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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 VR900 AC1900 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 VR900 is the perfect hub of your home

or business network.

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

TP-LINK’s Archer VR900 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.

1900Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference

With 1300Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 600Mbps over

the 2.4GHz band, Archer VR900 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 VR900 is able

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

enables Archer VR900 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 VR900’s one ultra-fast USB 3.0 port and one USB 2.0 port, 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.

Interchangeable LAN/WAN Port - Versatile Connectivity

The Archer VR900 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. Panel Layout	9
1. 3. 1. Top View	9
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel	11
1. 3. 3. The Side Panel	12
Connect the Hardware	13
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router	14
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router	14
Log into Your Modem Router	17
Set Up Internet Connections	19
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard	20
4. 2. Manually Set up an Internet Connection	20
4. 3. Set up an IPv6 Connection	21
4. 4. Test Internet Connectivity	23
Bandwidth Control	24
Network Security	28
6. 1. MAC Filtering	29
6. 2. Access Control	30
6. 3. IP & MAC Binding	32
IPTV	34
USB Settings	36
8. 1. Local Storage Sharing	37
8. 1. 1. Access the USB disk	37
8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings	39
8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server	42
8. 2. 1. Access the USB disk	42
8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings	45
8. 3. Media Sharing	46
8. 3. 1. Access the USB disk	47
8. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings	48
8. 4. Printer Sharing	49
8. 5. 3G/4G Settings	53
8. 5. 1. As a backup solution for Internet access	53
8. 5. 2. As the only way to access the Internet	54
Parental Controls	57
Guest Network	61
10. 1. Create a Network for Guests	62
10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	62
NAT Forwarding	64
11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server	65
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	66
11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	67
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	68
Specify Your Network Settings	70
12. 1. LAN Settings	71
12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address	71
12. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server	71
12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses	72
12. 2. Wireless Settings	73
12. 2. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings	73
12. 2. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	75
12. 2. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function	77
12. 2. 4. View Wireless Information	78
12. 2. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings	79
12. 3. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	81
12. 4. Interface Grouping	81
12. 5. Create Static Routes	83
12. 6. Set up a VPN Connection	85
12. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel	89
12. 7. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4	89
12. 7. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP	90
Administrate Your Network	92
13. 1. Set System Time and Region	93
13. 2. Update the Firmware	94
13. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings	95
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account	96
13. 5. Local Management	96
13. 6. Remote Management	97
13. 7. System Log	98
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics	99
13. 9. CWMP Settings	100
13. 10. SNMP Settings	102
Appendix A: Specifications	104

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