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User Guide AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router REV6.0.0 1910012866 © 2020 TP-Link - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 2
Contents About This Guide...1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router 2 1. 1. Product Overview 3 1. 2. Panel Layout 3 1. 2. 1.Top View 3 1. 2. 2.The Back Panel 4 Chapter 2. Connect to the Internet 6 2. 1. Position Your Router 7 2. 2. Connect - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 3
4. 8. 2.DHCP Client List 34 4. 8. 3.Address Reservation 34 4. 9. Forwarding 35 4. 9. 1.Virtual Server 35 4. 9. 2.Port Triggering 37 4. 9. 3. DMZ 37 4. 9. 4. UPnP 38 4. 10. Security 39 4. 10. 1.Basic Security 39 4. 10. 2.Advanced Security 41 4. 11. Parental Controls 42 4. 12. Access - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 4
4. 18. 13.Statistics 67 4. 19. Log Out 68 Chapter 5. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 69 5. 1. Status 70 5. 2. Quick Setup 71 5. 3. Operation Mode 71 5. 4. Network 72 5. 5. Dual Band Selection 73 5. 6. Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz 73 5. 6. 1.Wireless Settings 73 5. 6. 2. WPS 74 5. 6. - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 5
6. 1. Status 96 6. 2. Quick Setup 97 6. 3. Operation Mode 97 6. 4. Network 98 6. 5. Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz 99 6. 5. 1.Connect to Network 99 6. 5. 2.Extended Network 100 6. 5. 3.Wireless Schedule 100 6. 5. 4.Wireless MAC Filtering 101 6. 5. 5.Wireless Advanced 102 6. 5. 6.Wireless - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 6
Guide This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 7
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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 8
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 1. 1. Product Overview The TP-Link router is designed to fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and users demanding higher networking performance. The powerful antennas ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 9
is disabled. At least one Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on device. No Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on device. 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. 1. 2. 2. The - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 10
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Wi-Fi/WPS Button Reset Button WAN Port LAN Ports (1/2/3/4) Power On/Off Button Power Port Antennas Description Press this button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on your device. The Wi-Fi LED of the router should change from flashing - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 11
Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 12
Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source. • Make sure the cables - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 13
Other... • Method 3: Use the WPS button Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets and most USB network cards, can be connected to your router through this method ( not supported by iOS devices). Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 14
Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your router. WPS/Reset WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Close to WLAN On TP-LINK YSL David Hotdog Ts_5G Sunny Test 9 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 15
Chapter 3 Log In This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of router. - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 16
Chapter 3 Log In With the web management page, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web management page can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 17
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure 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) • - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 18
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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 19
, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Quick Setup. 3. Click Next to start. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet. 14 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 20
of the LAN and click Save. Dynamic IP If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please select Dynamic IP, and the router will automatically get IP parameters from with Unicast - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcast applications. If you cannot get the IP address normally, you can choose - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 21
- If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Set DNS server manually and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned automatically from your ISP. • Host Name - This - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 22
disconnects. • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time to do some advanced configurations, please click Advanced. • Service Name/Server Name - The service name and server name should not be configured unless - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 23
0 means no detect. • Primary DNS/Secondary DNS - If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the router, please select Set DNS server manually and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP's primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 24
the number of minutes you want 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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 25
the number of minutes you want 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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 26
the number of minutes you want 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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 27
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 4. 3. 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 click Save. • IGMP Snooping - IGMP snooping is designed to prevent hosts on a local - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 28
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the Internet port. If your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address in this field. Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 29
is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. • Channel Width - This field help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add a wireless device to your router's network via WPS. Note - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 30
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router 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 your client device. 4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 31
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router's network. Method 4: Enter the Router's PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and get the Current PIN of the router. 2. Enter the - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 32
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Disable Wireless Security - The 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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 33
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 6. 4. Wireless Schedule You can automatically turn off your wireless network when you do not need the wireless connection. The time you set is the period you need the wireless off. Note: Before configure the Wireless Schedule, please go to - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 34
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode I want to: Deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access my network by their MAC addresses. For example, you want the wireless client A with the MAC address 00:0A:EB:B0:00:0B and the wireless client B with the MAC address 00:0A:EB: - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 35
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Done! Now only client A and client B can access your network. 4. 6. 6. Wireless Advanced 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Advanced. 3. Configure the advanced - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 36
