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User Guide AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Archer A9 REV6.0.2 1910012807
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This Guide 1 Manually Set up Your Internet Connection 14 4. 3. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 18 4. 4. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 21 Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service 23 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID 24 5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information 24 5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link
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Forwarding 54 12. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers 55 12. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering 56 12. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Configure to Support IPTV Service 69 14. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings 70 14. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account 72
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the Firmware 84 15. 4. 1.Online Upgrade 84 15. 4. 2.Manual Upgrade 85 15. 4. 3.Restore Interrupted Upgrade after Power Failure 86 15. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings 86 15. 6. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly 88 15. 7. Change the Login Password 88 15. 8. Password
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Guide This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick Internet setup, and this guide 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
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network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition. MU-MIMO Disclaimer Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO. WPA3 Disclaimer Use of WPA3 requires clients to also
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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 • Appearance
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the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its successfully. The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. Power is off.
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Wireless) Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. Green On Internet service is available. (Internet) Orange On The router's Internet port is connected, but the internet service is not available. Off The router's Internet port is unplugged. (Ethernet) On A powered-on device is connected to
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button for more than 5 seconds to reset the router to its factory default settings. USB Port For connecting to a USB device. Internet Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack. Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4) For connecting your PC or other Ethernet network devices to the router
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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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/ Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router's Internet port, and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware the backup battery if it has one. 2. Connect the modem to your router's Internet port with an Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes
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1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G √ Connect automatically Connect Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Other... • Method 3: Use the WPS button Wireless devices that support
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Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 1 ) Tap the WPS icon on the device's screen. Here we take an Android phone for instance. 2 ) Within two minutes, press the Reset/WPS button on your router. close to 10
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Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
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router. 1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and create a login password for secure management purposes. Then click Let's Get Started to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ
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have been successfully completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Manually Set up Your Internet Connection • Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection • Configure the Router in Access Point
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in with the password you set for the router. 2. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet. 3. To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, etc.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click
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require different cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to determine your connection type. 4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration. 1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP
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4 Set Up Internet Connection 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username and password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed
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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen. 5. Click Save. 6. To check
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types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > IPv6. 3. Enable IPv6 and select the internet connection type provided by your ISP. Tips
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information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Renew. 3 ) PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced to input same session with IPv4 connection checkbox and manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection. 19
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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set up Your Internet Connection). Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Connect. 5 ) Pass-Through (
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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first Advanced functions like NAT, Parental Controls and QoS are not supported in this mode. Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3Ethernet4 Ethernet Existing Router Ethernet4 Internet
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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save. 4. Log in to the router via http://tplinkwifi.net
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and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available. Surely you can also manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices with a single TP-Link ID. This chapter introduces how to register a new TP-Link ID, bind or unbind TP-Link IDs to manage your router
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5 TP-Link Cloud Service 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID If you have skipped the registration during the Quick Setup process, you can: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud. 3. Click Register Now and follow the instructions
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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 first-time login TP-Link ID will be bound automatically to your router as an Admin account. An
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5 TP-Link Cloud Service • Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the router. 5. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section. 3. Click , enter another TP-Link
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the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Note: If you don't have a TP-Link ID, create one first. 3. Connect your device to the router's wireless network. 4. Go back to the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with the password you set for the router. 5. Manage your
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Chapter 6 Work with Alexa This chapter will show you how to configure your router to work with Alexa.
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, all without stopping what you're doing. 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 > Smart Life Assistant. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions on the Alexa section to set up smart control of your router. ≡ Or download
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Chapter 7 Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network options to ensure network
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Chapter 7 Guest Network 7. 1. Create a Network for Guests 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 > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section. 3. Create a guest network as needed. 1 ) Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz network
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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 > Guest your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your router's LAN ports or main network via methods such as network neighbors and Ping. 4. Click
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Chapter 8 USB Settings This chapter describes how to use the USB port to share files and media from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet. The router supports USB external flash drives and hard drives. It contains the following sections: • Access
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the USB Device Locally Insert your USB storage device into the router's USB port and then refer to the following table to access files stored on your USB Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name (TPSHARE by default) in the Computer section. Note: Operations in different systems are
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2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net. 3 ) Click Connect. Mac 4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up a username and a password to deny anonymous access to the USB disks, you should select the Registered User radio box. To learn how to set up an account for
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not routed on the Internet. Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access page. 3. Tick the FTP(via Internet) checkbox, and then
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Type in ftp://: (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21). Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for you router. 8. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings By default .net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go
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Chapter 8 USB Settings 2. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb:// MyShare (for Mac). • To Only Share Specific Content 1. Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder. 2. Select the
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and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices. Click Media Sharing to learn more. 4. Click OK. password when accessing the USB disk. 1. On the Sharing Account part, Choose Use Default Account or Use New Account. The username and password are both admin for default
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username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems: • If the sharing password is also the same as the Windows password, authentication will not work since the Windows will automatically use its account information for USB access
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2. Refer to the following table for detailed instructions. • Go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name (Model number-share by default) in the Media Devices section. Note: Here we take Windows 7 as an example. Windows Computer Tablet • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player. 41
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Chapter 9 Parental Controls This function allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family. You can block inappropriate content, set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day. It contains the
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PM to 7 AM) on school nights (Sunday to Thursday). 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 Basic > Parental Controls or Advanced > Parental Controls. 3. Click to create a profile for a family member
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Chapter 9 Parental Controls 5 ) Add one or more keywords. All websites containing the keywords will be blocked. 6 ) Click Next. 6. Set time restrictions on internet access. 44
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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > Parental Controls or Advanced > Parental Controls. 3. Set up a profile for your child. Refer to Set Up Access Restrictions for detailed instructions. 4. Find the profile and click in the
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Chapter 9 Parental Controls 5. Use the drop-down menu behind Today to view the websites visited and time spent online for any of the last 7 days. Click to view a complete history. Click to block the corresponding content for this profile. Done! You can now check up on your child's online
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Chapter 10 QoS QoS (Quality of Service) allows you to prioritize the internet traffic of specific devices to guarantee a faster connection when you need it the most. Devices set as high priority will be allocated more bandwidth even when there is heavy traffic on the network.
