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    User Guide AC2300 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Archer C2300 / Archer A2300 REV1.0.0 1910012068
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    12 4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard 13 4. 2. Manually Set up Your Internet Connection 13 4. 3. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 16 Chapter 5. Set Up the Router as an Access Point 20 Chapter 6. TP-Link Cloud Service 23 6. 1. Register a TP-Link ID 24 6. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information 24
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    60 12. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ 61 12. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP 62 Chapter 13.VPN Server 64 13. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network 65 13. 1. 1.Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 65 13. 1. 2.Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection
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    the Firmware 90 15. 5. 1.Online Upgrade 91 15. 5. 2.Local Upgrade 91 15. 5. 3.Restore Interrupted Upgrade after Power Failure 92 15. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings 92 15. 7. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly 94 15. 8. Change the Administrator Account 94 15. 9. Default Password
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    be found at Download Center at http://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 http://www.tp-link.com. A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss
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    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Panel Layout
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    Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due successfully. The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. Power is off. The 2.4GHz wireless
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    band is enabled. Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. Blue On Internet service is available. Orange On The router's Internet port is connected, but the internet service is not available. Off The router's Internet port is unplugged. On At least one powered-on device is connected to the
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    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Reset Button WPS Button USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port Description Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the router to its factory default settings. Press this button to enable the WPS function. For connecting to a USB 2.0 device or a
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    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
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    instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router's Internet port, and then follow Step 1, 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection. 1 Power adapter 5 Router Internet 2 3 Power adapter Modem 4 1. Install the antennas. 2. Turn off the modem, and
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    and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. 2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network. Computer Connections are available Wireless Network Connection TP-Link_XXXX TP
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    your router through this method. Note: • WPS is not supported by iOS devices. • The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is . 2 ) Within two minutes, press the Reset/WPS button on your router. WLAN On TP-LINK YSL David Hotdog Ts_5G Sunny Test close to 9
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    Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
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    secure management purposes. Then click Let's Get Started to log in. Note: • If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ 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
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    chapter introduces how to connect your router to the internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has necessary ISP connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Manually Set up Your Internet Connection •
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    in with the password you set for the router. 2. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet. 3. To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, etc.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click
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    to the demonstrations in Step 4 to determine your connection type. 4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are just used 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 14
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    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 provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen
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    , Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel and Pass-Through (Bridge). 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 > IPv6. 3. Enable IPv6 and select the internet connection type provided by your ISP. Tips: If you do
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    if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Renew. 3 ) PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced to input further information same session with IPv4 connection and manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection. 17
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    internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set up Your Internet Connection). Click Advanced to input further Pass-Through (Bridge): Click Save and skip to step 6. 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in
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    Chapter 4 Tips: Find Help on the management interface to know more about items. Set Up Internet Connection 6. Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection. The following figure is an example of a successful PPPoE configuration. Tips: Visit the FAQ section if there
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    Chapter 5 Set Up the Router as an Access Point In the Access Point mode, your router connects to a wired or wireless router via an Ethernet cable and extends the wireless coverage of your existing network.
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    with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save. The router will router to your existing wired router via an Ethernet cable. 4. Log in again to the web management page http://tplinkwifi.net, and click Quick Setup
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    Chapter 5 Set Up the Router as an Access Point Tips: • Functions, such as Parental Controls, Qos and NAT Forwarding, are not supported in the Access Point mode. • Functions, such as Guest Network and USB Sharing, are the same as those in the Router mode. 22
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    Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is avaliable. Surely you can also manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices with a single TP-Link ID. This chapter introduces how to register a new TP-Link ID, bind or unbind TP-Link IDs to manage your router, and the Tether app with which you
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    6 TP-Link Cloud Service 6. 1. Register a TP-Link ID If you have skipped the registration during the Quick Setup process, you can： 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud. 3. Click Register Now and follow the instructions
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    Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to or from the same router as Users. All accounts can monitor and manage the router locally or remotely, but user accounts cannot: • Reset the router to its factory default settings either on the web management page or in the Tether
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    6 TP-Link Cloud Service • Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the router. 6. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section. 3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID
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    install the app. OR 6. 4. 2. Locally Manage Your Router Using the Tether App 1. Connect your device to the router's wireless network. 2. Launch the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password your set for the router. 3. On the home page, you can check
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    installed one to its latest version. • TP-Link Cloud router with the latest firmware. Refer to Upgrade the Firmware to update your router to the latest firmware version. • A TP-Link ID bound to your router. If you don't have a TP-Link ID, refer to Register a TP-Link ID to get one. • Internet Access
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    Chapter 6 TP-Link Cloud Service 2. Enter the email address and the password of your TP-Link ID, and then tap Login. 3. Select the model of your router from the My Cloud Device list. 29
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    Chapter 6 TP-Link Cloud Service 4. On the home page, you can check your internet status and connected devices, or click to manage your router remotely as needed. 30
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    Chapter 7 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
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    http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. manually input the SSID for guest network access. 3 ) Set Security to WPA/WPA2 Personal, keep the default Version and Encryption values, and customize your own password
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    Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate 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. 4.
