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Chapter 13 Administrate Your Network 13. 2. Update the Firmware TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will inform you through the web management page if there's any update firmware available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at TP-LINK official website, you can download it from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com for free. Note: 1. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the router and your computer. It is NOT recommended to upgrade the firmware wirelessly. 2. Make sure you remove any USB storage device connected to the router before the firmware upgrade to prevent data loss. 3. Back up your router configuration before upgrading the firmware. 4. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 13. 2. 1. Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. If there's any firmware update available for your router, the update icon will display on the top-right corner of the page. Click the icon to go to the Firmware Upgrade page. Alternatively, you can go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade, and click Check for Upgrades to see if there's any new firmware. Tips: If there's any new important firmware update for your router, you will see the notification (similar as shown below) on your computer when open a new web page. Click Upgrade now, and log into the web management page. You will see the Firmware Upgrade page. 88

Section	Page
About This Guide	5
Get to Know About Your Modem Router	6
1. 1. Product Overview	7
1. 2. Product Appearance	7
1. 2. 1. Top Panel	7
1. 2. 2. Back Panel	9
Connect the Hardware	10
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router	11
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router	11
Log into Your Modem Router	13
Set Up Internet Connections	15
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard	16
4. 2. Manually Set Up an Internet Connection	16
4. 3. Test Internet Connectivity	17
4. 4. Set Up an IPv6 Connection	17
4. 5. More Operation Modes	18
4. 5. 1. Wireless Router Mode	18
4. 5. 2. 3G/4G Router Mode	19
Bandwidth Control	21
Network Security	25
6. 1. MAC Filtering	26
6. 2. Access Control	27
6. 3. IP & MAC Binding	29
IPTV	31
USB Settings	33
8. 1. Local Storage Sharing	34
8. 1. 1. Access the USB Disk	34
8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings	36
8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server	39
8. 2. 1. Access the USB Disk	39
8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings	42
8. 3. Media Sharing	43
8. 3. 1. Access the USB Disk	44
8. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings	45
8. 4. Printer Sharing	46
8. 5. 3G/4G Settings	50
8. 5. 1. As a Backup Solution for Internet Access	50
8. 5. 2. As the Only Way to Access the Internet	51
Parental Controls	54
Guest Network	58
10. 1. Create a Network for Guests	59
10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	59
NAT Forwarding	61
11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server	62
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	63
11. 3. Free Applications from Port Restriction by DMZ	64
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	65
Specify Your Network Settings	67
12. 1. LAN Settings	68
12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address	68
12. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server	68
12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses	69
12. 2. IPv6 LAN Settings	70
12. 2. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type	70
12. 2. 2. Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type	71
12. 3. Wireless Settings	72
12. 3. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings	72
12. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	74
12. 3. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function	76
12. 3. 4. View Wireless Information	77
12. 3. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings	78
12. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	79
12. 5. Interface Grouping	80
12. 6. Create Static Routes	81
12. 7. Set up a VPN Connection	84
12. 8. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel	87
12. 8. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4	87
12. 8. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP	88
Administrate Your Network	90
13. 1. Set System Time	91
13. 2. Update the Firmware	92
13. 2. 1. Online Upgrade	92
13. 2. 2. Local Upgrade	93
13. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings	93
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account	94
13. 5. Local Management	95
13. 6. Remote Management	96
13. 7. System Log	96
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics	98
13. 9. CWMP Settings	98
13. 10. SNMP Settings	100