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    User Guide AC2800 Wireless MU-MIMO VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Archer VR2800 REV1.0.0 1910012125
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    Setup Wizard 13 4. 2. Manually Set Up an Internet Connection 13 4. 3. Test Internet Connectivity 14 4. 4. Set Up an IPv6 Connection 15 4. 5. More Operation Modes 16 4. 5. 1. Wireless Router Mode 16 4. 5. 2. 3G/4G Router Mode 17 Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service 18 5. 1. Register a TP-Link
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    51 Chapter 11. Network Security 53 11. 1. Firewall & DoS Protection 54 11. 2. Service Filtering 55 11. 3. Access Control 56 11. 4. IP & MAC Binding 58 Chapter 12. NAT Forwarding 60 12. 1. Translate Address and Port by ALG 61 12. 2. Share Local Resources over the Internet by Virtual Server 62
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    Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel 93 14. 7. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4 93 14. 7. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your Set System Time 96 15. 2. Control LEDs 97 15. 3. Update the Firmware 97 15. 3. 1. Online Upgrade 98 15. 3. 2. Local Upgrade 98 Troubleshooting 109
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    about items on the page. More Info • The latest firmware and management app are available from the Download Center at http://www.tp-link.com/support. • The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the product packaging. • Specifications can be found
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    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Modem Router This chapter introduces the modem router by detailing its main features and appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Physical Appearance
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    1. 1. Product Overview TP-Link's modem router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with wireless router and DSL modem capabilities. With DSL and LAN/WAN ports, the modem router is compatible with DSL connections and fiber/cable access. Ethernet ports and adjustable antennas enable
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    up or firmware is being upgraded service is unavailable. Internet connection is incorrect or the modem router is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to 3 for troubleshooting. The wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz band is working properly. The wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz band is disabled. At least one LAN port
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    guide. 4. Turn on or off the LEDs by pressing the LED On/Off button on the top panel. 1. 2. 2. Ports, Buttons and Antennas The modem router's back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions wireless router mode, the LAN4/WAN port is used
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    Chapter 1  LED On/Off The modem router's side and top panels show some ports and buttons. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Item Description WPS Press to start a WPS synchronization. Wi-Fi ON/OFF Press to turn both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi on or off. USB
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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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    DSL Splitter PHONE MODEM Phone Cable Modem Router 3 4 Push in to turn on the modem router. Phone (Optional) If you don't need the phone service, just directly connect the modem router to the phone jack with the provided phone cable, then follow steps 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection
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    port to the LAN port on the modem router via the Ethernet cable. Method 2: Wirelessly Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password can be connected to your router through this method. (WPS is not supported by iOS devices.) Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the
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    Chapter 3 Log In to Your Modem Router
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    address automatically. Refer to Appendix: Troubleshooting to configure your computer. 2. Launch a web browser and go to http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1. Create a strong password and click Let's Get Started to log in. Note: If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bind your cloud router
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    the internet. The modem router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built in, automates many of the connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. This chapter includes the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Manually Set Up an Internet Connection •
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    for the modem 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 Register Now to get
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    > Network > Internet page. 4. 3. Test Internet Connectivity After manually setting up the internet connection, you need to test the internet modem router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the source of any problems. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the account you set
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    IPv6 Connection If your ISP has provided a DSL line that supports IPv6 connection as well as some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can manually set up an IPv6 connection. If your ISP provides an IPv4-only connection or IPv6 tunnel service, permit IPv6 connection by referring to Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel
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    commonly used addressing type. • IPv6 Default Gateway: Keep the default setting as Current Connection. Note: If service is available for your network. 4. 5. More Operation Modes The modem router supports two more operation modes: Wireless Router mode and 3G/4G Router mode. You can change the mode
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    on Advanced > Network > Internet page. 2. In the Wireless Router Mode, you can also permit IPv6 connection by setting up an IPv6 connection or connected to the 3G/4G network when the original network service fails. For detailed instructions, refer to As a Backup Solution for Internet Access.
