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    User Guide AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router Archer A8 REV1.0.0 1910012778
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    2. Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App 15 4. 3. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection 15 4. 4. Set Up the Router as an Access Point 18 4. 5. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 18 Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service 21 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID 22 5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information 22
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    49 11. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service 49 11. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings 50 11. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account 51 11. 5. View System Log 68 12. 7. Test the Network Connectivity 69 12. 8. Set Up System Time & Language 70 12. 9. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly 72 12. 10.
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    More Info • The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download 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 the router. • Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www
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    • A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com. • Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support. 2
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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 chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance
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    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
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    LAN port. No powered-on device is connected to the router's LAN port. (Internet) Green On Internet service is available. Orange On The router's Internet port is connected, but the internet service is not available. Off The router's Internet port is unplugged. •• Access Point Mode LED Status
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    power adapter. Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router. Reset Button Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn on to reset the router to its factory default settings. WPS/Wi-Fi Button Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on your
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    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
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    4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection. 1. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one. 2. Connect the modem to the router's Internet port with an Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. Power adapter Modem Power adapter
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    Wi-Fi TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G CHOOSE A NETWORK... OR TP-Link_XXXX Connect automatically Connect TP-Link_XXXX_5G 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
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    Connect the Hardware • The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Here we take an Android phone for instance. 2 ) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router. 10
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    Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
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    Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to your router. 1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode the FAQ Section. • If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bound your cloud router to it, the login password you created here will be invalid. Please
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    , you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection • Set Up the Router as an Access Point • Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
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    service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, and more.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click Sign Up Now to get one. Then follow the instructions to bind the cloud router to your TP-Link ID. Note: • To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service
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    settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet. 3. Select your internet connection type from the drop-down list. 4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are
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    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 16
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    page, please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration. • If you still cannot access the internet, refer to the FAQ section for further instructions. 17
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    , are not supported in the Access Point mode. • Functions, such as Guest Network, are the same as those in the Router mode. 4. 5. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection Set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the
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    , contact your ISP or judge according to the already known information provided by your ISP. • Pass-Through (Bridge): Select Pass-Through (Bridge) and click Save. • Router: 1 ) Select Router mode. 2 ) Configure the WAN connection. 19
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    according to the already known information provided by your ISP. 2. If your ISP provides two separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection. 3 ) Keep the default settings of LAN. 4 ) Click Connect then click Save to apply your
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    Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app. To ensure that your router stays new and gets
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    the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > TP-Link ID or click TP-Link ID on the very top of the page. 3. Click Sign Up and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID. 4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link ID page to log in. The TP-Link ID used to log in
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    Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service • To 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 TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the
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    Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service from the same router as Users. All accounts can monitor and manage the router locally or remotely, but user accounts cannot: • Reset the router to its factory default settings either on the web management page or in the Tether app. • Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/
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    Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service 5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets. 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search "TP-Link Tether" or simply scan the QR code to download and install the
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    Chapter 6 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.
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    Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network Customize the SSID. Don't select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for guest network access. 3 ) Select the Security type.
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    Chapter 6 Guest Network 6. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless >Guest Network. Locate the Guest Permissions section. 3. Customize guest network options according to
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    Chapter 7 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.
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    PM to 7 AM) on weekdays. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Parental Controls. 3. Click to create a profile for a family member. 4. Add basic profile information. 1 ) Enter a Name
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    Chapter 7 Parental Controls 1 ) Enter a keyword (for example, "Facebook") or a URL (for example, "www. facebook.com"). All websites containing the keywords will be blocked. 2 ) Click Next. 6. Set time restrictions on internet access. 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday &
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    Chapter 7 Parental Controls 2 ) Enable Bed Time and use the up/down arrows or enter times in the fields. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period. Note: School Nights refer to Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. 3 ) Click Save.
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    Chapter 8 QoS This chapter introduces how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to specify prioritization of traffic and minimize the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load.
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    next 2 hours. How can I do that? 1. Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > QoS > Global Settings. 3 ) Tick to enable QoS. Note: QoS and NAT Boost cannot be enabled at the
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    Chapter 9 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your
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    to access my network (via wired or wireless). How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control. 3. Toggle on to enable Access Control. 4. Select the access mode to either block
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    Chapter 9 Network Security 2 ) Click and select devices you want to be blocked and Click ADD. 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the blacklist. To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Whitelist and
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    message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the whitelist. • Add unconnected devices 1 ) Click Add Manually. 2 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed and click ADD. 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will
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    to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding. 3. Enable IP & MAC Binding. 4. Bind your device(s) according to your need. To
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    Chapter 9 To bind the unconnected device: 1 ) Click in the Binding List section. Network Security 2 ) Enter the MAC Address and IP Address that you want to bind. Done! Now you don't need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks! 9. 4. ALG (Application Layer Gateway) View your ALG (
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    the problem that an external host cannot initiatively communicate with a specified device on the local network. With the forwarding feature the router can on the local network, thus realizing some special functions. The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set,
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    services use different service ports. 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 and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding.
