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    User Guide AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router REV5.1.0 1910012749
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    Contents About This Guide...1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router 2 1. 1. Product Overview 3 1. 2. Panel Layout Router in Wireless Router Mode 12 4. 1. Status 13 4. 2. Quick Setup 14 4. 3. Operation Mode 15 4. 3. 1.Wireless Router Mode 15 4. 3. 2.Access Point Mode 15 4. 4. Network 16
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    . System Tools 61 4. 18. 1.Time Settings 61 4. 18. 2.LED Control 62 4. 18. 3.Feedback 62 4. 18. 4.Diagnostic 63 4. 18. 5.Firmware Upgrade 64 4. 18. 6.Factory Defaults 65 4. 18. 7.Backup & Restore 65 4. 18. 8.Reboot 66 4. 18. 9.Administrator 66 4. 18. 10.System Log 68 4. 18. 11.Statistics
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    Point Mode 70 5. 1. Status 71 5. 2. Quick Setup 72 5. 3. Operation Mode 72 5. 3. 1.Wireless Router Mode 72 5. 3. 2.Access Point Mode 88 5. 9. 3.Feedback 88 5. 9. 4.Diagnostic 89 5. 9. 5.Firmware Upgrade 90 5. 9. 6.Factory Defaults 91 5. 9. 7.Backup & Restore 91 5. 9. 8.Reboot 92 5.
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    Guide This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support/. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of
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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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    to your wired devices. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app. 1. 2. Panel Layout . The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. Power is
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    4GHz wireless band is enabled. The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. Internet service is available. The router's Internet port is connected, but the internet is not available. The router's Internet port is not connected. At least
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    the wireless function of your router. Press and hold this button for 2 seconds until all LEDs turn off to reset the router to its factory default settings. For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet port. For connecting your PCs or other wired network devices to the router. Press this
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    Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
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    router away from strong devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves. 2. 2. Connect Your Router This mode enables multiple users to share internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem. 1. Follow the steps below to connect your router. If your
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    the router. 2 ) Scan the QR code to join the preset 2.4 GHz network directly, or use the default QR Code Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G network names (SSIDs) and password to join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz network. 3 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go
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    USB network cards, can be connected to your router through this method ( not supported by iOS devices). Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function press the WPS button on your router. WLAN On TP-LINK YSL David Hotdog Ts_5G Sunny Close to Test WPS/ W-Fi Reset 9
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    Chapter 3 Log In This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of router.
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    to your router. 1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer. 2. Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar, and create a password to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the
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    the various features of the router working as a wireless router. It contains the following sections: • Status • Quick Setup • Operation Mode • Network • Dual Band Selection • Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) • Guest Network • DHCP • Forwarding • Security • Parental Controls • Access Control • Advanced
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router's
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    Mode • Name(SSID) - The SSID of the Router. • Mode - The current wireless mode which associated with the WAN IP Address. • Default Gateway - The Gateway currently used is shown password you set for the router. 2. Go to Quick Setup. 3. Click Next to start. Then follow the step-by-step instructions
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    Mode 4. 3. Operation Mode The router supports two operation modes: Wireless Router mode and Access Point mode. 4. 3. 1. Wireless Router Mode The default Wireless Router mode is required most commonly. In this mode the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of
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    Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 4. Network 4. 4. 1. WAN 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network > WAN. 3. Configure the IP parameters of the LAN and click Save. Dynamic IP If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please select Dynamic
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted- you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. PPPoE If your ISP provides PPPoE connection, select PPPoE. • Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your
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    to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects. • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified
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    to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the modem router. The default value is enabled, and if you are not sure, please contact your ISP or just leave it. • Connection Mode • Always On - In this mode, the internet connection will be active all the time. • Connect on Demand - In
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    to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects. • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified
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    to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects. • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified
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    Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand mode IPTV 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network > IPTV. 3. Configure IPTV settings and
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    appropriate mode according to your ISP. • LAN 1/2/3/4 - Assign your LAN port to whether function as the Internet supplier or as the IPTV supplier. 4. 4. 4. MAC Clone 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password restore the MAC address of Internet port to the factory default value. 23
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Your PC's MAC Address - This field displays is re-established. 4. 5. Dual Band Selection 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Dual Band Selection. 3. Select the working radio band as
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    mode. • Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems the SSID to join. • MAC Address (to be bridged) - The MAC Address of the AP your Router is
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Key Type - This option should be to connect needs password, you need to fill the password in this blank. 4. 6. 2. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device. 4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been
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    wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It's strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. • WPA-PSK/WPA2-Personal - It's the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Authentication Type - Select Auto, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. • Encryption - Select Auto, TKIP or AES. • Wireless Password - Enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For Hexadecimal, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters; for ASCII, the
