TP-LINK ARCHER AXE95 (01) PDF MANUAL

The following conventions are used:

You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

The following parts are located on the back and side panels.

Back Panel

Note: The 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port and 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port cannot be used as the WAN port at the same time. If you choose to use 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port as the WAN port for internet service, the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port will be used as LAN port by default. It’s recommended to use 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port as the WAN port.

Side Panel

Position Your Router

• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.

• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.

• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard.

• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

• Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.

Connect Your Router

Before you start:

1 ) Turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one.

2 ) Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically.

If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the router’s 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port to it, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.

1. Connect the powered-off modem to the 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port with an Ethernet cable.

2. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.

3. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.

4. Verify the LED is solid on (red or blue) before moving on.

Method 1: Wired

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices with an Ethernet cable.

Method 2: Wirelessly

1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.

2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

Method 3: Use the WPS button

Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.

Note:

• WPS is not supported by iOS devices.

• The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.

1 ) Tap the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone for instance.

2 ) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router.

1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in “Obtain an IP address automatically” mode on your computer.

2. Visit the router’s default access address, and create a login password for secure management purposes. Then click “Let’s Get Started” to log in.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ Section.

The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you to set up your router.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete Quick Setup configuration or go to Advanced > Quick Setup for configuration to connect your router to the internet. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet.

3. To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, and more.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click “Sign Up Now” to get one. Then follow the instructions to bind the cloud router to your TP-Link ID.

Note:

• If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click “Skip” to proceed.

• If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.

1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search “TP-Link Tether” or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.

2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.

3. Tap the + button and select Wireless Router > Standard Routers. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.

4. Connect your devices to the newly configured wireless networks of the router and enjoy the internet!

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Internet.

3. Select a port for internet service. Make sure the cable is securely connected to this port on your router.

4. Select your internet connection type from the drop-down list.

5. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration based on your connection type:

• If you choose Dynamic IP, you need to select whether to clone the MAC address. Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with a cable TV or fiber cable.

• If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields.

• If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems.

• If you choose L2TP, enter the username and password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen.

• If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen.

6. Click Save.

The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save. The router will reboot and switch to Access Point mode.

3. After rebooting, connect the router to your existing wired router via an Ethernet cable.

4. Log in again to the web management page, and go to Advanced > Quick Setup.

5. Configure your wireless settings and click Next.

6. Confirm the information and click Save. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi.

Tips:

• Functions, such as Parental Controls, QoS and NAT Forwarding, are not supported in the Access Point mode.

• Functions, such as Guest Network, are the same as those in the Router mode.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > IPv6.

3. Enable IPv6 and select the internet connection type provided by your ISP.

4. Fill in information as required by different connection types.

• Static IP: Fill in blanks and click Save.

• Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Renew.

• PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Connect.

• 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type. Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Connect.

• Pass-Through (Bridge): Click Save and skip to Step 6.

5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP, and click Save.

6. Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID.

2. Go to Advanced > TP-Link ID, and focus on the Account Information section.

To change your email address:

1. Click the edit icon behind the Email.

2. Enter the password of your TP-Link ID, then a new email address. And click Save.

To change your password:

1. Click the edit icon behind the Password.

2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save.

The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to or from the same router as Users. All accounts can monitor and manage the router locally or remotely, but user accounts cannot reset the router or add/remove other TP-Link IDs.

Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID.

2. Go to Advanced > TP-Link ID, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.

3. Click the Bind icon, enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save.

4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User.

Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID.

2. Go to Advanced > TP-Link ID, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.

3. Tick the checkbox(es) of the TP-Link ID(s) you want to remove and click Unbind.

1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search “TP-Link Tether” or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.

2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, create one first.

3. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network.

4. Go back to the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with the password you set for the router.

5. Manage your router as needed.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

You can configure the following settings:

• To enable or disable OFDMA: OFDMA enables multiple users to transmit data simultaneously. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings and enable OFDMA. It is disabled by default.

• To enable or disable TWT: TWT (Target Wake Time) allows devices to negotiate periods to transmit data, extending battery life. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings and enable TWT. It is disabled by default.

