection.
  • Page 102 WireGuard VPN Server is used to create a Wire Guard VPN connection for remote devices to access your home network. Step 1. Set up WireGuard 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. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 103 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 3. Set the Tunnel IP Address Listen Port. Do NOT change it unless necessary. 4. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network; select Internet and Home Network you also want the remote device to access internet through the VPN Server.
  • Page 104 • For mobile phones, download WireGuard App from Google Play or Apple Store, then use the App to scan the QR Code to connect to this server. • For other devices (e.g. TP-Link WireGuard VPN client), Click EXPORT to save the WireGuard VPN configuration file which will be used by the remote device to access your router.
  • Page 105 *Image may differ from your actual product. INTERNET Home Devices Router (VPN Client) VPN Servers 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 > Client.
  • Page 106 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 2 ) Specify a Description for the VPN, and choose the Type. 3 ) Enter the VPN information provided by your VPN provider. • OpenVPN: Enter the VPN username and password if required by your VPN provider, otherwise simply leave them empty.
  • Page 107 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client • PPTP: Enter the VPN server address (for example: 218.18.1.73) and the VPN username and password provided by your VPN provider. • L2TP/IPSec VPN: Enter the VPN server address (for example: 218.18.1.73), VPN username and password, and IPSec pre-shared key provided by your VPN provider.
  • Page 108 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client • WireGuard VPN: Give a description, and click BROWSE to import the WireGuard VPN server configuration. Then you will see the detailed parameters. Do NOT change the parameters unless necessary. 4 ) Save the settings. 5 ) In the server list, enable the VPN server you need.
  • Page 109 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client 5. Add and manage the devices that will use the VPN function. 1 ) In the Device List section, click Add. 2 ) Choose and add the devices that will access the VPN server you have configured. 6.
  • Page 110 Chapter 15 VPN Server&Client Done! Now the devices you specified can access the VPN server you enabled.
  • Page 111 Chapter Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the Internet Settings • Change the LAN Settings • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...
  • Page 112 16. 1. Change the Internet Settings After setting up your internet, you can also easily change the internet settings if needed in the future. 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 113 Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings You have three options: • Use Default MAC Address - Do not change the default MAC address of your router in case the ISP does not bind the assigned IP address to the MAC address. •...
  • Page 114 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 115 Chapter 16 Customize Your Network 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 > Network > LAN, and locate the Flow Controller section. Flow Controller is enabled by default.
  • Page 116 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 117 Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings • To specify the IP address that the router assigns: 1. Tick the Enable checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.
  • Page 118 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 119 Chapter 16 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 120 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 121 Chapter 16 Customize Your Network Settings network is a single IP, so here enter 255.255.255.255. Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets will be sent. This IP address must be on the same subnet with the router’s IP which sends out data.
  • Page 122 Chapter Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It contains the following sections: • Update the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Change the Login Password • Password Recovery •...
  • Page 123 Back up your router’s configurations before firmware update. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware update. 17. 1. 1. Auto Update 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 124 Firmware Update page. 17. 1. 3. Local Update 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 125 Moreover, if necessary you can erase the current settings and reset the router to the default factory settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 126 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 127 This feature allows you to recover the login password you set for you router in case you forget it. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the Password Recovery feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Advanced >...
  • Page 128 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 129 5. Click SAVE. 17. 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.
  • Page 130 Chapter 17 Manage the Router 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and complete the settings in Remote Management section as needed. • Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely: Do not tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management.
  • Page 131 When the router does not work normally, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. • To save the system log locally: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 132 It would be great if the system logs could be sent to my mailbox at 8 a.m. every day. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 133 17. 8. Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 134 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 135 Chapter 17 Manage the Router 2. In the Set Time field, select Get from Internet. 3. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list. 4. In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server.
  • Page 136 Chapter 17 Manage the Router 2. Set the current Date MM/DD/YYYY format). 3. Set the current Time HH/MM/SS format). 4. Click SAVE. • To set Daylight Saving Time: 1. Tick the Enable box of Daylight Saving Time. 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone.
  • Page 137 Chapter 17 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 > Reboot. 3. Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule. 4. Specify the...
  • Page 138 Chapter 17 Manage the Router...
  • Page 139 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 140 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 141 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 142 • 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 143 • 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 144 • 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 145 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on...
  • Page 146 2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.
  • Page 147 5250 MHz -5350 MHz (23dBm) 5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/...
  • Page 148 SI SK UK(NI) UKCA Mark UK Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca...
  • Page 149 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. •...
  • Page 150 Symbol Explanation Caution, risk of electric shock Energy efficiency Marking Protective earth Earth Frame or chassis Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual Stand-by “ON”/”OFF” (push-push) Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
  • Page 151 Symbol Explanation µ Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US) ε Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)