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Schedule. 3. Configure the settings for the wireless network and click Save. • Apply To - Select the day
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless MAC Filtering. 3. Click Enable to enable the Wireless MAC Filtering function. 4. Select Allow the stations
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save. Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower
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    Mode • Enable Client Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. This function will be disabled if WDS/Bridge http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Guest Network. 33
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Customize guest network permissions. • Allow Guest To Security type. • To configure a secure network, select WPA/WPA2 - Personal and create a password for the guest network. • To set up Facebook Wi-Fi, disable wireless security, enable
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    Router Mode 7. Click Save. 4. 8. DHCP By default, the Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually. • Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Default Domain (Optional) - Input the domain name of your below. 4. 8. 2. DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Client List to view the information of
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    the problem that external hosts cannot initiatively communicate with the specified devices in the local network. With the forwarding feature, the router can traverse the isolation of NAT so that clients on the internet can reach devices on the LAN and realize some specific functions. The TP-Link
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    : • It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. • If the service you want to use is not in the Common Service Port list, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number
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    Mode Done! Users on the internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website. Note: • If you have changed the default Service Port, you should use http:// WAN IP: Service in with the password you set for enter the parameters manually. You should
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    in Wireless Router Mode 4. 9. 3. normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports opened. How 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Forwarding > DMZ. 4. Select
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    Router Mode local network by default in this router. • Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. • UPnP feature needs the support status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Forwarding > UPnP. 3. Click
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Firewall - A firewall protects your network from internet attacks. • , through the use of cryptographic security services. If you want to allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the router, you can keep the default (Enabled). • ALG - It is
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    Mode into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data" protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. • FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default in with the password you set for Denial of Service protection.
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    Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a tp-link.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB is without any restriction. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password
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    access www.tp-link.com only, please follow the steps below: How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Access Control > Host and configure the host settings: 1 ) Click Add New. 2 ) Select MAC Address as the mode
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    settings: 1 ) Click Add New. 2 ) Select URL Address as the mode type. Create a unique description (e.g. target_1) for the target in the Target Description field and enter the domain name, either the full name or the keywords (for example TP-Link) in the Add URL Address field. Note: Any URL address
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3 ) Click Save. 5. Go to Access Control > Rule and add a new access control rule. 1 ) Click Add New. 2 ) the packets specified by any enabled access control policy to pass through the Router as the default filter policy and click Save. 47
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    manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination. 4. 13. 1. Static Route List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password of the default gateway device that allows the contact between the router and the network or host.
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on next screen. 4. 13. 2. System Routing Table 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced Routing > System Routing Table, and you can view
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    in Wireless Router Mode The values 2. Rule List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Bandwidth Control and you can min upload bandwidth through the Internet port. The default is 0. • Ingress Bandwidth - This field displays the max and
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Click Save. 4. 15. IP & MAC Binding IP unrecognized MAC address. 4. 15. 1. Binding Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to IP & MAC Binding > Binding Settings. 3. Select Enable
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Enter the MAC address and IP address. 4. Click Save. To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Select the desired entry in the table. 2. Click Edit
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 16. Dynamic DNS The router offers the DDNS ( DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. •
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name received from your dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. •
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    Mode • WAN - This section shows the current IPv6 information of the router's Internet port, including Connection Type, Connection Status, IPv6 Address information, IPv6 Default WAN 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to IPv6 > IPv6 WAN. 56
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Select the WAN Connection Type according to your ISP network address assignment. • PPPoEv6 - Connections which use PPPoEV6 that requires a username and password. • Tunnel 6to4 - Connections which use 6to4 address assignment. Dynamic IPv6 •
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    Router in Wireless Router Mode • Addressing Type or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Set IPv6 DNS Server manually and enter the IPv6 DNS Server and Secondary IPv6 DNS The length of IPv6 address prefix. • IPv6 Gateway - Enter the default gateway provided by your ISP. • IPv6 DNS Server - Enter the DNS
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    Router in Wireless Router Mode MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. • Enable MLD Proxy - Enable the Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Proxy function if you need. PPPoEv6 • PPP Username/Password - Enter the user name
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    Chapter 4 Tunnel 6to4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • WAN Connection - Display the available WAN connection. 4. Click Save. 4. 17. 3. IPv6 LAN 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to IPv6 > IPv6 LAN. 3. Select the Address
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    Router in Wireless Router Mode • Static - Configure the Site Prefix and Site Prefix Length manually. Please contact your ISP http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Time Settings. To set time manually: 1. Select your local time zone. 2.
