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Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Status Quickly Pulsing Red Indication WPS connection failed. 1. 2. 2. Bottom Panel Reset LAN WAN Power Port The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel. Button and Port Explanation Item LAN Port Reset Button Power Port WAN Port Description For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router. Press and hold the button until the Power LED blinks to reset the router to its factory default settings. For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. For connecting to a modem or an Ethernet outlet. 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	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