• To use the Smart Connect function: This assigns your devices to the best wireless band. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings and enable Smart Connect. Keep the default values or set a new SSID and password, then click SAVE. This SSID and password will apply to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

• To enable or disable the wireless function: Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. Untick the Enable checkbox for a specific wireless network to disable it.

• To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password: Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. Create a new SSID in Network Name (SSID) and customize the password in the Password field.

• To hide SSID: Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. Select Hide SSID, and your SSID won’t display in scans. You will need to manually join the network.

• To change the security option: Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. Select an option from the Security drop-down list. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary.

The wireless network can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless connection.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule.

3. Enable the Wireless Schedule feature.

4. Click Add to specify a wireless off period during which you need the wireless off automatically, and click SAVE.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Make sure the Wi-Fi of your router is on and go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS.

Connect via the Client’s PIN

Enter the PIN of your device and click Connect. Then your device will get connected to the router.

Connect via the Router’s PIN

Select Router’s PIN in Method 1 to enable Router’s PIN. You can use the default PIN or generate a new one. Enter this PIN on your personal device.

Push the WPS Button

Click Start on the screen or directly press the router’s WPS button. Within two minutes, enable WPS on your personal device. Success will appear on the screen and the WPS LED of the router should change from flashing to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings.

3. Configure the following settings:

• WMM – WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially.

• AP Isolation – This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN.

• Airtime Fairness – This function can improve the overall network performance by sacrificing a little bit of network time on your slow devices.

• Zero Wait DFS – Zero Wait DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) allows the router to immediately reselect a new channel once a radar signal is detected on a channel allocated to radar devices to ensure lag-free network experience.

• Beacon Interval – Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacon packets that are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100 milliseconds.

• RTS Threshold – Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of data transmission through the router. By default, the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold size is 2346. If the packet size is greater than the preset threshold, the router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame.

• DTIM Interval – The value determines the interval of DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message). Enter a value between 1 and 15 intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.

• Group Key Update Period – Enter a number of seconds (minimum 30) to control the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default value is 0, meaning no key renewal.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network or click Wireless on the top page. Locate the Guest Network section.

3. Create a guest network as needed.

1 ) Tick the Enable checkbox for the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, or 6GHz wireless network.

2 ) Customize the SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for guest network access.

3 ) Select the Security type and customize your own password. If No security is selected, no password is needed to access your guest network.

4. Click Save. Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set!

5. You can also click Sharing Network to share the SSID and password to your guests.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless >Guest Network. Locate the Guest Permissions section.

3. Customize guest network options according to your needs.

• Allow guests to see each other: Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping.

• Allow guests to access your local network: Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your router’s LAN ports or main network via methods such as network neighbors and Ping.

4. Click Save. Now you can ensure network security and privacy!

Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port. Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to Advanced > USB > USB Storage Device and click Remove.

Windows computer:

• Method 1: Go to Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name (TP-SHARE by default) in the Computer section.

• Method 2: Open Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address (e.g., \\tplinkwifi.net or ftp://tplinkwifi.net) in the address bar, then press Enter.

Mac:

1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server.

2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net.

3 ) Click Connect.

4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up a username and a password, select the Registered User radio box.)

Tablet:

Use a third-party app for network files management.

Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > USB > USB Storage Device.

3. Tick the Internet FTP checkbox, and then click Save.

4. To access your USB disk remotely:

• On a computer, open the Windows Explorer or a web browser.

• Type the server address in the address bar in the format ftp://<WAN IP address of the router>:<port number> (e.g. ftp://59.40.2.243:21). If you have a domain name, you can use that instead of the IP address.

• Press Enter on the keyboard.

• Access with the username and password if you have set up authentication.

• On a tablet, use a third-party app for network files management.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > USB > USB Storage Device.

To Customize the Address of the USB Storage Device

1. In the Access Method session, make sure Samba for Windows is ticked, and enter a Network/Media Server Name as you like, such as MyShare, then click Save.

2. Now you can access the USB storage device by visiting \\MyShare (for Windows) or smb://MyShare (for Mac).

To Only Share Specific Content

Focus on the File Sharing section. Specify sharing folders that you want to share and click Save.

