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    User Guide Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX4400/Archer AX4800 © 2021 TP-Link 1910013009 REV1.0.0
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    Contents About This Guide 1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router 3 1. Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App 14 4. 3. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection 15 4. 4. Set Up Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 18 Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service 22 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID 23 5. 2. Change
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    6. 3. 2.Connect via the Router's PIN 31 6. 3. 3.Push the WPS Button 32 6. 4. Advanced Wireless Settings 32 Chapter 7. Guest Network 35 7. 1. Create a Network for Guests 36 7. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 37 Chapter 8. USB Settings 38 8. 1. Access the USB Storage Device 39 8. 1. 1.
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    Chapter 14. Customize Your Network Settings 78 14. 1. Change the LAN Settings 79 14. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service 79 14. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings 81 14. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account 82 14. 5. Create Static Routes 83 Chapter 15. Manage the Router 86 15. 1. Upgrade the
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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 Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the
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    as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors. *Use of WPA3 requires clients to also support the corresponding feature. *This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11ax specification. *Further software upgrades for
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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 TP-Link AX router, with next-generation 802.11ax Wi-Fi Technology, achieves WiFi performance at its ultimate level. The revolutionary combination of OFDMA and 1024QAM improve throughput by 4 times and dramatically increase the whole
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    The 5 GHz wireless band is enabled. Off The 5 GHz wireless band is disabled. 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. On At least one powered-on device
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    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item WPS Button Wi-Fi Button Reset Button LAN Port (1-4) WAN Port Power On/Off Button Power Port Description Press this WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on your client device to start the WPS process. The LED of the router should change from
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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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    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source. • Make sure the cables and
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    Chapter 2 Internet Connect the Hardware 1 2 3 1. Connect the powered-off modem to the router's WAN port with an Ethernet cable. 2. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 3. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router. 4. Verify that the hardware
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    WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, can be connected to your router through this method. Note: • WPS is not supported by iOS devices. • The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled
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    Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
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    Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to
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    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 • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection • Set Up the Router as an Access Point • Set Up
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    4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you to set up your router. Tips: If you need router to the internet. 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, and
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    and enjoy the internet! 4. 3. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection In this modify the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP. Follow connection type from the drop-down list. 4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the
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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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    Confirm the information and click Save. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi. Tips: • Functions, such as Parental Controls, QoS and NAT Forwarding, 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
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    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Go to Advanced > IPv6. 3. Enable IPv6 and select the internet connection type provided by your ISP. Tips: If you do not know what your internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known information provided by your ISP. 4.
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    the username and password for the IPv6 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
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    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP, and click Save. 6. Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection. Tips: Visit the FAQ section
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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
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    Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID If you have skipped the registration during the 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
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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
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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
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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
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    Chapter 6 Wireless Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure the wireless settings. It contains the following sections: • Specify Wireless Settings • Schedule Your Wireless Function • Use WPS for Wireless Connection • Advanced Wireless Settings
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    : OFDMA enables multiple users to transmit data simultaneously, and thus greatly improves speed and efficiency. Noted that only when your clients also support OFDMA, can you fully enjoy the benefits. It is disabled by default. 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Enable OFDMA. • To
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    . 2. Select Hide SSID, and your SSID won't display when you scan for local wireless networks on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. • To change the security option: 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select an option from the Security drop-down list
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    Chapter 6 Wireless Settings • Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. It is recommended to leave the channel to Auto, if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless connection issue. • Mode - Select a transmission mode according to your wireless client devices. It is
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    Chapter 6 Wireless Settings Note: • The Effective Time Schedule is based on the time of the router. Make sure the System settings are correct. You can go to Advanced > System > Time & Language to modify the time. • The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.
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    Chapter 6 Wireless Settings 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. 6. 3. 3. Push the WPS Button Click
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    Chapter 6 Wireless Settings • WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. • AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. • Airtime Fairness -
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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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    ) Tick the Enable checkbox for the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless network. 2 ) 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 and customize your own password. If No security is selected, no password is
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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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    the USB ports 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 the USB Storage Device • Media Sharing • Time Machine
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    Chapter 8 USB Settings 8. 1. Access the USB Storage Device Insert your USB storage device into the router's USB port and then access files stored there locally or remotely. Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router. • If the USB storage device
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    Chapter 8 USB Settings • Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net or ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then press Enter. Windows computer 1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server. 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net. 3 )
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    Chapter 8 USB Settings • Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying for) a photo-sharing site or email system. • Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation. • Remove the files on your camera's memory card from time to time during the journey.
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    network files management, which can resume broken file transfers. Use a third-party app for network files management. Tips: Click Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for you router. 8. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings By default, all the network clients
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    Chapter 8 USB Settings 2. Now you can access the USB storage device by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb://MyShare (for Mac). • To Only Share Specific Content Focus on the File Sharing section. Specify sharing folders that you want to share and click Save. • To Set Up Authentication for
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    credential mechanism may cause the following problems: • If the sharing password is on the USB storage device directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, tablet and storage device is inserted into the router, your DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to
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    -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. 8. 3. Time Machine Time Machine backs up all files on your Mac computer to a USB storage device connected to your router. 1. Visit http
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    Chapter 8 3. Tick the checkbox to enable Time Machine. 4. Click Select to select a location for Time Machine backups. 5. Set the Size Limit for Backups. Note: 0 means no limit for the space. 6. Click Save. USB Settings 46
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    Chapter 9 HomeShield Customize your home network with enhanced security using a kit of features built in TP-Link HomeShield. Whether protecting your sensitive data or limiting the access of kids and guests, TP-Link HomeShield provides you the tools you need to fully manage your network. It contains
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    Malicious Content Filter Block malicious content DDoS Protection Protects your home network from DDoS attacks • To use this feature, download Tether to enjoy the HomeShield service 1. Scan the QR code or get the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. OR 2. Launch the Tether app and log
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    enjoy family time • To use this feature, download Tether to enjoy the HomeShield service 1. Scan the QR code or get the Tether app from the Apple App Reports Get weekly and monthly reports of your network usage Quality of Service (QoS) Prioritizes devices to give faster performance Scan Run a scan
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    Chapter 9 HomeShield 2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don't have an account, create one first. 3. Log in to your router and tap the HomeShield tab to use this feature. 50
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    Chapter 10 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 10 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 OneMesh's seamless coverage. INTERNET SAME Network Name & Password
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    Chapter 10 OneMesh with Seamless 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.
