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Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Modem Router

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Product Overview

What This Product Does

TP-LINK’s Archer VR600 AC1600 Wireless Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router is a

combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router

and VDSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. Featuring a

variety of features and rich functionality, Archer VR600 is the perfect hub of your home

or business network.

802°11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi

TP-LINK’s Archer VR600 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac,

backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. With

higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate

a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.

1600Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference

With 1300Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over

the 2.4GHz band, Archer VR600 offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks and

ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or web

browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like

online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the

same time.

Broad Wi-Fi Coverage and Targeted Connection

Featuring three detachable antennas and external amplifiers, Archer VR600 is able

to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Advanced Beamforming technology

enables Archer VR600 to focus Wi-Fi signal to connected devices, delivering a more

targeted and highly efficient wireless connection.

Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing

Using the Archer VR600’s USB ports, you can share a printer with multiple computers

and devices on your network and can also share files & media at home or via the FTP

server while away from home. Besides, the USB ports can also be used to share 3G/4G

USB Modem.

Interchangeable LAN/WAN Port - Versatile Connectivity

The Archer VR600 supports DSL or Ethernet WAN connections (EWAN), which allows

users to have the flexibility of different Internet connections among DSL, cable or fiber

modem using its interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique feature makes it easier

when users need to change to fiber or cable services when necessary.

Section	Page
About This Guide	5
Get to Know About Your Modem Router	6
1. 1. Product Overview	7
1. 2. Main Features	8
1. 3. Product Appearance	9
1. 3. 1. LEDs	9
1. 3. 2. Ports	11
1. 3. 3. Buttons	11
Connect the Hardware	13
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router	14
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router	14
Log into Your Modem Router	16
Set Up Internet Connections	18
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard	19
4. 2. Manually Set up an Internet Connection	19
4. 3. Set up an IPv6 Connection	20
4. 4. Test Internet Connectivity	22
Bandwidth Control	23
Network Security	27
6. 1. MAC Filtering	28
6. 2. Access Control	29
6. 3. IP & MAC Binding	31
IPTV	33
USB Settings	35
8. 1. Local Storage Sharing	36
8. 1. 1. Access the USB disk	36
8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings	38
8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server	41
8. 2. 1. Access the USB disk	41
8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings	44
8. 3. Media Sharing	45
8. 3. 1. Access the USB disk	45
8. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings	46
8. 4. Printer Sharing	48
8. 5. 3G/4G Settings	52
8. 5. 1. As a backup solution for Internet access	52
8. 5. 2. As the only way to access the Internet	53
Parental Controls	55
Guest Network	59
10. 1. Create a Network for Guests	60
10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	60
NAT Forwarding	62
11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server	63
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	64
11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	65
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	66
Specify Your Network Settings	68
12. 1. LAN Settings	69
12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address	69
12. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server	69
12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses	70
12. 2. Wireless Settings	71
12. 2. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings	71
12. 2. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	73
12. 2. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function	75
12. 2. 4. View Wireless Information	76
12. 2. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings	77
12. 3. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	79
12. 4. Interface Grouping	79
12. 5. Create Static Routes	81
12. 6. Set up a VPN Connection	83
12. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel	87
12. 7. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4	87
12. 7. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP	88
Administrate Your Network	90
13. 1. Set System Time and Region	91
13. 2. Update the Firmware	92
13. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings	93
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account	94
13. 5. Local Management	94
13. 6. Remote Management	95
13. 7. System Log	96
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics	97
13. 9. CWMP Settings	98
13. 10. SNMP Settings	100
Appendix A: Specifications	102

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