To Set Up Authentication for Data Security

1. In the File Sharing section, enable Secure Sharing.

2. Click the edit icon to modify the access account. The username and password are both “admin” for default administrator account, and both “visit” for default visitor account. Accessing as an administrator can read and modify the shared folders while visitors can only read the shared folders.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > USB > USB Storage Device.

3. Enable Media Sharing.

4. When your USB storage device is inserted into the router, your DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to the router can detect and play the media files on the USB storage devices.

• On a Windows Computer, go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name (Model number-share by default) in the Media Devices section.

• On a Tablet, use a third-party DLNA-supported player.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > USB > Time Machine.

3. Tick the checkbox to enable Time Machine.

4. Click Select to select a location for Time Machine backups.

5. Set the Size Limit for Backups. Note: 0 means no limit for the space.

6. Click Save.

HomeShield provides tools to enhance your network security, manage parental controls, and analyze your network. The features are managed through the TP-Link Tether app.

Features include:

• Network Security: Network Analysis, IoT Protection, Intrusion Prevention System, Malicious Content Filter, DDoS Protection.

• Parental Controls: Child Protection, Family Incentive Program, Family Time.

• Network Analysis & Optimization: Weekly and Monthly Reports, Quality of Service (QoS), Network Scan.

To use these features:

1. Download the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.

3. Log in to your router within the app and tap the HomeShield tab to use these features.

TP-Link OneMesh router and extenders work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network with seamless coverage.

• Unified Wi-Fi Network: Router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name, password, and access control settings.

• Seamless Roaming: Devices automatically switch between your router and extenders as you move for the fastest possible speeds.

• Easy Setup and Management: Set up a OneMesh network with a push of WPS buttons and manage all network devices on the Tether app or web management page.

To Set Up a OneMesh Network:

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > OneMesh.

3. Enable OneMesh.

4. Connect a OneMesh extender to this router by following the setup instructions in the extender’s manual. The extender will be listed on the router’s OneMesh page.

5. If the extender is already set up, it will be listed. Otherwise, find it in the Available OneMesh Devices list and click Add to add it to the network.

To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network:

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Network Map.

3. Click the mesh devices icon to view all mesh devices, and click the clients icon to view all connected clients.

To manage a OneMesh device in the network:

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > OneMesh.

3. Click the OneMesh device to view detailed information.

4. You can:

• Change device information.

• Click Manage Device to redirect to the web management page of this device.

• Click Leave OneMesh to delete this device from the OneMesh network.

Access Control is used to block (Blacklist) or allow (Whitelist) specific client devices to access your network.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control.

3. Toggle on to enable Access Control.

4. Select the access mode to either block (Blacklist) or allow (Whitelist).

To block specific device(s) (Blacklist):

1 ) Select Blacklist.

2 ) Click the Add icon and select devices you want to be blocked, then Click ADD.

3 ) The selected devices will be added to the blacklist.

To allow specific device(s) (Whitelist):

1 ) Select Whitelist and click SAVE.

2 ) Your own device is in the whitelist by default. Click the Add icon to add other devices to the whitelist.

• Add connected devices: Click Select From Device List, select the devices you want to be allowed, and click ADD.

• Add unconnected devices: Click Add Manually, enter the Device Name and MAC Address, and click ADD.

IP & MAC Binding is used to bind a network device’s IP address to its MAC address to prevent ARP Spoofing and other ARP attacks.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding.

3. Enable IP & MAC Binding.

4. Bind your device(s) according to your need.

To bind the connected device(s):

1 ) Click the Add icon in the Binding List section.

2 ) Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device you want to bind. The MAC Address and IP Address fields will be automatically filled in.

3 ) Click SAVE.

To bind the unconnected device:

1 ) Click the Add icon in the Binding List section.

2 ) Enter the MAC Address and IP Address that you want to bind.

3 ) Click SAVE.

1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100.

2. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding.

4. Click the Add icon.

5. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select the service (e.g., HTTP). The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in.

6. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address manually.

7. Click SAVE.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click the Add icon.

3. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES, and select the desired application. The Triggering Port, Triggering Protocol and External Port will be automatically filled in.