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    LEDs on your device according to a specific time schedule. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > LED Control. 3. Enable the Night Mode. 4. Set the LED Off Time and click Save. 4. 18. 3. Feedback This page allows you to send your
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    devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. • Diagnostic Tool - Select one diagnostic tool. • Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway
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    can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for
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    the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 18. 6. Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values. • The default IP Address: 192.168.0.1 • The
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    4. 18. 8. Reboot 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you Modes. • Change the Web Management Port. • Upgrade the firmware of the router (system will reboot automatically). • Restore the router to its factory defaults
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    twice. 4. Click Save, then use the new password for future logins. To manage your router via the internet: 1. Specify the management web port number and click Save. • Port - The default management web port number is 80 for HTTP, 443 for HTTPS. For greater security, you can change the management
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    the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 18. 10. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 18. 11. Statistics 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Statistics. 3. Enable
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    Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode The total number of packets received and transmitted in the Packets last Packets Statistic interval seconds. Bytes The total number of bytes received and transmitted
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as an access point. It contains the following sections: • Status • Quick Setup • Operation Mode • Network • Dual Band Selection • Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) • Guest
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    Router in Access Point Mode 5. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router's firmware. • Hardware Version - The
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    Next to start. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet. 5. 3. Operation Mode The router supports two operation modes: Wireless Router mode and Access Point mode. 5. 3. 1. Wireless Router Mode The default Wireless Router mode is required most commonly. In this
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    at the bottom of the router. For details, refer to Connect Your Router. 3. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 4. Go to Operation Mode. 5. Select the Access Point mode and click Save. 5. 4. Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Note: If you select the type of smart be configured automatically. 5. 5. Dual Band Selection 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Dual Band Selection. 3. Select the working radio band as
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    mode. • Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems network. This section will guide you to add a wireless log in with the password you set for the
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 2. Select Press the WPS button of the new device within the next two minutes and click Connect. 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page Fi network. 5. 6. 3. Wireless Security 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security. 3. Configure the security settings
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    wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It's strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. • WPA-PSK/WPA2-Personal - It's the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 6. 4. Wireless Schedule You can automatically you can enable or disable Wireless Schedule. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Schedule. 3. Configure the settings for
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode I want to: Deny or allow specific wireless client devices the router. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless MAC Filtering. 3. Click Enable to enable
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    Mode Done! Now only client A and client B can access your network. 5. 6. 6. Wireless Advanced 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100. • RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS
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    Mode for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default Bridge in with the password you set for
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Rate - The Throughput unit. • Run Time - How long this funtion is running. • Transmit - Wireless transmit rate content on your page. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Guest Network. 83
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    Access Point Mode 3. Select a band and enable the Guest Network function. 4. Create a network name for your guest network. 5. Configure the Security type. To configure a secure network, select WPA/WPA2 - Personal and create a password for the guest network. 6. Click Save. 5. 8. DHCP By default, the
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    Mode • DHCP Server - Enable or disable the DHCP server. If disabled, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually to input the IP address of the LAN port of the router. • Default Domain (Optional) - Input the domain name of your network. •
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 8. 2. DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Client List to view the information of the clients connected to the router. • Client Name - The
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 1 ) Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX . 5. 9. System Tools 5. 9. 1. Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The Router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode To set time manually: 1. Select your local time zone. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > LED Control. 3. Enable the Night Mode. 4. Set the LED Off Time and click Save
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode experience. For technical problems, it is recommended to attach the configuration file or devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. • Diagnostic Tool - Select
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    can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for
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    Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 9. 6. Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values. • The default IP Address: 192.168.0.1 • The
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    5. 9. 8. Reboot 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you Modes. • Change the Web Management Port. • Upgrade the firmware of the router (system will reboot automatically). • Restore the router to its factory defaults
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    twice. 4. Click Save, then use the new password for future logins. To manage your router via the internet: 1. Specify the management web port number and click Save. • Port - The default management web port number is 80 for HTTP, 443 for HTTPS. For greater security, you can change the management
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    Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 9. 10. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. • Log Type - By selecting the
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    FAQ Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log
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    3 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK. 4 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK to save the settings. 96
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    • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You'll need to Note: • WDS bridging only requires configuration on the extended router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the
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    go to Status to check the WDS status. When the WDS status is Run, it means WDS bridging is successfully built. Q5. What should I do if I cannot access the internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 98
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    Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses, please manually configure DNS server. 1 ) Go to DHCP. 2 ) the router to factory default settings and reconfigure the router. • Upgrade the firmware of the router. • with the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Network >
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    address of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, it may conflict problem, we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password
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    upgrade the firmware of the router. If you've tried every method above but cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support. Q6. or blocked somehow. 2 ) Clicking Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself. • On Windows TP-Link Utility, for example). 101
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    6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click Start and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK. If you can find other wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps below: • Authenticating problem/password mismatch: 1 ) Sometimes you will be asked to type in a PIN
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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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    AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router Model Number: Archer C50 Component Name Model I.T.E POWER SUPPLY T120100-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
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    colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter." We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
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    changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part
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    Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. • Do not use any other chargers than those recommended • Do not use the device
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