TP-Link Archer Air R5 Archer Air R5US V1.6 User Guide - Page 5

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About This Guide

This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide

instructs you on quick internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function

and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs.

When using this guide, please note that router features may vary slightly depending

on the model and software version you have, as well as on your location, language,

and internet service provider. Some features may have compatibility issues in certain

scenarios. All images, parameters, steps, and descriptions documented in this guide

are used for demonstration only and may not reflect your actual experience

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

Convention

Description

Underlined

Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a

website or a specific section.

Teal

Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the

menus, items, buttons, etc.

>

The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For

example,

Advanced

>

Wireless

>

WDS

means the WDS function page is under

the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.

Note:

Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

Tips:

Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

symbols on the web

page

•

Click to edit the corresponding entry.

•

Click to delete the corresponding entry.

•

click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.

•

Click to view more information about items on the page.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility can be 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 our products and share knowledge at

https://community.tp-link.com

.

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	10
2. 1. Position Your Router	11
2. 2. Connect Your Router	11
2. 3. Mount the Router	12
Log In to Your Router	14
Set Up Internet Connection	16
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard	17
4. 2. Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App	17
4. 3. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection	18
4. 4. Set Up the Router as an Access Point	21
4. 5. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection	21
TP-Link Cloud Service	25
5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID	26
5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information	26
5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs	27
5. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router	28
5. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router	28
5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App	29
Wireless Settings	30
6. 1. Specify Wireless Settings	31
6. 2. Schedule Your Wireless Function	33
6. 3. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	34
6. 3. 1. Connect via the Client’s PIN	34
6. 3. 2. Connect via the Router’s PIN	34
6. 3. 3. Push the WPS Button	35
6. 4. Advanced Wireless Settings	35
6. 5. Smart Antenna	37
Guest Network	38
7. 1. Create a Network for Guests	39
7. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	40
HomeShield	41
8. 1. Network Security	42
8. 2. Parental Controls	42
8. 3. Network Analysis & Optimization	43
EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming	45
9. 1. Add a Router as a Satellite Device	46
9. 2. Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device	47
9. 3. Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network	49
Network Security	50
10. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks	51
10. 2. Access Control	51
10. 3. IP & MAC Binding	53
10. 4. ALG	55
NAT Forwarding	57
11. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Forwarding	58
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	60
11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	61
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	62
VPN Server	64
12. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network	65
12. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network	66
Customize Your Network Settings	72
13. 1. Change the LAN Settings	73
13. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service	73
13. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings	75
13. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	76
13. 5. Create Static Routes	78
Manage the Router	81
14. 1. Upgrade the Firmware	82
14. 1. 1. Auto Update	82
14. 1. 2. Online Upgrade	82
14. 1. 3. Local Upgrade	83
14. 2. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings	84
14. 3. Change the Login Password	85
14. 4. Password Recovery	86
14. 5. Local Management	87
14. 6. Remote Management	88
14. 7. System Log	90
14. 8. Test the Network Connectivity	92
14. 9. Set System Time and Language	94
14. 10. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly	96
14. 11. Control the LED	97

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