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  • TP-Link Archer AC1900 | Archer AC1900USW V1.6 User Guide - Page 1
    User Guide AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router Archer AC1900 © 2023 TP-Link 1910013403 REV1.6.0
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    2. Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App 16 4. 3. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection 16 4. 4. Set Up the Router as an Access Point 19 4. 5. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 19 Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service 22 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID 23 5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information 23
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    Support IPTV Service 55 12. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings 57 12. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service 65 12. 10. WDS Bridging 67 Chapter 13. Manage the Router 69 13. 1. Upgrade the Firmware 70 13. 1. 1.Auto Settings 71 13. 3. Change the Login Password 73 13. 4. Local Management 73 13. 5.
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    13. 7. View System Log 76 13. 8. CWMP Settings 77 13. 9. Test the Network Connectivity 78 13. 10. Set Up System Time & Language 79 13. 11. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly 81 13. 12. Control the LED 82 FAQ 84
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    . *Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO. 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. 1
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    can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. • 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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    connection to your wired devices. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app. 1. 2. Appearance 1. 2. 1. Top Panel The router's LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front. You can check the
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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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    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router (Internet) Green On Internet service is available. Off The router's Internet port is unplugged. 1. 2. 2. Back Panel The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel. Button and Port Explanation Item
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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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    need around 3mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 9.7mm to withstand the weight of the product. 2. 2. Connect Your Router Before you start, turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one. Then place the
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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 WAN port with an Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. Internet Power adapter Modem Power adapter
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    -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 through
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    Chapter 2 WLAN On TP-Link MyHome David HomeNetwork TP-Link_Home TP-Link_Router Test Connect the Hardware WPS/ Wi-Fi 11
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    Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
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    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 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 log in to the cloud
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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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    http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet, or go to Advanced > Network > Internet. 3. Select your internet connection type from the drop-down list. 4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters
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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. 17
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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. 18
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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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    . • Pass-Through (Bridge): 1 ) Select Pass-Through (Bridge) and click SAVE. 2 ) Go to Network > Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection. • Router: 1 ) Select Router mode. 2 ) Configure the WAN connection. Notes: 20
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    . 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 ) In MAC Clone section, set the MAC address of your router. Use the default address unless your ISP allows internet access from only a specific MAC
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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 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMeshTM feature. It contains the following sections: • Set Up a OneMesh Network • Manage Devices in the OneMesh Network
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    Chapter 6 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming TP-Link OneMesh router and TP-Link OneMesh extenders work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible speeds thanks to
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    Roaming 3. Connect a OneMesh extender to this router by following the setup instructions in the extender's manual. The extender will be listed on the router's OneMesh page. Note: To check full list of TP-Link OneMesh devices, visit https://www.tp-link.com/onemesh/compatibility. 4. If you have set
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    's web page. • To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map. 3. Click to view all mesh devices, and click to view all connected clients. • To manage a OneMesh
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    Chapter 6 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming 4. Manage the OneMesh device as needed. You can: • Change device information. • Click Manage Device to redirect to the web management page of this device. • Click Leave OneMesh to delete this device from the OneMesh network. 31
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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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    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 7 Guest Network 7. 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 8 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 8 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 8 Parental Controls 2 ) Enable Bed Time and configure the times. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during the period you set. 3 ) Click Save. Done! The amount of time your child spends online is controlled and inappropriate content is blocked on their devices
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    Chapter 9 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 10 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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    based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default. 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 > Firewall. It's recommended to keep the default settings. 10. 2. Access Control Access Control is used
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    Chapter 10 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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    ALG (Application Layer Gateway) settings in this page. It is recommended to keep them as default. 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 > ALG. 46
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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. 52
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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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    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 • Check Multicast Settings • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account • Create Static
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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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    your router now. You can connect your set-top box to any of the router's Ethernet port. If IGMP is not the technology your ISP applies to provide IPTV service: 1 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
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    for specified client 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 > Network > DHCP Server. • To specify the IP address that the router assigns: 1. Tick the Enable checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP
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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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    DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. 5. Click LOGIN AND SAVE. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router
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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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    the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the label of the router. You can customize the wireless 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: 61
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    by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of the router, just untick the Enable checkbox of each wireless network. In this case scan for local wireless networks on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. • To use the Smart Connect function: The Smart Connect
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    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 , and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless
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    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 Advanced > Wireless > WPS. 12. 8. 1. Connect via the Client's PIN Enter the PIN
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    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. 12. 8. 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
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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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    as example. 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 > WDS, and locate the 2.4 GHz WDS section. 3. Configure the IP address of the router: 1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN, configure the IP address of the
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    Chapter 12 4 ) Click SAVE. Customize Your Network Settings 5. Disable DHCP: 1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. 2 ) Untick DHCP Server, and click SAVE. 6. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WDS to check the WDS status. When below WDS Bridging, the WDS bridging is successfully built. appears 68
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    This chapter will show you 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 • HTTP Referer Head Check • View System Log
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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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    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 If you fail to upgrade the firmware for the router, please contact our Technical Support. 13. 2. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The
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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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    recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router. 13. 3. Change the Login Password The account management feature allows you to change your login password of the web management page. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the
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    : 1. Select All Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Add Device. 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Click SAVE. 74
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    to manage 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 Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name. • Allow a specific device to manage the router remotely: 1. Tick the
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    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 the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > System Log. 3. In the Save Log section, click SAVE TO LOCAL to
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    , and diagnostics to this device. You may configure this function under your ISP's instructions. 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 > CWMP Settings. 3. Configure the parameters according to your ISP
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    instructions, select the authentication mode. If you select Basic or Digest, enter the username and password for the ACS server to log in to the router. • Path - Enter the path for the ACS server to log in to the router log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to
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    You can choose the way to obtain the system time as needed. 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 > Time & Language. • To change system language: 1. Select the language from the drop-down list. 2. Click SAVE
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    Chapter 13 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. 13. 11. 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. 82
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    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day. 5. Click SAVE. 83
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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 off 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. 85
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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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    the wireless. 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the 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, find and locate Wireless Zero Configuration in the
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    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 computer. 91
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    AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router Model Number: Archer AC1900 Component Name I.T.E. Power Supply Model T120150-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
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    TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
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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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    /53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/ RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public
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    and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca National Restrictions Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain. UK Canadian Compliance Statement This device
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    Caution: 1. The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; Avertissement: 1. Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l'inté
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    MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router Equipment name Archer AC1900 Type designation (Type) 單元 Ｕnit 鉛 Lead (Pb) Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 汞 Mercury (Hg) 鎘 Cadmium (Cd) 六價鉻 Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (
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    • 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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    Symbol Explanation 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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