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    and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available. 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
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    5 TP-Link Cloud Service 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID If you have skipped the registration during the Quick Setup process, you can： 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the account you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud. 3. Click Register Now and follow the instructions
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    Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service ¾¾ Change your password 1. Click behind the Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. 5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your router as an Admin account. An
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    TP-Link Cloud Service • Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the router. 5. 3. 1. Add an TP-Link ID to Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.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
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    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 your internet status and connected devices, or tap to manage your router
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    TP-Link Cloud router with the latest firmware: Refer to Update the Firmware to update your router with the latest firmware version. • The TP-Link ID bound to your router: If you don't have a TP-Link ID, refer to Register a TP-Link the email address and the password of your TP-Link ID. 3. Select the
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    Chapter 6 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 separating IPTV from Internet surfing, you can enjoy a high quality of video streaming and
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    connect the set- top box to this port. 6. If you select VDSL modulation type, check to enable VLAN and set the VLAN ID. If you select ADSL, fill in PVC parameters (VPI and VCI). VLAN ID and PVC parameters are all provided by your IPTV service provider. 7. Click Save to make the
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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 assign network authorities and bandwidth for guests to
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    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. 2.4GHz and 5GHz guest networks share the same password. 4. Click Save. Now your guests can
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    Chapter 7 Guest Network 3. Assign network authorities and bandwidth according to your needs. • Allow Guests to Access Each Other Select this check box to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other's files. • Allow Guests to Access My Local Network Select this check box to allow
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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 modem router supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers. This chapter
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    system is FAT32 or NTFS. Some modem routers also support the HFS+ and exFAT file systems. • Before you USB storage device into the modem router's USB port and then refer to the following table to access the Network Server Name (ARCHER_model number by default) in the Computer section. Note: 1.
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    server address smb://tplinkmodem.net 3 ) Click Connect Mac Smart device 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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    Chapter 8 USB Settings 8. 1. 2. Access the USB Device Remotely You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. For example, you can: • Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying for) a photo-sharing site or email system. • Get a safe backup
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    router, you can also type in https://: (such as https://MyDomainName:8443) Access with the username and password you set in To Set up Authentication for Data Security Click Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for your modem router. 33
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    Chapter 8 USB Settings 8. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings By default, all the network clients can access all folders on your USB disk. You can customize your sharing settings by setting a sharing account, sharing specific contents
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    to enable media sharing for this folder, and you can view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices. Click Media Sharing to learn more. 4. Click OK. Tips: The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click you do not
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    the default account. If your choose Use New Account, you have to customize the username and a password. Note: For Windows users, do not set the sharing username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems: • If the sharing password is
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    music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, tablet or games console. 1. When your USB disk is inserted into the modem router, your DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and tablet) connected to the modem router
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    on this page may be incompatible with the modem router: http://www.tp-link.com/common/compatible/print-server/. 1. Install the Driver of the Printer Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service. If you do not have the driver, contact the printer
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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 decompress it. 3 ) Open the uncompressed folder, then click TP-Link USB Printer Controller Setup (for Windows users) or TP-Link UDS Printer
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    Chapter 8 USB Settings 3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set AutoConnect Printer. Windows Mac 4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply. Windows 40
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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. 41
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    be 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 backup for internet access: 1. Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, then log in with the
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    tp-link.com/en/comp-list.html. If your USB modem is incompatible, contact our technical support Password manually and enter the information provided by your 3G/4G network service USB modem into the USB port of your modem router. 2. > Operation Mode and choose 3G/4G Router Mode. 4. Click
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    the 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 modem and Password manually and enter the information provided by your 3G/4G network service provider. 8. Select the Connection Mode. The default mode is
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    Chapter 9 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites and limit internet access during specified time periods.