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router 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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 37
for the guest network. • To set up Facebook Wi-Fi, disable wireless security, enable Facebook Wi-Fi, click Set Up on Facebook, then follow the instructions to complete Facebook Wi-Fi settings. 32 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 38
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. • Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning IP addresses. • End IP Address - Specify an IP - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 39
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Default Gateway (Optional) - It is suggested to input the IP address of the LAN port of the router. • Default Domain (Optional) - Input the domain name of your network. • DNS Server (Optional) - Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 40
IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the problem that external hosts cannot initiatively communicate with the specified devices in it on the internet, Virtual Servers can realize the service and provide it to internet users. At the same time virtual servers can keep the local - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 41
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 that the service needs. • You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 42
3. Click Add New. Select the desired application from the Common Service Port list. The trigger port amd incoming ports will be automatically is not listed in the Common Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the incoming ports the application uses first and enter - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 43
can log in 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 can I this router. • Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. • UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 44
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode For example, when you connect your Xbox to the router which is connected to the internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit. - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 45
- Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols for ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, 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). 40 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 46
(NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data" Flood, UDP Flood and TCP-SYN Flood. • DoS Protection - Denial of Service protection. Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the DoS protection function - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 47
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the number of the current ICMP-FLOOD packets is beyond the set value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately. • Enable - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 48
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 12. Access Control Access Control is used to deny or allow specific client devices to access your network with access time and content restrictions. I want to: Deny or allow specific client devices to access my network with access tiem and - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 49
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3 ) Click Save. 3. Go to Access Control > Target and configure the target 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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 50
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 5. Click Save. 6. Go to Access Control > Rule and add a new access control rule. 1 ) Click Add New. 2 ) Give a name for the rule in the Description field. Select host_1 from the LAN host drop-down list; select target_1 from the target drop- - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 51
4. 13. Advanced Routing Static Routing is a form of routing that is configured 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 data packets to the specific destination. 4. 13. 1. Static - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 52
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • Gateway - This is the IP address of the default gateway device that allows the contact between the router and the network or host. 3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list. 4. Click Save. You can also do the - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 53
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Configure the bandwidth as needed and click Save. The values you configure for the Egress Bandwidth and Ingress Bandwidth should be less than 100,000Kbps. For optimal control of the bandwidth, please select the right Line Type and consult - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 54
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Click Save. 4. 15. IP & MAC Binding IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind a network device's IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 55
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 or Delete Selected. 4. 15. 2. ARP List To manage a device, you can observe the device on - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 56
Provider you select is www.dyn.com, the following page will appear. To set up for 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 account. 4. Click Login - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 57
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. • - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 58
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. • - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 59
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router 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 Gateway, Primary IPv6 DNS and Secondary IPv6 DNS. • Connection Type - - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 60
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Select the WAN Connection Type according to your ISP network topolopy: • Dynamic IPv6 - Connections which use dynamic IPv6 address assignment. • Static IPv6 - Connections which use static IPv6 address assignment. • PPPoEv6 - Connections - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 61
are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Set IPv6 DNS Server manually and enter the IPv6 DNS Server and Secondary IPv6 DNS Server into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 62
Listener Discovery (MLD) Proxy function if you need. • Use IPv6 address specified by ISP - Input a static IPv6 address from the ISP. • Set IPv6 DNS Server manually - Enter the IP address of the IPv6 DNS server and secondary IPv6 DNS server. 57 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 63
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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 64
. 1. Visit 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. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format. 3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format. 4. Click Save. • To - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 65
questions or suggestions to us, so that we can resolve your issues and keep improving product features to give you a better network experience. For technical problems, it is recommended to attach the configuration file or system log of the device to help us investigate your case. 60 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 66
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 18. 4. Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 67
• Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution name is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the domain name you You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com and - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 68
Chapter 4 Configure 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. - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 69