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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 > QoS. 3. Enable QoS. 4. Enter the upload and download bandwidth provided by your internet service provider. Click Save. 5. Under Device Priority, find your computer
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Chapter 11 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks from flooding your network with server
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Denial of Service) Protection default settings. DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your network with server requests. Follow the steps below to configure DoS Protection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password
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WAN port, select Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port; if you want to ignore the ping packets form the LAN port, select Ignore Ping Packet From LAN Port. 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 >
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Chapter 11 Network Security 2 ) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the box. 3 ) Click Block above the Online Devices table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically. To allow specific device(s) 1 ) Select Whitelist and click
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address. I want 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 ARP Binding. 4. Bind your device(s) according to your
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about the problem that an external host cannot initiatively communicate with a specified device on the local network. With the forwarding feature the TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port
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http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers. 4. Click Add. Click View Existing Services and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. Enter
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MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the Port Triggering rules: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add. 56
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• If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the format the page displays. 12. 3. Make Applications Free from
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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. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ
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Forwarding Tips: • UPnP is enabled by default in this router. • Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. • UPnP feature needs the support the corresponding ports allowing the TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP
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as campus network and company intranet. PPTP VPN is more easily used and its speed is faster, it's compatible with most operating systems and also supports mobile devices. Its security is poor and your packets may be cracked easily, and PPTP VPN connection may be prevented by some ISP. It contains
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with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > OpenVPN, and select Enable VPN Server. Note: • Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router's WAN port and synchronize
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Chapter 13 VPN Server 6. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network; select Internet and Home Network if you also want the remote device to access internet through the VPN Server. 7. Click Save. 8. Click Generate to get a
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with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP VPN, and select Enable VPN Server. Note: Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router's WAN port and synchronize
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Chapter 13 VPN Server 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the Username and Password to authenticate devices to the PPTP VPN Server. 3 ) Click OK. 13. 2. 2. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use
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Chapter 13 VPN Server 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 65
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Chapter 13 VPN Server 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 66
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Chapter 13 VPN Server 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use. 67
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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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these features. 14. 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
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for IPTV connection, are 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 corresponding LAN port which is predetermined or you have specified in Step 3. Done! Your IPTV setup is done now! You may
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Chapter 14 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. • To specify the IP address that the router assigns: 1. Tick the Enable DHCP Server
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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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14 Customize Your Network Settings 4. Click Register in the Domain Name List if you have selected TP-Link, and enter the Domain Name as needed. If you have selected NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. 5. Click Login and Save. Tips: If you want to use
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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 . 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A. 3. Go to Network > Advanced
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which sends out data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router B and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.0.2. Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out data packets. In the example, the data are sent to the
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your needs. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. • To use the Smart Connect function 2. Enable Smart Connect. 3. Keep the default or set a new SSID and password, and click Save. This SSID and password will be applied both for 2.4GHz and
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are effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use. • To hide SSID: 1. Go networks on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. • To change the security option We recommend you don't change the default settings unless necessary. If you select other
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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. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS. 14. 7. 1. Set the Router's PIN Router's PIN is enabled by default to allow wireless devices to connect to the router using the PIN. You can
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the Enable WPS checkbox. • 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. 14. 7. 2. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections
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Set Up System Time • Control LEDs • Test the Network Connectivity • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Set the Router to Reboot Regularly • Change the Login Password • Password Recovery • Local Management • Remote Management • System Log • Monitor the Internet Traffic
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.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings. It is 12-hour time by default, and you can toggle on to the current Internet time and click Save. • To manually set the date and time: 1. In the Set Time field, select
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off the LEDs either from the web management page or by pressing the LED button. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Parameters. 3. In the LED Control section, toggle to turn on / off the
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test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information with the help of page tips: 1 ) Choose Ping
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or the Traceroute Max TTL. It's recommended to keep the default value. The figure below indicates the proper connection between the 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
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you set for the router. You will see the Firmware Upgrade page. 15. 4. 2. Manual Upgrade 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > System