4. Click SAVE.

Note: When DMZ is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.

1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100.

2. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and tick to enable DMZ.

4. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address manually in the DMZ Host IP Address field.

5. Click SAVE.

UPnP is enabled by default in this router. If necessary, you can change the status.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your needs.

Step 1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > OpenVPN, and tick the Enable box of OpenVPN.

3. Select the Service Type (UDP or TCP).

4. Enter a VPN Service Port (between 1024 and 65535).

5. In the VPN Subnet/Netmask fields, enter the range of IP addresses that can be leased to the device by the OpenVPN server.

6. Select your Client Access type (Home Network Only or Internet and Home Network).

7. Click SAVE.

8. Click GENERATE to get a new certificate.

9. Click EXPORT to save the OpenVPN configuration file.

Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Device

1. Download the OpenVPN software and install it on your remote device.

2. After the installation, copy the file exported from your router to the OpenVPN client utility’s “config” folder.

3. Run the OpenVPN client utility and connect it to OpenVPN Server.

Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP, and tick the Enable box of PPTP.

3. In the Client IP Address field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to devices.

4. Set the PPTP connection permissions as needed (Allow Samba, Allow NetBIOS, Allow Unencrypted connections).

5. Click SAVE.

6. Configure connection accounts (up to 16). Click Add, then enter a Username and Password.

Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device (Windows Example)

1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Select “Set up a new connection or network”.

3. Select “Connect to a workplace” and click Next.

4. Select “Use my Internet connection (VPN)”.

5. Enter the internet IP address of the router in the Internet address field. Click Next.

6. Enter the User name and Password you set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect.

7. Click Connect Now when the VPN connection is ready to use.

Step 1. Set up L2TP/IPSec VPN Server on Your Router

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > L2TP/IPSec, and enable L2TP/IPSec.

3. In the Client IP Address field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased.

4. Keep IPSec Encryption as Encrypted and create an IPSec Pre-Shared Key.

5. Click SAVE.

6. Configure connection accounts (up to 16). Click Add, then enter a Username and Password.

Step 2. Configure L2TP/IPSec VPN Connection on Your Remote Device (Windows Example)

1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Select “Set up a new connection or network”.

3. Select “Connect to a workplace” and click Next.

4. Select “Use my Internet connection (VPN)”.

5. Enter the internet IP address of the router and select the checkbox “Don’t connect now; just set it up so I can connect later”. Click Next.

6. Enter the User name and Password you set on the router and click Create.

7. Click Close when the connection is ready.

8. Go back to Network and Sharing Center and click “Change adapter settings”.

9. Find the VPN connection you created, double-click it.

10. Click Properties.

11. Switch to the Security tab, select “Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec)” and click Advanced settings.

12. Select “Use preshared key for authentication” and enter the IPSec Pre-Shared Key you set on the router. Then click OK.

13. Click Connect to start VPN connection.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN.

3. Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs. And leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings.

4. Click SAVE.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPTV/VLAN.

If your ISP provides service based on IGMP technology:

1 ) Tick the IGMP Proxy and IGMP Snooping checkbox, then select the IGMP Version (V2 or V3) as required by your ISP.

2 ) Click SAVE.

3 ) After configuring, connect your set-top box to any of the router’s Ethernet ports.

If IGMP is not the technology your ISP uses:

1 ) Tick Enable IPTV/VLAN.

2 ) Select the appropriate Mode according to your ISP. Select Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters are required. Select Custom if your ISP is not listed but provides necessary parameters.

3 ) After you have selected a mode, the necessary parameters, including the LAN port for IPTV connection, are predetermined. If not, select the LAN type to determine which port is used to support IPTV service.

4 ) Click SAVE.

5 ) Connect the set-top box to the corresponding LAN port.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server.

To specify the IP address that the router assigns:

1. Tick the Enable checkbox.

2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool.

3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in.

4. Click SAVE.

To reserve an IP address for a specified client device:

1. Click Add in the Address Reservation section.

2. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device you want to reserve an IP for. Or enter the MAC address manually.