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode • To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Choose File to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 70
via both HTTPS and HTTP, please tick the Enable checkbox in HTTPS Service column. Otherwise, keep it disbled. 3. Keep the local management port router via both HTTPS and HTTP, please tick the Enable checkbox in HTTPS Service column. Otherwise, keep it disbled. 3. Keep the local management port as - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 71
. Remote Management 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Administrator and locate the Service Configuration section. • Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely: Do not tick the Enable checkbox of both the HTTP and HTTPS - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 72
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode port number used is 8080, please enter http://202.96.12.8:8080 in your browser. Later, you may be asked for the router's password. After successfully entering the username and password, you will be able to access the router's web management - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 73
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode IP/MAC Address The IP and MAC address are displayed with related statistics. Total Packets Bytes The total number of packets received and transmitted by the router. The total number of bytes received and transmitted by the router. The - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 74
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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 75
Chapter 5 Configure the 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. - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 76
for the router. 2. Go to Quick Setup. 3. Click Next to start. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet. 5. 3. Operation Mode The router supports three operation modes: Wireless Router mode, Access Point mode, and Range Extender Mode. In the Access Point mode - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 77
LAN and click Save. • LAN Type - Select Smart IP(DHCP) to get IP address from DHCP server, or select static IP to configure IP address manually. 72 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 78
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode Note: If you select the type of smart IP(DHCP), the IP parameters will be automatically configured. And the DHCP server in this device will not startup. • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports. The value can not be changed. • IP - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 79
not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. • Channel Width - This field can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add a wireless device to your router's network via WPS. Note: - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 80
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 your client device. 4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 81
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router's network. Method 4: Enter the Router's PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and get the Current PIN of the router. 2. Enter the - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 82
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Disable Wireless Security - The 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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 83
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 6. 4. Wireless Schedule You can automatically turn off your wireless network when you do not need the wireless connection. The time you set is the period you need the wireless off. Note: Before configure the Wireless Schedule, please go to - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 84
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode I want to: Deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access my network by their MAC addresses. For example, you want the wireless client A with the MAC address 00:0A:EB:B0:00:0B and the wireless client B with the MAC address 00:0A:EB:00: - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 85
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point 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 you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Advanced. 3. Configure the advanced - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 86
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point 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. - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 87
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 information. • Receive - Wireless receive rate information. Click the Start button to start wireless throughput monitor. Click the - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 88
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 3. Customize guest network permissions. • Guest Network Isolation - If enabled, guests are isolated from each other. 4. Select a band and enable the Guest Network function. 5. Create a network name for your guest network. 6. Configure the - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 89
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. • Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning IP addresses. • End IP Address - Specify an IP - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 90
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 name of the DHCP - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 91
. 1. Visit 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. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format. 3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format. 4. Click Save. • To - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 92
questions or suggestions to us, so that we can resolve your issues and keep improving product features to give you a better network experience. For technical problems, it is recommended to attach the configuration file or system log of the device to help us investigate your case. 87 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 93
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 5. 9. 4. Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Diagnostic. • - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 94
• Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution name is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the domain name you You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com and - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 95
Chapter 5 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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 96
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Choose File to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not power - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 97
via both HTTPS and HTTP, please tick the Enable checkbox in HTTPS Service column. Otherwise, keep it disbled. 3. Keep the local management port router via both HTTPS and HTTP, please tick the Enable checkbox in HTTPS Service column. Otherwise, keep it disbled. 3. Keep the local management port as - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 98
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode • Certificate Download and install the certificate for management via HTTPS if you need it. Once the certificate is installed, warnings will not pop up when you access the router via HTTPS. 5. 9. 11. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 99
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode IP/MAC Address The IP and MAC address are displayed with related statistics. Total Packets Bytes The total number of packets received and transmitted by the router. The total number of bytes received and transmitted by the router. The total - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 100
