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    User Guide AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX80 © 2022 TP-Link 1910013251 REV1.0.0
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    Contents About This Guide 1 Chapter 1. TP-Link Tether App 14 4. 3. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection 15 4. 4. Set Up the Router as an Access Point 18 4. 5. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 19 Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service 23 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID 24 5. 2. Change Your TP-Link
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    7. 3. 1.Connect via the Client's PIN 36 7. 3. 2.Connect via the Router's PIN 36 7. 3. 3.Push the WPS Button 36 7. 4. Advanced Wireless Settings 37 Chapter 8. Guest Network 39 8. 1. Create a Network for Guests 40 8. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 40 Chapter 9. USB Settings 42 9. 1.
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    the Internet Settings 93 15. 2. Change the LAN Settings 95 15. 3. Set Up Link Aggregation 95 15. 4. Configure to Support IPTV Service 96 15. 5. Specify DHCP Server Settings 97 15. 6. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account 99 15. 7. Create Static Routes 100 Chapter 16. Manage the Router 103 16
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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 Download 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
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    -Fi 6 (802.11ax), and features including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM, and HT160 require clients to also support the corresponding features. *2.5 Gbps internet speeds require compatible service plans and equipment. 2.5 Gbps and 1 Gbps ports cannot be concurrently configured as WAN ports. *Saving clients
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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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    capacity and efficiency. It's also backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. 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 LED is located on the front
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    be used as the WAN port at the same time. If you choose to use 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port as the WAN port for internet service, the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port will be used as LAN port by default. It's recommended to use 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port as the WAN port
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    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Button and Port Explanation Item USB 3.0 Port (WPS Button) (Wi-Fi Button) Description For connecting your USB storage devices to the router. Press this WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on your client device to start the WPS process. The LED
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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 Connect the Hardware 1 Internet 3 2 1. Connect the powered-off modem to the 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port with an Ethernet cable. Note: If you want to use the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port as the WAN port instead, go to the Tether app or web management page to configure it. 2. Turn on the modem, and
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    Connect automatically Connect Smart Device < Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... OR TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Other... • Method 3: Use the WPS button Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, can be connected to your router
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    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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    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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    4. 3. Manually Set Up Your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet. 3. Select a port for internet service. Make sure the cable is securely connected to this port on your router. 4. Select your internet connection type from the drop-down list. 5. Follow the instructions
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    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP, you need to select whether to clone the MAC address. Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with a cable TV or fiber cable. 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If
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    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) If you choose L2TP, 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 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password,
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    internet, refer to the FAQ section for further instructions. 4. 4. Set Up the Router as an Access Point The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the
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    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 -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
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    information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Connect. Note: If your ISP provides two separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection. 20
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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 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 home network when you are out and about via the Tether app. To ensure that your
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    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 to the router
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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 Network Map
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    device connectivity of your network visually and helps you manage general settings of 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 each network device icon to check and manage general network
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    Chapter 6 Network Map • Click Mesh Devices to view the devices that form a mesh network with the router. 30
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    Chapter 6 Network Map • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network, or set Speed Limit to limit their upload and download speeds. To limit the speeds of a device: 1. Click in the Speed Limit column. 2. Enable Speed Limit. 3.
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    Chapter 7 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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    to your needs. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless or 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
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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. ¾ 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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    the wireless 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 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-
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    use the default PIN or generate a new one. Note: 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. 7. 3. 3. Push the WPS Button
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    Settings 7. 4. Advanced Wireless Settings Check advanced wireless settings for your device. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings. 3. Configure advanced wireless settings. • WMM
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    Chapter 7 Wireless Settings • Airtime Fairness - This function can improve the overall network performance by sacrificing a little bit of network time on your slow devices. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacon packets that
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    Chapter 8 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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    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 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
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    Chapter 8 Guest Network • Allow guests to see each other Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping. • Allow guests to access your local network Tick this checkbox if you want 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 9 USB Settings 9. 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 9 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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    are 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 > USB Storage Device. 3. Tick the Internet FTP checkbox, and then click
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    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. router's web management page. 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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    Chapter 9 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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    Windows username. Otherwise, Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems: • If the sharing password is also the same as device directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, tablet and PS2/3/4. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the
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    an example. Windows Computer Tablet • Use a third-party DLNA-supported player. 9. 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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the
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    Chapter 9 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 50
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    10 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 the
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    Chapter 10 HomeShield 10. 1. Network Security TP-Link HomeShield provides many tools to protect your 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 in with your TP-Link ID. If you don't
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    family time ¾ 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 in with your TP-Link ID. If you don't have an account, create one first. 3. Log
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    Chapter 10 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. 54
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    Chapter 11 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 11 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming TP-Link OneMesh router and TP-Link OneMesh extenders work together to form one unified OneMesh 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 Advanced > OneMesh. 3. Enable OneMesh. 56
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    4. 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. 5. If you have set up the
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    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. 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 Advanced > OneMesh
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    Chapter 11 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. 59
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    Chapter 12 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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    is passing through the router 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. 12. 2. Access
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    Chapter 12 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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    12 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 device
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    4. ALG ALG allows customized 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 .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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    your home network in a secured way through the internet. The router supports three types of VPN Server: OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with /IPSec VPN is more secure but slower than PPTP VPN, and may have trouble getting around firewalls. VPN Client allows devices in your home network to access
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    Server on Your 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 > the VPN Server. 3. Select the Service Type (communication protocol) for OpenVPN Server: UDP, TCP. 4. Enter a VPN Service Port to which a VPN device
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 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
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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 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
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 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