3. Enter the IP address to reserve for the client device.

4. Click SAVE.

1. Visit the router’s default access address, and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS.

3. Select the DDNS Service Provider (TP-Link, NO-IP, or DynDNS).

4. If you have selected TP-Link, click Register in the Domain Name List and enter the Domain Name as needed.

5. If you have selected NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account.

6. Click LOGIN AND SAVE.

1. Set up the physical network according to your needs. For the example in the PDF, change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet and disable the second router’s DHCP function.

2. Visit the primary router’s access address, and log in.

3. Go to Advanced > Network > Routing.

4. Click Add and finish the settings:

• Network Destination: The destination IP address you want to assign to the static route.

• Subnet Mask: Determines the destination network. For a single IP, use 255.255.255.255.

• Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which data packets will be sent. It must be on the same subnet as the router’s IP.

• Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out data packets.

• Description: Enter a description for this static routing entry.

5. Click SAVE.

6. Check the Routing Table to confirm the entry was added successfully.

Note: Backup your router configuration before firmware update. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware update.

Auto Update

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Advanced > System > Firmware Update.

3. Enable Auto Update.

4. Specify the Update Time and save the settings. The router will update automatically at the specified time.

Online Update

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. If an Update icon appears in the top-right corner, click it. Alternatively, go to Advanced > System > Firmware Update and click CHECK FOR UPDATES.

3. Focus on the Online Update section, and click UPDATE if there is new firmware.

4. Wait a few minutes for the update and reboot to complete.

Local Update

1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from the official support page.

2. Log in to the router’s web management page.

3. Go to Advanced > System > Firmware Update.

4. Focus on the Local Update section. Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click UPDATE.

5. Wait a few minutes for the update and reboot to complete.

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

To backup configuration settings:

Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of the current settings will be stored to your computer.

To restore configuration settings:

1. Click BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click RESTORE.

2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting.

To reset the router except your login password and TP-Link ID:

1. In the Factory Default Restore section, click RESTORE.

2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting.

To reset the router to factory default settings:

1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router.

2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting.

Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, this feature will be disabled.

1. Log in to the router’s web management page with the password you set.

2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and focus on the Change Password section.

3. Enter the old password, then a new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click SAVE.

4. Use the new password for future logins.

Note: This feature is disabled if you use a TP-Link ID to log in.

Set up Password Recovery:

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and focus on the Password Recovery section.

3. Tick the Enable box of Password Recovery.

4. Specify a mailbox (From) for sending the recovery letter and enter its SMTP Server address. Specify a mailbox (To) for receiving the recovery letter. If the “From” mailbox requires authentication, tick the Enable box for Authentication and enter its username and password.

5. Click SAVE.

To recover the login password:

Visit the router’s login page, click “Forgot Password?” and follow the instructions to set a new password.

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and complete the settings in Remote Management section as needed.

Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely:

Do not tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management.

Allow all devices to manage the router remotely:

1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management.

2. Keep the HTTPS and HTTP port as default settings or enter a value between 1024 and 65535.

3. Select All Devices for Remote Managers.

4. Click SAVE.

Allow a specific device to manage the router remotely:

1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management.

2. Keep the port settings as default or change them.

3. Select Specified Device for Remote Managers.

4. In the Only this IP Address field, enter the IP address of the remote device to manage the router.

5. Click SAVE.

To save the system log locally:

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Advanced > System > System Log.

3. Choose the type and level of the system logs as needed.

4. In the Save Log section, click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk.

To send the system log to a mailbox at a fixed time:

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log.

3. In the Save Log section, click MAIL LOG.

4. Enter the required information:

• Email From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log.

• Require Password: Select if the login requires a password.

• Username: Enter the email address used for sending the system log.

• Email Password: Enter the password to login the sender’s email address.

• SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address.

• Email To: Enter the recipient’s email address.

• Mail Log Automatically: Select to enable.

• Frequency: This determines how often the recipient will receive the system log.

5. Click SAVE.

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Advanced > System > Diagnostics.

3. Enter the information:

1 ) Choose Ping or Traceroute as the diagnostic tool.

• Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time.

• Traceroute is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets.

2 ) Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the tested host.

3 ) Modify the Ping Count number and the Ping Packet Size. It’s recommended to keep the default value.

