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    Archer VR600 User Guide AC1600 Wireless Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router REV1.0.1 1910011536
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    1.LEDs 5 1. 3. 2.Ports 7 1. 3. 3.Buttons 7 Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware 9 2. 1. Position Your Modem Router 10 2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router 10 Chapter 3. Log into Your Modem Router 12 Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connections 14 4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard 15 4. 2. Manually Set up an
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    56 10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 56 Chapter 11. NAT Forwarding 58 11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server 59 11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering 60 11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ 61 11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run
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    a VPN Connection 79 12. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel 83 12. 7. 1.Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4 83 12. 7. 2.Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP 84 Chapter 13. Administrate Your Network 86 13. 1. Set System Time and Region 87 13. 2. Update the Firmware
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    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 of your device due to the various firmware versions. Please just configure your product
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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 • Product Appearance
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    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router 1. 1. Product Overview What This Product Does TP-LINK's Archer VR600 AC1600 Wireless Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router and VDSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration
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    Wi-Fi access codes or other personal data. IPv6 Supported Archer VR600 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
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    affecting the modem router's function • 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. Product Appearance 1. 3. 1. LEDs The
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    Flashing Off System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. in Bridge mode. Please refer to Note 2 for troubleshooting. Wireless USB device is plugged into the USB port. On/Off Turns On when a contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now. 2. If the Internet LED
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    The modem router's back panel shows the connection ports and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Item Description For connecting the modem router to the Internet. Connect the port to the DSL splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone cable. For
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    About Your Modem Router Item RESET WPS Wi-Fi On/Off LED ON/OFF Description 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
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    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Modem Router • Connect Your Modem Router
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    Chapter 2 Connect the 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
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    the LAN port on the modem router 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
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    Chapter 3 Log into Your Modem Router
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    easy to configure and manage the Archer VR600 AC1600 Wireless Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Troubleshooting to configure your computer. 2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1. Set a strong password using 1-15 characters and click Save. 3. Enter the password
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    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
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    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
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    an IPv6 Connection If the DSL line your ISP provided also supports IPv6 connection and your ISP has provided some detailed IPv6 parameters, 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
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    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 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. 17
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    4. 4. Test Internet Connectivity After manually set up the Internet connection, you need to know the Internet connectivity. The modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the malfunction. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router
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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
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    . About how to configure address reservation, please refer to Reserve LAN IP Addresses. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > Bandwidth Control page. 3. Enable Bandwidth Control. 4. Choose your Line Type. 5. Enter the
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    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
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    Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control Done! Now you and your roommate have an independent bandwidth. 22
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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
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    . • The unknown device is not allowed to access the wireless network. • I don't have to keep changing my wireless password as often. 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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    Chapter 6 Network Security Done! 3 ) Enter the MAC Address manually. (You can copy and paste the information from Devices Online table 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control and enable Access Control.
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    Chapter 6 Network Security 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
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    MAC address. I want to: How can I do that? Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding and enable IP & MAC Binding. 3. Bind your device(s) according to your
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    Chapter 6 Network Security Done! 2 ) Enter the MAC address and IP address that you want to bind. 3 ) Select the checkbox to enable the entry and click OK. Now you don't need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. 28
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    Chapter 7 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 vedio streaming and
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    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 type. 5. Specify a LAN port for IPTV connection and connect the set- top box to this port. 6. If you select VDSL
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    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, and USB 3G/4G modems. This chapter contains the following sections: • Local Storage
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    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 Disk By default all the network clients can access all folders on your USB disk. Refer to the following table for access instructions. You
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    Go to Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name (ARCHER _VR600 by default) in the Computer section. Windows computer Mac pad ¾¾ Method 2: 4. Click Connect Note: If you have set up a username and a password to deny anonymous access to the USB disks, you should select the Registered
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    more. 8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings ¾¾ To Only Share Specific Content By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. 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 >
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    play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices. Click Media Sharing to learn more. 5. Click OK. Tips: 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)
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    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
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    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. Note: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more
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    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
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    download, open a web browser and type the server address ftp://: (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21) or ftp://: (such as ftp:// MyDomainName:21) in the address bar, then press Enter on the keyboard. • To
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    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 you modem router. 8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings ¾¾ To Only Share Specific Content By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If
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    music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, pad and PS2/3/4. 8. 3. 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
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    supported player. 8. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings ¾¾ 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
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    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
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    that needs printer service. If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer. 2. Connect the Printer Cable a printer to the USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. 3. Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility TP-LINK USB Printer
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    , 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-click
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    Chapter 8 USB Settings Mac 4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply. Windows 46
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    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. 47
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    directly connected to the 3G/4G network when the original network service fails. Follow the steps below to set your 3G/4G network as a 1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the password you set for the modem router. 3.