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    day they are allowed to access the internet. For example, I want to allow my children's devices (for example, 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
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    Chapter 9 Parental Controls 4. Click Scan, and add the device to be controlled. Or, enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually. 5. Click the icon to set the Effective Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click OK. 6. Enter a Description for the entry. 7. Select the
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    keywords during the Effective Time period. 2 ) In Whitelist mode, the controlled devices can only access websites containing the specified sample entries to allow access. 1 ) Enter a web address (for example, www.tp-link.com) or a web address keyword (for example, wikipedia) to only allow or
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    Chapter 10 QoS This chapter explains how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to prioritize your online activities, which minimizes the impact caused by heavy internet traffic. It contains the following sections: • Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS • Update the Database
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    ) Go to Advanced > QoS > Settings. 3 ) Select Enable QoS. 4 ) Choose your Line Type. 5 ) Input the maximum upload and download bandwidth provided by your internet service provider. 1Mbps equals to 1000Kbps. 6 ) If you want to prioritize the IPTV traffic, select Enable, the IPTV Priority will be high
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    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 database. New database versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. 1. Download the
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    Chapter 10 QoS 3. Go to Advanced > QoS > Database. Click Browse to select the database upgrade file, and then click Upgrade. Wait until the upgrade is complete and do not operate the router during the process. 52
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    Chapter 11 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing these three you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks by using IP & MAC Binding. • Firewall & DoS Protection • Service Filtering • Access Control • IP & MAC Binding
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    Protection The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection protect the router from cyber attacks. The SPI Firewall can on the protocol. This function is enabled by default, and it's recommended to keep the default settings. DoS Protection can protect your home
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    threshold value, and the vicious host will be displayed in the Blocked DoS Host List. 11. 2. Service Filtering With Service Filtering, you can prevent certain users from accessing the specified service, and even block internet access completely. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the
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    Type from the drop-down list and the following four fields will be auto-populated. Select Custom when your desired service type is not listed, and enter the information manually. 6. Specify the IP address(es) that this filtering rule will apply to. 7. Click Save. Note: If you want to disable
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    Chapter 11 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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    Chapter 11 Network Security Done! 3 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address. (You can copy and paste the information from Devices Online table if the device is connected to your network.) 4 ) Click OK. Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or
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    Chapter 11 Network Security 2 ) Click Bind to add to the Binding List. To bind the unconnected device 1 ) Click Add. Done! 2 ) Enter the MAC address and IP address that you want to bind. 3 ) Select the check box to enable the entry and click OK. Enjoy the internet without worrying about ARP
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    problem that external host cannot initiatively communicate with the specified device in the local network. The modem router can use a forwarding 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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    Forwarding 12. 1. Translate Address and Port by ALG ALG (Application Layer Gateway) allows customized NAT (Network Address Translation) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port router. IPSec uses cryptographic security services to ensure private and secure
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    Telnet. Different service uses different service port. Port 80 is used in HTTP service, port 21 in FTP service, port 25 in SMTP service and port 110 in POP3 service. Please verify the service port number before set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers, click Add. 62
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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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    NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add. 3. Click Scan, and select the desired application. The triggering port and protocol, the external port enter 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 account you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding
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    Forwarding to use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (for example, VoIP or telephone conference), or remote assistance. Tips: 1. UPnP is enabled by default in this modem router. 2. Only the application supporting corresponding ports allowing
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    to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN, PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN and IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) VPN. OpenVPN supports mobile devices. However, its security is poor and packets may be cracked easily. PPTP VPN may be blocked by some ISPs. IPSec (IP Security) is a set of services
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    the OpenVPN Server, you may need to Generate a certificate before you enable the VPN Server. 3. Select the Service Type (communication protocol) for OpenVPN Server: UDP, TCP. 4. Enter a VPN Service Port to which a VPN device connects. The port number should be between 1024 and 65535. 5. In the
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    the OpenVPN client utility. Note: You need to install the OpenVPN client utility on each device that you want to be able to use the VPN function. Mobile devices should download a third-party app from Google Play or Apple App Store. 2. After the installation, copy the file exported from your router
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    DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router's WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet. 3. In the Client IP Address field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server. 4. Enter the Username and Password to
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 71
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server 6. Enter the Username and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use. 72
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    connection between local and remote networks. To use IPSec VPN, you should check that both local and remote routers support IPSec VPN feature. Then, follow the steps below to set up an IPSec VPN connection. 1. The typical VPN topology is here. Site A refers to local network, and Site B refers to the