4 ) If you have chosen Traceroute, you can modify the Traceroute Max TTL. It’s recommended to keep the default value.

4. Click START to begin the diagnostics.

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Advanced > System > Time & Language.

To get time from the internet:

1. Enable 24-Hour Time if you want the time to display in a 24-hour way.

2. In the Set Time field, select Get from Internet.

3. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list.

4. In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server.

5. (Optional) In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server.

6. Click SAVE.

To get time from your computer:

1. In the Set Time field, select Get from Managing Device.

2. The time of your computer will then be displayed. Click SAVE.

To manually set the date and time:

1. In the Set Time field, select Manually.

2. Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format).

3. Set the current Time (In HH/MM/SS format).

4. Click SAVE.

1. Tick the Enable box of Daylight Saving Time.

2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone.

3. Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone.

4. Click SAVE.

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Advanced > System > Reboot.

3. Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule.

4. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots.

5. Click SAVE.

1. Log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Advanced > System > LED Control.

3. Enable Night Mode.

4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day.

5. Click SAVE.

The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered:

1. Connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable.

2. Visit the router’s management page and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

3. Go to Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.

• If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the router, click “Forgot password” on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it.

• Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button of the router until the LED blinks to restore factory default settings, and then visit the router’s management page to create a new login password.

This can happen for a variety of reasons. Please try the methods below to log in again.

• Make sure your computer is connected to the router correctly and the corresponding LED indicator(s) light up.

• Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured as “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.

• Make sure the router’s default access address is correctly entered.

• Check your computer’s settings:

1 ) Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet, and click View network status and tasks.

2 ) Click Internet Options on the bottom left.

3 ) Click Connections and select Never dial a connection.

4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the three options shown (Automatically detect settings, Use automatic configuration script, Use a proxy server).

5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings.

• Use another web browser or computer to log in again.

• Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If login still fails, please contact the technical support.

1. Visit the router’s management page and log in.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status to check internet status:

If IP Address is a valid one, please try the methods below and try again:

• Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Please manually configure the DNS server.

1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server.

2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, click SAVE.

• Restart the modem and the router.

1 ) Power off your modem and router, and leave them off for 1 minute.

2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes until it gets a solid cable or Internet light.

3 ) Power on the router.

4 ) Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet access.

• Reset the router to factory default settings and reconfigure the router.

• Upgrade the firmware of the router.

• Check the TCP/IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get internet from the router.

If the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, please try the methods below and try again:

• Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper.

• Clone the MAC address of your computer.

1 ) Go to Internet or Advanced > Network > Internet and focus on the MAC Clone section.

2 ) Choose an option as needed (enter the MAC address if “Use Custom MAC Address” is selected), and click SAVE.

• Modify the LAN IP address of the router if it conflicts with your modem.

1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN.

2 ) Modify the LAN IP address to something like 192.168.2.1.

3 ) Click Save.

• Restart the modem and the router.

• Double check the internet connection type.

1 ) Confirm your internet connection type from your ISP.

2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet.

3 ) Select your Internet Connection Type and fill in other parameters.

4 ) Click Save.

If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below:

• Make sure the wireless function of your device is enabled if you’re using a laptop with built-in wireless adapter.

• Make sure the wireless adapter driver is installed successfully and the wireless adapter is enabled.

If you can find other wireless network except your own, please follow the steps below:

• Check the WLAN LED indicator on your wireless router/modem.

• Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem. Move it closer if it is currently too far away.

• Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings, and check the wireless settings. Double check your wireless Network Name and SSID is not hidden.

If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps below:

• Authenticating problem/password mismatch:

1 ) Sometimes you will be asked to type in a PIN number. This PIN number is different from the Wireless Password/Network Security Key, usually you can only find it on the label of your router.

2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose “Connecting using a security key instead”, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key.

3 ) If it continues to show a “Network Security Key Mismatch” note, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.

• Windows unable to connect / Can not join this network / Taking longer than usual to connect:

• Check the wireless signal strength of your network. If it is weak (1-3 bars), please move the router closer and try again.

• Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1, 6 or 11 to reduce interference from other networks.

• Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer.

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.

• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

• Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)

• This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device.