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    User Guide AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router Archer AXE5400 © 2023 TP-Link 1910013344 REV1.0.0
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    2. Quick Setup Via 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 18 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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    6. 3. 2.Connect via the Router's PIN 32 6. 3. 3.Push the WPS Button 32 6. 4. Advanced Wireless 59 11. 4. ALG 61 Chapter 12. NAT Forwarding 62 12. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Forwarding 63 12. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering 65 12. 3. Make Applications Free
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    Support IPTV Service 89 14. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings 91 14. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account 92 14. 5. Create Static Routes 93 Chapter 15. Manage the Router 8. Test the Network Connectivity 107 15. 9. Set System Time and Language 109 15. 10. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly 111
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    found at 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 the router. Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss
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    performance, location, connection, quality, and tp-link.com/homeshield for more information. * Use of WPA3 requires clients to also support the corresponding feature. * This router may not support supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions. 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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    like in AR/VR, 8K streaming and more. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive Tether app and powerful web interface. 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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    6 GHz wireless band is enabled. Off The 6 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 is
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    the Power LED blinks to reset the router to its factory default settings. For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router. For connecting to a modem or an Ethernet outlet. Press this button to power on or off the router. For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power
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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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    any, and remove the backup battery if it has one. 2 ) Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically. If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the router's WAN port to it, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware
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    , 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 connection is correct by checking the following LEDs. Power On 2.4 GHz On 5 GHz On 6 GHz On Internet On Note: If the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz LEDs
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    Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... OR TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G TP-Link_XXXX_6G 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 this method. Note: • WPS is not
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    Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
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    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 your router. 1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer. 2. Visit
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    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 an IPv6
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    > Quick Setup for configuration to connect your 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 more.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click Sign Up Now
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    settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Internet. 3. Select your internet connection type from the drop-down list. 4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are
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    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 16
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    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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    in the Router mode. 4. 5. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or
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    internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known information provided by your ISP. 4. Fill in information as required by different connection Renew. 3 ) PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced to input
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    separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, manually enter 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
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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 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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    Tether" or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. OR 2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Note: If you don't have a TP-Link ID, create one first. 3. Connect your device to the router's wireless network. 4. Go back to the Tether app, select the model of your
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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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    . You can customize the wireless settings according 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 Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. • To enable or disable OFDMA: OFDMA enables multiple users to
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    disable TWT: TWT (Target Wake Time) allows 802.11ax routers and clients to negotiate their periods to transmit and receive data -Fi. 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Enable Smart Connect. 3. Keep the default values or set a new SSID and password, and manually join the network. 29
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    network can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need 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 > Wireless > Wireless Schedule. 3. Enable the Wireless Schedule feature. 30
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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. 6. 3. 1. Connect via the Client's PIN Enter the PIN of
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    PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN. The default PIN is printed on the label of the router. 6. 3. 3. Push the WPS Button Click Start on the screen or directly press the
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    Settings Check advanced wireless settings for your device. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings. 3. Configure advanced wireless settings. • WMM - WMM function can guarantee the
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    Settings • AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each 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
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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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    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 wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your router's LAN ports or main network via methods such as network neighbors
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    use 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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    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 requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected. • If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS
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    \\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 ) Click Connect. Mac 4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up a username and a password to
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    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 SAVE. 4. Refer to the following table to access your
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    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 on the 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
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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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    the following problems: • If TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > USB > USB Storage Device. 3. Enable Media Sharing. 4. When your USB storage device is inserted into the router, your DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to the router
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    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://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the
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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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    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 the
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    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. 9. 2. Parental Controls Parental Controls allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family
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    rewards Family Time Pause the internet to 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 Store or Google Play. OR 2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don
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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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    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 for
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    with Seamless Roaming 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
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    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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map. 3. Click to view all
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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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    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. 11. 2. Access Control Access Control is used
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    and click SAVE. 2 ) Your own device is in the whitelist by default and cannot be deleted. Click to add other devices to the whitelist. • Add connected devices 1 ) Click Select From Device List. 2 ) Select the devices you want to be allowed and click ADD. 58
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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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    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 bind the connected device(s): 1 ) Click in the Binding List section
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    to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer router, since some voice and video communication applications do not work well with SIP ALG. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router
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    can penetrate the isolation of NAT and allows devices on the internet to initiatively communicate with devices 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 priority of implementation from high to
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    The PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154. Personal Website Router Home INTERNET LAN WAN: 218.18.232.154 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
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    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 not be overlapped. Done! Users on the internet can enter http
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    subsequent connections. The router can record the IP address of the host. When the data from the internet return to the external ports, the router can 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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    please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the is totally exposed to the internet, which can realize the the DMZ host is totally exposed to the internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards : Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction. For
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    in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and tick to enable DMZ. 4. Click 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
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    . 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 TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on
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    router offers several ways to set up VPN connections: VPN Server allows remote devices to access your home network in a secured way through the internet. The router supports more secure but slower than PPTP VPN, and may have trouble getting around firewalls. VPN Client allows devices in your home
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    steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection. INTERNET Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step1. Set up OpenVPN 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 > VPN Server > OpenVPN, and
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    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. used by the remote device to access your router. Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Device 1. Visit http://openvpn.