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 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. 71
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 6. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. Click Connect Now when the VPN connection is ready to use. 72
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    with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > L2TP/IPSec, and enable L2TP/IPSec. Note: • Firmware update may be required to support L2TP/IPSec VPN Server. • Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 3. In the Client IP Address field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the L2TP/IPSec VPN server. 4. Keep IPSec Encryption as Encrypted and create an IPSec Pre-Shared Key. 5. Click SAVE. 6. Configure the L2TP/IPSec VPN
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client The remote device can use the Windows or Mac OS built-in L2TP/IPSec software or a third-party L2TP/IPSec software to connect to L2TP/IPSec Server. Here we use the Windows built-in L2TP/IPSec software as an example. 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
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    Chapter 13 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). VPN Server&Client 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field, and select the checkbox Don't connect now; just set it up so I can connect later. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 7. Click Close when the VPN connection is ready to use 8. Go to Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings. 77
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 9. Find the VPN connection you created, then double-click it. 10. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on your router, and click Properties. 78
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 11. Switch to the Security tab, select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/ IPSec) and click Advanced settings. 12. Select Use preshared key for authentication and enter the IPSec Pre-Shared Key you have set for the L2TP/IPSec VPN server on your router. Then
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    (VPN Client) VPN Servers 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 > VPN Client. Note: Firmware update may be required to support VPN Client. 3. Enable VPN Client, then save the settings. 4. Add VPN servers, and
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 3 ) Enter the VPN information provided by your VPN provider. • OpenVPN: Enter the VPN username and password if required by your VPN provider, otherwise simply leave them empty. Then import the configuration file provided by your VPN provider. • PPTP: Enter the VPN
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client • L2TP/IPSec VPN: Enter the VPN server address (for example: 218.18.1.73), VPN username and password, and IPSec pre-shared key provided by your VPN provider. 4 ) Save the settings. 5 ) In the server list, enable the one you need. 82
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client 5. Add and manage the devices that will use the VPN function. 1 ) In the Device List section, click Add. 2 ) Choose and add the devices that will access the VPN server you have configured. 6. Save the settings. 83
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client Done! Now the devices you specified can access the VPN server you enabled. 84
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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 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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    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 http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced >
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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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    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 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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    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. 89
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    . 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go enter the PC's IP address 192.168.0.100 manually in the DMZ Host IP Address field. 5. application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. • UPnP feature needs the support of
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    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 TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your needs. 91
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    15 Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the Internet Settings • Change the LAN Settings • Set Up Link Aggregation • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Set Up
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    your internet, you can also easily change the internet settings if needed in the future. 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 > Internet. • To change the internet port: 1. Select the desired internet port
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    Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings 1. Select the internet connection type and configure the settings according to the information provided by your ISP. 2. Optional. Reveal the advanced settings and change the settings if needed. It's recommended to keep the default settings. 3. Click SAVE.
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    device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 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 > LAN. 3. Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs. And leave
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    ports will be used for Link Aggregation. 15. 4. 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
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    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 ://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP
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    you want to reserve an IP for. Then 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. 98
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    -IP or DynDNS. If you don't have a DDNS account, you have to register first by clicking Register Now. Note: To enjoy TP-Link's DDNS service, you have to log in with a TP-Link ID. If you have not logged in with one, click log in. 4. Click Register in the Domain Name List if you have
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    7. Create Static Routes Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination. I want to: Visit
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    ' LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B's DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A. 3. Go to Advanced > Network > Routing. 4. Click Add and finish the settings according to the
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    Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings will be sent. This IP address must be on the same subnet with the router's IP 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:
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    Chapter 16 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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    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. Note: • Backup your router configuration before firmware upgrade. • Do NOT turn off the router
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    see the Firmware Upgrade page. 16. 1. 3. Local 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 > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Focus on the
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    upgrade the firmware for the router, please contact our Technical Support. 16. 2. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration default factory 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 >
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    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 default settings: 1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait
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    to the web management page, the Password Recovery feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Advanced > TP-Link ID. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for click Forgot Password? on the login page and follow the instructions to set a new password. 108
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    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 router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and complete the settings In Local Management section as
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    enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Click SAVE. 16. 6. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices' authority to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
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    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: 111
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    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 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. Choose
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    would be great 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. In the Save Log section, click MAIL LOG. 4. Enter
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    Chapter 16 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 16 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
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    functions like Parental Controls. 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 get time from the internet: 1. Enable 24-Hour Time
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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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    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 router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Reboot. 3. Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule. 4. Specify 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. 4. Specify the LED off time, and the
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    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 button of the router
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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. 121
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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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    • 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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    • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address 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 in with your TP-Link
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    learned from the ISP. 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 > 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
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    or blocked somehow. 2 ) Click Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself. • On Windows XP TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open Computer Management window. 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services
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    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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    AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router Model Number: Archer AX80 Component Name I.T.E. Power Supply Model S042-1A120330VU Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
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    co-located 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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    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/ PT RO SE SI SK UK(NI) UK Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential
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    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 contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s)
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    Avertissement: 1. Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; Les produits utilisant la technique d'atténuation
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    name AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router Type designation (Type) Archer AX80 單元 Ｕnit 鉛 Lead (Pb) Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 汞 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.
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    improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk. Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage AC voltage Class II equipment Polarity of output terminals Energy efficiency Marking Indoor use only Caution Operator
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    Explanation 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 European directive 2012/19/EU in order to
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