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    want to use is not in the common services list, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the service needs. • You can add multiple port forwarding rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the External Port should
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    When the data from the internet return to the external ports, the router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port Triggering is mainly applied TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click . 3. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES,
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    not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and default in this router. • Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. • UPnP feature needs the support of operating system
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    with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports open. How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 46
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    VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC's IP address 192.168.0.100 manually in the DMZ Host IP Address field. 5. Click SAVE. Done! The configuration is completed. You've set your PC to a DMZ host and now you
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    Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account • Create Static Routes • Specify
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    . 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service I want to: Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my internet service provider (ISP). How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced
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    predetermined. If not, select the LAN type to determine which port is used to support IPTV service. 4 ) Click SAVE. 5 ) Connect the set-top box to the http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. • To
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    be automatically filled in. Or enter the MAC address of the client device manually. 3. Enter the IP address to reserve for the client device. 4. Click SAVE. 11. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Most ISPs assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP address to access your
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    and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS. 3. Select the DDNS Service Provider: TP-Link, NO-IP or DynDNS. It is recommended to select TP-Link so that you can enjoy TP-Link's superior DDNS service. Otherwise, please select NO-IP
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    5. Create Static Routes 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. I want to: Visit
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    ' LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B's DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A. 3. Go to Advanced > Network > Routing. 4. Click Add and finish the settings according to
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    settings according to your needs. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. • To enable or disable the wireless function: 1. Go to Wireless or for local wireless networks on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. 55
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    serves multiple devices simultaneously while a traditional router serves only one user at a time. That means MU-MIMO can provide a faster, more efficient Wi-Fi network for multiuser. Note: Devices supporting 5GHz wireless band can enjoy the MU-MIMO service. 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless
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    . 8. Use WPS for Wireless Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Make sure the Wi-Fi of your router is on and go to
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    : PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN. The default PIN is printed on the label of the router. 11. 8. 3. Push the WPS Button Click Start on the screen or directly press
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    Settings Check advanced wireless settings for your device. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings. 3. Configure advanced wireless settings. • WMM - WMM function can guarantee the
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    wireless network. The default value is 100 milliseconds. • RTS Threshold- Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of data transmission through the router. By default, the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold size is 2346. If the packet size is greater than the preset threshold, the
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    the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It contains the following sections: • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Change the Login Password • Local Management • Remote Management • View System Log • Test the Network Connectivity • Set Up System Time
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    page if there's any update firmware available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TP-Link official website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the Support page for free. Notes: • Backup your router configuration before firmware upgrade. • Do NOT turn off the
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    If you fail to upgrade the firmware for the router, please contact our Technical Support. 12. 2. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The the router to the default factory settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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    few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the router. • To reset the router except your login password and TP-Link ID: 1. In the Factory Default Restore section, click RESTORE. 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note
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    by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and complete the settings In Local Management section as needed. • Allow all LAN connected devices to
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    enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Click SAVE. 12. 5. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices' authority to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
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    :port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router. Tips: • You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Network Map > Internet. • The router's WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the
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    a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name. 12. 6. View System Log When the router does not work normally, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or
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    in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping or Tracert as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity; • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure
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    router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Tracert. 12. 8. Set Up System Time & Language The the router's default system language is English. When changed, the router tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System >
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    Chapter 12 Manage the Router • To get time from the internet: 1. Enable 24-Hour Time if you want the time to display in a , select Get from Managing Device. 2. The time of your computer will then be displayed and click SAVE. • To manually set the date and time: 1. In the Set Time field, select
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    daylight saving time ends at your local time zone. 4. Click SAVE. 12. 9. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly The Scheduled Reboot feature cleans the cache to enhance the running performance of the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the
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    can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > LED Control. 3. Enable Night Mode. 73
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    Chapter 12 Manage the Router 4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day. 5. Click SAVE. 74
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    do if I forget my web management password? • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it. • Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button of the router until LEDs turn on to reset it, and then visit http://tplinkwifi
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    4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings. 76
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    contact the technical support. Note: You'll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4. What should I do if I can't access the internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password
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    it gets a solid cable or Internet light. 3 ) Power on the router. 4 ) Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet access. • Reset the router to factory default settings and reconfigure the router. • Upgrade the firmware of the router. • Check the TCP/IP settings on the particular device if
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    of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and you can't access the internet. To resolve this problem, we
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    http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to Advanced > Network > router again. • Please upgrade the firmware of the router. If you've tried every method above but still cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support
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    or blocked somehow. 2 ) Click Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself. • On Windows XP TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open Computer Management window. 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services
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    but fail to connect, please follow the steps below: • Authenticating problem/password mismatch: 1 ) Sometimes you will be asked to type in Password/Network Security Key, usually you can only find it on the label of your router. 2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting
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    • Check the wireless signal strength of your network. If it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again. • 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
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    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. App store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google is a trademark of Google LLC. No
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    Wi-Fi Router Model Number: Archer A8 Component Name I.T.E. Power Model T120150-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: [email protected] This equipment has been tested with the instructions, may cause
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    CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: [email protected] This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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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    and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3. states and EFTA countries. AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT
  • TP-Link Archer A8 | Archer A8US V1 User Guide - Page 92
    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 A8 | Archer A8US V1 User Guide - Page 93
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  • TP-Link Archer A8 | Archer A8US V1 User Guide - Page 94
    • 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
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User Guide
AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
Archer A8