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    Chapter 8 USB Settings This chapter describes how to use the USB ports to share files, media and a printer from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. The router supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers. It contains the
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    Insert your USB storage device into the router's USB port and then refer to the following table to access files stored on your USB storage device. ¾¾ Method 1: Go to Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name (ModelNumber-SHARE by default
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    Server 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net 3 ) Click Connect Mac 4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up a username and a password to deny anonymous access to the USB disks, you should select the Registered User radio box. To learn how to set up an account for
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    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 > USB Sharing > USB Storage Device page. 3. Tick the FTP(via Internet) checkbox, and then click Save
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    Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for you router. 8. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings By default, all the network on the router's web management page. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go
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    up Authentication for Data Security You can set up authentication for your USB device so that network clients will be required to enter username and password when accessing the USB disk. 1. On the Sharing Contents and Security part, toggle on Access Authentication. 39
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    username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems: • If the sharing password is also the same as the Windows password, authentication will not work since the Windows will automatically use its account information for USB access
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    Use a third-party DLNA-supported player. 8. 3. Printer Sharing The feature of Printer Sharing helps you share a printer with different computers connected to the router. Note: Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the router: http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server
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    needs printer service. 1 ) Visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/. 2 ) Click PC Utility (for Windows users) or Mac Utility to download the installation file and uncompress it. 3 ) Open the uncompressed folder, and then click TP-Link USB Printer Controller Setup (for Windows users) or TP-Link UDS
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    Chapter 8 USB Settings Mac 3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto- Connect Printer. Windows Mac 4 ) Select the printer you share, and then click Apply. Windows 43
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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. 44
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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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    with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Parental Controls and enable Parental Controls. 3. Click Add. And then Click Scan, and select the access device. Or, input the Device Name and MAC Address manually
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    Chapter 9 Parental Controls 5. Enter a Description for the entry, Tick the Enable This Entry checkbox, and then click Save. 6. Enable Content Restriction, and select Whitelist as the restriction policy. Tips: • With Blacklist selected, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing
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    Chapter 9 Parental Controls Done! Now you can control your children's Internet access as needed. 48
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    Chapter 10 QoS 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. It contains the following sections: • Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS • Update the Database
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    http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > QoS > Settings. 3 ) Select Enable QoS. 4 ) Input the maximum upload and download bandwidth provided by your Internet service provider. 1Mbps equal s to 1000Kbps. 5 ) Click Advanced and
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    This function can help to add or update the applications the router supports. If the applications you need are not listed in the Application list, you can try to download the new version and upgrade the datebase. New database versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. 51
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    Chapter 10 QoS 1. Download the latest QoS database from our website 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 > QoS > Database. Click Browse to select the database upgrade file, and then click Upgrade.
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    Chapter 11 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 against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks from flooding your network with server
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    the default settings. DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your network with server requests. Follow the steps below to configure DoS Protection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go
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    WAN port, select Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port; if you want to ignore the ping packets form the LAN port, select Ignore Ping Packet From LAN Port. 6. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control.
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    Chapter 11 Network Security 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the box. 3 ) Click Block above the Online Devices table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically. To allow specific device(s) 1 ) Select Whitelist and click
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    to: How can I do that? Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. 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 > Security > IP & MAC Binding. 3. Enable IP & MAC Binding. 4. Bind your device(s) according to your need. To bind
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    problem that an external host cannot initiatively communicate with a specified device on the local network. With the forwarding feature the router can TP-Link router supports 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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    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 > Virtual Servers. 4. Click Add. Click View Existing Services and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. Enter
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    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 > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add. 60
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    . • If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the format the page displays. 12. 3. Make Applications Free from
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    . To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports open. 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 > DMZ and select
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    without a hitch. LAN WAN Internet XBOX Router 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 > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according
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    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 systems and also supports mobile devices. Its security is poor and your packets may be cracked easily, and PPTP VPN connection may be prevented
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    with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > OpenVPN, and select Enable VPN Server. Note: • Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router's WAN port and synchronize
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    the OpenVPN client utility. Note: You need to install the OpenVPN client utility on each device that you plan to apply the VPN funxtion to access your router. Mobile devices should download a third-party app from Google Play or Apple App Store. 2. After the installation, copy the file exported from
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    with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP VPN, and select Enable VPN Server. Note: Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router's WAN port and synchronize
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 68
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server 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 and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 69
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use. 70
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    Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Set Up Link Aggregation • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account • Create Static
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    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 > Network > LAN. 3. Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs. And leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings. 4. Click Save. Note: If you have set the Virtual
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    . 3. Configure to Support IPTV Service I want to: How can I do that? Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my internet service provider (ISP). 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
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    port is used to support IPTV service. 4 ) Click Save. 5 ) Connect the set-top box to the corresponding LAN port which is predetermined or you have specified in Step 3. Your IPTV setup , and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP
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    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. 4. Click Save. ¾¾ To reserve an IP address for a specified client device: 1. Click Add in the Address
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    and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS. 3. Select the DDNS Service Provider (TP-Link, NO-IP or DynDNS). It is recommended to select TP-Link so that you can enjoy TP-Link's superior DDNS service. Otherwise, please select NO-IP
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    chosen 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 manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding
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    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 Network > Static Routing. 4. Click Add and finish the settings according to the following
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    option are preset in the factory. 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. ¾¾ To enable or disable the
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    default. If you want to disable the wireless function of the router, just uncheck the box for Enable Wireless Radio. In this case, all the wireless settings will be invalid. ¾¾ To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password device and you need to manually join the network. ¾¾ To
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    list. We recommend you don't change the default settings unless necessary. If you select other quality of service. For example, you have a gaming computer next to the router in the for Wireless Connection You can use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature to add a new wireless device to your existing
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    Page Use this method if your client device has a WPS button. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS. 3. Click Start WPS. 4. Press the WPS button of the client device directly. 5. The WPS LED
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    4. On the client device, enter the router's PIN. (The default PIN is also printed on the label of the router.) 5. The WPS LED flashes for about 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 > Wireless Schedule.
