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Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 2. Create a new SSID in Network Name (SSID) and customize the password for the network in Password. The value is case-sensitive. Note: If you change the wireless settings with a wireless device, you will be disconnected when the settings are effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use. • To hide SSID: 1. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 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. • To change the security option: 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select an option from the Security drop-down list. We recommend you don't change the default settings unless necessary. • To change the transmit power: 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select an option from the Transmit Power drop-down list: High, Middle or Low. The default and recommended setting is High. • To change channel settings: 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select a Channel Width (bandwidth) for the wireless network. It is recommended to just leave it as default. 3. Select an operating Channel for the wireless network. It is recommended to leave the channel to Auto if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless connection issue. For the 6 GHz network, you can select the Enable PSC checkbox. When PSC (Preferred Scanning Channel) is enabled, only channels with higher connectivity will be reserved to ensure 6 GHz device connections. • To change the transmission mode: 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. For the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, disable Smart Connect, then select a transmission Mode according to your wireless client devices. It is recommended to just leave it as default. For the Mode of the 6 GHz network, please keep the default settings. 35

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	10
Connect the Hardware	11
2. 1. Position Your Router	12
2. 2. Connect Your 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	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
Network Map	32
Wireless Settings	36
7. 1. Specify Wireless Settings	37
7. 2. Schedule Your Wireless Function	40
7. 3. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	41
7. 3. 1. Connect via the Client’s PIN	41
7. 3. 2. Connect via the Router’s PIN	42
7. 3. 3. Push the WPS Button	42
7. 4. Advanced Wireless Settings	43
Guest Network	45
8. 1. Create a Network for Guests	46
8. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	47
IoT Network	48
USB Settings	50
10. 1. Access the USB Storage Device	51
10. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally	51
10. 1. 2. Access the USB Device Remotely	52
10. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings	54
10. 2. Media Sharing	56
10. 3. Time Machine	57
HomeShield	59
11. 1. Network Check	60
11. 2. Parental Controls	60
11. 3. QoS	64
11. 4. More Features	64
EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming	66
12. 1. Add a Router as a Satellite Device	67
12. 2. Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device	68
12. 3. Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network	70
Network Security	71
13. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks	72
13. 2. Access Control	72
13. 3. IP & MAC Binding	74
13. 4. ALG	76
13. 5. Device Isolation	77
NAT Forwarding	78
14. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Forwarding	79
14. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	81
14. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	82
14. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	83
VPN Server&Client	85
15. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network	86
15. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network	87
15. 3. Use L2TP/IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network	92
15. 4. Use WireGuard VPN to Access Your Home Network	99
15. 5. Use VPN Client to Access a Remote VPN Server	102
Customize Your Network Settings	109
16. 1. Change the Internet Settings	110
16. 2. Change the LAN Settings	112
16. 3. Set Up Link Aggregation	112
16. 4. Flow Controller	113
16. 5. Configure to Support IPTV Service	114
16. 6. Specify DHCP Server Settings	115
16. 7. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	116
16. 8. Create Static Routes	118
Manage the Router	121
17. 1. Update the Firmware	122
17. 1. 1. Auto Update	122
17. 1. 2. Online Update	122
17. 1. 3. Local Update	123
17. 1. 4. EasyMesh Satellite Update	124
17. 2. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings	124
17. 3. Change the Login Password	126
17. 4. Password Recovery	126
17. 5. Local Management	127
17. 6. Remote Management	129
17. 7. System Log	130
17. 8. Test the Network Connectivity	132
17. 9. Set System Time and Language	134
17. 10. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly	136
17. 11. Control the LED	137

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Chapter 7

Wireless Settings

2. Create a new SSID in

Network Name (SSID)

and customize the password for the

network in

Password

. The value is case-sensitive.

Note:

If you change the wireless settings with a wireless device, you will be disconnected when the settings are

effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use.

•

To hide SSID:

1. Go to

Wireless

Advanced

Wireless

Wireless Settings

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.

•

To change the security option:

1. Go to

Advanced

Wireless

Wireless Settings

2. Select an option from the

Security

drop-down list. We recommend you don’t change

the default settings unless necessary.

•

To change the transmit power:

1. Go to

Advanced

Wireless

Wireless Settings

2. Select an option from the

Transmit Power

drop-down list:

High

Middle

Low

. The

default and recommended setting is

High

•

To change channel settings:

1. Go to

Advanced

Wireless

Wireless Settings

2. Select a

Channel Width

(bandwidth) for the wireless network. It is recommended to

just leave it as default.

3. Select an operating

Channel

for the wireless network. It is recommended to leave

the channel to

Auto

if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless connection

issue.

For the 6 GHz network, you can select the

Enable PSC

checkbox. When PSC (Preferred

Scanning Channel) is enabled, only channels with higher connectivity will be reserved

to ensure 6 GHz device connections.

•

To change the transmission mode:

1. Go to

Advanced

Wireless

Wireless Settings

2. For the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, disable

Smart Connect

, then select a transmission

Mode

according to your wireless client devices. It is recommended to just leave it as

default.

For the

Mode

of the 6 GHz network, please keep the default settings.