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a range extender. It contains the following sections: • Status • Quick Setup • Operation Mode • Network • Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) • DHCP • System Tools • Log - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 101
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 6. 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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 102
the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Quick Setup. 3. Click Next to start. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet. 6. 3. Operation Mode The router supports three operation modes: Wireless Router mode, Access Point mode, and Range Extender Mode. 97 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 103
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode In the Range Extender mode, this device boosts the existing wireless coverage in your home. If you already have a wireless router, you can use this mode. 1. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 104
in Range Extender Mode • LAN Type - Select Smart IP(DHCP) to get IP address from DHCP server, or select static IP to configure IP address manually. Note: If you select the type of smart IP(DHCP), the IP parameters will be automatically configured. And the DHCP server in this device will - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 105
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 5. Tick Lock to AP checkbox if you want to restrict the device's connection to only the network with this specific MAC address. 6. Click Save. 6. 5. 2. Extended Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 106
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Apply To - Select the day or days you need the wireless off. • Start Time, End Time - You can select all day-24 hours or you may enter the Start Time and End Time in the corresponding field. • Add - Click to add your selected time to the - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 107
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless MAC Filtering. 3. Click Enable to enable the Wireless MAC Filtering function. 4. Select Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access as the filtering rule. 5. Delete all or disable all - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 108
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • Transmit Power - Select High, Middle or Low which you would like to specify for the router. High is the default setting and recommended. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 109
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 6. 5. 6. Wireless Statistics 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Statistics to check the data packets sent and received by each client device connected to the router. - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 110
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. • Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning IP addresses. • End IP Address - Specify an IP - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 111
. 1. Visit 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. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format. 3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format. 4. Click Save. 106 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 112
questions or suggestions to us, so that we can resolve your issues and keep improving product features to give you a better network experience. For technical problems, it is recommended to attach the configuration file or system log of the device to help us investigate your case. 107 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 113
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. 108 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 114
pinging/tracerouting the domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the domain name you are specifying can be -Link official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 115
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 6. 7. 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. - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 116
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode • To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Choose File to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 117
via both HTTPS and HTTP, please tick the Enable checkbox in HTTPS Service column. Otherwise, keep it disbled. 3. Keep the local management port router via both HTTPS and HTTP, please tick the Enable checkbox in HTTPS Service column. Otherwise, keep it disbled. 3. Keep the local management port as - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 118
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 6. 7. 11. 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 log type, only logs of this - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 119
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 in - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 120
3 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK. 115 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 121
or computer to log in again. • 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 reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4. How do I use the WDS Bridging function - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 122
2 ) Click Save. Note: Log in to the web management page again if the IP address of the router is altered. 3. Survey the SSID to be bridged: 1 ) Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings and click Enable WDS Bridging. 2 ) Click Survey, locate the root router's SSID and click Choose (Here we take TP- - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 123
: If IP Address is a valid one, please try the methods below and try again: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses, please manually configure DNS server. 1 ) Go to DHCP. 2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, and click Save. Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 124
ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you can't access the internet. To resolve this 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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 125
've tried every method above but cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support. Q6. What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I is disabled or blocked somehow. 2 ) Clicking Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself. • On Windows XP 1 ) - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 126
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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 127
• Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1, 6, or 11 to reduce interference from other networks. • Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer. 122 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 128
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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 129
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 - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 130
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 131
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. OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz(23dBm) EU declaration - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 132
L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1) L'appareil ne doit pas produire - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 133
4.7.9.1 4.7.9.2 BSMI Notice Equipment name Type designation (Type) AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router Archer C50 單元 Unit 鉛 Lead (Pb) Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 汞 鎘 Mercury Cadmium (Hg) (Cd) 六價鉻 Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 134
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. • Do not use any other chargers than those recommended • Do - TP-Link Archer A54 | Archer A54US V1.6 User Guide - Page 135
Symbol Explanation Caution Operator's manual 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
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