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    Chapter 10 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming 10. 2. Manage Devices in the OneMesh Network In a OneMesh network, you can manage all mesh devices and connected clients on your router's web page. • To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with
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    Chapter 10 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. 55
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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
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    Chapter 11 Network Security 11. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default. 1. Visit http://
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    Chapter 11 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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    Chapter 11 Network Security 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 IP & MAC Binding. 4. Bind your
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    ARP spoofing and ARP attacks! 11. 4. ALG ALG allows customized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data" protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. It is recommended to keep the
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    IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the problem that an external host cannot initiatively communicate with a specified device on the local network, thus realizing some special functions. The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the
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    , such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different 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 port number before the configuration. I want to: Share my personal
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    are not clear about which port and protocol to use. • If the service you 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
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    IP is assigned dynamically by the ISP, it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN referring to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account. Then users on the internet can use http:// domain name to visit the website. • If you have changed the default External Port, you should
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    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 a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports open. 67
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    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 this router. • Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. • UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/
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    Chapter 12 NAT Forwarding corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit. Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. INTERNET If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your
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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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    > VPN Server > OpenVPN, and tick the Enable box of OpenVPN. 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 your System Time with internet. • The first time you configure the
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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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    Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP, and tick the Enable box of PPTP. 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 your System Time with internet. 3. In the Client IP Address field
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server 3 ) Click ADD. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use the Windows built-in PPTP software as an example. 1. Go to Start >
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 75
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server 6. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use. 76
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    14 Customize 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
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    subnet with the old one, then you should reconfigure 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
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    parameters, including the LAN port 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
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    Chapter 14 Customize Your Network Settings 14. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the
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    the MAC Address will 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. 14. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Most ISPs assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP
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    account. 14. 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. 83
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    Chapter 14 Customize Your Network Settings I want to: Visit multiple networks and servers at the same time. For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the internet through Router A, but I also want to visit my company's network. Now I have a switch and Router B. I connect the devices as shown
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    Chapter 14 Customize Your Network Settings Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of Router A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router 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 • Password Recovery • Local Management • Remote
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    . 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. Note: • Backup your router configuration before firmware upgrade. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 15. 1. 1. Auto Update
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router 3. Focus on the Online Upgrade section, and click UPGRADE if there is new firmware. 4. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete. Tips: If there's a new and important firmware update for your router, you will see the prompt notification on your computer
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    for the upgrade and reboot to complete. Note: If you fail to upgrade the firmware for the router, please contact our Technical Support. 15. 2. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off the router. • After reset, you can still use the current login password or the TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page. • To reset the router to factory
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    username and password. 5. Click SAVE. To recover the login password, please visit http://tplinkwifi.net, click Forgot Password? on the login page and follow the instructions to set a new password. 91
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router 15. 5. 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 set for the
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    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. 15. 6. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices' authority to manage the
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    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 router through a domain name. • Allow a specific device to manage the router remotely: 94
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    Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name. 15. 7. System Log When the router does not work normally, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. • To save the system log locally: 1. Visit
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router 4. In the Save Log section, click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. • To send the system log to a mailbox at a fixed time: For example, I want to check my router's working status at a fixed time every day, however, it's too troublesome to log in to
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router 1 ) Email From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. 2 ) Select Require Password. Tips: Generally, Require Password should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password. 3 ) Username: Enter the email address used for sending
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    Chapter 15 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 Advanced > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information: 1 ) Choose Ping or Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity; • Ping is used to
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Traceroute. 15. 9. Set System Time and Language System time is the time displayed while the router is running. The system time you configure here
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    Time field, 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 Manually. 2. Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format). 3. Set the current Time (In HH/MM/SS format). 4. Click
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone. 3. Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone. 4. Click SAVE. • To Set System Language: Select the language from the
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router 4. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots. 5. Click SAVE. 15. 11. Control the LED The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which
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    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 button of the router until the Power LED blinks to restore factory default settings, and then
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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. 105
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    settings and try again. If login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You'll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet try again: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Please manually configure the DNS server. 1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP
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    • Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes until 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. •
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    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 change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log
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    . • 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. Q5. What should I do if I can't find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network? If you fail to find any wireless network
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    function is disabled or blocked somehow. 2 ) Click Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself. • On Windows XP 1 ) ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK. If you can find other wireless network
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    2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless
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    6 Router / AX4800 Wi-Fi 6 Router Model Number: Archer AX4400 / Archer AX4800 Component Name I.T.E. Power Supply Model NBS30D120250VU Responsible party: 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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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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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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    Explanation DC voltage AC voltage Class II equipment Polarity of output terminals Energy efficiency Marking Indoor use only Caution Operator's manual RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product
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