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* Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11

specifications. Higher capacity is based on laboratory test data, which analyzed the

connections of different devices on the 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands simultaneously.

These devices simulated a typical home scenario by running simultaneous applications in the

same room that included 4K video, 1080p video, 720p video, file downloading, web browsing,

IP cameras, and other IoT devices. Actual wireless data throughput, wireless coverage, and

connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of internet service provider

factors, network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building

materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location. Actual network speed

may be limited by the rate of the product’s Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by

the network cable, internet service provider factors, and other environmental conditions.

* Significantly Lower Latency refers to the latency improvement of Wi-Fi 7 routers compared

to Wi-Fi 6/6E routers, based on laboratory test data. The test conditions had the same 5 GHz

or 6 GHz single-frequency wireless interference and tested the maximum latencies of Wi-Fi

7 clients (with MLO turned on) connecting to the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands of Archer BE550

(with MLO turned on) simultaneously and to the 5 GHz or 6 GHz bands of a Wi-Fi 6/6E router

(without the MLO function).

*Saving clients’ battery power requires clients to also support the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard.

Actual power reduction may vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and

environmental factors.

* 2.5 Gbps internet speeds require compatible service plans and equipment. Actual network

speed may be limited by the rate of the product’s Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate

supported by the network cable, internet service provider factors, and other environmental

conditions.

* Use of WPA3 requires clients to also support the corresponding feature.

* Use of Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and features including Multi-Link Operation

(MLO), 320 MHz Bandwidth, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, OFDMA, and MU-MIMO requires clients to

also support the corresponding features.

* The 320 MHz bandwidth is only available on the 6 GHz band. Simultaneously, the 320 MHz

bandwidth on the 6 GHz band and 160 MHz bandwidth on the 5 GHz band may be unavailable

in some regions/countries due to regulatory restrictions. Double channel width and speed

refer to 320 MHz compared to 160 MHz for Wi-Fi 6 routers.

*Wi-Fi generations represent the wireless standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be. All devices

need to support 802.11 Wi-Fi protocols. Users may require an extra modem device that is

compatible with their internet service provider to gain internet access.

*HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit tp-link.com/

homeshield for more information.

*TP-Link EasyMesh-compatible products can network with other devices that use EasyMesh.

Failed connections may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors. The EasyMesh-

compatible function is still being developed on some models and will be supported in

subsequent software updates.

* This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in the IEEE 802.11be

specification.

* Further software upgrades for feature availability may be required.

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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