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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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    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 > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select Set up a new connection or network. 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next
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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. 74
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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. 75
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    to set up the L2TP/IPSec VPN connection. INTERNET Home Network Router (VPN Server) Remote Devices Step 1. Set up L2TP/IPSec VPN 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 > VPN Server > L2TP
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    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 connection account for the remote device. You can create up to 16 accounts. 4 ) Click Add. 5 ) Enter the Username and Password to authenticate devices to
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    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
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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. 80
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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. 81
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    . 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 click OK. Done! Click Connect to start VPN
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    , simply configure a VPN connection and choose your desired devices on your router, then these devices can access the remote VPN server. Please follow the steps below: INTERNET Home Devices Router (VPN Client) VPN Servers 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the
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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. 85
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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. 86
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    Chapter 13 VPN Server&Client Done! Now the devices you specified can access the VPN server you enabled. 87
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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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    . 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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    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: connection, are predetermined. If not, select the LAN type to determine which port is used to support IPTV service. 4 ) Click SAVE. 5 ) Connect
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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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    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. 93
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    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 . 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.
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    by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out data packets. In the example, the data are sent to the gateway through the LAN port of Router A, so LAN/ WLAN should be selected. Description: Enter a description for this static routing entry. 5. Click SAVE. 6. Check the Routing Table below. If you can find
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    sections: • Update the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Change the Login Password • Password Recovery • Local Management • Remote Management • System Log • Test the Network Connectivity • Set System Time and Language • Set the Router to Reboot Regularly • Control the LED
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    page if there's any new 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: • Back up your router's configurations before firmware update. • Do NOT turn off the
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    Update page. 15. 1. 3. Local Update 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 Update. 4. Focus on the Local Update section
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    , if necessary you can erase the current settings and reset the router to the default factory settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore. • To backup configuration settings
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    the web management page, the account management 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 the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and focus on the Change Password section
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    This feature allows you to recover the login password you set for you router in case you forget it. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the Password Recovery feature , click Forgot Password? on the login page and follow the instructions to set a new password. 101
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    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 the router via HTTPS and HTTP, or keep it disabled to access the router only via HTTP. • Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router:
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    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 router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link
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    address:port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router. Tips: • You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Network Map > Internet. • The router's WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the
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    , 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 the type and level of
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    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 the information required: 106
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    the sender's email address. 7 ) Select Mail Log Automatically. Tips: The router will send the system log to the designated email address if this option is SAVE. 15. 8. Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices.
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    , 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 test the connectivity between the router and the tested host
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    can change the system language 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 if you want the time to display in a 24-hour way
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    Chapter 15 Manage the Router 4. In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or 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
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    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 router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Reboot. 3. Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule. 111
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    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 LED will be off during
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    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 Network and Internet, and click View network status and tasks. 2 ) Click Internet Options on the bottom left. 3 ) Click Connections and
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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. 114
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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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    IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get internet from the router. As the picture below shows, if the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, please try the methods below and try again: • Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper. • Clone the MAC address of
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    internet connection, the ISP will not accept it as the MAC address is changed, so we need to clone your computer's MAC address to the router. • The MAC addresses of a computer in wired connection and wireless connection are different. • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-Link
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    , which can be 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 > Network > Internet. 4 ) Select your Internet Connection Type and fill in other parameters. 5 ) Click SAVE. 6 ) Restart the modem and the
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    wireless configuration tool to connect 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
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    is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router. Note: Wireless Password/Network Security Key is case sensitive. • Windows unable to connect to XXXX / Can not join this network / Taking longer than usual to connect to this network: • Check the wireless signal strength of your
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    Router Model Number: Archer AXE5400 Component Name I.T.E. Power Supply Model NBS30D120250VU Responsible party: 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 the instructions, may
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    Model Number: NBS30D120250VU Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
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    equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer 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
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    and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft and use for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are not permitted. EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC
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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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    L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1) L'appareil ne doit pas produire
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    Les réglementations ISED limitent le fonctionnement de cet appareil à une utilisation en intérieur uniquement. L'utilisation de cet appareil est interdite sur les plates-formes pétrolières, les voitures, les trains, les bateaux et les avions, sauf que l'utilisation de cet appareil est autorisée dans
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    Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router Equipment name Archer AXE5400 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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    • 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 Class II equipment Polarity of output terminals Energy efficiency Marking Indoor use only Caution Operator's manual 129
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    Symbol 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 be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
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