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Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. 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. 2. 2. Connect Your Router Before you start • Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one. Unplug the power Modem • Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically. Follow the steps below to connect your router. If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router's WAN port, and then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection. 1 Internet 2 3 8

Section	Page
About This Guide	5
Get to Know About Your Router	7
1. 1. Product Overview	8
1. 2. Appearance	8
1. 2. 1. Top Panel	8
1. 2. 2. The Back Panel	9
Connect the Hardware	11
2. 1. Position Your Router	12
2. 2. Connect Your Router	12
Log In to Your Router	15
Set Up Internet Connection	17
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard	18
4. 2. Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App	18
4. 3. Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection	19
4. 4. Set Up the Router as an Access Point	23
4. 5. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection	24
TP-Link Cloud Service	28
5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID	29
5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information	29
5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs	30
5. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router	31
5. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router	31
5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App	32
Guest Network	33
6. 1. Create a Network for Guests	34
6. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	35
USB Settings	36
7. 1. Access the USB Storage Device	37
7. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally	37
7. 1. 2. Access the USB Device Remotely	38
7. 1. 3. Customize the Access Settings	40
7. 2. Media Sharing	42
7. 3. Time Machine	43
HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Anti-Virus	45
Network Security	47
9. 1. Firewall	48
9. 2. Access Control	48
9. 3. IP & MAC Binding	50
NAT Forwarding	51
10. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers	52
10. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	53
10. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	54
10. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	55
VPN Server	57
11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network	58
11. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network	59
Customize Your Network Settings	65
12. 1. Change the LAN Settings	66
12. 2. Set Up Link Aggregation	66
12. 3. Configure to Support IPTV Service	67
12. 4. Specify DHCP Server Settings	68
12. 5. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	69
12. 6. Create Static Routes	71
12. 7. Specify Wireless Settings	73
12. 8. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	75
12. 8. 1. Push the WPS Button	76
12. 8. 2. Connect via the Router’s PIN	76
12. 8. 3. Connect via the Client’s PIN	76
12. 9. Schedule Your Wireless Function	77
Manage the Router	78
13. 1. Set Up System Time	79
13. 2. Control LEDs	81
13. 3. Test the Network Connectivity	81
13. 4. Upgrade the Firmware	83
13. 4. 1. Online Upgrade	83
13. 4. 2. Manual Upgrade	84
13. 4. 3. Restore Interrupted Upgrade After Power Failure	84
13. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings	85
13. 6. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly	86
13. 7. Change the Administrator Account	87
13. 8. Password Recovery	87
13. 9. Local Management	88
13. 10. Remote Management	90
13. 11. System Log	90
13. 12. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics	92
13. 13. System Parameters	93
13. 13. 1. 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless	93
13. 13. 2. NAT	95
13. 13. 3. Internet Port Negotiation Speed Setting	95
13. 14. Log Out	95
Work with Alexa	96

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Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

2. 1.

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.

2. 2.

Connect Your Router

Before you start

• Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it

has one.

Modem

Unplug the power

• Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically.

Follow the steps below to connect your router.

If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead

of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s

WAN port, and then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.

Internet