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connect your computer to the Internet and download the latest firmware file from www.tp-link.com. 2. Connect your computer to the router with an reset the router to the default factory settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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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. Click Restore under the Factory Default Restore session. 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off
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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 router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Reboot Schedule. 3. Enable Reboot Schedule. 4. Specify the Reboot Time when the
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case you forget it. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the Password Recovery feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced
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the instructions to set a new password. 15. 9. Local Management This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
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device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Tick the Enable This Entry checkbox. 6. Click OK. 15. 10. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices' authority to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password
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the Router 4. Keep the HTTPS Port and HTTP Port as the default settings. 5. Decide which remote device and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. • To save the system log in local: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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if the system logs could be sent to my mailbox at 8 a.m. every day. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log. 3. Click Mail Settings. 4. Enter the information required: 1 ) From: Enter the
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and received packets, allowing you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic statistics. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Traffic Statistics. 3. Toggle on Traffic Statistics, and then you can
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Chapter 15 Manage the Router Click to reset the statistic information of the specific device. Click to delete the specific device item in the list. 95
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. Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management password? • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the router, click Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it. • Alternatively, press and hold the Reset
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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. 97
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• Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You'll need to as example. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Configure the IP address of the
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Bridging. 2 ) Click Survey, locate the root router's SSID and click Choose (Here we take TP-Link_4F98 as example). 3 ) If the root router has wireless password, you should enter the wireless password of the root router. 4 ) Click Save. 4. Disable DHCP: 1 ) Go to Network > DHCP Server. 2 ) Deselect
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your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Status to check internet status: As the follow picture shows, if IP address is a valid one, please try the methods below and try again: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Please manually configure
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internet access. • Reset the router to factory default settings and reconfigure the router. • Upgrade the firmware of the router. • Check the TCP/IP your computer. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network >
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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 need to
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net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet. 4 ) Select your Internet Connection Type and fill in other parameters. 5 ) Click Save. 6 ) Restart the modem and the router again. • Please upgrade the firmware of the router. If you
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• Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem. Move it closer if it is can find your 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 number when you connect
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. App store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Amazon, Alexa, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its
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Model Number: Archer A9 Component Name I.T.E. Power Supply Model T120150-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
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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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20dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz (23dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential /863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/
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aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution:
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4.7.9.2 鉛鎘汞 Pb Cd Hg 六價鉻 CrVI PBB PBDE PCB ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 備考1. 超出0.1 wt 0.01 wt 備考2 備考3 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do
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• Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation Class II equipment AC voltage DC voltage Polarity of

Section	Page
About This Guide	5
Get to Know About Your Router	7
1. 1. Product Overview	8
1. 2. Appearance	8
1. 2. 1. Front Panel	8
1. 2. 2. Back Panel	9
Connect the Hardware	11
2. 1. Position Your Router	12
2. 2. Connect Your Router	12
Log In to Your Router	15
Set Up Internet Connection	17
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard	18
4. 2. Manually Set up Your Internet Connection	18
4. 3. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection	22
4. 4. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode	25
TP-Link Cloud Service	27
5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID	28
5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information	28
5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs	29
5. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router	30
5. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router	30
5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App	31
Work with Alexa	32
Guest Network	34
7. 1. Create a Network for Guests	35
7. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	36
USB Settings	37
8. 1. Access the USB Storage Device	38
8. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally	38
8. 1. 2. Access the USB Device Remotely	39
8. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings	41
8. 2. Media Sharing	45
Parental Controls	46
9. 1. Set Up Access Restrictions	47
9. 2. Monitor Internet Usage	49
QoS	51
Network Security	53
11. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks	54
11. 2. Access Control	55
11. 3. IP & MAC Binding	56
NAT Forwarding	58
12. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers	59
12. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	60
12. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	61
12. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	62
VPN Server	64
13. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network	65
13. 1. 1. Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router	65
13. 1. 2. Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Device	66
13. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network	66
13. 2. 1. Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router	67
13. 2. 2. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device	68
Customize Your Network Settings	72
14. 1. Change the LAN Settings	73
14. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service	73
14. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings	74
14. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	76
14. 5. Create Static Routes	78
14. 6. Specify Wireless Settings	80
14. 7. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	82
14. 7. 1. Set the Router’s PIN	82
14. 7. 2. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections	83
Manage the Router	84
15. 1. Set Up System Time	85
15. 2. Control LEDs	86
15. 3. Test the Network Connectivity	87
15. 4. Upgrade the Firmware	88
15. 4. 1. Online Upgrade	88
15. 4. 2. Manual Upgrade	89
15. 4. 3. Restore Interrupted Upgrade after Power Failure	90
15. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings	90
15. 6. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly	92
15. 7. Change the Login Password	92
15. 8. Password Recovery	93
15. 9. Local Management	94
15. 10. Remote Management	95
15. 11. System Log	96
15. 12. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics	98

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