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    access from local IP addresses column, we take Subnet Address as an example. Input the LAN IP range of Site A in the IP Address for VPN column, and input Subnet Mask of Site A. 6 ) Configure Site B's LAN. In the Tunnel access from remote IP addresses column, we take Subnet Address as an
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server 8 ) Enter the Pre-Shared Key for IKE authentication. Then keep Perfect Forward Secrecy enabled. Note: Make sure Site A and Site B use the same key. 9 ) Leave the Advanced Settings as default value. Then click Save. Note: The Status column is Down after the configuration, and
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server Note: 1. The product supports a maximum of ten simultaneous connections. 2. If one of the site has been offline for a while, for example, if Site A has been disconnected, on Site B you
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    introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the modem router using the web management page. It contains the following sections: • LAN Settings • IPv6 LAN Settings • Wireless Settings • Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account • Interface Grouping • Create Static
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    from the drop-down list. The subnet mask together with the IP address identifies the local IP subnet. 5. Keep IGMP Snooping enabled by default. IGMP snooping is the process of listening to IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) network traffic. The function prevents hosts on a local network from
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    is 1440 minutes. 6. Keep the rest of the settings as default and click Save. Note: 1. The modem router can be configured to work as a DHCP Relay. A DHCP relay is a computer that forwards DHCP data between computers that request IP addresses and the DHCP server that assigns the addresses. Each
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    Chapter 14 Specify Your Network Settings 14. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses You can view and add a reserved address for a client. When you specify an IP address for a device on the LAN, that device will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. If there are
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    may not be able to access the IPv6 network. For more information about RDNSS and ULA Prefix, contact our technical support. 2 ) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default value Delegated. If your ISP has provided a specific IPv6 site prefix, select Static and enter the prefix. 3 ) Keep Prefix Delegated
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    specified range. 3 ) Keep Leased Time as the default value. 4 ) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default value Delegated. If your ISP has provided a specific wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product
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    after the new settings are effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use. ¾¾ To hide SSID: Select Hide SSID, and your SSID scan for local wireless network list and you need to manually join the network. ¾¾ To change the mode or channel: Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless
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    notice interference problems with another nearby access point. Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is you don't change the default settings unless necessary. 14. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection You can use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to add a
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    of the modem router. You can also click the Generate button to get a new PIN. 4. On the client device, enter the modem router's PIN. (The default PIN is also printed on the label of the modem router.) 5. The WPS LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process. 6. When the
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    Chapter 14 Specify Your Network Settings 3. Select Client's PIN. 4. Enter the client device's PIN in the field. Then click the Connect button. 5. Connect successfully will appear on the above screen, which means the client device has successfully connected to the modem router. 14. 3. 3.
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    those who have a network concept. If you are not familiar with the settings on this page, it's strongly recommended that you keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the account you set for the
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    the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. WMM is enabled compulsively under 802.11n or 802.11ac mode. • Short GI: This feature is enabled by default and recommended to increase the data capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time. • AP Isolation: Select this
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    up DDNS, please follow the instructions below: 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the account you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS. 3. Select the DDNS service provider (TP-Link, Dyndns or NO-IP). 4. To use TP-Link DDNS service, you should log in with
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    OK to save the settings. Now your working devices connected to LAN1 and LAN3 are in an isolated group! Note: VLAN function is enabled by default. You cannot disable it when IPTV is enabled. 14. 6. Create Static Routes A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to
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    Chapter 14 I want to: How can I do that? Specify Your Network Settings Visit multiple networks and multiple servers at the same time. For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the internet, but I also want to visit my company's server. Now I have a switch and another router. I connect the
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    sends out the data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router 2 and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.1.2. • Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out the data packets. In the example, the data is sent to
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    solution for networks that do not support native dual-stack, where both the IPv6 tunnel though my ISP doesn't provide me with the tunnel service. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the account you the internet and the connection type is not Bridge. Done! Now you can visit the IPv6
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    the 6rd tunnel with the parameters provided by my 6rd tunnel service provider. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with Manual. 5. Click Save. Note: If there is no available WAN connection to choose, make sure you have connected to the internet and the connection type is not Bridge
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    and administrate your modem router's network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Set System Time • Control LEDs • Update the Firmware • Back up and Restore Configuration Settings • Change the Administrator Account • Local Management • Remote Management • System Log • Monitor the
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    router is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls and Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system time. Follow the steps below to set your system time. 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the
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    Mode. 4. Specify a time period in the Night Mode Period as needed. 5. Click Save, and then the LEDs will be off during this period. 15. 3. Update the Firmware TP-Link firmware available for your router. The latest firmware can also be downloaded from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.
