TP-Link Archer C2300 Archer C2300EU V1 User Guide - Page 2

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Chapter 1.

Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1. 1.

Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2.

Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. 1.The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. 2.The Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1. 2. 3.The Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2.

Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2. 1.

Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. 2.

Connect Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 3.

Log In to Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 4.

Set Up Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4. 1.

Use Quick Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4. 2.

Manually Set up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

4. 3.

Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 5.

Set Up the Router as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 6.

TP-Link Cloud Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6. 1.

Register a TP-Link ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

6. 2.

Change Your TP-Link ID Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

6. 3.

Manage the User TP-Link IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

6. 3. 1.Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6. 3. 2.Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6. 4.

Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

6. 4. 1.Install the Tether App on Your Smartphones or Tablets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

6. 4. 2.Locally Manage Your Router Using the Tether App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

6. 4. 3.Remotely Manage Your Router Using the Tether App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Chapter 7.

Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

7. 1.

Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Section	Page
About This Guide	5
Get to Know About Your Router	6
1. 1. Product Overview	7
1. 2. Panel Layout	7
1. 2. 1. The Front Panel	7
1. 2. 2. The Side Panel	8
1. 2. 3. The Back Panel	9
Connect the Hardware	10
2. 1. Position Your Router	11
2. 2. Connect Your Router	11
Log In to Your Router	14
Set Up Internet Connection	16
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard	17
4. 2. Manually Set up Your Internet Connection	17
4. 3. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection	20
Set Up the Router as an Access Point	24
TP-Link Cloud Service	27
6. 1. Register a TP-Link ID	28
6. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information	28
6. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs	29
6. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router	30
6. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router	30
6. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App	31
6. 4. 1. Install the Tether App on Your Smartphones or Tablets	31
6. 4. 2. Locally Manage Your Router Using the Tether App	31
6. 4. 3. Remotely Manage Your Router Using the Tether App	32
Guest Network	35
7. 1. Create a Network for Guests	36
7. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	37
USB Settings	38
8. 1. Access the USB Storage Device	39
8. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally	39
8. 1. 2. Access the USB Device Remotely	40
8. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings	42
8. 2. Media Sharing	45
8. 3. Printer Sharing	45
Parental Controls	49
QoS	53
10. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS	54
10. 2. Update the Database	55
Network Security	57
11. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks	58
11. 2. Access Control	59
11. 3. IP & MAC Binding	61
NAT Forwarding	62
12. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers	63
12. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	64
12. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	65
12. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	66
VPN Server	68
13. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network	69
13. 1. 1. Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router	69
13. 1. 2. Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Device	70
13. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network	70
13. 2. 1. Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router	71
13. 2. 2. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device	71
Customize Your Network Settings	75
14. 1. Change the LAN Settings	76
14. 2. Set Up Link Aggregation	76
14. 3. Configure to Support IPTV Service	77
14. 4. Specify DHCP Server Settings	78
14. 5. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	80
14. 6. Create Static Routes	81
14. 7. Specify Wireless Settings	83
14. 8. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	85
14. 8. 1. Method 1: Use the WPS Button	85
14. 8. 2. Method 2: Use the WPS Button on the Web Management Page	86
14. 8. 3. Method 3: Enter the Router’s PIN on Your Client Device	86
14. 8. 4. Method 4: Enter the Client Device’s PIN on the Router	87
14. 9. Schedule Your Wireless Function	87
Manage the Router	89
15. 1. Set Up System Time	90
15. 2. Control LEDs	92
15. 3. Test the Network Connectivity	92
15. 4. Set Up Port Mirroring	94
15. 5. Upgrade the Firmware	94
15. 5. 1. Online Upgrade	95
15. 5. 2. Local Upgrade	95
15. 5. 3. Restore Interrupted Upgrade after Power Failure	96
15. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings	96
15. 7. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly	98
15. 8. Change the Administrator Account	98
15. 9. Default Password Recovery	99
15. 10. Local Management	100
15. 11. Remote Management	101
15. 12. System Log	102

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