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Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Name Status Indication On The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. (2.4GHz Wireless) Off The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. On The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. (5GHz Wireless) Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. Green On Internet service is available. (Internet) Orange On The router's Internet port is connected, but the internet service is not available. Off The router's Internet port is unplugged. (Ethernet) On A powered-on device is connected to the router's corresponding Ethernet port. Off No powered-on device is connected to the router's corresponding Ethernet port. On The inserted USB device is ready to use. (USB) Flashing Off A USB device is being identified. No device is plugged into the USB port. (WPS) On/Off Flashing This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is established, then turns off. WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. 1. 2. 2. Back Panel 5

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