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    set the Wireless Off Time, and click Save. 5. Repeat Step 3 and 4 to set another entry if needed. Note: • Make sure that the time of the router is correct before applying this function. For details, refer to Set Up System Time. • The wireless LEDs (2.4GHz and 5GHz) will be off if the
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    Time • Control LEDs • Test the Network Connectivity • Set Up Port Mirroring • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Set the Router to Reboot Regularly • Change the Administrator Account • Default Password Recovery • Local Management • Remote Management • System Log
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    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. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings. 3. If you want the time to be displayed in 24-hour format, toggle on
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router ¾¾ To manually set the time: 1. In the Set Time field, select Manually. 2. Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format). 3. Set the current Time (In HH/MM/SS format). 4. Click Save. ¾¾ To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time. 87
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    either from the web management page or by pressing the LED button. 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 Tools > LED Control. 3. Tick the Night Mode checkbox. 4. Specify a time period in the LED Off Time as
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    can modify the ping count, ping packet size or the Traceroute Max TTL. It's recommended to keep the default value. The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Ping. The figure below indicates the proper connection between
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    to analyze the mirrored packets for monitoring and troubleshooting the network. ¾¾ To forward copies of packets to the designated port: 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 Tools > Diagnostics, and focue
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    Upgrade now, and log into the web management page with the username and password you set for the router. You will see the Firmware Upgrade page. 15. 5. 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
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    future use and restore the router to a previous settings from the backup file when needed. 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
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    restoring process, do not turn off or reset the router. ¾¾ To reset the router except your login password and bound TP-Link ID: 1. Click Restore under the Factory Default Restore session. 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off the
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    the current configuration settings before resetting the router. 15. 7. 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
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    twice (both case-sensitive). Click Save. 4. Use the new password for future logins. 15. 9. Default Password Recovery 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
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    the login page and follow the instructions to set a new password. 15. 10. 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
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    manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Tick the Enable This Entry checkbox. 6. Click Save. 15. 11. 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
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    , you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. ¾¾ To save the system log in local: 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 Tools > System Log. 3. Choose the type and level
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    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. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log. 3. Click Mail Settings. 4. Enter the information required: 99
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router 1 ) From: Enter the email address used for sending the system address used for sending the system log. 6 ) Password: Enter the password to login the sender's email address. 7 ) Select Enable Auto Mail. Tips: The router will send the system log to the designated email
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    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 Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it. • Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button of the router until the Power
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    4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings. 102
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    web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You'll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4. How do I use the WDS Bridging function
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    , click Enable WDS Bridging. 2 ) Click Survey, locate the root router's SSID and click Choose (Here we take TP-Link_4F98 as example). 3 ) If the root router has wireless password, you should enter the wireless password of the root router. 4 ) Click Save. 4. Disable DHCP: 1 ) Go to Network > DHCP
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    do if I cannot 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 > Status to check internet status: As the follow picture shows, if IP Address is a valid one, please
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    router. 4 ) Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet access. • Reset the router to factory default settings and reconfigure the router. • Upgrade the firmware of the router tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network
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    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. To resolve this problem, we
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    log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet. 4 ) Select your Internet Connection Type and fill in other parameters. 5 ) Click Save. 6 ) Restart the modem and the router again. • Please upgrade the firmware of the router. If you've tried
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    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 on your wireless router/modem. • Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem. Move it
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    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. Note: Wireless Password/Network Security Key is case sensitive. • Windows unable to connect to XXXX / Can not join this network / Taking longer
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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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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of
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    Caution: 1. The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; 2. For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5745-5850 MHz shall be
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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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    EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage Indoor use only RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (
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User Guide
AC2300 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
Archer C2300 / Archer A2300