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    on the web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support. 5. Verify that the modem Dial Number, APN, Username and Password manually and enter the information provided by your 3G/4G network service provider. 6. Click Advanced to
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    web page: http://www.tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support. 7. Verify that the and Password manually and enter the information provided by your 3G/4G network service provider. 8. Select the Connection Mode. The default mode is Always
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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.
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    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 you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic or Advanced > Parental
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    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
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    Chapter 9 Done! Parental Controls 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 (eg. .edu or .
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    Chapter 10 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
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    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
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    Chapter 10 Guest Network 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
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    about the problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with the specified device in the local network. With forwarding feature the 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
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    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 in with the password you set for the modem router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers, click Add. 59
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    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
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    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 the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according
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    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 192.168.1.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select the
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    Forwarding 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 the corresponding ports allowing the
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    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
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    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 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
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    DHCP server. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network 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
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    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
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    ) and wireless password: Enter a new SSID using up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX and the manually join the network. ¾¾ 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
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    interference problems with another nearby access point. Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting 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
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    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 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 >
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    the client device, enter the modem router's PIN. (The default PIN is also labeled on the bottom of the modem router.) 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
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    the time period you set. 12. 2. 4. View Wireless Information ¾¾ 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. 72
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    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. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Advanced Settings
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    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 wireless local area network (WLAN). Refer to Appendix B: Troubleshooting for detailed instructions. 74
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    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
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    Chapter 12 How can I do that? Specify Your Network Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Interface Grouping to open the configuration page where some interfaces can be grouped together. 3. Click
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    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 2's DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 3. Go to Advanced > Network > Advanced
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    on the same subnet with the router's IP which sends out the data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of 78
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    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
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    A (local network) and site B (remote network)'s LAN 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
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    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
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    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
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    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. a transition mechanism that enables IPv6-only hosts to reach IPv4 services or vice versa and allows isolated IPv6 hosts and networks to
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    provide me with the tunnel service. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem to the Internet and the connection type is not Bridge. Done! Now you can visit the IPv6 websites Manual. More parameters are needed if you choose Manual. 5. Click Save. 84
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    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 6rd tunnel. Tips: The way to set and have signed up for DS-Lite tunnel service, specify the DS-Lite tunnel by referring to the steps above. 85
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    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
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    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 >
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    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
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    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
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    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 of the local
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    Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced Tick the checkbox to enable Remote Management. Keep the Port as the default setting. Leave the IP/MAC Address field blank. Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 . 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the modem router. 2. Go to Advanced >
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    and triggering SNMP traps when an event occurs. • Read-only Community: Displays the default public community string that protects the router from unauthorized access. • Write Community: Displays the default read and write community string that protects the router from unauthorized changes. • System
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    CE Antenna 3 detachable external dual band antennas, 3dBi for 2.4GHz and 6dBi for 5GHz Ports Four 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX) One RJ11 port Two USB 2.0 ports Network Medium 10Base-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable 100Base-TX: UTP category-5, 5e cable 1000Base-TX
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    Troubleshooting T1. How do I restore my modem router's configuration to its factory default 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
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    4 ) Click LAN settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings. 100
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    modem router to factory default settings:With the modem in again. If login fails, please contact the technical support. T4. What can I do if I cannot access 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
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    restore your modem router to its 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
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    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 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
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    filled in. Configure the Security settings as the AP you choose to be bridged. 7. Click Save to make the settings effective. 8. Go to Advanced 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.
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    blocked somehow; 2 ) Clicking on Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself. On Windows XP 1 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
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    5 ) Select Wireless Zero Configuration, right click, and then select Properties; 6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK. 106
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    signal. 4. Connect to wireless network. ¾¾ 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
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    you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose "Connecting 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
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    2. Windows was unable to connect to XXXX /Cannot join this network/Taking longer than usual to connect to this network. 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
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    COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced
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    20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard The public use is subject to general authorisation by the respective service provider Limited implementation 1. SRD with FHSS modulation 1.1. Maximum 2.5 mW e.i.r.p. 1.2. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Permitted for use SRD for outdoor applications without
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    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
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    Wireless Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model No.: Archer VR600 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the or other normative documents EN 300 328 V1.9.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011 EN 55024: 2010 EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 +
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