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    Upgrade page. 3. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting. 15. 3. 2. Local Upgrade 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the account you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > System
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    for the router. 2. Click Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore page. 3. Click Restore to restore all configuration settings to default values, except your login and TP-Link ID information. Click Factory Restore to reset the modem router. 4. Wait for the reset process to complete, and then
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    page. Locate the Account Management section. 3. Enter the old password. Enter the new password and enter again to confirm. 4. Click Save to make the section. 3. Keep the Port as the default setting. Enable Management over HTTPS and keep the Port for HTTPS as the default setting. Enter the IP
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    ). Note: If you want that all local devices can manage the modem router, just leave the IP/MAC Address field blank. 15. 7. Remote Management By default, the remote devices are not allowed to manage the modem router from the internet. You can enable remote management over HTTP and/or HTTPS if
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    via HTTPS to allow for HTTPS connection. Keep the Port as the default setting. 4. Set the client device allowed for remote IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name. support for troubleshooting. 102
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    Chapter 15 Administrate Your Network 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the account you set for the router. 2. Click Advanced > System Tools > System Log page. ¾¾ To view the system logs: You can view specific system logs by selecting the log Type and Level. Click Refresh to
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    dropdown list, and then you can see the packets received and sent via this interface in the past ten minutes. This function is disabled by default. 4. You can also go to Traffic Monitor List to view the traffic usage of all interfaces. 104
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    Chapter 15 Administrate Your Network 15. 10. CWMP Settings The modem router supports CWMP (CPE WAN Management Protocol), also called TR-069. This collects information, performs diagnostics and configures the devices automatically via ACS (Auto-Configuration Server). 1. Visit
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    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- box to enable authentication for the connection request. • Username/Password: Enter the username/password for the ACS server to log in to the router.
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    Chapter 15 Administrate Your Network • Get RPC methods: Click to get the methods to support CWMP. Click Save to make the settings effective. 15. 11. SNMP Settings SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is widely applied in the computer networks of
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    public community string that protects the router from unauthorized access. • Write Community: Displays the default write community string that protects the router from unauthorized changes. • System Name: Displays the administratively-assigned name for this managed device. • System Description
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    a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset the password. • Alternatively, refer to T1 to reset the router, and then visit http://tplinkmodem.net to create a new login password. 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. 110
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    . If the problem persists, please go to the next step. 3. Consult your ISP and make sure the VPI/VCI, Connection Type, account username and password are correct. If router to its factory default settings and reconfigure your modem router by following the instructions in Use Quick Setup Wizard. 111
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    6. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem persists. T5. How do I clone a MAC address? You can manually change the MAC address of the modem router. It is helpful when your internet access account provided by your ISP is bound to one specific
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    6 ) Click OK. • For Windows 7/8/8.1/10: 1 ) Right-click the Network icon on the system tray and select Open Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2 ) Right-click your network connection (wired or wireless) and select Properties. 3 ) Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4
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    but fail to connect, follow the steps below: 1. Authentication problem: Network Security Key Mismatch. 1 ) Sometimes you will be wireless network for the first time. This PIN number is different from the Wireless Password/Network Security Key, usually you can only find it on the label of your
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    4 ) Connect to wireless network. 2. Windows was unable to connect to XXXX /Cannot join this network/Taking longer than usual to connect to this network. 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
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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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    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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    Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol DC voltage Explanation Indoor use only RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in
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